California Weimaraner Education and Rescue

Southern California Weimaraner Rescue

Bailey

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MEET BAILEY. Bailey (blue Weimaraner in the below photos) is about 8 years old and very sweet and affectionate. She is a bit shy but well-mannered and gentle. Bailey is very patient and loves hanging out anywhere as long as it’s with you! Walks well on a leash but she has high prey drive, so need to keep her in check if there are birds or cats around. Bailey is not an appropriate fit for a home with cats or birds. Bailey would do great with an easy-going dog (preferably her brother, Bones, who is the gray Weimaraner in the below photos).

Bailey has had some basic training and has good house manners. She has also shown some separation anxiety (pacing, and occasionally barking). Bailey would prefer a house where she can be included in most activities. She has had some obedience training, has wonderful house manners, walks well on a leash and is a fantastic car rider. Bailey loves going on walks and has a good foundation in training. She is a very smart girl who has quickly learned the house rules and knows basic obedience commands in her foster home. Bailey does well will other dogs and well behaved children. Not cat-friendly.

SIZE – Below average breed standard (50 lbs)
MEDICAL STATUS – On ongoing, inexpensive meds for urinary incontinency (proin); currently being treated for a stubborn ear infection
HOUSETRAINED – Yes
CRATE TRAINED – Unknown
GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS – Yes
GOOD WITH CATS – No
GOOD WITH CHILDREN – Yes

More pictures and videos on Instagram at @weim.foster and Facebook Weim Foster account.

Bones

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MEET BONES. Bones (gray Weimaraner in photos) is about 6 years old and a sweet, well-mannered boy. Bones would prefer a female canine companion (preferably his sister, Bailey, who is the blue Weimaraner in photos) but gets along with submissive male canine companions too. He seems to do well with most dogs, but can be annoyed by rude, pushy dogs, especially around his food or toys. Bones is moderately energetic and LOVES playing fetch. He walks well on a leash but it is hard to get his attention off-leash so might need some additional training. Bones has had some obedience training, and is a good car rider. He is, however, very food motivated and can be anxious if left alone at home, and is known to be a counter surfer, tipping over trash cans as soon as people leave the house. Bones is not an appropriate fit for a home with cats and does well with well-behaved children.

SIZE – Below average breed standard (65 lbs)

MEDICAL STATUS – Healthy, however excessive drinking/urination and unhealthy coat has been noted

HOUSETRAINED – Yes

CRATE TRAINED – Unknown

GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS – Yes

GOOD WITH CATS – No

GOOD WITH CHILDREN – Yes

More pictures and videos on Instagram at @weim.foster and Facebook Weim Foster account.

Suede

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MEET SUEDE!!!!!!

Suede is a GORGEOUS 8 Year YOUNG boy who urgently needs a home to call his own!! He is looking for new people to call his family. His owner died, and he is all alone. He is 8 years old, but still has plenty of spunk. He likes big dogs, but not little dogs or cats. Good with kids and people. Super sweet. Just a big lovebug. Good in a crate, but was pretty much an outdoor dog, so will take a wee bit of housetraining. (pun intended!) Would you like to meet Suede?PLEASE PLEASE put in an application….Or let us know you already have one in and would like to meet him.

Zoey

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MEET ZOEY.

December 23rd. CalWEAR received a CODE RED message from Riverside County Animal Shelter in the evening for a “Weimaraner” who was mauled by the dogs she lived with. She was found by Animal Control alone and abandoned under a car after neighbors reported a dog fight and then howling and crying. When owners were confronted they said they could not get her medical care and that she would be ok. Due to visible wounds and emaciated condition of the dog, Animal Control told them to get care for her or surrender her.

So, really she ended up being seized by AC. Her name is Zoey, 7 years old and mauled by her brother. Zoey’s mother is a Weimaraner and father unknown. After Vet exam at shelter it was found that Zoey has a right front leg snapped in half, toes broken on left foot and multiple bite wounds, both new and OLD on her body. Shelter staff took immediate action to get her out and into care by a Rescue.

