A New Life Charitable Foundation

10/30/2026

I have a special story to share. One of the hardest parts of my work with Traci's Paws is helping families rehome their pets, but sometimes, the universe steps in.

On September 1st, a desperate pet owner called me. Her dog had barely survived an unplanned birth and emergency surgeries, leaving her unable to nurse her litter. The owner had bottle-fed them for a month but was leaving the country that very night. No rescues had responded to her plea, a heartbreaking reality for our exhausted, overloaded, and understaffed animal welfare community.

I immediately sent a 911 eblast and posted in my networks. Thankfully, two equally amazing rescues stepped up, but it came down to who could pick them up first to ensure their safety. After all, I didn't know anything about the owner then. Vanessa from A New Life Rescue sent an experienced bottle-feeding foster to pick them up immediately, and they were safe!

But the story doesn't end there. It's been two painful years of loss since we last had a baby in our home. Scott was ready, but my heart wasn't. Or so I thought. When your four-pawed angels send you a miracle through a routine rehome assist, a wave of love takes over, and you know you are ready. I just knew I was ready.

Today marks 3 weeks since we adopted our little Ruthie B. from A New Life Charitable Foundation

I am so thankful that all of the angels in my life brought her to us and the power of RESCUE!

Please support rescue. Volunteer to help transport, foster, host a fundraiser, or run a pet food/supply drive. Reach out to your rescue friends for a quick check-in to make sure we're ok. We are all exhausted (even the organizations not caring for adoptable pets) and sometimes need a little help. And sometimes, more than a little.

🐾💜 Traci's Paws, Inc.

10/22/2026

EMERGENCY FOSTER APPEAL — DEVORE ANIMAL SHELTER 🚨

Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino County is responding to an animal welfare investigation involving approximately 100 dogs and preparing for a potential large intake. To make room for the dogs who may be coming in, the shelter urgently needs help finding placements for dogs already in its care.

A New Life Rescue is working together with PawMatch Rescue to move as many dogs as possible into foster homes. Without enough placements, dogs already at the shelter—including puppies and mama dogs—may face an increased risk of euthanasia.

Could you open your home to a dog in need? Fostering gives a dog a safe place to stay and helps create space at the shelter.

Please send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook if you can foster or would like more information. If you’re unable to foster, sharing this post can help us reach someone who can.

Every foster placement can make room for another dog.

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10/15/2026

🧛 Meet the Vampire Diaries Litter! 🧛

Silas, Damon, Enzo, Stefan, and Bonnie came to us through an owner surrender here in San Diego, and they’ve been sinking their teeth into our hearts ever since. 🖤 Their siblings Elena and Niklaus have already found their forever homes, and now these five are waiting for their happily ever after too!

Mom is a poodle mix and dad appears to be a schnauzer mix, which makes for some seriously adorable little faces. These babies are the most affectionate pups you’ll ever meet. Their favorite thing in the world? Being scooped up and snuggled in your arms for as long as you’ll let them.

🏡 They’re ready for their forever homes now! We also urgently need a foster for any pups still waiting. 🚨

If you can open your door (and your heart) to one of these sweet little vamps, please send us a DM. 💌

📍 San Diego, CA
🐾 10 weeks old (born August 4th)
🐩 Poodle mix x Schnauzer mix

10/13/2026

🐾 TEMP FOSTERS NEEDED! 💕

Cherry and Sandi Eggo need a place to crash for a few days while their fosters are away!

🍒 Cherry | Oct. 15–19
This sweet 9-month-old Border Collie mix loves her walks, playing with toys, and staying active!

🌊 Sandi Eggo | Oct. 16–20
Super loving, playful, and a total ball of fun! She’s an athletic girl who loves to run and play.

Both girls are crate trained and just need a temporary place to land.

💌 Can you help one of these girls out? Send us a DM! And please share! 🐾

10/06/2026

We’re asking our community for help! One of our followers needs to relocate to Japan before December 15 and is desperately trying to complete the required travel documents for her two dogs and one cat.

Her pets are currently in Tijuana, but because they will be flying to Japan from Los Angeles, she now needs additional U.S. documentation.

She is looking for a USDA-accredited veterinarian in the San Diego area who has experience with international pet travel to Japan and can complete Japan’s Form AC and submit it through VEHCS for USDA endorsement.

She has already completed the required process in Mexico and has been doing everything possible to make sure her pets can travel safely with her. ❤️

🙏 If you know a veterinarian who can help, or if you’ve gone through a similar process traveling from the U.S. to Japan with pets, PLEASE send us a DM or leave a comment.

10/02/2026

🐾 PUPPY POP-UP AT MARTA 🐾

We’re teaming up with our friends at Marta for a puppy-filled morning in University Heights! Grab a cafecito and a little something sweet, enjoy some puppy cuddles, and maybe meet your new best friend. ☕🐶

Thinking about adopting? Apply online ahead of time to become a pre-approved adopter. It makes the process so much smoother if you fall in love on the spot. Link in bio!

Curious about volunteering or just want to meet the team? Stop by, say hi, and get some puppy kisses. We’d love to see you there 💛

📍 Marta, 2804 Adams Ave, University Heights
📅 Sunday, October 4 | ⏰ 9 to 11 AM

09/26/2026

Hello friends, winter is coming, and we need your help keeping our rescue pups warm, cozy, and comfortable. 💙🐶

We are collecting donations of:

🧣 Blankets
🛁 Towels

They do not need to be new! If you have blankets or towels at home that you no longer use, our rescue dogs would be incredibly grateful to have them. We only ask that they be clean and in usable condition.

📩 Want to donate? Send us a DM on Instagram to arrange drop-off.

Thank you for helping us keep our rescue babies warm! 💙

09/25/2026

🐾 ADOPTION EVENT THIS SATURDAY! 🐾

Come meet some of our adorable pups looking for their forever homes! ❤️ They’re ready to find their families — maybe one of them is waiting for YOU! 🐶🏡

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Philz Coffee – Del Mar Highlands Town Center
12783 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

Come grab a coffee, meet our pups, and you might just leave with a new best friend! ☕🐾

09/21/2026

09/19/2026

Cancel the laundry. You have better plans. 🥯🐶

Come hang with us THIS SUNDAY at New Wave Bagel and meet some of our adorable adoptable pups!

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
📍 New Wave Bagel
312 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas

Looking to adopt? Apply ahead of time through the link in our bio to become a pre-approved adopter and come meet your potential new best friend.

Not ready to adopt? We need fosters, too! Caramelo, Jude, Haaland & Bartola are all looking for foster homes and will be there waiting to meet you. 🏡

Not ready for either? That’s okay too. Grab a bagel, love on some dogs, meet our team, and learn more about volunteering and getting involved with A New Life.

Come for the bagels. Stay for the dogs. 🥯🐾