Partners in Animal Care & Compassion

Patty's a "Woo Woo" instead of "Woof Woof" Kinda Girl! This is what Patty's awesome foster family has to say about our adorable ~1 yr old, 45 lb, up to date on vax, spayed and microchipped mini pittie girl: Do you enjoy snuggling with a sweet soul? Do you want a companion who loves belly rubs? Do you want a dog that doesn't bark but instead makes adorable "woo woo" sounds? Do you enjoy cooking while a furry friend watches your every move to learn the recipe? Well, Patty is for you!! Patty is the sweetest, goofiest, and most affectionate little girl. Despite a rough start in life, she is such a forgiving soul. Prior to fostering, Patty most likely never lived inside a home. This smart girl picks up things quickly and is very food motivated which is great for training. In no time at all, she learned how to live inside (e.g. entering through doorways, using stairs, and being housetrained). This precious sweetie has great manners on not running out of the door until she is allowed. Patty gets along well and plays with the three dogs and two teenagers in our family. She loves all guests from young children to adults who visit our home. We want to keep her dearly but know that it is best to adopt her out so we can continue fostering other dogs in need. Patty deserves to be with humans that will give her a home with the unconditional love she gives ten fold in return.

Meet Juno, our 2 year old water loving girl who's ready to find her family! No large bodies of water nearby? No problem. Juno’s perfectly happy playing with a stream of water from the hose - and we have to admit, that happiness is pretty contagious when you see how much fun she’s having. Juno is dog friendly, a gorgeous black/brown color that changes with the light, and is currently being fostered with a trainer who showers her with as much love as discipline. She’s living with dogs of all ages and sizes and has blossomed by learning from the pack. Having a confident dog buddy around would be ideal to help her transition into a new home - and continue to build confidence, not to mention it’s a win win for everyone having a built in playmate when the humans have human work to do. Juno is house-trained, spayed, UTD on vax and ready to go. She enjoys where she is with all her friends, but has told us she really wants a family of her own.

Roughly 1.5 yrs old, neutered, male, ~50 lb, sweet and sensitive - this pittie boy has brightened his foster home immensely. In fact he got past the foster suitability *test* in about 2 mins flat. He likes to get things done quickly. Within 3 minutes he was sitting on laps and breaking out his signature "lean". Hard to resist a leaner, and he knows it. This guy would be great in sales. Humans? pretty much love um... Dogs? love them too. Cats? loves them a little too much, so, to our cat loving friends, not the right boy for you Searching for a chill running, hiking, walking, driving buddy? Bishop checks all those boxes. While he could - he generally doesn't - pull on the leash, unless it's to say "hi". He does like to say "hi" but understands if the humans aren't down for that. He doesn't make a scene when other dogs walk by, which cannot be said for all of our doggy friends. Bishop can be left alone with no drama and is housetrained. His fosters report that he's a sensitive boy, so any guidance must be done in a quiet, very positive sing-songy voice lest he submissively or over-worryingly leave a trace of pee. This is a product of his situation before coming to PACC and he is quickly growing past those "training methods" realizing modern dog lovers don't take the old-school "tough love" approach. True to a dog's nature he doesn't dwell on the past. His current obsession is which bandana to wear for halloween so he can get more treats. He is a big fan of treats.

Meet Atti. Atti is a ~1.5 yr old, neutered male Anatolian Shepherd mix believed to be a farm dog when he lived in Iran. While aspects of Atti's looks tell a story of trauma - his temperament reflects anything but. This incredibly regal boy is stoic, friendly, calm, gentle, quick to bond, and even quicker to steal hearts with his casual and understated offer of "paw" when you least expect it. He enjoys the company of other dogs, understands and wholly embraces the couch potato concept and is a very pleasant walking companion (Atti needs only a moderate level of exercise as a former leg injury precludes him from long hikes and runs). Atti enjoys children and looks forward to the supplemental care he receives from his foster's 11 yr old neighbor. Atti's huge hearted rescuer worked with a group of s/hero's to transport him from Iran to the US. He is nearing a clean bill of health (receiving medication for a bladder infection). The ideal home for Atti would be a home with another dog as he and Tucker, his foster's dog, quickly became BFFs and the joy of watching them play is priceless. Any family lucky enough to adopt this boy will be blessed with a special sentient being (NOTE: we love all dogs...and well...this boy is pretty special). Please contact us if you are interested in hearing more about Atti. HINT: Atti is the large dog with spots on his nose in the pics and videos

