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Hand Me Down Dog Rescue

We are local 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue located out of Bakersfield, California. Help us make a difference by, adopting, fostering, donating.

Here at Hand Me Down Dog Rescue, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for pets and their people. Our focus is on working breeds (border collies, cattle dogs, australian shepherds, etc) but we do not discriminate. We focus on pulling from shelters, take dogs off the streets, abandoned in orchards, and dogs in serious condition. We try not to take owner s

urrenders, but find ways to keep pets and owners together. We want to help other rescues with their goals as well, since we are all in this together and working as a community is the most beneficial choice we can make for the animals.

05/07/2026

Hi supporters!
I am currently helping FOUR yes four dogs from another rescue try to find their forever home. They will be with me for a month and I really want to network them and get them seen and adopted during that time. Good news is one has been adopted! And now there is 3 remaining and they are all really good dogs!

We will start with Cletus. ❤️
He is the best boy. Probably a Malinois x GSD mix. 1-2 years old and a lover! Not a mean bone in his body. He gets along well with dogs and loves to play. He’s not your typical Mal or GSD. I don’t think he knows what he is suppose to be. He’s not high strung, no high drive, extremely outgoing and social and no anxiety has been noted.

He is still a young high (ish) energy dog, so would appreciate a good outlet but is not a dog that will require 20 miles a day to stay stable.

He’s really cool and I love his demeanor.
Ask Cari. He tried to maul her with kisses. 😂

Obviously still not a couch potato but if someone wanted a Mal or GSD but without all the baggage….. this is your guy.

A huge plus? He’s gorgeous. He has it all. The personality and good looks.

He is completely vetted, crate trained (can be whiny if he gets FOMO), knows a few basic commands and ready for his forever family.

The rescue has had him since he was 8 weeks old. Yeah, that’s crazy to me too. Even crazier that he is not a complete nut job for growing up that way.

I really want do find him his forever home. He’s only temporarily with me and I only have so much time. 🙏

Please share or DM with any questions!
Located in SoCal -ish

04/28/2026

Available for adoption!

Tails. ❤️

10 week old, Red Heeler puppy, male.
He is snuggly, affectionate, ornery, loyal and everything you love in a heeler.

He gets along with other dogs very well, great in a crate, sleeps through the night, rarely has potty accidents and is really such a a lovely puppy.

He’s going to make someone an awesome friend.
He’s very adored around here but it’s time for him to start his very own life adventures!

If interested please send in your app!
https://form.jotform.com/202165690263150

04/16/2026

This day came sooner than I thought it would 😭❤️

Phoenix went into a foster to adopt with some amazing people!

Doberman experienced ✔️
Lives in SoCal ✔️
Works at a vet ✔️
Super kind and caring ✔️✔️✔️✔️❤️

This is the best case scenario adopters for her and not sure how we got so lucky but I am very thankful. They already have plans to get her heart checked and get her on the best foods and meds/supplements.

I am so happy for Pheeny and hope this is final and most happiest chapter of her life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

01/09/2026

Happy Friday!

Phoenix was sent so much love this last week! We can’t thank you enough!

When I said this girly was going to be so loved and supported, it was a tad bit of wishful thinking but you guys came through once again! More than I could ever imagine!

She went from nothing. Just a post on Facebook with a plea for help. Eating trash in the road…..
To having an army behind her. 💪
We feel all the love and this is a THANK YOU! post.

Thank you for your kindness, love and support.
We couldn’t pull off these miracles without you. ❤️

01/05/2026

Sirius was adopted yesterday!!! 🎉❤️

We found Sirius running down towards the freeway in the middle of nowhere. He was starving and exhausted. I don’t know how long he was out there but it was during all the bad rain we were having and he was just a baby.

Fast forward to now, he is happy healthy and now adopted! He is such a special puppy with the best personality. I’m so glad he found a person of his own. 🖤🖤🖤

Happy tails Sirius black!

12/31/2025

Hey Doc!

Go ahead and throw everything you got back there into a to-go bag, including the kitchen sink for me… thanks!!!