December 24th. CalWEAR Director Deb Thompson picked Zoey up early in the day and got her to an emergency vet. Her estimated bill is staggering. Initial exam shows leg should be amputated. Of course, it is Christmas, so we have to keep her stable until a surgeon becomes available on Monday! We NEED you! Her estimated charges just for this initial care with sedated wound care and bandage changes comes to a whopping $8,000!! Vet estimate attached. Zoey is worth it to us to try to save her. She may not be “grey” (we were surprised on pick up) but she is the sweetest most lovable dog ever. So much so that Animal Control Staff gathered to say goodbye and wish her well when we picked her up! She even gave transporter grateful tiny butterfly kisses while being rushed to ER. ❤

So this is bottom line, if we can get help and save her life so far, WITHOUT THE SURGERY, her fee is $8,000. On Monday when we decide on which surgery to do, amputation or repair, it will escalate many more thousands of dollars. We know it is Covid and many are struggling, but if you can help with just a few dollars we know it will add up. Zoey is worth it. Isn’t she?

PayPal: donate@CalWEAR.org, or click here
Venmo: @CalWEAR
Zelle: 949-278-2981
Snail mail: CalWEAR, PO Box 49, Gorman, CA 93243

December 25th. Zoey may have had the misfortune of being owned by a monster who left her outside to die, but it’s Christmas, and #teamCalWEAR is one thousand percent committed to taking her in and getting her well.

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An anonymous donor just came forward this morning to match dollar for dollar what we are able to raise for Zoey by tomorrow evening. This includes all donations we’ve received in the last 24 hours, so please consider that for every dollar you are able to donate, Zoey will get TWO. ❤️❤️

– With love and gratitude, Team CalWEAR

Zuma

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MEET ZUMA.

Zuma is a 12 year old girl who needs a new home because of “unforeseen family circumstances.” Below is what her former family had to share about her.

Please contact CalWEAR if you would like to meet Zuma. Thank you!

Your dog’s name:: Zuma
Age:: 12
Weight (in pounds):: 75
Color:: Gray
Gender: Female, not spayed
When was your dog spayed or neutered?: Not spayed
Where did you get your dog? If from a breeder, please provider breeder information.: Freehart’s Weimaraners
Is your dog microchipped?: No
Do you have your dog’s AKC registration information?: Yes
How long has this dog lived with you?: 12 years
Why are you relinquishing this dog?: Unideal Family Circumstances
What food (include brand, type, quantity) is your dog eating?: Costco
Is your dog current on all core vaccinations? (Parvo, Distemper, and Rabies): No
Do you have your dog’s rabies certificate?: No
What is the name of your veterinary clinic?: Tags
Do you have or are you able to obtain a copy of your dog’s veterinarian records?: Yes
Please describe any medical conditions or concerns, including urinary tract infections, skin allergies, seizures, etc.: Small tumors
Where does your dog spend the day?: Kennel/Outside
Where does your dog sleep at night?: Kennel
What is your dog’s current exercise routine?: Little to none due to age
Is your dog crate trained?: Yes
Is your dog housebroken? Reliably? Not reliably? Please describe any accident patterns.: Yes, but due to age she has had accidents
Is your dog good on a leash? Can your dog take walks on a leash without pulling? Please describe any leash walking difficulties.: Yes
Has your dog ever escaped from the yard or house? How often does that happen?: No
What is your dog’s favorite game or activity?: Right now, sleeping
What are your dog’s favorite toys?: She is uninterested in toys
How does your dog show affection?: Laying down for belly pats
How does your dog generally greet strangers in your home?: Barking to alert, then relaxed
How does your dog greet strangers and other does when you’re out and about?: Barking
What commands or special tricks does your dog know?: Sit, down
Have you ever worked with a behaviorist, dog trainer, or other professional?: No
Has your dog lived with other animals? Please describe species and how they got along.: She has lived with other dogs
How does your dog get along with other dogs, both large and small?: Very well
How does your dog get along with cats or other small animals?: Not sure
Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with other dogs? Yes or no, and why?: Yes, she is very easygoing with other dogs both large and small
Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with cats or other small animals? Yes or no, and why?: No, just because we have never seen her with cats or other animals
How much exposure has your dog had to kids? Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with children? Yes or no, and why?: No, she has not been around children
Please explain any behaviors that the new adopters will need to be aware of, and under what circumstances they may happen. Example: chewing, excessive barking, separation anxiety, etc.): She is food aggressive
If you believe your dog has separation anxiety, please list the symptoms.: No anxiety
In what ways has your dog been destructive in your home?: No destruction
Has your dog ever growled, bared teeth at, lunged, or snapped at you or anyone else? Please explain.: She will growl if you come near while she is eating
Has your dog bitten you or anyone else? Did the bite break skin? Please explain.: She has bitten a stranger 5 years ago while on a walk
Does your dog have any fears? What are they? Please explain.: Sudden noises
What does your dog do when he/she is frightened?: She will bark at sudden noises
Is your dog sensitive about being handled in any way? Please explain.: No
Has your dog ever fought with another dog? Were food, toys, or rawhide involved?: No
Has your dog ever injured another dog? How severe were those incidents?: No
Would you like to be kept updated about your dog in the future?: Unsure
How soon can we coordinate picking up your dog? Please list a few good days and times.: Any time/day
Lastly, please feel free to add any other information you wish to share about your dog.: Zuma is an older dog and due to unforeseen family circumstances, we are no longer able to keep her. We would love for her to be able to live out the rest of her life happily and peacefully.

