Meet the pack...

Smonkey didn't know he was "special ed" or that he had liver and heart disease. He just knew he was happy and wanted to make everyone else happy. His "can do" attitude helped him win 1st place when competing against professional trick dogs. His attentive nature  made him a wonderful service dog, too. Smonkey's presence was a blessing. 

Little Boy has found confidence being part of a pack. He'll be a lifetime sanctuary resident so he can continue to receive liver support and immune-boosting care. 

Surgery by a talented vet, lots of training, and tons of exercise have helped  Smoo become a healthy and happy pack member. She has a never-ending zest for life. 

Piper was an unusual kitten with a big appetite (pica), so we took on the challenge of providing her a safe and happy home for life. Piper is the sweetest cat one could imagine. 

When switched to a raw diet, Vido blossomed. He went from a special-needs kitten with broken legs to a  beautifully healthy and amazingly-athletic cat. We failed to find an adopter willing to continue his diet, so we took him on as a lifetime resident. 

Previous adopters gave up on her, but that's not because she was a bad dog. She just needed a job. She's been trained as a service dog and is the self-appointed "Cat Tattler" and "Puppy tamer" at the sanctuary. She's a darling creature to learn with. If you are able to help cover some of her supplements and prescriptions, please reach out to us. 

LoBeau is a quiet survivor with a gentle soul. Deeply bonded to his sister Lobita, they’ve been inseparable through every challenge—including a battle with parvovirus. Most puppies don’t survive, but all three in their litter pulled through with holistic care.

While LoBeau prefers the company of dogs, he’s bonded with his rescuer and learning to trust a small circle of  humans. Because of his sensitive nature and deep bond with Lobita, he’ll remain in our sanctuary. He’s a beautiful work in progress, living life at his own pace, surrounded by love.

Mama is a behavior rescue who can't be adopted but also cant be trusted around dogs and cats (other than her son). She would have had to live alone or be euthanized. We felt the kindest thing we could do for Mama (who would've had to live in solitary confinement) was to let her keep her son as her lifetime companion.

 Sun is a delight. He is deeply bonded to his mom. They are both affectionate and intelligent. He is 100% purrfect. 

Sonic is the third parvo-survivor in our pack. He has provided much-needed companionship to Boogkitty, a cat who once spent most of his time in solitary confinement due to cat-aggression and spraying. Sonic was also urinating "inappropriately" so putting them in the same stinky catio made purrfect sense. Watching them kiss and cuddle warms our hearts. Sonic is adoptable to a dog-savvy, dedicated dog-lover who will continue his training and raw diet. He will require a back yard. 

Lobita was passed over in the shelter for months, growing from a cute puppy into a fearful, unsocialized dog. Just days after we took her on as a foster, she injured her knee. Surgery had to wait until her bones matured eight months later. Unable to play or walk normally, she needed a health- and-behavior-savvy caregiver to continue her rehab. Given her history of neglect, trauma, and loss, we knew the kindest choice was to give her lasting stability. Lobita now has a forever place with us—and her brother—safe, supported, and cherished for life.

Peanut wags her tail so fast, we’re convinced she’s part rattlesnake. A true lap-loving diva, she prefers being the center of attention and isn’t too keen on sharing her human with other pets. She's looking to be forever fostered by a holistically-minded, dog-savvy person in La Jolla—someone who can partner with us and her La Jolla vet to keep her care consistent and compassionate.

Peanut’s monthly care costs about $315 ($145 for insurance and $190 for food, copays, deductibles and supplements). If you can sponsor part or all of her expenses, it would mean the world to this tiny queen on her journey to comfort and stability.

Clyde was once terrified of everyone—and overlooked for over a year due to shyness, separation anxiety, and food allergies. With patience and training, she’s become an incredible companion and worker. Clyde now helps us find missing cats. She’s located three cats who'd been missing for months, which is a tremendous accomplishment. She also allerts us to and deters coyotes- keeping our small residents safe. Clyde may have some issues, but she is almost perfectly healthy with the supplements we have her on and she thrives with constant companionship and jobs we've given her here at Luckydog Sanctuary.

Big Twin was overlooked for adoption for over two years, but we’re glad he stayed—he’s become an essential part of our sanctuary family. A gentle giant at 16 lbs, he’s sweet, sensitive, and thrives with constant companionship. He's a cuddle bug who keeps the peace, teaches dogs to mind their manners, and serves as a life-saving donor. Big Twin isn’t just a cat—he’s a hero in fur.

Big Twin’s care costs approximately $167 per month, covering his insurance, food, and supplements. Sponsorship ensures this big-hearted boy continues to live the secure, meaningful life he deserves. If you’re moved by his story, we’d love for you to donate and be partner on his journey of saving furry lives. 🐾

Little Twin is a spirited, affectionate powerhouse of a cat—full of love, energy, and hilarious mischief. He’s outgoing and curious, always on the move (and occasionally found balancing on a Tiffany lampshade). His rambunctious style wasn’t appealing for most adopters. After being overlooked for over two years, we knew he belonged here. Now, he thrives as one of our most playful—and entertaining—lifers at the sanctuary.

Little Twin’s care costs approximately $167 per month (including insurance, food, and supplements). Sponsorship helps us keep him safe, healthy, and surrounded by love. If you’d like to be part of his story, please consider becoming his monthly sponsor. 💛

Due to the number of special-care lifetime residents, we're taking feweradoptable fosters and may not have any posted on adoptapet. 

Luckydog's typical adoption fees are as follows:  

Conventionally-raised cat/kitten $99-199 

Conventionally-raised Puppy $199-399 

Conventionally-raised Dog $99-299  

Holistically-raised* pet $299 to $599  

*raised with natural diets and/or remedies, from birth, if we get them as newborns or they are born under our care

Fees for holistically-raised pets are higher bcause it costs  more to feed them, we keep them longer, and we put extra handling into them. We do this because we know the holistically-mindedadopter appreciates  the extra care and will continue the level of care we provide.