FFR Home Fostered Dogs Search Results

Basil D5273

Breed: Labrador Retriever / Shepherd Mix

Age: 4 months 3 weeks
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue
Hi, I need a temporary foster home while I wait to be adopted. Will you please foster me?

Herb litter, under-age pups (6 wks) were rescued from a distant shelter. They were dumped in the streets. All are very sweet. Hard to tell their breed type yet. Maybe Lab/Collie/Shep mix. Foster home bathed them and they all did well. Eating well. More info. and photos to come on their personalities as they relax and learn at their foster home. They are not available until they are 8 weeks old and get their vet care.

Need foster homes for one on one training and puppy socials.  Playful, friendly and adorable.  He goes out to backyard for potty biz.

Basil is in a temp home boarding and training home.  Going thru puppy training.  He loves his hikes with other dog friends and had his first swimming lesson.  Basil enjoyed the pool.  He is smart, cooperative and eager to learn to be his best!   Basil is a sweetie!   https://www.facebook.com/reel/1918670848821343

Coconut

Breed: Shih Tzu

Age: 2 years
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

New rescues. Super cuties. Coconut and Kiwi, Shih Tzu mix. Both are happy, eating and playful at their hero foster home. 💜🥰. They will need time to rest and eat healthy foods. Both were found dumped in a box behind a store. Mom was several matted. The shelter shaved her down so she can move. Both are friendly and very sweet. Both will be available after Kiwi, puppy is over 8 weeks old.. More info and photos to come.

Cosmo D6071

Breed: Shepherd / Chihuahua Mix

Age: 6 months 2 weeks
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Cosmo, his mom and siblings were found as strays and left at a distant shelter (4 hour drive for transporter). Homeless guardian reclaimed mom (shelter spayed her) but left the puppies. Mom is a med size Shep/Husky mix. Dad was a chi x. We rescued in 6 puppies. All are social friendly and adorable. Cosmo is adorable with his blue eyes.  More info. to come as they learn at their foster homes.

Update from his foster home: Cosmo is the curious, social one. Always the first to stop what he's doing to investigate an interesting sound or smell. He is the social butterfly of the trio and goes with the flow. He is just as happy playing with his siblings as he is getting cuddles from his people. The pups have the intelligence of a German Shepherd, the spirit of a Husky, and the portable size of a Chihuahua.

Cosmo: The Curious Socialite Cosmo is the quintessential "go-with-the-flow" guy. While his sisters are busy plotting, Cosmo is busy making friends. He is a social butterfly who stops everything to investigate a new smell or a funny sound with wagging-tail enthusiasm.

Personality: Social, inquisitive, and incredibly balanced.

Special Talent: Seamlessly transitioning from a high-energy wrestling match with his siblings to a quiet cuddle session on your lap.

Ideal Match: A home looking for a versatile companion BFF who will be just as happy at a dog-friendly cafe as he is lounging during a movie night.

Daisy

PENDING ADOPTION

Breed: Pomeranian

Age: 1 year 8 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Daisy was rescued from a shelter where she was timid. She was neglected, skinny and has large mats. She was very sweet with our transporter to our vet. Sniffed the vet office lobby cat. She is now relaxing at her foster home.  Foster says Daisy is adorable, happy and loves laps. Doing great with their other small dogs. Daisy will be groomed soon.

She was groomed by Golden Paw: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1012479514494498

Daisy is doing great at her foster home with other small dogs.  Hasn't  played with them but hangs out.  She is a very picky eater.  Foster home has been trying all foods.  She has gained 1 lb.  Still too skinny for spay yet.  Everyone adores her.  Super sweetie.  

Dancer

Breed: Anatolian Shepherd / Cattle Dog Mix

Age: 1 year 9 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue
Hi, I need a temporary foster home while I wait to be adopted. Will you please foster me?

Dancer was left at a distant shelter as a under-aged puppy at 6 weeks old. He was dirty and timid, so the shelter put him with Prancer, cattle dog mix puppy, also 6 weeks old. We rescued both of them and now they are doing great at their hero puppy foster home. They will get a great start since their foster home is also a trainer. Both are playful and adorable. Dancer seems to be the more outgoing one. More info. to come as they relax and learn.

Dancer is more outgoing than Prancer

Watch a video from first 2 hours at their foster home. So cute!

Update from Foster Home 1/3/25: Dancer has grown quite a bit and he is quite a busy guy.  More active.  He likes to cuddle but he also will wiggle out of your arms if he is full of energy. He can climb over the 2’ dog puppy pen.  No cats. He has a confident and maybe sport dog type of personality.

10/30/25 Update:  Poor Dancer is now 1 year old and needs another foster home due to the foster home's 5 year grandson that visits often, and even though Dancer grew up with kids coming over, he now gets to excited and play nipped the grandson's ear.  No broken skin, but of course scared the kid and fh.  Dancer needs a adult foster home that can guide him and understand cattle dog behaviors.  Continue training.  In the past, he did attend a dozen puppy socials at Zoom Room.  Great with other dogs.  Now he has teenager energy and can get to excited in play.  Need to guide him to calm and listen to commands.  