Sadie

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MEET SADIE. Sadie needs a new home because her former family is moving out of state and they’re not in a position to take her with them.

The below is the surrender form from Sadie’s former family.

Please reach out to us if you might be interested in adopting Sadie!

Your dog’s name:: Sadie
Age:: 9
Weight (in pounds):: 65
Color:: Gray
Gender: Female, spayed
When was your dog spayed or neutered?: 6 months of age
Where did you get your dog? If from a breeder, please provider breeder information.: Temecula breeder
Is your dog microchipped?: Yes
Do you have your dog’s AKC registration information?: Yes
How long has this dog lived with you?: 9 years
Why are you relinquishing this dog?: We are moving to Austin, TX and our plans to stay there are not certain. We may need to live in an apartment.
What food (include brand, type, quantity) is your dog eating?: 3 cups per day of Costco’s Kirkland Lamb and Rice
Is your dog current on all core vaccinations? (Parvo, Distemper, and Rabies): Yes
Do you have your dog’s rabies certificate?: Yes
Please describe any medical conditions or concerns, including urinary tract infections, skin allergies, seizures, etc.: None
Where does your dog spend the day?: In the yard
Where does your dog sleep at night?: Inside in a crate
What is your dog’s current exercise routine?: Mainly running around with our other dog, a lab
Is your dog crate trained?: Yes
Is your dog housebroken? Reliably? Not reliably? Please describe any accident patterns.: Not reliably. She would steal food off the counter if unattended.
Is your dog good on a leash? Can your dog take walks on a leash without pulling? Please describe any leash walking difficulties.: Yes
Has your dog ever escaped from the yard or house? How often does that happen?: Twice in 9 years
What is your dog’s favorite game or activity?: Fetching a tennis ball but doesn’t always want to give it back
What are your dog’s favorite toys?: anything hard she can chew like a kong
How does your dog show affection?: Licking and will lay down next to you
How does your dog generally greet strangers in your home?: With excitement once inside the gate/door. Will sometimes jump.
How does your dog greet strangers and other does when you’re out and about?: Excitement. Tail wagging, sniffing.
What commands or special tricks does your dog know?: Sit and down.
Have you ever worked with a behaviorist, dog trainer, or other professional?: Not since she was a puppy when she did basic puppy training
Has your dog lived with other animals? Please describe species and how they got along.: Yes, a white lab. They sleep together in the crate. The get along very well.
How does your dog get along with other dogs, both large and small?: Good. All sizes. We raised a guide dog puppy and Sadie and the puppy really loved each other.
How does your dog get along with cats or other small animals?: Sadie is intrigued by our cat. We haven’t had the cat very long but they can be in the same room and it’s no trouble.
Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with other dogs? Yes or no, and why?: I think she would be fine either way.
Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with cats or other small animals? Yes or no, and why?: I think she would be fine but we have not had a lot of experience with small animals. I wouldn’t have her around bunnies etc.
How much exposure has your dog had to kids? Would you recommend your dog be placed in a home with children? Yes or no, and why?: Our daughters were 9 when we got Sadie. She loves kids.