Miss girl has made major improvement in the 7 days she’s been here, but the vet and I want to make sure she stays on the right path of healing so they prescribed her 2 months worth of meds to give her the best chance. ❤️‍🩹

I was going to call her Ivy, but the name Phoenix keeps calling to me and many people have suggested it.

Plus…. Today is the first day that I am able to see her eyes. The swelling has gone down tremendously and revealed these two beautiful ember fire like eyes, but also hold so much kindness. So….

Phoenix it is. 🐦‍🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

If you’d like to donate towards her vet bill or care (she will be with us for at least 2-4 months) we would very much appreciate it. No donation is too small. ❤️‍🩹

https://linktr.ee/hmddrescues
Thank you for your continued support!

12/29/2025

Good morning 💕
A little update on our mange girl. ❤️

She might not look much better on the outside yet…. but she is feeling a ton better on the inside!

She is much more lively, spunky, walking better, and now screaming/barking in her crate 😂 I’ll take that as a good sign!

She’s eating like a champ and even had a solid p**p this morning! It’s going to be a long road to recovery but we’re heading in the right direction.

We want to give a huge shoutout to those who have shared, donated, and sent well wishes thus far. Our tiny rescue could not do this without you and we appreciate it and can feel the support from you guys. ❤️

Please stick around for a while as you are not going to want to miss this girls transformation!

If you would like to donate to this girls care, please click the link below.
No donation is too small. ❤️
(IG users, link is in our bio)

https://linktr.ee/hmddrescues?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTI0MDI0NTc0Mjg3NDE0AAGnnYI5H1yCh2z95TQ_06zuG4SqZ7wXFRnP9zTakPV2i2pGsjz9mOag20uY0Jc_aem_rFYTDAiifKf4Ksxg41qY_Q

12/26/2025

I’ll look after you. 🫶

I hope she knows how many people love her and think she’s still the most beautiful ever. ❤️

Girly got her first medicated bath a few days ago. She is feeling a little bit better but it’s going to be a long recovery….. ❤️‍🩹

Any name suggestions?? She had a name previously…. But kinda just want to dump her old life in the trash and start new and fresh!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Hand Me Downs! 🎄❤️

Sirius black is officially ready for adoption! This is going to be a tough one to let go, he is such a fan favorite around here!

If you don’t remember, I found him running towards the freeway in the middle of nowhere and weeks ago. He was smelly, skinny, and exhausted. And we had those big rain storms, so he was out trying to survive in those conditions.

He is now happy, healthy and so special. I am assuming he is all German Shepherd and if not full, then a very high percentage. He is your typical is your typical loyal GSD. Wants to be with you, love you, and be your best friend.
And lucky enough, he doesn’t seem to exhibit the natural anxieties this breed can have.

He’s a pretty well rounded pup. Of course he’s still a puppy, so lots of training and patience still required!

Only the very best home will be considered! Experience with the breed is a plus. ❤️

Please fill out an app if you are interested in meeting Sirius. If you have filled out an app just sent us an email. I know we got a few before he was officially ready.

https://form.jotform.com/202165690263150

12/24/2025

😩😩😩😩

This sweet girl was brought to me late last night after she was spotted roaming the streets. I knew her condition was bad but I had no idea how BAD it was until she arrived last night.

Her eyes are swollen shut, her feet are so swollen it’s painful for her to walk, she has to be in so much pain and absolutely miserable….. but despite all that. She is the sweetest dog. Dogs are so resilient. And such forgiving creatures, I don’t understand how any could let this dog get in this condition and not help her.

I still haven’t found the right words, only the bad ones and I don’t want to come on here being angry at people and have a sob story. Yes, it is one of the saddest cases I’ve take in…. But she’s safe now. She will be ok. This is her fresh start with nothing but happy endings now.

What a Christmas miracle she is. ❤️

If anyone would like to donate towards or care or send her any goodies. Please click the link below. (IG, link is in bio)

She doesn’t know it yet, but there are more good people on her side more than ever now.

https://linktr.ee/hmddrescues?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

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