FB Video of Dancer and FH's dog playing.  So sweet. https://www.facebook.com/FFRescue/videos/1685164315473825

Gigi

Breed: Havanese / Maltese

Age: 7 years 5 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Update 6/14/26 from her foster home: Gigi is a sweet, gentle soul who's looking for her forever home. Estimated to be around 6-7 years old, she's a calm, easy-going companion who loves nothing more than curling up on the sofa next to her person.

FFR has already invested thousands into her early vet care and is fundraising for cataract surgery and dental care. If you'd like help, donations are always appreciated: furryfriendsrescue.org/donations

Original posting: We rescued Gigi from a distant shelter. The shelter person told us that she was maybe about 4-5 yrs old and very friendly. Great with dog buddy in her kennel. One shelter staff person said she didn't notice all the medical needs that Gigi has. Gigi was neglected, matted, and very dirty with bad smell. Dog friendly. When she went to our vet, he told us she is older and that she needed dental and had some gum inflammation, has lump on belly (need to remove & biopsy), not spayed and has double cataracts (vet did eye dye tests). Blood and urine tests shows no diabetes which can cause cataracts.  Vet gave her eye drops. She has poor vision but sees light and large objects. She is getting around fine at her foster home and does great on walks. She can manage going up and down stairs. 

We have spent over $1,000 so far on first exam, eye, blood & urine tests, shave down/bath, medications, and all her vet care. Healthy foods, eye vitamins and drops have help her.  Healthier and sees well.  Donations are greatly needed and appreciated. Thank you. 🥰 https://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/donations

3/14/26 Foster Home Update: Gigi is a really remarkable little girl. I’m surprised by her everyday! She’s able to get around quite easily on her own, despite the occasional light booping against my leg or a wall. She listens for my footsteps and able to follow me around. She’s quiet and easy going. Friendly with other dogs and everyone we meet on the street. I’m amazed by how easily she’s adapted to San Francisco streets. Her poor eyesight doesn’t seem to be slowing her down. She’s trusting, cuddly, and just likes to be nearby. She’s also an easy eater and house trained. All my friends and neighbors who’ve met her think she’s the sweetest.

Hansel D4539 (Gusto)

Breed: German Shepherd

Age: 3 years 3 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Hansel was rescued from a distant shelter. He has been neglected, yet he is very sweet, warms up, then friendly, and cuddles when being carried. Huge thanks to Tama Veterinary Hospital for squeezing him in on the day we rescued him. He was loaded with fleas and had to have capstar to kill all the fleas and has pot belly from worms. Hansel got exam, stool test, Drontal plus (dewormer), rabies and microchip. Ear infection was cleaned with 2 week ear meds packed in. His foster home had to bath him right away to get rid of the fleas and dirt. Poor Hansel is so young but was neglected with poor diet, fleas and worms thus dull coat. He will get extra TLC, have dog playmates and get healthy soon at his HERO Foster Home that WFH. Fh cooks home-made foods to add to meals. Onward now to a great happy and spoiled life.

9/30/23 update from his Foster Home: He will try anything without fear as long as he knows I am nearby to keep him safe. He fetches a ball and returns it. His recall is excellent.  He is doing very well on a leash. Loves playing in water. Gusto followed his dog buddies right into the water and started swimming.  He is very motivated to play with other dogs once introduced properly.  Fine with her cat.  He is getting lots of socialization opportunities. He is active and need daily brisk long walks and jogs.  Foster home thinks he may need active guardians for K9 work or dog sports. Very intelligent, curious, receptive, and high energy. He goes on one leash walk and two off leash walks/hikes per day. No kids because he will chase them. 

Update:  Hansel needs to stay on leash to learn not to want to chase after runners, cars or bikes. This is common for some young teens if not trained to ignore. Need one on one training to train impulse control and recall.  He will work with a trainer soon for loose leash training.

From our GSD experienced volunteers and what we have seen, he seems to be a normal smart GSD teen energy, but does need active and experienced guardian for daily exercise, someone home, and focus on one on one training and classes.  Dog sports is always fun and great for young dogs.  Need to train for recall and other commands.  Loves playing with other dogs.  

Holly D5192

Breed: French Bulldog / Boston Terrier Mix

Age: 5 years 9 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

7/26/26: She is now in our foster home with 2 dogs and doing great. She needs a home with an attached fenced backyard.

6/15/26:  Holly was adopted from us March 2024.  Sadly, due to family changes, she now needs a new and hopefully forever home.  She is a sweetie and easy going.  She prefers a calm adult home with normal routine. 

Per her prior adopter: Holly is a joy! Funny, spirited and adorable. She is a very healthy and happy 5 year old Frenchton, which is combination French Bulldog and Boston Terrier. She is sociable with both humans and fellow dogs. Holly is very affectionate and loves to cuddle. She is also athletic and loves to play catch, although she is better at retrieving than returning She enjoys her exercise with 2 walks a day (20-25 minutes) with breaks to sniff and check out squirrels. She is a sweetie.

