SCFBR Rescue Success Stories

 Luna was 3 years old when she was owner-surrendered to a shelter in LA on 9/7/24, after reportedly taking a fall months earlier and later becoming paralyzed from IVDD. With no rescue interest and a euthanasia deadline of 9/28/24 at 4:00 PM, her time was running out.

Thanks to compassionate volunteers at the shelter, we were able to pull her just in time. Luna was so happy to leave that she was practically bouncing in her sling!

She moved into a loving special-needs foster home, where she received her updated vaccinations, lots of care, and comfy diapers.

In November, thanks to donations from our supporters, Luna received her custom wheels, and she took to them so quickly! Her newfound mobility brought out even more of her happy, social personality.

By April of 2025, Luna had found her perfect match. She was adopted by a wonderful family in Sherman Oaks, CA, who embraced her exactly as she is. She settled in right away and felt completely at ease with her new family. 

Today she’s thriving — exploring the world in her wheels, visiting dog parks, and snuggling with her family. She makes friends everywhere she goes, as she loves dogs, cats, and kids!

Luna’s journey is a beautiful reminder that paralyzed dogs can live full, happy, amazing lives when given a chance.

Olive was born on 5/4/2020 and was surrendered by her owner in July 2024 at age 4 after multiple purse-string rectal prolapse surgeries failed. Her owner could not afford the Colopexy surgery she desperately needed for long-term survival.

She officially entered SCFBR care on 7/28/2024, and we immediately made sure she received the specialized veterinary treatment she required so she could finally heal and live a comfortable life.

Once safe in her foster home, Olive received her life-saving Colopexy surgery, and her recovery went beautifully.

By 9/13/2024, Olive had found her forever home! She is now living a healthy, happy life with her new mom, Melinda, in Wisconsin — getting the love, care, and comfort she always deserved.

Olive’s story is proof that access to medical care and a second chance can change everything for a dog in need.

 Samy, later renamed Betty, was born 9/1/2023. When she was about 8 weeks old, we received an urgent call from  San Diego Shelter about a tiny Frenchie puppy who had suffered severe trauma to her right front leg after being attacked by a larger dog. The injury had gone untreated for days, leaving bone exposed and her leg barely attached.

Weighing only 5 lbs, she was transferred into SCFBR care on 12/7/2023 and rushed through multiple emergency hospitals to control the infection and stabilize her. She even lost consciousness during treatment as she was on the verge of septic shock.

Once she was strong enough, she underwent a lifesaving amputation the very next day — truly rescued in the final moments.

After surgery, Betty bounced back with incredible strength — as if she had never been on death’s door. She completed physical therapy to help build strength in her remaining three legs and quickly learned how to run, play, and live life to the fullest as a confident tripod warrior princess.

Betty was adopted on 12/24/2023, just in time for the holidays. Today she is thriving — snuggling, zooming around with her fur-brother, and embracing every adventure that comes her way.

This tiny survivor has a huge personality and a heart full of joy. Betty’s journey shows that rescue can turn heartbreak into hope — and hope into a beautiful life.

 Dani was brought into animal control in Modesto, CA — a tiny 14-year-old miniature schnauzer with nowhere to go. His coat was severely matted, his teeth were rotten, he was filthy, starving, and shutting down. Shelter staff didn’t believe this fragile senior had much time left, and with no family coming for him, euthanasia was likely.

We happened to be at that shelter pulling bulldogs for other rescues when the liaison asked if we might take in “an old schnauzer no one wanted.” We couldn’t say no — not when his only alternative was dying alone in the shelter.

So we welcomed Dani into our rescue and found a loving hospice foster in Fresno willing to give him the dignity, comfort, and care every senior dog deserves.

 Because of his advanced age and fragile health, moving Dani around again wouldn’t be fair to him — so he will remain with his loving foster family for the rest of his life.

His first veterinary evaluation revealed a 5/6 heart murmur and severe dental disease. He was started on heart medications, and over several visits, all his painful teeth were removed so he could finally eat comfortably again.

Today, Dani enjoys his days with three rescued doggie siblings, soaking up every bit of love and comfort. He’s on four heart medications, all funded by SCFBR supporters, and receiving continued medical care to keep him feeling his best.

Dani is safe, cherished, and living every day knowing he matters — which is the greatest gift a rescue can give. 🫶✨