RESCUE DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: Updated 10/21/09
Simone Tharpe of Hayfork, CA has a number of rescue dogs that were abandoned at her
place. Some were starving and/or pregnant and may have been beaten.
Simone took them in, nursed them back to health and has worked with
them. They are crate trained, will walk on a leash, and are friendly
with Simone. However, some of the dogs may need some extra work and
love. If you are looking
for a dog, are experienced with dogs, and have room in your heart for
a dog that has had a rough life (before Simone), please call Simone at
530-628-5233. If you don't see a dog description that appeals to you,
please call Simone, because there are more dogs than are listed on this
page. I will be adding more dogs, as the profiles and photos are
available. There is no fee to adopt any of these dogs, she just wants
to find loving homes for them. PLEASE spay and neuter your pet!!
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ZEBRA: FEMALE TERRIER MIX DOG: medium size; smooth short hair
coat; short tail. Date of birth: 09/2003 (She is Buster & Boomer’s
litter mate). She is spayed and due for vaccine boosters. Photo: full body
Description: Zebra is an extremely sensitive, sweet-natured girl, who
just wants to be loved and tenderly cared for. Zebra has
demonstrated heightened sensitivity from the time she was a puppy. You
can see in the way she looks at you that she is friendly and eager to
please, yet her shyness and nervousness create an inability to focus.
Zebra is crate-trained and well-mannered. She’ll always walk
right by your side on or off-leash. She’s a born nurturer and is
great with kittens, cats, puppies and other dogs, and has revealed a
surprising ability to provide stable alpha leadership to young dogs in
her pack, despite her skittish nature around people and unfamiliar
surroundings. Since Zebra was rescued from a remote, rural area, she
has not had many socialization opportunities, and needs to be placed in
a home without children. Her primary sensitivity issues arise from her
genetic background, so she is considered to have special needs which
require the guidance of a compassionate and experienced dog handler.
This wonderful girl would blossom under the loving and patient care of
someone who understands she needs to be handled with a “silk
glove.” Zebra would thrive in a loving, calm and quiet home with
a mature adult or couple, and she would also enjoy cats or an older
companion dog.
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BOOMER: MALE SHEPHERD MIX DOG: medium size; short coat. Date of birth:
09/2003 (He is Zebra & Buster’s littermate). He is not neutered and
is due for vaccine boosters. Photos:
full body face
Description: Boomer is a very sensitive, tender-hearted boy, who just
wants to be loved. He’s friendly and sweet, but has always been
timid and unsure of himself. Boomer is crate-trained and very eager to
please. He loves to walk right by your side on or off-leash. He’s good
with cats and other dogs, and has demonstrated a very sweet, nurturing
behavior towards some recently rescued young puppies. Since Boomer was
rescued from a remote, rural area, he has not had the socialization
opportunities necessary to help him overcome his shyness. This
wonderful boy would blossom under the guidance of a skillful, loving
and patient handler to develop the skills he needs to become
self-assured and outgoing. Boomer would thrive in a home with other
stable dogs, no small children, and an experienced dog person. He’s
definitely a “gem” to those who know what they’re looking at!
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BUSTER: MALE SHEPHERD/CHOW MIX DOG: medium size; short to medium hair coat.
Date of birth: 09/2003 (He is Zebra & Boomer’s littermate). He is not
neutered & is due for vaccines. Photos: full body face
Description: Buster is as sweet as he is cute! He’s just wonderful with
people and just wants to be loved. Buster is great with cats and has a
very mellow, sweet disposition. Rescued from a remote rural area, he’s
been around horses and other dogs, but hasn’t had much socialization.
He’s extremely friendly for a dog coming from such a background. This
wonderful boy is basic obedience trained and will walk right by your
side either on or off-leash. You can sense his loyalty and devotion
just by the look he gives you. Buster just wants to be that special
buddy to someone and has so much love to give. While waiting for that
special someone, Buster amuses himself by playing with his dog dish and
carries it around in his mouth joyfully until someone comes over to pet
him. This dog definitely has a special charm all of his own!
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JENNY: FEMALE SCHNAUZER MIX DOG: medium size; short wire hair coat.
Estimate 5-6 years old (mother of Lara & Nellie). She is spayed
& vaccinated (due for vaccine boosters). Photos: full body face
Description: Jenny is a delightful, people-loving, sweet-natured dog,
who loves to run and play. She’s crate-trained and always eager to
learn something new. Just one look into those warm, alert, brown
eyes, and you see the intelligence radiating from Jenny. She’s a
natural at nurturing and is always eager to please and show her
affection. Jenny is great with cats and other dogs, and is also
comfortable around horses. Having been isolated in a remote, rural
area, she lacks everyday socialization opportunities and would be at
her best with an experienced dog person. Jenny has not been around
children, so a home without small children is also recommended. This is
a wonderfully affectionate, attentive and intelligent dog that just
needs a chance to show you what she has to offer.
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NELLIE: FEMALE SCHNAUZER MIX DOG: medium size; long hair coat. Date of
birth: 12/21/2005 (Lara’s littermate, daughter of Jenny). She is spayed
& vaccinated (due for vaccine boosters). Photos: full body face
Description: Nellie is a friendly, sweet dog who loves to run and is
very active. She’s crate-trained and has experience walking on a leash
and has learned a few basic commands – and she can be groomed without a
fuss! Nellie is good with other dogs and is comfortable around horses,
but she cannot be in a home with cats. Since Nellie was rescued
from a remote, rural area, she simply lacks socialization and must be
placed with an experienced dog person with no small children. She’s
wonderfully affectionate, attentive and intelligent. This sweetheart
just needs a kind, loving hand to round out her wonderful personality.
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LARA: FEMALE SCHNAUZER MIX DOG: medium size; coarse - medium hair coat.
Date of birth: 12/21/2005 (Nellie’s littermate, daughter of Jenny). She
is not spayed & is due for vaccines. Photos: full body face
Description: Lara is a friendly, sweet dog who loves to run and is very
active. She’s crate-trained and has experience walking on a leash and
has learned a few basic commands – and she can be groomed without a
fuss! Lara is good with other dogs and is comfortable around horses,
but she cannot be in a home with cats. Since Lara was rescued from a
remote, rural area, she simply lacks socialization and must be placed
with an experienced dog person with no small children. She’s
wonderfully affectionate, attentive and intelligent. This
sweetheart just needs a kind, loving hand to round out her wonderful
personality.