Old English Sheepdog Rescue   

Our Rescue program started in 1989 as an all volunteer non-profit association. Within a year, we handled over 60 Old English Sheepdogs (OES). In 1996, we incorporated in the state of California and were granted 501(c)(3) non-profit status by the IRS. We have had stability and continuity in our rescue program in that one of our founding members is still on our Board of Directors. Since 1989, over 2300 OES had gone through our rescue program. Our area of rescue increased as did our numbers during that time to include covering Arizona and Southern Nevada in addition to Southern California.  As years passed by, we have slowly seen the number of OES in rescue lower. We feel fortunate that we have a network of wonderful volunteers who help us in all aspects of the organization: foster care; grooming; senior dog care; home inspection; socialization and transport of our rescue dogs. Our veterinarians and groomers have volunteered much of their time, expertise and supplies. When an Old English Sheepdog enters our program, they spend at least the first 48 -72 hours with our veterinarians. When the veterinarian feels that the dog is ready for adoption, the dog has been is spay/neutered, micro-chipped, given all shots, medically checked over and groomed. We also have clerical support to help with fundraising, mailing, and data collection. While many contacts at animal shelters have changed over the years, we enjoy a great working relationship with the shelters and the local rescue groups. With a group of people who monitor the internet, we have ensured that all OES that need rescue are located, offered support, veterinary care and/or adoption placement. Luckily, we have never had to turn away a dog in need of rescue as we have always found space for them in our program. In recent  years, we have between 48 and 55 Old English Sheepdogs come in the program along with anywhere from 8 to 10 families that are helped by the rescue to keeping their dog in their home.