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The Rescue Train The Rescue Train’s deep-rooted goals are to be a voice for animals and to help save as many lives as possible.

The Rescue Train is a unique, non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill organization dedicated to eliminating animal suffering and euthanasia through hands-on rescue work, education and awareness. We fulfill our mission through our key initiatives: rescue and rehome, shelter intervention, dedication to spay and neuter, and collaboration with other like-minded organizations. We aim to drastically reduce the number of animals entering kill shelters and animals living on the streets of Los Angeles. Many of our life-saving programs help lay a foundation of lasting change through community outreach and celebrate the human-animal bond. Our Shelter intervention Program and Pet Pantry prevent animals from entering Los Angeles City shelters by providing resources to low income, senior citizens, veterans and homeless pet owners. We offer free spay and neuter to help solve pet overpopulation at the root of the problem. Our Pet Care Clinics go into areas of poverty to provide resources that includes vaccines, grooming, referrals to vet care, pet food and supplies.

**REPOST** Molly Thompsen Wootton SOMEONE HAS TO KNOW THIS BEAUTIFUL BOY. PLEASE SHARE!**Today, the sweetest chocolate-b...
10/13/2026

**REPOST** Molly Thompsen Wootton
SOMEONE HAS TO KNOW THIS BEAUTIFUL BOY. PLEASE SHARE!**

Today, the sweetest chocolate-brown pit bull came bounding up to me and my little senior dog on the streets of Beverlywood adjacent in Los Angeles.

No aggression. No fear. Just a big, beautiful boy looking for affection.

And boy, did he find it.

He was incredibly friendly, seemed to adore men, and practically melted into the attention we gave him. Just look at the photo of him kissing my friend and neighbor Mike Payne in the car. If that doesn’t melt your heart, I don’t know what will.

He was found near Gibson and Reynier Streets in the 90034 neighborhood. He’s an intact male, not microchipped, and we have no idea how he ended up wandering the streets.

But I do know this: **This boy deserves to be loved, and someone out there may already love him very much.**

Mike got him safely into his car and took him to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter on Pico Boulevard.

**SHELTER ID: A2300016**

**If unclaimed, he is expected to be available for adoption Saturday, October 17.**

We desperately wanted to take him home ourselves. But between our two households, we already have nine animals, including a foster dog. As much as we wish we could save them all, sometimes we simply can’t.

So now I’m asking for a little help from my animal-loving village.

First, let’s find his family.

And if no one comes forward, let’s find this gorgeous boy a home where he’ll never have to wander the streets again.

He was wonderful with my little senior dog during their brief encounter, loved every human he met, and rode beautifully in the car. Of course, he’ll need a proper temperament evaluation, but he certainly made a wonderful first impression.

**Please SHARE. Tag your rescue friends. Tell anyone you know who might be missing a dog or looking to adopt.**

Photos attached, including one very enthusiastic kiss for Mike!

Watch his short video here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/B6meyMs_Dlw

**West Los Angeles Animal Shelter**
**Animal ID: A2300016**

Let’s get this boy where he belongs. HOME.

And thank you, Mike, for being the kind of human every lost dog deserves to encounter.

10/11/2026

❤️ Our hearts are bursting with gratitude. 🐾

To the racers, donors, volunteers, sponsors, rescue partners and vendors.
To Matt and Javier from WeRateDogs and the 15/10 for the best adoption show ever!
To our friends at Pawsitive MGMT , we couldn’t have done it without you.
To Kern County Animal Services and the seven dogs who got out of the shelter and are starting their new lives.
To the dogs still waiting for their FURever homes and those lucky enough to find one.
To those capturing and sharing the special moments.
To those who couldn’t be there and those cheering us on from afar.

You made year 21 one of our most special yet. 💫

To The Rescue Train family working behind the scenes all year to make this one day possible, thank you.

And our deepest gratitude to our fearless leader, Lisa Young, who shows up every single day for animals without a voice.

Together, we stand strong, speak up and work to save as many lives as possible. We are humbled by the heart of this community.

And to all the animals who have touched our lives, those beside us and those forever in our hearts: you are the wind beneath our wings and the reason we keep going.

We crossed this year’s finish line, but the work continues. Thank you for carrying this mission forward with us. We love you. ❤️

CALLING ALL ADOPTERS & FOSTERS! 🐾Meet BURRITO! One of 12 beautiful shelter dogs coming to Race For The Rescues tomorrow,...
10/09/2026

CALLING ALL ADOPTERS & FOSTERS! 🐾

Meet BURRITO! One of 12 beautiful shelter dogs coming to Race For The Rescues tomorrow, hoping to find a FURever home or foster family!

Look at this little wrapped-up Burrito, just waiting to unwrap a lifetime of love!

A Burrito belongs on your couch, NOT in a shelter! He should be warming his buns in the sunshine or snuggled up in a blanket on YOUR couch!

Come meet Burrito and his furry friends tomorrow! You might just find your new best friend and change a life forever.

ADOPT OR FOSTER A SHELTER DOG!

Rose Bowl, Pasadena | Booth #7
Saturday, October 10 | 8–11 AM

Can’t adopt? FOSTER! Give a shelter dog a safe place to land while we help find their FURever home.

Email: [email protected]
Text: 323.899.5640

12 dogs. 12 chances to change a life. Let’s get these babies HOME! ❤️

TheRescueTrain

🐾 Meet Jake this Saturday at our Rockin’ Adoption Show, hosted by Matt Nelson of !Good manners, a sweet heart and plenty...
10/08/2026

🐾 Meet Jake this Saturday at our Rockin’ Adoption Show, hosted by Matt Nelson of !

