THE INDEPENDENTS PAGE

We offer this spot on our website to help place more animals who may, otherwise, be dropped off at overcrowded shelters (which can be scary places at times). THESE ARE NOT ROCKET DOG RESCUE ANIMALS; they are independently cared for.

Rocket Dog Rescue makes no claims to or for these animals or their personalities; however, we do ask that they have no aggressive history before placing them on our website.

Rocket Dog Rescue is always willing to offer advise, moral support or references (e.g. doggie daycare, obedience classes, etc.) to the rescuers & to those who wish to adopt these animals.

To find out more about the animals listed on this page -

Please contact the
Foster Care Providers directly using the "CONTACT INFO" portion of each posting.

This page is dedicated to all those good samaritans who independently rescue animals & seek help placing them.
Rocket Dog Rescue commends you for giving your time & effort in helping save these often tossed aside animals.
Your kindness will forever be remembered in the hearts of those animals that you helped put on a path to a better life.
We thank you!

NOTE: Due to the inability to determine whether or not animals have been adopted, we must begin a 2 week posting policy. Animals will be posted here on the Independents Page for 2 weeks (this period begins when the animal is on the web - an expiration date will be included) In order to extend the period, a notice MUST be sent to:

[email protected]

requesting that the animal(s) remain on the site for another 2 weeks (another request must be made each period until the animal is adopted). No reminders will be sent - this is strictly the responsibilty of the the foster care provider.

DECCA
She is about 2 years old, and has been fixed.
Behavior - Used to being around our 2 year old daughter and Cat. She likes to play with the cat, but obviously we don't let her because of her size. She loves to run. I have been leash training her for the past week and she is doing well. She is not agressive towards other dogs, unless the dogs have shown agression towards her first. She has never bitten anyone or another dog.
Currently we keep her outside during the day, because of our living situation, and we bring her in at night, due to the cold weather. She has a specific place to be and stays there throughout the night until I take her out in the morning.
We don't want to get rid of her, but unfortunatley, due to our living situation and moving around she is a little too much to handle, and we feel like it is not fair to her. Since the economy is bad, we don't know were we will be ending up, we feel that she would be much happier in a home were people are around more often for attention. Thanks

CONTACT INFO:

Send email

Phone: (415)555-5555

(Any blue words indicate an active link. You would click the blue word "email" (above) to send email to the Foster Care Provider. Phone numbers will only appear if a phone number is available.)

AMADEA
is a 6 month old Aussie/Boxer mix that was rescued from the animal shelter. She gets along with other dogs and loves to play with them! She likes cats as well but tries to play with them when she can't find a dog or human do that with. She loves to play ball and swim. Amadea is spayed and current on vaccines. She would benifit from an obedience class. Amadea is cratetrianed and house broken as well, For more information please contact Lydia (707) 994-0123 or by e-mail [email protected]

I need to find to find homes for both of my girls which are spayed and house broken. LhasaPoo is tan born Sept.1991, has all her papers and vaccinations. Maltese is white born Aug. 1993, has all her papers and vaccinations.

I have been the only owner. I am in a very difficult situation.

I have a pit bull - boxer mix in need of a home. His name is Max, and he's a two year old male dog about 65 pounds. His mother was found giving birth in the middle of a street in Oakland and was brought to a vet friend of mine to assist in the birthing. Max was one of four puppies. He was initally stuck in his mother's womb, had to be pulled out and was born limp and blue. He was quickly revived and has grown to be quite the boy. He was adopted as a puppy, but his mother recently left with no forwarding address and his father had to relocate quickly and could not find a dog-friendly place on short notice, so he has chosen to place Max in a new home. Max is friendly with people and dogs, gentle and quite sensitive. I'm fostering him now, but my own dog is not pleased with the situation, so I am looking for a foster through some other resources and if you have anyone who could help that would be great too. I'd like to find out information on getting your help to place him. Please contact me at 415-385-8425. I've attached a photo of him.
Thanks for your help!
Jacquelyn Jones

JAKE

Jake was sadly abandoned in a remote area and tied to a post without food or water on a very, very hot day. I can¹t understand how a loving and loyal lifelong companion can be cruelly discarded in this manner but this has not affected Jake¹s remarkable joy of life and extremely happy temperament one bit! He wears a perpetual smile on his face and loves any and all people at first sight. Jake is always ready to be your friend and, what¹s more, show you how fun it is to take him for a walk. He is a very energetic fellow and
would make an excellent hiking or running buddy. Jake would also love to be in a home with people who like to play as much as he does because, after all, he is MR. FUN personified! He weighs 75 pounds, is neutered and in excellent health, and comes from a Vizala background with a few other ingredients in his heritage. Come and see JAKE at the Amador Animal Shelter in Jackson and I guarantee that this big lug will win your heart. For more info, contact Jim at [email protected] or (209) 2966856.

LAZY GIRL

Sweet, innocent, loving, wonderful temperament our beautiful LAZY GIRL captures the essence of these descriptions. She is an unusually sweet and affectionate little dog who recently lost the love of her life and kennelmate, Suds, but through the very happy circumstances of adoption. Lazy was very sad for a couple of days but now she is her own upbeat and joyful self once again. You just can¹t keep a good girl down! Lazy is a great people dog and she is just as good with other dogs. We have tested her with numerous males and females and she was always very friendly and happy to see them while never showing any signs of aggression. Our whole shelter staff, volunteers and Animal Control alike believe that Lazy is a very special dog who should fit easily into most families. She is quite intelligent, eager to please, and will quickly learn the rules of a new household. Lazy is a 2 year old Pit Terrier who is very healthy, spayed, current on all shots, and has been heartworm tested. She¹s ready to leave our shelter at a
moment¹s notice so why not give her that home she has always dreamed about? Hurry, Lazy is waiting for you at the Amador Animal Shelter in Jackson so please contact Jim at [email protected] or (209) 296-6856 if you would like
more information on this delightful lady. Our adoption fee is $45 which is
a bargain for this beautiful little life.

MAGGIE MAE

MAGGIE is a VERY CUTE and lovely little 10 month old Pit Terrier sweetheart who is greatly liked by everyone at our shelter. Why is she so special? Ok, ok, I can tell you¹re going to be a hard sell BUT look at those neat, perky ears of hers, one up and one down - always. Also, have you ever seen a dog smile like her? She has a perpetual grin on her face which gets twice as wide when she sees you. Her very distinctive and very cute black eye is Maggie¹s very own trademark and believe it or not no other dog in our shelter has one quite like it. Maggie¹s physical features are truly unique but secondary, however, to her very sweet and cheery personality. She is fun to walk she gets so happy and a pleasure to sit with while dwindling away the hours. She relishes her time with the volunteers and the feeling is mutual. If you would like a special little dog to be a part of your family, you can see Maggie at the Amador Animal Shelter in Jackson. Maggie is very healthy, has been spayed, heartworm tested, and is current with all shots. Please contact Jim if you would like any additional information on my girl at [email protected] or (209) 296-6856. You can also call the shelter direct at (209) 223-6378.