Angie is a special girl with a very special issue. When we met her at the East Valley shelter she was unable to eat and was not thriving. When we took her to the vet, they found that she had an abnormal blockage. Her large intestines were being blocked by her small intestines. They needed to do emergency surgery and ended up removing 1/2 of her small intestines, large intestines, and cecum. She has recovered well and is in good spirits, but continues to have diarrhea as a result of the shortening of her bowels. We do not know if this will be lifelong or not, but at this point she is a special needs case with her diarrhea and her need for supplements to replace nutrients her body does not absorb naturally. Angie enjoys playing fetch and taking walks!

Bella was surrendered by her previous owners to the Castaic Animal Shelter merely for the fact that they no longer cared for her. We stepped in and took Bella into the care of our sanctuary. Bella needed some extra time and reassurance that she was safe and loved. Eventually, she felt more at ease knowing she can just be a dog! Bella has now shown us what a silly and quirky little girl she is. She loves watching the birds and going for walks. She will sometimes perch up on our shoulders so she can get a better view of the wildlife from a higher advantage point. Bella maybe a bit shy during the initial meeting but with a little patience and love she will show you what a unique and loving girl she is.

Elliott is our sweet senior chihuahua that found his way to us due to his owner passing away. He has been in a home for the past 11 years and is desperately trying to find a new forever home. He is a gentle boy with a heart of gold. Since he was in a home for so long, he is housebroken and very good about being on a schedule. Elliott would love a home with an owner that is around a lot to provide comfort and plenty of love.

Hamilton is a very sweet and friendly little guy. He is a tad shy during the initial meeting but he warms up quickly with the help of some treats. He is very energetic but mellows out when it's time for some couch snuggles. He is very treat motivated and would love someone who will actively take time to train and teach him.

Herman is a true gentleman. This sweet little man was rescued from the Palmdale Animal Shelter where he was labeled as a stray. He is a sweet and spunky little man who enjoys spending his day being in the presence of his favorite people. He has a heart murmur but this does not stop him from being a normal happy go lucky man. His little tail will wag like crazy when it is time for walks and he bonds very quickly people. He would be perfect for someone looking for a buddy to cuddle with. Herman is truly a special dog and deserves a loving family who will snuggle with him.

Mocha came into our care unable to walk and previously diagnosed with "severe arthritis." During an exam with our neurologist they found on her MRI that it was not severe arthritis, but a bulged disc. She was going to need a hemilaminectomy to relieve the built up pressure on her spine. After a week of walking in a sling, Mocha began walking on her own and is now able to do a few laps around our facility. There is still healing to be done, but from her progress since her surgery we know that with time and physical therapy, Mocha will make an incredible recovery.

Murphy was rescued from he East Valley shelter after being surrendered with 5 other dogs. The bunch had obvious signs of neglect - ear and skin infections, un-altered, and rotten teeth. After they joined our foundation, Murphy received a much needed grooming, neuter, and dental. He even had his heart checked out by our cardiologist to make sure everything was okay. He has degenerative valve disease (DVD) which is a common issue in older small dogs. Keeping on a grain diet and monitoring it yearly will help keep him in good shape. Murphy is an easy going guy that gets along well with other dogs and thoroughly enjoys his walks throughout the day. He is by no means an athlete, and would be fine with 1-2 short walks a day. Murphy will be a fantastic sidekick to a lucky owner.

Nova was turned into the Lancaster Shelter as a stray. It seems as though she had a home at one time, but was kept as an outside only dog. She does know basic commands and is a giant sweet heart. Staff here at St. Bonnie's call her a big baby because she enjoys being coddled. She loves the company of people, but does not care for other dogs. Nova's ideal home would be a single dog home where she was able to be inside and part of the family. Nova unfortunately has recently lost the use of her back leg. She lost some nerve connections and we are currently working with her in hopes she will make those necessary connections once more. We are currently walking her with a sling and she does have her good days where she needs little assistance but most days we are supporting most of her weight during walks. She does great in her wheel chair and zooms past us when on wheels. We are looking for an adopter with previous experience in this sort of issue. She is a sweet and snuggly girl ready for her true forever home. --- St. Bonnie's Sanctuary (Lange Foundation) is located in Canyon Country, CA. If you would like to meet any of our animals, please call us at (661) 251-5590 or email at st.bonnies@gmail.com. We adopt to families/people in the Southern California area only. For more information, visit our website: http://langefoundation.org

Panchito and Star were rescued from a hoarding/backyard-breeding situation in 2012. They were extremely scared and not receptive to human interaction in the beginning. They slowly made progress throughout the years with us, but have exceeded our expectations in the past year. Since joining our West LA office staff, they have shown themselves to be dedicated and loving dogs. Star is still somewhat skittish, but has shown that with time and patience she opens up and enjoys human companionship. Panchito is more open to meeting new people and is very sweet, but will still need some time to fully blossom. These two are extremely funny, loving and special dogs - whoever takes a chance on these two will be incredibly lucky!

Willow came to us with a litter of puppies and a fractured jaw from being in a dog attack. Despite this, this beautiful girl was in good spirits and did not hold any grudges against other dogs. She can be a bit shy at first but she warms up quickly. She gets along with most dogs with a proper introduction. Because of the fractured jaw Willow does need to stick to softer foods. She is a very sweet girl who is happiest on the lap of someone she is found of. Willow is ready and eager for her forever family!