Meet the pack...

We are still getting to know this sweet, little pup. We're helping her find her "brave" with lots of love,  resilience training and pack support. Being inherently curious and nurturing, she's a natural at picking up service dog tasks. 

The delightful pup that sparked a cross country adventure.

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. 

We are still getting to know this sweet, little pup. We're helping him tone down his "brave" with lots of love, sensibility training and pack support. Being inherently brave and loving, he's taken it upon himself to save Smoo Ching from bees. 

We are still getting to know this sweet, little pup. We're helping her tone down  the nervous energy with lots of love, sensibility training and pack support. 

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. 

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. 

This guy's a  lazy cuddle-bug, one minute, and a ninja-fast fly murderer, the next.  He's praying for someone to donate some kitty forts to hide in and cabinets to store the items that scare him.

 If there's a door between Booots and you, he uses adorably funny "sentences" to talk you into opening the door. He dreams of having an exclusive VIP (Very Important Purrson) lounge for he and his approved friends. He's bonded to OMG. They enjoy haivng yard time together each day but must be housed  separately when not supervised. 

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. It is an absolute pleasure to be his slave.

Karma is making progress in his behavior modification.  Adter midnight, he turns into a love bug but don'to try to pet him earlier in the day. He's our favorite weirdo.

OMG is extremely affectionate.  He requires a fragrance-free home.

This big guy is very loving with people and dogs once he gets to know them. 

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 with a strong personality. She raised her kittens in our care and was later adopted by an animal trainer who helped reinforce clear boundaries around handling, including ‘no biting’ and ‘no scratching.’ After three years, she was returned to us. Since then, Mama has been consistently interested in people. She enjoys interaction, but she is very clear about when and how she wants attention. She is, however, highly sensitive around other cats and may not be suitable for a multi-cat home. While she does enjoy the company of dogs, she can be unpredictable with them.

Mama is a small cat with a very bold spirit, and she will thrive best in a quiet, experienced home where she can be safely housed separately from other animals. If you are not in a position to adopt but would like to support her care, donations are deeply appreciated.

 Sun is a delight. We helped raise him and found him a home when he was just a kitten. After he was returned to us, he was understandably traumatized. We kept him in our quarantine room with his mama so they could slowly adjust to a new environment after losing their long-term home. Sun hid for two weeks, and it took a couple months for him to truly come out of his shell. Once we integrated him into the sanctuary, it became clear how well he thrives in a busy, social environment and how much he missed his foster mom. We promised him we would not send him away again.

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 alerts 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. 💛

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 $199 to $999  

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.