The pets below pets are members of Luckydog's lifetime rehabilitation & research program for pets with unique needs. Pets are offered lifetime sanctuary if their health or that of a special-needs resident depends on it. Most will spend the rest of their lives under the care of Luckydog. Those looking for a new home have an asterisk before their name. All of these pets need generous people like you to donate $5 or more, monthly to help cover care costs.
Luckydog believes the path to healing involves letting go of negativity and an expectation of illness. We don't like to use sad and graphic photos and stories to gain donations, but we still need your help! A lot of work and expense goes into this project. If you have doubts, volunteer! I'd love help. On the Heal Thy Pet page, we share some of the conditions that are or have been successfully managed to give others hope in challenging situations. Please consider a recurring donation that can be used to pay for their food and supplies and vet care.
This loving and comical pupper came to us as a foster with a few challenges. Thankfully, he is a low-anxiety dog (as long as he's not alone) as this helps him remain healthy. He is extremely enthusiastic when it comes to sharing afffection. His eagerness to please earned him "Best Dog Trick" at a big festival where he competed against professionally-trained dogs. He's now trained to offer reminders, and excels at keeping track of time. He's a very special lifetime member of the pack.
We didn't know Moo was special needs when we reached out to the person rehoming her. We just felt she needed us. The reason why became apparent after we took her in. A surgery by a talented vet and lots of training have helped her become a truly healthy and happy member of the pack. Moo is now thriving and has a never-ending zest for life. She dreams of having an indoor agility course where she can show off her talent and speed.
Little Boy was insecure, but so very sweet when he came out of the shelter. He's found confidence being part of a pack. He is a very special boy, but we aren't going to talk about the sad things that make him special. For over a year, he's been close to perfectly healthy! We want to talk about that! He'll be a lifetime sanctuary resident so he can continue to receive immune-boosting care. Oh, and the girl dogs are totally in love with him, so he's an extra-lucky dude.
Belle is the most snuggly muffin you'll ever meet.... but she doesn't like kisses. Previous adopters gave up on her, but that's not because she was a bad dog. She just has a lot of energy and needs to be kept focused to feel secure. Since she needs to work to be happy, she's been trained as a service dog. Belle guards and herds other pack members and, as the self-appointed "Cat Tattler", she lets us know there's a cat misbehaving.
Piper was one-day-old when I rescued her. She was an unusual kitten with a big appetite for anything rubber (and certain textiles). We couldn't find anyone else willing to peeper-proof their home, so we took on the challenge of providing her a safe and happy home for life. Piper is the sweetest cat one could imagine.
Tino belonged to friends of Luckydog so when he needed help, we jumped at the opportunity. He had spent most of his money on vet bills for chronic eye, liver, and kidney disease. He had little money or life left when he was 14 and also got pancreatitis. Hospitalization was too expensive for his family so he was treated with DMSO and nano-silver at home. His appetite returned the next morning. Within days, he had more energy than he'd had in months. Within weeks, his cataracts were almost gone. Tino had a consistently good appetite and quality of life for another year and half. Please see the Heal Thy Pet Page for remarkable before and after photos of Tino's eyes.
Vido was one-day-old when we took him in. He seemed to be intellectually and physiologically challenged but he was super loving and always wanted to be "helpful" around the sanctuary (e.g. riding on people's shoulders as they did chores). When switched to a raw diet, he got stronger and blossomed into a big, beautiful cat. We failed to find an adopter willing to continue his diet, so we took him on as a lifetime resident and cherished research subject. We look forward to many more years of his love.
This sweet guy loves to cuddle. He's a lazy cuddle-bug one minute and a lightning-fast fly-murderer the next. We've never met a cat that can move the way he does. We sometimes think he's a ninja. Blackitty is praying for someone to donate some cabinets to house our abundant rescue supplies. He does best in a very neat, spare environment. Please donate Feliway spray to help his training if you have an extra $14-24 . Thank you!
This big guy is uber-freindly once he trusts you. He loves dogs, too. He has adopted Mama the chihuahua as his pet. Boogie is welcome to stay in sanctuary for life bbig but he is separated from the general population due to territorial issues. He may be happier in a house with a friendly dog and no other cats. Only holistically-minded adopters /fosters who live near his vet in LaJolla and have fragrance-free homes will be considered. Please apply to adopt if you are interested. Thank you.