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Original Posting from December 2023: Poor Holly was left at a very crowded shelter and she was very pregnant. She was nervous at the shelter but sweet with staff and vet for handling. Vet thinks she had puppies before.

12/1/23: Thanks to their volunteer transporter, from Modesto to our Gilroy foster home. Once she started to relax at her foster home, she went into labor and gave birth to 5 puppies. 2 girls and 3 boys. Whew! Just in time. She and her pups are all doing well and resting. Holly is very sweet and gentle. Mom and puppies are not available for 8 weeks and after vet care, end of Jan 2024. We are not sure if they are pure bred or mixes. More info. to come as they all relax and thrive.

1/6/24 Update: Holly is house trained and goes out doggie door where their puppy dog pen area is. She is friendly to sniff and meet other dogs. Didn’t play. Snuggly and playful with people. Very sweet.  She needs a home with attached fenced backyard.

Jasmine D6068

Breed: Shepherd / Chihuahua

Age: 6 months 2 weeks
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Jasmine and her mom and siblings were left at a distanct shelter (4 hour drive for transporter). Homeless Guardian reclaimed mom (shelter spayed her) but left the puppies. Mom is a med size Shep/Husky mix. Dad was a chi x. We rescued in 6 puppies. Jasmine has beautiful blue eyes. All are social friendly, smart, playful and adorable.

Foster Home Update: Jasmine is the brave, adventurous one. From being the first to figure out how to get on the couch to being the first one to figure out how to climb out of the x-pen. Her  mischievous blue eyes convey her spirited nature and desire to learn everything there is to learn about in her world. She has the intelligence to pull off the most daring feats with ease and to quickly apologize to her humans when they catch her in the act.

Jasmine: The Blue-Eyed Adventurer The pups have the intelligence of a German Shepherd, the spirit of a Husky, and the portable size of a Chihuahua. If there’s a mountain to climb or hike (or a couch to conquer), Jasmine is already at the summit. This striking girl is the brave leader of the pack. She was the first to master the art of the "couch leap" and the first to stage a daring escape from the x-pen.

Personality: Intelligent, spirited, and slightly mischievous.

Special Talent: Using those stunning blue eyes to "apologize" the second she gets caught in a daring feat.

Ideal Match: An active family who appreciates a smart dog that keeps them on their toes, daily exercise and is ready for puppy preschool!

Katniss D7032/D5188

Breed: German Shepherd

Age: 9 years 7 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

She is friendly with people she knows and she is moderate active. Good with other dogs she knows, but can be very dog dominate with some dogs when she was at doggie day care for 2 weeks, or strange dogs on walks.  In her temp foster home, she was not good with female GSD stray that was off leash and ran up to her.  After a few meets, she was ok with her but ignored while on leash.  Katniss needs a very experienced guardian to guide and continue her training. She had a mild ear infection which was treated and she is fine now.  Needs experienced guardian for training and exercise with no other dog and someone that understands that not all dogs are social butterflies.  Katniss is loyal and bonds to her guardian, and prefers to be the only dog.  No dog parks.  Katniss would be a great best friend and hiking buddy!   

Prior to temp., foster home.  Katniss was doing well at her boarding & trainer's home.  She is smart, loves attention of people she bonds to and has been good with their other dogs with trainer supervision.  They have high GSD training experience to watch body language and their GSD are well trained to leave Katniss alone.

In a temp. foster home, she adjusted and became affectionate.  Loves her home life, relaxing, hanging out with her people, toys, treats, uses a doggie door and large yard.  Pulls on leash very hard and she is strong.  But now she prefers to be the only dog and good with people she knows. Reactive leary to strangers and visitors.  Loves treats and knows "Sit" command.  With visitors, she needs time to warm up before she will trust them.  She will react with "stranger danger".  She needs a very experienced adult home for basic quiet walks, routine, home with backyard and experienced/confident adult guardian with GSD to give her time (2-3 weeks to adjust).

She is emotionally sensitive to change. Phobic of change due to early spay.  At her foster home, she was good with mom and 2 sons (17 & 20 yrs), but leary and growled at the father.  At their home, she loved belly rubs, lounging on the sofa, quiet, and light ball play.  When she is unsure of a person (husband or strangers), she will bark or do low growl.  On walks, she would look at other people or dogs in the distance and did not bark.  Does bark at neighbor's dog from fence.  Will stare and chase squirrel, cat and possum on top of fence.