Good manners, a sweet heart and plenty of love to give! Jake is potty trained, crate trained, walks beautifully on leash and comes when called. This easygoing gentleman stays cool even when other dogs get vocal. ❤️

His dream? A calm home and people to call his own. He’s generally unfazed by cats, but running cats can inspire a chase.

Your FURever gentleman could be waiting! He’s coming from Kern County Animal Services and can’t wait to meet you.

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Race for the Rescues | The Rose Bowl, Pasadena
🐶 Adoption Booth 7 | 8–11 AM

❤️ 22 YEARS OF SAVING ANIMALS’ LIVES & HELPING LOS ANGELES PET OWNERS. $10,000 MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE Now you can help ...
10/08/2026

❤️ 22 YEARS OF SAVING ANIMALS’ LIVES & HELPING LOS ANGELES PET OWNERS.

$10,000 MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE

Now you can help us do twice the good! Thanks to Pet Care Foundation, donations to Team Rescue Train will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total matching gift of $10,000.

Tail wags and purrs to the animal angels at Pet Care Foundation.
Challenge ENDS OCTOBER 11.

HELP US, HELP THEM!

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Who Is Team Rescue Train?

We’re a small, hardworking team of animal advocates determined to make Los Angeles a more humane city.

People often tell us, “More people need to know about The Rescue Train!” They’re probably right! But we’re usually too busy doing the work to talk about it.

SO WHERE WILL YOU FIND US?

🐾 In our city shelters, helping animals and keeping pets with families in crisis.

🐾 On our mobile spay/neuter clinic, preventing unwanted litters and shelter overcrowding.

🐾 In parking lots, distributing pet food, supplies and assistance to families in need.

🐾 At adoption events, finding loving homes for once-abandoned animals.

🐾 On the streets, helping community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return.

🐾 Behind Race for the Rescues, bringing animal welfare organizations together for 21 years to save more lives.

DONATE THROUGH OCTOBER 11! www.racefortherescues.org

Twice the love. Twice the help. Twice the impact. ❤️

10/08/2026

🐾 DON’T GIVE UP! We race in TWO DAYS!

We know life is pretty extra right now. But the animals need us more than ever, and showing up for them is something we can do together. ❤️

Sign up NOW for Race for the Rescues! Run, walk or save lives from your couch.

Can’t participate? Please consider a donation. Animal’s lives are literally counting on us.

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 The Rose Bowl, Pasadena

REGISTER OR DONATE. LINK IN BIO! 🐶🐱

🐾 Tail wags and happy purrs to our amazing sponsor, Pet Care Foundation!Dedicated to the care, adoption and spay/neuter ...
10/08/2026

🐾 Tail wags and happy purrs to our amazing sponsor, Pet Care Foundation!

Dedicated to the care, adoption and spay/neuter of homeless animals in LA City shelters, they help turn shelter stays into new beginnings. ❤️

Your support helps bring our community together for a day of compassion, connection and saving animals’ lives.

Thank you, Pet Care Foundation, for supporting our 21st annual Race for the Rescues and helping make this lifesaving day possible!

📅 This Saturday, October 10
📍 The Rose Bowl, Pasadena

🐾 Meet Shisui (Shi-swee) - a sweetheart with a serious zest for life!After being hit by a car and losing a leg, this swe...
10/08/2026

🐾 Meet Shisui (Shi-swee) - a sweetheart with a serious zest for life!

After being hit by a car and losing a leg, this sweet girl hasn’t lost her zest for life! Shisui loves walks, attention and time with her people - and she’s surprisingly speedy! ❤️

At mealtime, she’ll sing and spin to celebrate. When it’s time to unwind, a cozy blanket is her happy place.

She gets along with some dogs and would thrive in a one- or two-dog home. No cats for this girl - she likes to chase them!

Meet Shisui this Saturday at our Rockin’ Adoption Show, hosted by Matt Nelson of ! Come see if this affectionate tripod is your FURever match.

She’s coming all the way from Kern County Animal Services to meet you!

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Race for the Rescues | The Rose Bowl, Pasadena
🐶 Adoption Booth 7 | 8–11 AM

Three paws ready to walk straight into your heart. ❤️

💧🐾 Cheers to CURE for keeping our race-day pack hydrated!Huge thanks to CURE for sponsoring our 21st annual Race for the...
10/08/2026

💧🐾 Cheers to CURE for keeping our race-day pack hydrated!

Huge thanks to CURE for sponsoring our 21st annual Race for the Rescues! Their plant-based electrolyte mixes bring the hydration our community brings the heart. 💙

With no added sugar or artificial ingredients, CURE helps keep those race-day good vibes flowing!

Thank you, CURE, for helping make this lifesaving day possible!

📅 This Saturday, October 10
📍 The Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Stay hydrated. Save animals. Let’s ZOOM! 🐶🐱

❤️🐾 The heart of the day? Dogs finding their FURever homes!This Saturday, we’re coming together for our 21st annual Race...
10/07/2026

❤️🐾 The heart of the day? Dogs finding their FURever homes!

This Saturday, we’re coming together for our 21st annual Race for the Rescues! Dogs of all shapes and sizes from Kern County Animal Services are making the trip with one big hope - to meet someone who falls in love with them.

Stop by Adoption Booth 7 from 8–11 AM. Meet the dogs, make some tails wag and maybe find your perfect match!

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 The Rose Bowl, Pasadena

“To the world, you are one person. But to one person (animal), you are the world.” ❤️

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We Don't Own A Facility. Our Animals In Are Private Foster Homes. Please Visit Our Website To Apply For Animal Or See Our Mobile Adoption Schedule
Los Angeles, CA
91604

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+13238995640

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