Boots is a character. He Loves to love. He loves to talk. He loves to eat raw meaty bones. He also loves shoes. As a kitten he was always sleeping in my sneakers. When he couldn't fit in them, he slept on them. He's a super-chill guy when he wants to be. He is always a gentleman and a mama's boy. He is learning to use the litterbox more consistenly. Please donate Feliway spray to help his training if you have an extra $14-24 . Thank you!
Little Baloo is something special. He is a prime example of how diet, stress reduction, and gentle remedies can help a kitty thrive. He's so soft, and so sweet. He's quite demanding sometimes but it is an absolute pleasure to be his slave. On his wish list is raw organic ground beef cat food. He is a foodie and raw burgers are his absolute favorite.
AS you can see, Karma is a character. He is a big, fat cuddle bug. He's making progress in his behavior modification and really does his best to be a good boy. Around midnight, he turns into a love bug but he doesn't like to be handled any other time of day. He's a funny guy, for sure.
This guy is a seriously snuggly, gentle, and loving young man. He prefers an environment without fragrances or chaos. He is bonded to our 19-year-old cats and is the only youngster gentle enough to be their roommate. He brings a little extra light to their lives and they provide him calm companionship that feels safe.
Meet your next BFF!
Typical adoption fees are as follows:
Conventionally-raised cats/kittens $99-199 Conventionally-raised Puppies $199-399 Conventionally-raised Dogs $99-299
Holistically-rehabilitated pet $99-499
Holistically-raised pet $299 to $599
Fees for holistically-raised pets are higher bcause it costs more to feed them and we keep them longer (e.g. 3-4 months for holistic kittens versus 8 weeks for conventional). We put extra handling into them and start training as soon as we get them. We do this becauase we know the holistically-minded adopter appreciates a well-rounded pet and will continue the level of care we provide.
Adoptable pets are given temporary names. In most cases, these can be changed to another neutral or positive name.
Quint is available for adoption to a holistic home. He had an allergic response to a bee (or something else he found in the catio). Other than that, our adorable Quinty-boo has been 100% healthy. HIs "twin" brother is Essence. Quinty doesn't like being away from his brother but we are open to him going to a home with another friendly cat.
The "twins" are very energetic and smart. They love to purr and snuggle. Quint will be a BIG cat. At 8 months he was about 12 1/2 pounds. He is still growing.
Their mama was cared for holistically (organic raw diet, no harmful drugs) since halfway through the pregnancy to help ensure the kittens' healthfulness. The kittens eat a raw diet and LOVE it. These babies have been socialized daily and are comfortable with men, women and (our) dogs.
They're available for rehoming to natural-rearing/holistically-minded sponsors who will continue to raise them as part of the luckydog family. They must remain in San Diego and we will need stool samples from them for at least a few years following adoption. Insurance, food, supplies and vet care will average about $300/month.
Essence will be staying in sanctuary unless an ideal adopter will like to take he and his brother home as a pair. Essence has a big appetite and needs a more controlled environment than his brother so that he doesn't eat plants (or?).
The "twins" are very energetic and smart. They love to purr and snuggle. At 8 months, Essence was about 9lbs . He is still growing.
The mama cat was cared for holistically (organic raw diet, no harmful drugs) since halfway through the pregnancy to help ensure the kittens' healthfulness. The kittens eat a raw diet and LOVE it. These babies have been socialized daily and are comfortable with men, women and (our) dogs.
They're available for rehoming to natural-rearing/holistically-minded sponsors who will continue to raise them as part of the luckydog family. They must remain in San Diego and we will need stool samples from them for at least a few years following adoption. Insurance, food, supplies and vet care will average about $300/month.
Marsha is so happy just to be loved, safe, and able to raise her babies indoors. She wants to be a lapcat for someone who is cat-savvy. She and her baby, Mellow, would love to stay together for life. We will consider splitting them up if we find an adopter for each. These special kitties are available to holistically-minded adopters only, please.
They have been on a few drives and are fine in the truck. These are not your average rescue kittens who grow up in a bathroom or cage with minimal contact and no training. We start them young and teach them often with lots of repetition so they understand requests like "no claws" and "no biting". They are very smart kittens.