Update July 2020:  She is now in a very experienced foster home dealing with behavior issue dogs with no other dog at home to work with her.  She is fearful, phobic and very emotionally sensitive of change (more so then other dogs).  Takes her days to weeks to adjust, won't eat or drink, hides in her crate, fearful, and holds her potty biz.  Once she gets over her phobic fear stage in 5 days, she does relaxes and is normal.  Loves belly rubs, lovable, loves being petted, gives kisses, will lounge, watch TV, follow, and being brushed.  She loves kong on rope, squeaky or wobbly motion toys and chase after ball.  Katniss loves cheese, chicken, beef, and some fruit.  She is very strong on leash and wants to hunt for cats or small critters on walks, thus she goes into hunt mode.  She has very high prey drive to cats and small critters.  Once she sees a prey, she is very stubborn, focused, ignores treats, and will not listen to corrections. Wearing a dog pack back and squirt bottle works some with "no".  Took many months for her to now listen but will pull for the critter.  Need to stop and correct with No and stand firm.  Treats do not work.  Katniss wants to go out the door first (bolt) so need to set up dog pen in front door and continue training her with "Stay" and "Wait".   Foster home has to be very strong to hold her leash.  She is a huntress.   At home, she is very good at relaxing, will watch TV, likes Hawaiian music (rush out to yard to play), playing with squeaky toys/balls/tug-o-toy, very sweet and calm at home, will give kisses, shake paw for treats, and a buddy. She is alert and will bark at anyone at front door (protective) or other size of yard.  For yard, show squirt bottle or hose, and now knows to stop and go inside when told.   For now, she is a sanctuary dog unless someone can deal with her behavior issues, walk her during very quiet time to avoid other dogs and strangers, strong to hold her when needed, and deal with high prey drive.  Katniss is a loyal body guard on walks.     

Kiwi

Breed: Shih Tzu Mix

Age: 1 month 2 weeks
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

New rescues. Super cuties. Coconut and Kiwi, Shih Tzu mix. Both are happy, eating and playful at their hero foster home. 💜🥰. They will need time to rest and eat healthy foods. Both were found dumped in a box behind a store. Mom was several matted. The shelter shaved her down so she can move. Both are friendly and very sweet. Both will be available after Kiwi, puppy is over 8 weeks old.. More info and photos to come.

Linus D5183

Breed: French Bulldog / Cattle Dog Mix

Age: 2 years 9 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Linus is part of Charlie Brown Litter. Holly, mom is French Bull Dog /Boston Terrier mix.  2/16/24 DNA test results:  Dad was a Cattle Dog 40% and 9% Border Collie.   They should be medium size adults and smart.

Holly was abandoned at a distant shelter and was very pregnant. Linus' DOB: 12/1/23. Once we rescued Holly and she arrived at her foster home, within 2 hours she went into labor and gave birth to 5 puppies. 2 girls and 3 boys. Whew! Just in time. All the pups and mom did great at their foster home. Home raised, healthy, lovable and social. The 5 pups are now learning at their next foster home for puppy training. All are playful, snuggly, and lovable. We do not know what they are mixed with. They seem larger than Frenchie pups and have tails. We will start to review applications Jan 20th. Puppies will be 8 weeks old on Jan. 27th and will get their first vaccinations and deworm. Need home with attached backyard. More info. to come on each puppy's personality.

1/24/24 Update: The 3 boys are fairly similar all playful and slower than the girls. Linus and Snoopy are a little more timid but get more playful when riled up by Brody. All love attention and to be held. They all did very well getting their first shots and these puppies are extremely smart and well behaved for such young puppies. They are learning sit and not to bite and are all doing very, very well. They will make wonderful family pets for someone. Their temperament is fantastic, gentle playful and sweet.

2/9/24 Update, 10 weeks old: Patty is definitely the smallest with smallest paws. Snoopy and Linus are about the same size 12 pounds and Patty is 10 lbs.. I think they will be medium sized dogs. Snoopy and Linus are slower and calmer. Patty is spunky and more independent and curious and a little more Frenchie personality . All learning crate training. Few accidents on pee pads now. They will hold to go out to backyard for potty biz.

3/1/25 Update: Linus is older kid friendly. He loves to get cuddles and loves belly rubs. He poops and pees in backyard. He likes to play with his brother Charlie. They enjoy running and playing with each other. He likes to go for a walk. He is trained to be in a crate to sleep. Able to understand instructions: come, sit, walk, wait, walk with me. In English and Hindi. Linus loves all varieties of dog friendly fruits and vegetables. Loves long drives. Basically he just loves to stay with family.  Need experienced guardian to guide him.

5/2/25 Update: Linus needs and wants routine home.  He gets very nervous with change.  At his foster boarding home and trainer, after a day or two, he is great with large dogs and they run/play.  However, he is reactive to new incoming dogs into their home.  He does fine on walks and did fine at our showcases with new people and other dogs.  

7/11/25 Foster Home Update:  Linus needs a new foster home due to previous foster home's travels.  He is now in a boarding/training foster home as we search for adopter or foster to adopter. He is smart and learning all commands.  He is social, friendly and great with all dogs and people.  Lovable and very sweet once he adjusts.  Loves running and playing with the adult big dogs and teen pups.  Prefers to have someone around.  Did great with vet exam and everyone adores him.   CATS: Tama vet has an office cat that has walked around him and he didn’t seem to care. 

