SCAR

SCAR South Monterey County Animal Rescue established for the rescue and fostering of domestic animals. South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) was founded in January 2016.

To date, SCAR has rescued over 2,200 animals. SCAR is proud to serve our South County community, and save the lives of innocent animals. We are always in need of donations. please shop our Amazon or Chewy wish lists. https://www.chewy.com/g/south-monterey-county-animal-rescue-scar_b77189419 -list

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We are a volunteer-run organization of animal lovers, operating off

of a foster based system. We are now an official 501c3 non-profit organization Tax ID #: 81-2344689. Our Mission:
South County Animal Rescue was established to provide rescue and assistance for domestic animals. Our goal is to significantly reduce the homeless population of domestic animals in South County through safe rescue and adoption services, awareness and education. We strive to establish relationships with other rescue agencies and collaborate to save more lives.

We've got three cute kittens who just arrived at our Adoption Center inside the PetSmart Salinas store! Come visit Lady ...
06/17/2026

We've got three cute kittens who just arrived at our Adoption Center inside the PetSmart Salinas store! Come visit Lady Gray, Duey, and Jack any time during business hours!

Our kittens are fixed, microchipped, and have been age appropriately vaccinated. Be the one to give them the loving home they deserve!

WWW.SCAR.PET

06/16/2026

A new environment can feel incredibly overwhelming. 😵‍💫

Spreckles came from life as a stray and had to learn how to survive fast. That survival wiring does not switch off overnight.

In our Canines Teaching Compassion program the youth are presented with an opportunity to empathize with this exact transition stress in another sentient being.

They know how hard it is to settle when the nervous system still expects constant change. So they move slowly, keep the rhythm predictable, and give her room to decompress on her own time. 🧘

By helping her learn safety, they practice the same skill for themselves. 💞

Turn on post notifications to follow Spreckles’ journey. You can also visit the link in our bio to see more of our adoptable graduates. 📲

Thank you SCAR and Monterey County Probation Department for helping to make moments like this possible.

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Ace & Lincoln are ready and waiting for their forever home! Come meet them at our Adoption Center inside the PetSmart st...
06/16/2026

Ace & Lincoln are ready and waiting for their forever home! Come meet them at our Adoption Center inside the PetSmart store in Salinas.

While these cuties would thrive moving into their own homes with separate families, they'd be even happier being adopted together!

Full out our online adoption application online at www.scar.pet 🐾

06/14/2026

Gigi's ready for her forever home! 🏡

She's an incredibly focused French Bulldog who brings vibrant gentleness everywhere she goes. 🌻

Right now, she's partnering with justice-involved youth to master her training while waiting for her forever family. 💞

They're building a foundation of mutual trust and providing all the skills she'll need to be successful wherever she goes. 🌱

We're looking for a dedicated adopter to honor her progress and welcome her home. 🐺

You can find adoption details for Gigi and our other canine graduates on our website at http://livingunchained.org. 🌐

06/14/2026

Work hard, play hard. 🤸

Gigi and her justice-involved youth know how to find pure joy on their breaks.

She rolls in the grass and helps to remind them how to relax the tension in their bodies.

Playfulness is a therapeutic tool that can help heal their nervous systems too.

Make her or any of our other canine graduates a part of your family at livingunchained.org. ✨

06/14/2026

Real trust happens in calm moments. 🪷

Gigi leans entirely on the justice-involved youth for comfort and safety.

She rests in their laps while they learn the power of gentle hands.

They build a therapeutic bond without forcing anything.

Visit livingunchained.org to learn more about her and our other adoptable canine graduates. ❤️‍🩹

06/14/2026

Connection goes far beyond spoken words. 🗣️

Gigi and her trainers are learning a new language together.

They’re proving that real breakthroughs happen with patient observation and compassion.

She reads their physical cues and they also adapt to her energy.

This inter-species teamwork prepares them both for a beautiful life in society.

Information about her and our other adoptable canine graduates is available at livingunchained.org. 🤝

06/14/2026

Cleaning up after a dog isn't glamorous. 😓

It's the humbling reality of true responsibility.

When Gigi’s trainers focus on keeping their shared space spotless, they’re doing a lot more than chores. They’re proving their capacity to be completely responsible for another life. 💞

It takes deep patience to prioritize a dog's needs before your own. That dedication builds tangible life skills. 💪

Shout out to Monterey County Probation and SCAR for helping us facilitate this opportunity for our community’s justice-involved youth.

🔗 Meet our other adoptable canine graduates at the link in bio...

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06/14/2026

History has been made at Monterey County Juvenile Hall! 🥳

Gigi's officially been adopted as their very first resident canine at the Monterey County Juvenile Hall! 🐺

Her young trainers put their heart and soul into ensuring Gigi had the best start possible, and now she’s staying right there to continue making a positive impact on incoming justice-involved youth. 💞

This is exactly what happens when our community stands together to create room for lasting change. 🌱

Thank you SCAR and Monterey County Probation for helping make this dream come true! 👏

🔗 Discover the impact of your partnership and meet our fully trained graduates waiting for a home at the link in bio...

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06/14/2026

A new journey begins. 🐾

Meet Spreckles, the newest rescue dog joining our Canines Teaching Compassion program at Monterey County Juvenile Hall. 🏛️

This energetic Queensland Heeler and Chihuahua mix came in as a very young stray, but now she’s ready to start learning new life skills alongside the youth.

She’s super toy-motivated and brings a whirlwind of energy with her. 🎾

She’ll do best in a home with another playful dog who can keep up with her and match her play style. 🐶 + 🐶 = 👍

Her youth trainers are right there with her every day, practicing patience, mindfulness all while learning how to communicate to another sentient being. 💞

They both know what it’s like to navigate the mechanisms of a society that failed to protect them. Now, they’re learning they can let their guard down together. 💛

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Spreckels was rescued by our allies at South Country Animal Rescue. 🫡

UnChained serves as the bridge connecting SCAR and Monterey County Probation to make this journey possible, but none of this could be possible without your support. 🤝

Tap the link in our bio to check her full details and submit an application, or see our other adoptable canine graduates. 🌐

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