Please explain any behaviors that the new adopters will need to be aware of, and under what circumstances they may happen. Example: chewing, excessive barking, separation anxiety, etc.): Sadie will bark at people walking by with or without dogs but stops once they pass. She has chewed up packages that have been placed in our yard by UPS/Fedex etc. She jumps on people with excitement when they first arrive.
If you believe your dog has separation anxiety, please list the symptoms.: She opens screen doors by herself to get inside.
In what ways has your dog been destructive in your home?: She is a chewer. She has chewed plastic bowls left outside, packages.
Has your dog ever growled, bared teeth at, lunged, or snapped at you or anyone else? Please explain.: No
Has your dog bitten you or anyone else? Did the bite break skin? Please explain.: No
Does your dog have any fears? What are they? Please explain.: None
What does your dog do when he/she is frightened?: Lays down on her back or becomes shaky.
Is your dog sensitive about being handled in any way? Please explain.: Does not love her paws being handled but we are able to cut her nails.
Has your dog ever fought with another dog? Were food, toys, or rawhide involved?: No
Has your dog ever injured another dog? How severe were those incidents?: No
Would you like to be kept updated about your dog in the future?: Yes
Lastly, please feel free to add any other information you wish to share about your dog.: We love Sadie and she is very affectionate. She would really love to sleep on her owners bed. One of our daughters liked to sneak her in her room now and then and she would sleep on her bed with no issue.

Argos

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MEET ARGOS. This is what his former family had to say about him:

“His name is Argos. He has been around cats but he doesn’t do too well. He has hunt roots and tries to chase birds and rabbits and cats so I wouldn’t recommend that. He is crate trained but lately he’s been wrecking all the crates I buy. The first was a metal one and he completely destroyed that one. The second was a plastic one but he knows how to get out of it. He travels really well. He loves car rides. Leash manners could use some work. The only way I can control him (I’m pretty little) is to use an e collar and prong collar. I have spent so much money on everything under the son for him but he’s pretty stubborn. When it comes to other dogs it’s 50/50. I used to take him to the dog park and he got into a fight one day with a neutered male dog. So now I try to avoid them. On walks when he sees another dog he barks a bunch and tries to go see them. But once he’s introduced to them he’s usually okay and just wants to play. He loves to counter surf. So don’t leave food out on the counter!! He has lately been having problems with peeing and pooping inside. Not sure why but since I moved he’s on and off with being housebroken. He is really good with kids. I’ve had him around my daughter his whole life and she’s 3 now. In all he’s very loving and just wants attention! But he’s becoming harder and harder to handle for me and I have a new job that requires more of my attention now.”

August 25 Foster Mom Update:

“Argos is getting along well with my dogs. :)”

Argos is two years old, neutered, and up to date on his shots. Interested parties are welcome to submit a prospective owner questionnaire to be considered.