Meet Rhett, the newest member of our PACC. Rhett hails from Montara Mountain where he and his sister were found thin, wandering, and very hungry. Rhett's super friendliness potentially saved his life as he came running to the good samaritan who called him and it was mutual love at first sight. Which is pretty much the case with everyone who meets Rhett. He's just got the love vibe going on ❤️. At ~10 months old, medium and growing (xx lbs), a neutered male husky, up to date on vax and microchipped - Rhett will likely land in the medium / large category once done growing. He is what we call a LAFSO dog - leaner and foot sitter on-er. Just in time for winter, Rhett can compete with even the coziest warm slippers. Despite his looks, he is still a puppy, but so his new family will need to fine tune the already impressive work his foster family has done in house training and avoiding puppy chewing. Happily he prefers chew toys to couches which cannot be said of all big puppy's! Rhett gets 4 out of 5 stars on the good puppy, soon to be dog front and PACC will provide easy guidance to get him to that 5th star! Rhett is super fun to explore the great outdoors with as he loves daily adventures that involve his two favorite things - meeting new people and meeting new dogs (big and small alike). He is even tolerant of the little yappies that PACC loves, but not all dogs do. PACC is looking for an active family accustomed to the strength that medium to large *sled dogs* can bring. With the right harness though, he walks nicely on leash, *most of the time. Speaking of most of the time, Rhett has considerable prey drive, possibly accentuated by his time spent *in the great outdoors - living off the land*, hence cats are not recommended. If you have a thing for four legged, fluffy, adorable, red heads, and Rhett sounds like a good fit with your situation (active home with a fenced yard ideally near open space) - complete the application below and we will be in touch!

We are thrilled to introduce Blizz, short for Blizzard! At ~2.5 yrs old, neutered, medium (59 lbs), vaxed, microchipped, healthy and housetrained, this guy tempts even the most hard core non-dog folks. This might be because of his fox-like qualities - quick, cunning, pounces on flying leaves, insects, beach foam and the like, and sleeps with his tail wrapped around him. His signature crossed paws look is also incredibly endearing (we can't take credit for it, he's a natural paw crosser). His nickname of wolfie, should really be foxy, but too late now! PACC is looking for an experienced and active adopter/family for whom Blizz wouldn't be your first big, active dog. He can sniff out a newbie from a mile away and transparently speaking will take full advantage of unclear boundaries (those treats in your pocket are obviously mine!). He is also what we call "vocal". So when newbies hear "I want to eat you" what Blizz is actually saying is "Nice to meet you!". Hence folks fluent in dog are encouraged to apply. Generally speaking, huskies need ample exercise to be their best selves, and Blizz is no exception. He can couch potato like the best of them, but ONLY AFTER exercise - so all you active, nature loving, out-doorsy types we're looking at you! His battery also recharges quicker than a lot of dogs, so morning and evening exercise bring out his best sides. Blizz is great with dogs and thrives in the company of other dogs who like to romp, thus PACCs preference is to place him in a family with another playful dog(s). He also LOVES to meet people and wow them with his "sit for a treat" skills, but he isn't appreciative of overzealous touching and petting before he gets to know you. Some of you might relate - you know, those people who can't resist hugging you on meeting?! If you're an instant hugger, Blizz is not your boy! Because of this, non-adults in the house should be in their teens, patient on the petting front, and comfortable around fast moving, pouncing, medium to large dogs, or foxes. Everyone who has met Blizz has appreciated his beauty and uniqueness. He's developed quite the fan club out on the coastal trail, so if you adopt this guy, prepare to manage his IG following. He makes a FANTASTIC walking, hiking, napping, playing companion so those who love those activities would have a blast with this guy.

This gorgeous (~1 yr old) guy is at Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) where he is getting fabulous care and where we have had the pleasure of getting to know him. Scooby came to the Berkeley shelter rough around the edges due to some unfortunate experiences with dogs much bigger than him when he was just a little guy. This resulted in a generalized fear of dogs when out and about, leading to being reactive to dogs passing by on leash. He has gotten much better while at the shelter and is benefitting from daily training walks and regular play dates with stable dogs who are teaching him to trust again. He's decided he's open to tug-o-war and rough and tumble with dogs he trusts which so far have been several. He's a HUGE fan of fetch thus is easy to exercise in the backyard when you aren't up for a walk (6 is his favorite number of tennis balls to play with - if you have less, don't worry, he'll find more). Scooby learned the game "Find It" on his first try, proving there's a bit of a smarty-pants behind those big ears. He turns heads when out and about, so be prepared to be popular when walking him. Scooby is looking for a person or family that knows, loves and has a soft spot for big dogs who are growing into their own. He's a big boy so all you big and tall folks out there, this might just be your guy. Link to Scooby's bio which includes information about how to express interest in him: https://friendsofbacs.org/scooby/ We would be grateful for help spreading the word about Scooby!

Fellow Animal Lovers, Allow us to introduce Logan. Logan is a ~1 yr old, neutered, male, German Shepherd / Rottie mix. Like many large dogs Logan's age, he looks like an adult, but is actually just a young lad - albeit a big one. PACC is supporting Logan's family, who have come to the difficult conclusion that they cannot provide Logan what he needs to be *his best self*. Simply put, Logan needs a more active home than the family can provide. A long walk (or run), a few tosses of the tennis ball and mental stimulation for those "smarter than the average bears" and Logan will reach that *Good Boy* status. He is non-reactive to dogs on leash, great on the busy coastal trail, good with adults (slightly more wary of men, but quickly warms up) and loves to PLAY. Can you say tennis ball?! Cause Logan can chase and return a tennis ball until the cows come home. He's also a big fan of the hose because it has, well...water! Logan has shown some signs of nervousness around kids so at the moment we are searching for an adult / teen only home until we can get a better read on this nervousness. As is not uncommon, Logan may exhibit some signs of separation anxiety when in his new home. He bonds very quickly making transitions difficult for him. The ideal family will understand he'll need a few days to figure out he's in his new forever home. If Logan sounds like a good fit with your family (great in a single or multiple dog household) please complete the PACC Adoption Application at the link below and we will reach out to you. Logan has not been kitty tested yet, but we can report back on that front if needed.

