12/20/2025
• Pumpkin has been through more than a dog ever should.
She was adopted, then returned weeks later for aggression- alleged attacks over food/ resources including redirecting. Our team discovered something else— Pumpkin was sick. She had a severe uterine infection (pyometra) that required emergency surgery, she was also very underweight. We don’t know the situation in the home, but we do know that pain can be a factor in behavior, and Pumpkin has been kenneled with another female here with no issue.
After surgery, Pumpkin developed a URI. Her little body is fighting but she is not feeling well. Through it all Josephine, quietly stays close, watching over her, standing guard, offering comfort the only way dogs know how to.
Josephine is now pending adoption. Yay Josephine 🥳
Pumpkin has no interest.
Pumpkin deserves a chance to heal. And a chance to be seen for who she is- a dog who went through illness, and upheaval, and still deserves stability, patience, and a home that understands her needs.
Pumpkin 2 year old pitbull. No dogs required history of aggression
📍 Lancaster Animal Care Center
5210 West Ave. I, Lancaster, CA 93536
⏰ Open Monday – Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM
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