Mojo

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Mojo is HOME!!! Check out his new brother. ❤

Safe landing in Eugene Oregon. Now Mojo waiting for new mom to make the long drive from Washington. A couple hours…… 🙂.

A little glitch..as always in rescue…our second leg got cancelled due to weather in Oregon…so our adopter, committed as she is..is now driving to meet pilot number one! Wish her a safe journey…she has a five hour drive. 😞

As promised we have EXCITING news to share! Our totally blind senior boy Mojo took a different kind of flight this morning earning him some special wings! Through the generosity of two pilots with Pilots and Paws, he is headed north right now on the first leg of his flight to his forever home! His adopter could not be any more perfect and is anxiously waiting for him to land in the Seattle area. Mojo will spend the rest of his life in Snohomish Washington! How special is that? His new mom and two legged brother have been searching for a furever friend just like him! His new aunt works and trains in a special program with guide dogs in Oregon. Just when we think all hope is lost for a special dog, the perfect person drops from heaven! We will update with more photos soon but as of right now Mojo is in the air starting the beginning of a brand new life. We have to thank Jenny Campbell for picking this boy up for us at the Vet (where previous owner took him to euthanize) and fostering for several months. Thank you to Kim Twolan for taking him in last minute and helping to coordinate the adoption. And lastly, we could NOT have done this without Pilots Ken and Sean ! We are forever grateful and humbled by your generosity and caring for these animals. ❤ 

FOSTER FOUND! But now we get to know him and look for a forever home for him! Watch for updates!

URGENT!!!!! We need a temporary foster for this wonderful Blind 10 year old so we can spring him from the Vets office! Please help us to help him! Preferably a home with no other dogs as he is slow to get used to them because of his blindness. He just needs a nice calm home……just temporary until we can get a plan together. ANYONE!?!?

CalWear Fans!

What’s worse than being an older 10 year old Weimaraner??? Being a BlIND 10 year old Weimaraner! This boy needs a foster in the San Diego area if possible. He was taken in by a wonderful veterinarian instead of putting him down at owners request. Vêts staff reached out to Calwear to help. He is blind but healthy for is age. He is super sweet and a mellower dog. He is housetrained. He is a bit afraid of and takes time to get used to other dogs. Vet feels he would be good with cats since he can’t see them. He has had all medical and is found to be healthy. So what we need is someone compassionate and patient with Seniors who can take him in until we get a long term plan. We just need to get him out of the Vets office while we work on it. Anyone have a soft spot in their heart and on their couch for a blind old man? Contact hello@calwear.org ASAP if you can help. Or respond via msg here and we will respond. ❤

Duchess

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UPDATE: DUCHESS HAS BEEN ADOPTED.

HAIL TO THE QUEEN!!! Meet newest CalWEAR family member DUCHESS!!! This sweet, scared, little four year old Weim girl had a pretty good life. Then came the baby. We don’t judge as every circumstance is different. What is important is her life from this point forward and that the previous owner did what they think is best for her, and we appreciate that.

We are screening all of our current applications for a long-term foster or adoption home for this sweetie. She still needs to be spayed and has a little sunburned nose from being outdoors. We are not sure of what she is like yet but do know that she is a little stressed on her first day away from previous owner.

What we are told:

Duchess was raised with a little Pekingese that she got along well with. She hasn’t been exposed to much outside stimulus so will stress out easily right now. She has not been crate trained but was reliably house trained her first three years before having to be outside. She is non destructive if left alone in the house. She does well on the leash but prefers walks off leash and will stay close by. She love to fetch and adores squeaky toys. If you aren’t paying attention to her, and you are her person, she will place her paw on you to say “here I am…pay attention to me!” She knows how to sit and stay. Not really being exposed to other dogs she is a little hesitant and shy…but we are trying to change that in foster. Duchess had a human baby brother that she did well with. She takes awhile to become accustomed to men. She will bark as other dogs approach but is not a constant barker.

