California Weimaraner Education and Rescue

Southern California Weimaraner Rescue

Charlie and Willow

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INCOMING!!!! A rare find… TWO beautiful young female Weimaraner siblings with long hair!!! That’s right!!!! Pretty glowing take your choice of blue or gray. Raised together and would really like to stay together if possible, but separate homes for each dog will also be considered. Both in their not so terrible 2’s. Charlie is the gray and Willow is the blue. Nothing wrong with these two… another victim of Pandemic forcing changing living arrangements. Looking for forever home. Both are good with dogs and kids but NO CATS please if you value their existence.

Applications already submitted take priority if it’s a match but if you’re interested and want more information, submit your adoption application at www.calwear.org/adopt/.

Buster

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MEET BUSTER.

BUSTER is a four year old Weimaraner/Labrador mix living in Jurupa Valley, CA. At 90 pounds, he’s what we’d call a “big boy,” but he’s housebroken, neutered, current on all his shots and crate trained.

BUSTER’s family took him in about five months ago after another family could no longer keep him, even though they had had him since he was a puppy. Unfortunately, over the last few months, BUSTER has become increasingly reactive and aggressive with other dogs in his house as well as his neighbor’s house. Fortunately, his family reports that BUSTER has never shown any aggression towards his human family, or human visitors.

BUSTER loves playing with balls, ropes, and sticks. He’s a fetch monster and will run for a ball all day if you let him.

Please contact CalWEAR if you would like to meet with BUSTER. We will connect you directly with his family of origin, who he is still with. Thank you!

Mimi

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UPDATE: MIMI HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!!!

MEET MIMI.

MIMI is an 18 month old Weimaraner puppy who likes all adults, kids, infants, dogs, and cats. She’s also housebroken and spayed. Unfortunately, MIMI was also recently diagnosed with not one, but TWO (unrelated) illnesses.

Under the care of cardiologist Sara Johns, DVM at Sage Center in Concord, CA, MIMI was found to have a loud heart murmur and congenital heart defect called tricuspid dysplasia. In short, one of her heart valves didn’t form right when she was born and now leaks into and enlarges the right side of her heart. Separately, MIMI also has moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension, which leads to shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, exercise intolerance, weakness, and fainting.

MIMI is currently on a medication called Vetmedin (pimobendan) which helps to improve her heart function and buys her some time before her heart starts failing her. CalWEAR currently has this medication filled at Costco for approximately $75/month. She is also on a monthly insurance plan with a premium of $83 (which will stay with her).

MIMI’s conditions require that she lives near or at sea level (she CANNOT travel to or live at high elevation). A home with cooler temperatures will be very beneficial for her. MIMI also needs a home where she can play but have moderate exercise; she should not participate in strenuous activities.

MIMI is expected to live without additional complications for the next five years. Unfortunately, her doctors are not confident that she’ll make it to old age as her heart may give out before then. Please contact CalWEAR if you might be willing to consider hosting MIMI despite her special needs.

MIMI is currently fostered by Charlie in Pasadena, CA.

REX

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***UPDATE***REX IS ON HIS WAY TO HIS FOSTER HOME***THANK YOU #TEAMCALWEAR!!!!!***

MEET REX, who is now searching for an adoptive home.

REX comes to CalWEAR after a brief stay at the San Diego County Bonita Shelter (Southern California).

Staff’s initial impression of REX was, “Wow, he’s a nice dog! Loved being talked to petted. Super social. Wagged his tail when getting attention. But also… walked into walls.” 😳

As it turned out, REX is suspected to have some retinal degeneration. In other words, he can’t see.

Did he get lost? Is that how he ended up at the shelter?

Thankfully, REX was microchipped and a quick phone call was made to notify his owner that he was safe. No problem. Owner made an appointment to come get his boy.

Unfortunately, the appointment time came and went, and REX’S owner didn’t show up to collect him. Then the shelter was ghosted altogether.

REX was abandoned by his family. 😢 While we don’t know why, we suspect it’s because they are going through ruff times, themselves, and aren’t in a position to take him home.

So here’s where CalWEAR comes in.

REX needs our help. First and foremost, he needs a soft place to land. A temporary foster home where we can get him cleaned up and back in tip-top shape. Then, we’ll need to find him the BESTEST. HOME. EVER, because he deserves that, and so much more.

Thank you!!!

– With love and gratitude, Team CalWEAR ❤️

Billy

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UPDATE: BILLY HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!!!!

MEET BILLY. He’s four months old, affectionate, trusting, beautiful, and tender.