Max D6732 (Milo)

Breed: German Shepherd

Age: 11 years
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Max (watch my video!) was at a distant overcrowded shelter for over a month when his time was up. He had no options left so we rescued him. All the volunteers adore him. Despite having no walks from his shelter kennel, once out, he is well behaved and great with other large dogs he met at the shelter and volunteers. He needs time to warm up and feel safe, then cooperative loves treats, and is lovable. Smart and gorgeous.  Max did great during his transport car ride, but once at a new place, he was nervous and confused.  Did take treats.  Once he knows you, he will be your best friend and bodyguard. Max will need an experienced guardian and a home with a yard. For now, no kids. More info. to come as he relaxes and learns.

7/1/22: He is now doing great at his foster home with 2 other GSDs.  With time, he adjusted to new people at home.  He is still leary of of strangers.  Bonded to his foster mom.  Loves his walks/hikes, playing ball and relaxing at his foster home.

9/12/21: Sadly, when his potential foster home and her 2 GSDs, during their two meets, her female GSD did not work out with him. The female is less tolerant of new dogs and wants to be the top dog. Max did great with her male dog and social. He loves treats, snuggled, being petted and enjoyed the attention. Need basic leash training. Poor Max will continue to board until we can find him an experienced foster home that will give him time to warm up and feel safe.

Max is boarding until we can find him an experienced and dedicated foster home.  Donations needed to help pay for his boarding.  To date since 10/20/21 over $4,000.

10/1/21: Our volunteers are visiting Max and taking him out for walks and play yard. Doing great and friendly with 2nd visit with female and male, with yummy treats and turkey hot dogs. Max goes to male volunteer for hot dogs, long walk and fine being petted. Max is a sweetie with people he knows and trust. Max would be a great hiking and home buddy.

Neena D7481 (was Tootsie

Breed: Husky

Age: 7 years 9 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Neena (was Tootsie) was at a distant and very crowded shelter for a long time and her time was running out. When volunteers took her out she was friendly and great with all the dogs on leash and in dog play groups (off leash). Did great with transporter. She is very skinny and needs to put on weight. Once out at her foster home on 11/17/21, she was nervous but warmed up fast to her foster home, but not to their female husky. She was guarding and reactive to their dog at home. Got into a few dog fights. They are keeping them separate and giving her time to adjust. 

11/28/21 Update: Took about a week, but Neena is now doing fine at her foster home and with their other female dog. She is the top dog at their home. They love their walks and hanging out. They do feed in seperate areas. She still need more basic and leash training.

1/12/22 Update: Still working on leash training to teach her to stop pulling and not be so excited when seeing other dogs while on walks.

3/28/22 Update: Foster hasn't attempted to test Neena with cats, however they can see Neena has a strong prey drive so if the cat runs it is expected Neena would chase.   She is now great with foster home's female husky.

Orchid D6009

PENDING ADOPTION

Breed: Shepherd / Chihuahua Mix

Age: 6 months 2 weeks
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Orchid and her mom and siblings were left at a distant shelter (4 hour drive for transporter). Homeless guardian reclaimed mom (shelter spayed her) but left the puppies. Mom is a med size Shep/Husky mix (blk/tan, 1 blue eye). Dad was a chi x. We rescued in 6 puppies. All are social friendly, cuddly and adorable.

Update from her foster home: Orchid is the sweet, cuddly one. Her soulful brown eyes will melt your heart and force you to forgive her puppy mischief. She is just as likely to be found cuddling in a lap as playing with her siblings or other dogs.

The pups have the intelligence of a German Shepherd, the spirit of a Husky, and the portable size of a Chihuahua.

Orchid: The Soulful Sweetheart. Orchid is the "velcro puppy" of the group. With her soulful brown eyes, she has a way of looking right into your heart. While she enjoys a good romp with other dogs, her true happy place is tucked safely into a warm lap.

Personality: Sweet, affectionate, and gentle.

Special Talent: Melting away any frustration over puppy mischief with just one look.

Ideal Match: Someone looking for a devoted companion who prioritizes snuggle time and wants a loyal shadow to follow them at home and through life.

Ramone D5224

Breed: German Shepherd

Age: 2 years
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Ramone looks like a movie star dog! Gorgeous. He was left tied to the shelter door over night. He adjusted at the shelter since 6/22/26 but then due to over crowding, he was on the shelter PTS list twice. The staff adored him and extended his time to keep searching for rescue for him. He is social friendly and gem with all people. Does fine with other dogs in the play yard. Does need to be neutered. With the shelter kennels, he did bark at dogs walking by his kennel which is typical of GSD and dealing with all the stress and noises at the shelter. He loves to play with toys and fetched balls in the play yard. He is puppy-like and good natured personality. We rescued him 7/30/26 off PTS since he no options left from Stockton Shelter. Shelter staff even helped us by finding a transporter right away to San Jose (Kennel and Foster Home). He seems to be a smart GSD and eager to learn. More info. to come as he decompresses at his foster home.

Ranger D7500 (Argus)

Breed: German Shepherd

Age: 5 years 2 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue
Hi, I need a temporary foster home while I wait to be adopted. Will you please foster me?