Anyone who has submitted an application will have first priority in the order the applications were received to adopt Duchess. This is a Diamond in the rough! With socialization and love we feel she will blossom into a beautiful great companion. It will take a little time….WELCOME DUCHESS to the CalWEAR Family!!! ❤ ❤ ❤

Willie Nelson

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It’s been a little quiet around here, but…

MEET WILLIE NELSON. 😎

This lil’ renegade was caught as a stray on the streets of Mexico, and with the help of Deanna Schultz, Pau Lopez, and transporter Erick, was brought into the loving arms of foster Sonny in San Diego, CA. 🥰

Foster Dad Sonny reports that Willie has a happy and cheerful attitude about him, has a very calm disposition, is house trained (hasn’t pottied in the house at all!), good on a leash, good around other dogs, doesn’t bark, like, at all, very curious about the world around him, snores when he snoozes, eats well and sleeps well.

Oh, and he’s about six months old. 🐣

Willie’s teeth and ears could also use a deep clean, and a sack of dirt came off of him when he was bathed. 😳 Willie is up to date on his shots but he does need to be neutered. We’ll make sure that gets done before he gets into a new home.

Interested in Willie?! CalWEAR has 41 applications on file from families interested in a male dog under the age of two. We will be reviewing each of those applications and start making some calls. We will exahaust that list first, before offering Willie to families who are applying now.

On the subject of applications, CalWEAR has a total of 95 applications on file for rescue Weimaraners. Recent placements have been to families who had their application submitted in February and March. If you’ve submitted an application in the last six months, please be assured that we have you on file; It’s just that we haven’t had an available dog come through that meets your search criteria yet. (Hey, that’s great, right?! Fewer Weimaraners need our help!!! 👍) We will call you as soon as we do. 😁

– Team CalWEAR ❤️

August Phoenix Update

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Remember PHOENIX!?!?! Update…she was the poor Mexico dog who was hit by a car and thought to maybe never walk again. She was placed in foster through Calwear and NorCal Weim Rescue’s teamwork. TODAY…she is happy, healthy and loving her USA life! No matter what is going on in the world our dogs live for today and love unconditionally. She walks, she runs, she plays and she loves her new family. I just have to thank each and every person who rallied for her, donated to her care and sent endless prayer angels her way. THANK YOU! Here is her before….and her TODAY. 🙂

Luna Hendricks

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8/2 Update: Pupdate on Luna Bella!!!! And just like that, snap of the fingers, Luna gets a foster-to-adopt home complete with two, two legged siblings, a four legged Weim brother, and a new mommy and daddy. It seems that she will now be a Princess Luna! Coddled and loved…. let’s pray for another foster failure!!!! See pics!!!! Adorable!!!

Good Morning CalWear Fans!!! We want you to meet our newest CalWEAR family member. Introducing Senior 11 year old Luna Bella. Banned to her backyard after 11 years of sleeping in her owners bed, he felt it unfair to her. His girlfriend found the source of her illness after 10 months was an allergy to Luna so out in the brand new doghouse she went. After 2 trips to the local shelter after gates were left open the owner finally realized this was no way to spend the golden years of her life.

Luna is very special. She is super sweet and loving 🥰 to all people… after all she went to work daily with her owner. She wasn’t around dogs much but is doing extremely well in her current foster home with four other Weim kids. She loves children but not yet tested nor has ever seen a cat. Owner says she is not prey driven so cats just might be ok. Completely house trained she will sit at the door with short raspy barks when she needs to go. In typical Weim fashion she just wants to be by her persons side and lay on a soft cozy bed. There’s nothing not perfect with Luna other than normal 11 year old aches and pains. She would be the perfect companion for anyone loving to go for walks and trips to local cafe. Anyone out there want to give this wonderful senior a soft spot in their ❤️? She’s waiting for you!!!

Email hello@calwear.org with “Luna” in subject line AND fill out foster or adoption application at www.calwear.org.

Thank you!