BILLY was bred by someone in Los Angeles County. No one wanted to buy him because he “walked funny.” The veterinarian quoted the breeder thousands of dollars to run diagnostic tests and then suggested he be euthanized if the breeder couldn’t afford the bill. To make a very long story short, BILLY ultimately made his way to rescue. (Thank you Rachel for the assist!!! 👊🏼😘🙌🏼)

How incredibly sad that BILLY’s condition was 💯 avoidable had his breeder known there was a simple DNA test for spinal dysraphism (SD) and was educated enough to make breeding decisions accordingly.

Fortunately for BILLY, SD is not a death sentence, and for the lucky family who gets to bring him home, they will have many many years of joy and laughter with him.

Our hooligans are showing BILLY tonight what it means to be an indoor dog. Couches, pillows and beds, oh my!!! 🐶 Hopefully the coconut oil treatment he’s getting will heal him of the elbow callouses he already has from doing time on LA concrete.

More tomorrow. Tonight, we snuggle. ✌🏼  – Kim, Billy’s Foster Mom

America & Liberty

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JUNE 6 UPDATE: LIBERTY IS IN A TRIAL HOME AND AMERICA HAS BEEN ADOPTED.

MEET AMERICA and LIBERTY.

Both girls are three years old, spayed, housebroken and crate trained. Unfortunately, their mom is moving to a place where they can’t come, too.

AMERICA and LIBERTY are house dogs, know basic commands (sit, shake, kisses), are great together, and love playing with squeaky toys. Their favorite thing to do is cuddle, sit on a human’s lap, and give out kisses. They are great with children and other dogs. We don’t know if either would get along with cats. Please contact us if you would like to meet AMERICA, LIBERTY, or both girls. They do not have to be adopted together.

Thank you!

Beau

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Update: BEAU has been adopted!

MEET BEAU. Beau is a wonderful 4 year old M (neutered, chipped).

Beau has had formal training and has good house manners, (however can’t be completely trusted with food on the
counters).  Needs reinforcement and a true pack leader for this super strong high anxiety boy. He has also shown some
separation anxiety (pacing, breaking out in hives and occasionally barking). Beau would prefer a house where he can be
included in most ALL activities where someone is home most of the time.  Someone who understands his anxiety and can work with him not punish him.  He walks well on a leash, tends to be rambunctious about taking off and will need some emphasis on what his boundaries are.  Once reminded he is a great walker who needs a strong knowledgeable handler.

He is a fantastic car rider. Beau loves going on walks and has a great foundation in training. He is a very smart boy who
has quickly learned the house rules and knows all obedience commands in his current foster home. Beau does well with other dogs after proper introduction.  He is super strong and not known to be graceful, which may be a challenge to be cautious around small children. Not too cat friendly.  SIZE – Above average breed standard (90 lbs).

Location: San Diego (Mission Valley/Birdland)

Stone

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Update: STONE has been adopted!

MEET STONE.

STONE is a typical needy seven year old Weimaraner whose owner isn’t able to give her the time and attention that she needs. Also in true Weimaraner fashion, STONE loves to be the center of attention. Raised with three small children, STONE is a great family dog. She also tips the intelligence scale by opening doors and unlocking sliders.

STONE is crate trained, spayed, and housebroken. Her shots are up to date. Please inquire with us if you’d like to meet her!

Samson

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UPDATE: SAMSON has been adopted!!!

MEET SAMSON. This four year old big hunk o’ love is ready to go to a house that has everything. 🎶 He’s all shook up and wants to know if you’re lonesome tonight? 🎵 He says “as long as I have you…” “we’ll have a thing called love.” ❤️

Great with children. Suspicious of other dogs. Absolutely HATES the mailman.
Please inquire within. Adoption applications welcome at www.CalWEAR.org/adopt/
Samson is located in Tehachapi, CA but is available for meets and greets with families on Friday April 30th in LA, OC, and San Bernardino Counties. 😁
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8:30 PM UPDATE:

SAMSON is doing GREAT in his foster home WITH his new foster brother and sisters. 👌🏼😁

Rumor

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MEET RUMOR!! Senior, lumpy, bumpy 11 years old (at least). Found on the streets by Animal Control in Riverside area….spent days in the shelter waiting for an owner who never came. So here she is! Ready to start her new life…or what is left of it. She’s in pretty beat up shape but still has the gentle loving trusting nature we love in our Weims. We can only imagine what her life was like BC (before Calwear) but she’s obviously been neglected. She has tumors all over her body, normal for older Weims, right? Well take a look at the one on her front leg! It is the size of a baseball! We can’t get her in to the Vet soon enough to see what is going on and if she can be helped. Can she even survive a surgery? We’ll see. Keep Rumor in your thoughts! She is on her way into a kind hearted fosters home to have a nice bath and get into a comfy soft warm blanket to dream of what’s ahead.