You know those rare souls that are wise, gentle, appreciate life, ooze happiness, and you just love to be around them? Well, Cassius (Cash) our adorable tri-color hunk is one of them…a true gem. Cash spent 5 months in the San Jose shelter which is stressful on any dog, but his easy going attitude allowed him to not only stay sane, but show his heartfelt appreciation to every person who took time out of their day to visit him. We came along, fell in love with him and decided it was time for him to break outta the shelter. He’s now in a loving foster home where he’s adjusted beautifully (no issues whatsoever) and wasted no time taking in and enjoying the finer things in life like soft beds, toys, and lotsa snuggles and kisses. The shelter listed him as 10 but we think he’s younger after he showed us that he likes to play with toys and thinks young puppies can be fun (everything in moderation of course). He’s a well behaved gentleman (with an occasional adorable snort) who still has a playful and goofy side…the best of both worlds. Cash loves walks, the beach, nibbling on his stuffies in the sweetest way, car rides where he takes in the smells of the great outdoors breezing by his face (did we mention he really, really loves car rides?), and most anything else his humans like to do - including just hanging out at home next to his people, and soaking up all the love that was in short supply for so long. He’s now regularly strolling the streets of Burlingame where he’s outnumbered by the doodles, but doesn’t let that bother him - as he’s too busy saying hello to everyone he meets, and welcoming all the compliments he gets on his unique hunky look and exceptional manners. Cash is fully housetrained, large and small dog friendly with respectful dogs, likes kids, and knows some basic commands - but his innate joy and easy going temperament is what really makes him shine! If you think Cash might be a good fit for your home and are interested in meeting him please fill out his adoption application here and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Bruce, formerly known as Bruiser, is a friendly 3-4 year old, 70 pound, large terrier mix who’s been living on the Coastside and has found himself needing a new home. He's a happy boy who loves people, wants to please, and will even give kisses on command. While he can get along with some dogs, he can also be unpredictable, and is reactive to dogs on leash so we'll be working on this highly trainable issue. He steals hearts quickly, loves car rides (read: co-pilot), knows "paw" and has crazy eyebrow thingys that take a lot of words to describe. He'll need to be the one and only chief cuddle officer (read: no other pets). While he's not your dog-park kinda guy, he'd like to suggest, dog parks are over-rated anyway. Bruce is a big fan of social distancing, but only when it comes to dogs. He is non-compliant with social distancing from humans, especially ones with laps. Given Bruce's strength and current leash reactivity we suggest an adult/teen home where there are no desires to bring in other pets . Chris Guio, cguio1@yahoo.com, (650) 438-0617 Kit O'Doherty, kitodoherty@gmail.com, (650) 560-9798

Little Bit, believed to be abandoned, was found sitting in the cold on a busy road in Merced, waiting faithfully for his person. Luckily, this friendly little guy decided he’d trust the Good Samaritan who offered to help him and jumped right into her arms. He’s now being fostered with one of our board members in Half Moon Bay, and is enjoying living with his new pack of dog buddies of all ages and sizes. He’s about 10 months old, is happy to play when his new friends want to (he’s even managed to get a 16 year old to play with him!) but is also content to hang out on the couch when the older pups think it’s time for a nap. He’s already been vaccinated, neutered and chipped (thanks to an amazing rescue partner), uses a dog door, and will be looking for his forever home. He's an easily manageable size (but not too fragile) at 14 pounds, does well with cats and kids. We think he’s a chi/doxie mix (he hasn’t divulged that info yet, but he did tell us he’s very grateful to all the amazing ladies who worked together to help him). We’re now ready to work on finding this adorable little guy a forever home, with someone who will treasure him, like he should have been all along. If you’re interested in meeting Little Bit please fill out an application below.

Meet Chiquita, a ~3 year old, soon to be spayed, female Rottie who is located in Santa Cruz. Chiquita's family describes her as the perfect dog in every way, but recently she has become more nervous when the young and boisterous grandkids visit. And they like to visit A LOT. The family has decided its best not to stress her out. Chiquita's ideal home would be with adults and possibly mature / calm kids ages 10+ where strange little humans are not coming and going (Chiquita is oblivious to kids out in public, but nervous with new kids coming to the house). She is the quintessential love bug, walks gently on leash, ignores even lunging little yappy dogs (no disrespect, we like the little yapsters, but a lot of big dogs don't. Happily Chiquita is not that girl). She is generally great with dogs and would fit well into a single or multiple dog household. She is not your Fitbit kind of gal - so all you runner types - keep looking :-). If you are searching for a friendly, easy-going, low-to moderate exercise love muffin, Chiquita may be your girl. Oh, and you can cross "barker" off the list. Other than letting you know someone's at the door or approaching your car, she's more the strong silent type.