6/15/26 Update:  Sadly, Ranger was returned back to us.  He did great with his family since they adopted him 7/7/25, but their house hold is now to busy with visitors and strangers socials.  Ranger will guard his home and family from strangers.  Ranger need a quiet routine home with adults only that have stronger experience with a GSD with some protection traits.  Need introduction to new people on leash or put away until stranger leaves.  Ranger is very well trained but he did not have enough drive for protection dog training and career.  He has some protection skills to protect his home and family.  He is great with their dog and other dogs.  Great hiking dog.  Just recently, he will also jump into a pool to get a ball at his training/home boarding.

Ranger was rescued from a distant shelter when his time was running out. He is very friendly, dog social, smart, BFF, and great hiking buddy. Ranger is magnificent!

Update from his Foster Home in 2024: Ranger is an active, smart and goofy 3-year-old German Shepherd. He knows all basic obedience, loose leash walking skills and has been learning off leash recall. Ranger has gotten along with numerous dogs of all sizes and breeds but hasn't really been interested in play. His main focus in life is his people and his ball. Ranger's ideal home is an active home that knows how to keep his body and his brain exercised. Ranger enjoys daily walks or jogs, a game of fetch and weekly hikes and swims. He may even enjoy trying out some dog sports. Despite being an active and adventurous dog, Ranger is gentle and calm inside of the home. He is crate trained and enjoys relaxing on his dog bed next to his foster family and their dogs.  He knows and listens to commands.  Wants to be with person in home.  Needs strong crate when left home alone and he will settle.  He is GSD at heart and will guard your home to strangers if not properly introduced. Need GSD experienced guardian that understand GSD's natural behavior to protect or alert.  He is great meeting people at events and outings with handler.  

Due to foster home's increased work and school schedule, Ranger needs a dedicated foster to adoption home or foster home. He is very well trained, knows commands, has great recall and smart.

June 2025 Update: No separation anxiety. Needs to be crated when left home alone. Either at the shelter or previous experience, he knows he can escape wires & cheap plastic crates. He is calm and quiet in the crate I have him in. Never had an issue. 

His FB/Instagram Video:  Ranger's journey.   https://www.facebook.com/reel/609031675132214

Ranger swimming: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1547708450339982

Riley D5145 (was Lyle)

Breed: German Shepherd / Australian Kelpie Mix

Age: 5 years 3 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue
Hi, I need a temporary foster home while I wait to be adopted. Will you please foster me?

Riley was on the SASA PTS list Sat. 5/13/24, at 4:30 pm, so we tagged him to save his life. He was a shelter staff favorite.  

Riley is a super sweetie dog and people friendly once he meets.   He loves to play then calms and lounges.  He loves hanging out and playing with other dogs.  He has learned basic training and easy to train. He's a pleaser.  He already has learned to sit and wait for treats, only gently taking the treat after the release command.   Riley is very pretty and unique with one blue eye.  Donations are appreciated to help us pay for his emergency boarding until we find him a foster home.

2/14/25 update. Riley is finally in a foster home.  Doing great and loves following their other dogs.  He loves parks and going hiking.  He would do best in a home with another dog buddy but doing fine in a foster home now as only dog that has WFH guardian. When they first took him in, he was very nervous and timid but once comfortable, he feels safe and lovable. Lyle did great at our showcase events with other dogs around. Now he is learning, happy and healthy. His coat is better and softer. Eating healthier and fresh foods which makes a huge difference. He is house trained and crate trained. Riley's FB Reel: https://www.facebook.com/reel/765740212558812

Happy Riley's play date with Luna. https://www.facebook.com/reel/726156770028927

Robin D5205 (Gnoki)

Breed: Alaskan Malamute Mix

Age: 3 years 9 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

A kind person saved him when he was left in a box at a parking lot. From an accidental litter due to parents not being sp/n. They work full time and contacted us to take him in. He got his first vet care and now learning at his foster home and puppy trainer.

Cutie Robin, size of Malamute, is very sweet, friendly and loves playing with other pups. Doing great and cuddly. Robin loves to follow his person around. He is enjoying his healthy foods and treats. Need husky experienced guardian and home with fenced yard.  We have tried different high quality and holistic foods (kibble and can) but he has a sensitive GI and got loose stools.  He had a stool sample test and negative.  He does best eating Raw diet mix or food with no wheat or legume.  No runny stools when he eats raw diet.  

Update: Robin is now eating freeze dried raw and trying different foods. He has gone to training classes and great with everyone. Lovable. Great with other nice dogs. Robin loves going out for hikes and long walks.

Rocky D5274

PENDING ADOPTION

Breed: Husky / Shepherd Mix

Age: 11 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Rocky and his siblings were at a distant city shelter with their mom for over 3 weeks in their cage. Mom (husky/shep mix) nursed them until 6 weeks old and then she was moved to another cage. Pups had no offeres to rescue them so we did. Mom was just rescued by another org. in Oregon. Pups were timid and nervous without their mom and we transported them out. Their first time out of their shelter cage and not with siblings. They were very dirty when they arrived. Their foster home had to bathe them right away. Within a few hours they loved running and playing on their backyard lawn. Their first time on lawn, getting fresh air and sun. They are eating well, playful and now very happy.  Playful and good with foster home’s two dogs.   More info. to come as they learn and relax at their foster home.