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

Shelter notes: RESCUE Group vs Euthanasia 🙁

Watch for updates!

Dalia

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UPDATE: DALIA HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!!!

MEET DALIA.

MARCH 18 1:30 PM UPDATE: A FOSTER PLAN IS IN PROGRESS. THANK YOU #TeamCalWEAR FOR THE RESPONSE!!!!! 🙏🏼❤️

11 years old. Abandoned. Sick.
Incoming to CalWEAR and needs a hospice home (with no other dogs) to keep her comfortable.
The ideal foster will understand that:
1. Dalia needs TLC
2. Her time may be limited
3. She may require multiple trips to the vet
In exchange, DALIA will know that going forward, she will be SAFE, and we’ll always take care of her.
Please reach out to us if you can help.

– With love and gratitude, Team CalWEAR

APRIL 10 UPDATE:

Remember the sweet yet emaciated 11-year-old girl abandoned by her owner? We are happy to report she’s settling in nicely at her foster mom’s home. Here is her update:

“We are pleased to report that Dalia is thriving. She has gone from being a dog who would nip if you touched anywhere besides her head, to one who leans super hard into your legs for vigorous pets on her sides. Watch out–she also likes to run right through your legs when she gets excited 😉 In the last few days, she has started playing and trying to roughhouse a bit. She even let us give her a pretty full bath! Dalia is selective about her walks and does her best scampering down the beach. So far, she has been very curious about the cats and dogs she sees around the neighborhood. Dalia is a true velcro dog and insists on being at the center of everything. She is shaping up to be a very affectionate, silly girl. “

APRIL 25 UPDATE:

Hi friends! We are still looking for an adopter or foster to adopt for our sweet old girl, Dalia. Her current foster mom is doing a great job rehabilitating her and getting to know her but she’s getting ready to move to a multi-level abode which will not serve Ms. Dalia well as her hind legs can be a little weak at times.

She loves being scratched, loved on and petted!! She can be a little sensitive having her feet touched but even that is much better. She’ll need a household who understands she’s still learning to be a pampered house dog and give her time, space and grace to heal. For this reason we suggest no kids unless gentle teens. Finally, we have a little sensitive tummy but it could be she went without food or nutrition for so long that she’s still getting used to regular meals. Oh, and her preferred bed is a cushy yoga mat which is a must even over most of the comfy dog beds. Dalia has proven gentle and curious about cats in the yard so may cohabitate well with a slow introduction.
Recap, ideal home would be:
✅ Single story home or home with living/sleeping area on ground floor
✅ Savvy dog owner who knows how to help an old gal realize her full potential as a pampered indoor Weim
✅ Another older dog would probably be great as a companion
✅ Home that understands this sweet girl is her golden years and is ready to spoil her rotten

Does this sweet old girl sound like she could be the center of your world for the time she has left? Fill out an application here.

Dexter

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UPDATE: DEXTER is currently in a foster-to-adopt home and will only be available for families to meet with if his adoption is not finalized.

MEET DEXTER.

Dexter was taken in from a friend who could no longer take care of him, and now needs a new home with a family who has the time and resources to give him the best life.

We tried our best to give him the care he needed. I feel he needs more structure, exercise and training them we can give him at this time. He counter surfs, and gets in the trash if it’s not secured. He’s high energy and playful but we’ve never seen any dog aggression out of him. He lives with other dogs in our home and has been to dog parks and dog beaches. We have seen him have incredible prey drive with trash trucks or Amazon trucks which can be a lot to handle. He also is protective of his home with strangers like the mail man or delivery trucks. He’s never been aggressive to any guests or friends or children in the slightest even our pool guy is fine but he seems to hate delivery people. – Current Family

Dexter is not destructive. He’s crate trained, although trustworthy in the house (minus the trash situation). At night, he’s happy to sleep in a dog bed, and he’s so well potty trained he has never had an accident in the house. Dexter loves to play ball, and enjoys his ropes and tennis balls.

Dexter is three years old, located in Saugus, CA, and great with children and other dogs, but unfortunately, we don’t think he will be good with cats or other small furry animals.

Please submit an adoption application if you would like consider having Dexter join your family. Thank you!