Each holistic kitten's adoption fee includes a full year of support to help adopters make the healthiest decisions. Be sure to send in your application. Thank you.
Mama wags her tail so quickly we think she's part rattlesnake. She is a lap-loving diva who doesn't prefer to share her human with other pets. Mama is up for adoption to a natural-rearing home in So Cal only please. She needs a dog-savvy adopter and will need to come for regular visits so we can refresh her manners. She wants to be dominant with other dogs (especially females), so we can work on that when she visits. She's a senior and on supplements for liver support and digestion. Natural-rearing/holistically-minded adopters only, please. Ideally, she will continue her care at her vet in La Jolla, CA $333 rehoming donation
This conventionally-raised baby is available for adoption. Adopters will be screened and a home check will be done. No homes with children under 7, please. Adopters who will take 2 kittens will be given preference.
Sorry we don't have good photos yet. It's hard to get them to sit still at 4 wks of age!
$169 adoption fee ($199 with microchip)
Be sure to send in your application. Thank you.
This conventionally-raised baby is available for adoption along with his littermates. Adopters will be screened and a home check will be done. No homes with children under 7, please.
$169 adoption fee ($199 with microchip)
Be sure to send in your application. Thank you.
This conventionally-raised baby is available for adoption along with his littermates. Adopters will be screened and a home check will be done. No homes with children under 7, please.
$169 adoption fee ($199 with microchip)
Be sure to send in your application. Thank you.
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Sage was living on the streets in Mexico when I found her. Sage checked out as healthy, got her shots and was adopted by a family who vowed to love her forever.
Sage's family later abandoned her when she got mange. It was traumatic for her to lose them, but their fickleness may have worked out in Sage's favor. Sage needed a determined guardian to get her through the diseases she encountered- each considered a sign of severe "immune deficiency". Dog AIDS? I wondered.
Sage was healthy as a gabage-eating stray. I offered her shelter, vet care and "optimal nutrition". I couldn't understand why she fell apart.
When a vet suggested vaccines were to blame, I was shocked. As a vet tech, I learned the best way to protect a pup from disease was to vaccinate and feed the best "dog food". Was I misled?
I couldn't be sure vaccines hurt Sage but I wasn't going to risk her having another. As for the pricey "dog food", it turnd out to be literal garbage.
Most people didn't want their dogs near Sage I couldn't blame them. Thankfully, a friend's dog took on the role of Sage's big sister. That companionship may have saved Sage's life.
Sage loved to play. She was comical, high-drive and brilliant despite her illness. While she seemed happy during play, frequent fevers, constant itching, a mouth full of warts and tender, swollen glands indicated a reduced quality of life.
As Sage's health declined, so did her playfulness and patience. She began to nip at dogs to keep them away. In time, she could no longer be trusted with the kittens she'd once helped me raise.
I didn't think Sage would ever feel well again. I cried many tears as I transferred her to another rescue in hopes that they could heal her, rehome her, or end her misery. Thankfully, they failed.
Sage's new foster mom hadn't found an adopter, couldn't take Sage on her move, and couldn't bear to euthanize her as agreed. Sage came back to me. The reunion was bittersweet. I wanted to restore sage's health, but was afraid I'd fail . I was also afraid she'd attack other pets.
I was ready to try anything, so, despite warnings from vets and the queasy feeling in my stomach, I fed this immune-compromised dog a raw meat diet. I'm so glad I took that leap for for her.
Within days, Sage's skin improved and she stopped getting fevers. Three weeks later, fur started to grow, her glands were normal, and the warts were gone! Since then, every special-needs pet taken in by Luckydog has eaten a raw diet.
Thank you for your support!
This flock of fuzzies has special nutritional needs to keep them in good health. Help Luckydog with food, supplements, supplies, and vet care. Anything not spent on diet/health supplies will cover grooming, grooming supplies, and general pet upkeep to keep them healthy. The pets will gladly accept direct donations of lean, non-GMO ground rabbit or turkey.
Help us build fantastic, coyote-proof catios and puppy play-yards so the pets have a safe outdoor space 24/7. If you're a contractor and can help build enclousures, pergolas, shade structures, etc, please reach out.
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