11/25/25: Update from his foster home.  He is a cuddler and loves to be held.  His big brother Aspen bullies him play but he can hold his ground and take him down like a small ninja.  LOL. He is shyer of the two but connects with is warm eyes.  He can also use his husky howl voice.  So cute.  

Romeo D4462 (now Koji)

Breed: Husky / Australian Cattle Dog Mix

Age: 6 years 6 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue
Hi, I need a temporary foster home while I wait to be adopted. Will you please foster me?

His DNA test is a mix of many breed types.  Mostly Husky, Cattle dog and Terrier.  What a unique mix!

1/27/25: Urgent.  Romeo needs a new foster home or foster to adoption home.  His adopter from March 2021, have a toddler that Romeo is fearful of and now they are expecting a 2nd baby and move to a new house.  Romeo needs a adult home and older kids are fine.  He loves his walks and lounging at home with his family.  Sad they need to rehome him after almost 4 years.  They do not want to keep him sep with baby gate since he wants to be near them.  

8/5/24 Poor Romeo now needs a new adult forever home.  His current home adopted him March 2021, but they now they have a new baby that is crawling.  Romeo did well with new baby-dog training with a trainer, but recently he guarded his toy from the toddler when she tried to pick up.  He did a correction nip to her heel but no injury.  He was correcting her like another dog.  The couple have set up baby gates and following the trainer's tips, but feel it would best if he can be rehomed to adult or older kid home.  He loves his daily walks.  Prefers to be the only dog at home.  Romeo has been thru training.  Been eating healthy fresh food mix to his kibble.  Up to date with his annual vet care.

4/5/25 Romeo (Koji) is boarding with a trainer.  He bonds to person and loves petting and being brushed.  He wants to follow and be with the person.  He can climb a 8 ft chain link fence, in just a minute or so if left alone. He will try to do this to follow person.  Prefer to be inside home with person and be your BFF.

Original updates from 2021 below:

We rescued Romeo from a distant shelter. He was found with metal cable line tied to his collar. He is Sandy's brother who we rescued last week. Romeo arrived at the shelter days later. The shelter was closed Friday to Monday, so he was very happy to get out of his kennel on 2/16/21.

He is very friendly, wiggly happy, and a sweetie. Was calm riding in the car with a car safety harness. Great with other dogs. He did great at his vet exam. Like Sandy, everyone adores him.

Romeo is already doing great at his foster home with another dog at home. Loved his long walk. His foster home is active and will hike/jog him daily for 3-5 miles. Romeo will love healthy foods/treats, home training, dog friends, daily exercise and TLC.

We are not sure of his breed mix, but has both Husky and Jindo qualities. Romeo has a fluffy tail and very soft coat. Romeo will not be ready for about 2 weeks or more while he settles at his foster home and we try to line up his neuter surgery. He will need an experienced and active guardian.  No cats since he does want to chase cats on walks.  

Romeo has adjusted quickly to his foster home. He is very loving and full of energy.. He will definitely need an active family and daily exercise. We are working on fetch and he’s almost got it down! Loves squeaky toys and tennis balls. He loves to give cuddles and is a very sweet boy. Sometimes he can be a bit unaware of his own size and strength, but he is still young. He needs a lot of training to be a better walker. The pulling on walks can be an issue but nothing proper training can’t solve. We are working on potty training. Once he gets neutered, that will help with the marking problem. He most likely would not do well in a home with younger children because he is a bit clumsy, and still does the puppy biting thing (Understandable because he is still young). No children under 10 years. Despite his size, Romeo is a really good lap dog who loves belly rubs and cuddles. He does just fine with other dogs of all sizes. As far as cats, he seems triggered by cats on our walks. I don’t know how he would do in a home with a cat. He sleeps comfortably in the crate at night, and doesn't seem to mind it.

Rosemary D5247

Breed: Labrador Retriever / Shepherd Mix

Age: 4 months 3 weeks
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Herb litter, under-age pups (6 wks) were rescued from a distant shelter. They were dumped in the streets. All are very sweet. Hard to tell their breed type yet. Maybe Lab/Collie/Shep mix. Foster home bathed them and they all did well. Eating well. More info. and photos to come on their personalities as they relax and learn at their foster home. 

Her video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4631432077182635

Update from her foster home 7/28/26

Meet Rosie – Your Shadow, Your Snuggle Buddy, Your Best Friend 

Rosie is the kind of dog who loves with her whole heart. If you’ve been dreaming of a loyal companion who wants to be by your side through life’s adventures (and nap time!), Rosie may be your perfect match.

She is a true Velcro dog who absolutely adores her people. Her favorite place is wherever you are, and she’s always happy to roll over for a belly rub. Sweet, affectionate, and incredibly smart, Rosie is eager to learn and wants nothing more than to make her humans proud.

Rosie is already working hard on her manners! She’s learning commands like crate and leave it, improving her leash skills every day, and attending puppy socialization classes to help build her confidence. She’s discovering that the world isn’t such a scary place after all—and she’s making wonderful progress.

She enjoys playing with toys, loves a good game of fetch, and has plenty of playful puppy energy balanced with lots of cuddles. She gets along well with both large and small dogs, but she would also be perfectly happy as your one-and-only spoiled companion.

Rosie can adjust as the only dog if people are home and take her out to socialize with other dogs. But we think she would especially thrive and be happier with a confident, friendly dog who enjoys playing and can help show her the ropes at home. More than anything, she needs a patient family willing to continue her socialization and gently introduce her to new experiences. With encouragement and consistency, Rosie blossoms more every day.

If you’re looking for a dog who will love you fiercely, follow you from room to room, celebrate every moment together, and reward your patience with unwavering devotion, Rosie is waiting to meet you.

Rosie is more than looking for a home—she’s looking for her person. Could that be you?

Snowy D5051

Breed: Miniature Poodle / Dachshund Mix

Age: 18 years 11 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue

Snowy was rescued on 9/29/14 from a Santa Clara County shelter. Snowy is a very gentle and sweet dog. Very affectionate and does great with other dogs. He is recovering from severe neglect where he lived his life outside. Due to his severe matting he ended up having many open skin wounds which are now healing. He is undergoing extensive rehab, learning to live inside a house.

Update Oct 2014: Snowy is doing fantastic in his foster home. As the foster home states, "he is the perfect dog!" He does great with their dog and all family members. He enjoys going on walks and hikes. Since being in his foster home, we have discovered that Snowy may have a neurological/behavioral issue. He seems to be unaware of when he needs to go to the bathroom. He tends to soil himself without realizing it. Snowy was examined by a vet and all tests seemed to show no neurological issues. Instead the vet thought his issue was more behavioral, however there is no way to be 100% certain. The foster home has him wear diapers and it works great. Snowy will need that special person willing to take him as he is and boy will his forever home get so much more in return. He is just a love bug, loves being around people and especially loves to snuggle and be held. He is one of those dogs that has been through so much he now deserves his forever loving home.

Snowy is a Sanctuary Dog. Donations appreciated for his supplies (diaper/pads) & constant vet care needs (tests, x-rays, medications).

Susie

Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound / Pointer Mix

Age: 1 year 8 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue
Hi, I need a temporary foster home while I wait to be adopted. Will you please foster me?

Sugarplum's 7 pups were born 12/15/24. 3 males and 4 females. Pups are mellow but now walking around more and eating, but too much for their current foster home to handle while they juggle their own 4 dogs and 2 cats. Mom has been moved to another foster home. Father is unknown. Meet their mom, Sugarplum.

Update:  Susie is doing great at her home boarding/trainer home with other dogs.  She loves playing with other dogs.  Knows commands and very well trained.  Affectionate and wants to be your BFF.  Loves her hikes, has great recall, and daily walks.  She is the last of her siblings to be adopted.  She is a sweetie.

Wanda

Breed: Belgian Malinois / German Shepherd Mix

Age: 1 year 4 months
Listed By: Furry Friends Rescue
Hi, I need a temporary foster home while I wait to be adopted. Will you please foster me?

Beautiful Wanda and her siblings were on Monday 12/8/25 shelter PTS list. She was only 9 mos old and social friendly. Yet SASA is euthanizing many friendly and healthy young dogs weekly due to capacity issues. Shelter is over-loaded daily by irresponsible owners that dump their dogs. Worse now during Holiday month when many are away on vacations. So the poor innocent dogs have less time at this shelter. Her brother was adopted last minute. Wanda had no options left, so we tagged her to rescue her. Volunteers and staff adore her. She is super friendly, dog friendly, and smart. Needs basic training. She has mix of two very intelligent, athletic and devolted brave breeds. Ready to learn and be your BFF for life. Loves toys, knows sit for treats and is playful. Will play with her mouth but soft. Great hiking and walking buddy. Will probably enjoy any fun or working you both may like. Smart dog. We will emergency board her to save her life while we search for an experienced foster home. More info. to come.

Update at her Foster Home:  She is smart, affectionate, dog and people friendly.  Loves to play ball, go on walks & hikes, lounging on sofa chair,  well behaved at home, crate trained and very treat /food motivated.  She is a sweetie.  Everyone she meets always fall in love with her.  Wanda is waiting for her forever loving and active forever home. She has a strong prey drive so no cats.

She can be nippy (herding dog) when she wants attention or doesn't get enough exercise.  So no kids.  Need experienced guardian to guide her.  Quiet in crate.  Going to teen dog personality.  She is a great hiking buddy and loves to play ball.  She needs the exercise and then naps at home.  Very well behaved.  Loves playing with other dogs.

Need foster home ASAP due to foster home returning back to work.  

Wanda's new REEL Video:  https://www.facebook.com/reel/976026458735730

Wanda's swimming lessons July 2026:  https://www.facebook.com/reel/1425597892962116

Playing ball by herself:  https://www.facebook.com/reel/3175464179328370

Wanda video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1312388743990304