While I was at the Carson shelter on Saturday I noticed a couple of overly sad dogs. You see a lot of sad dogs in these types of environments, and understandably so, but these 2 specific dogs were visibly distraught with depression. Little did I know that once I got back home I’d realize that the 2 dogs that I noted as being overly depressed were actually dumped together and from the same household! These are things that you don’t fully catch onto in the moment, especially when they’ve been separated and potentially housed in different buildings. But sure enough, while sitting at my computer compiling all of the appropriate information from the kennel cards I noticed the same intake dates, then the same surrendering circumstances, and finally the ID numbers coming right after each other. And unfortunately, I noticed it not once but twice.

This is Rocket & Cisco, 2 dogs from the same household that were surrendered together on 2/13. Rocket (A4395776), the white male, didn’t move from his spot in the corner. He would just watch you from the doorway, spending most of his time sleeping and likely dreaming of being back home. Cisco (A4395775), the red female, also felt most comfortable in the outside corner. She wouldn’t even come into the run, opting instead to just stay outside and look for her person (or maybe Rocket) to come back. These are the 2 dogs that I noted as being “visibly distraught with depression.” They are both still alive…

*Update* Rocket & Cisco were both killed on 2/24.

This is Sam & Violet, 2 dogs from the same household that were surrendered together on 2/10. Sam (A4395191), the tricolor male, is a super loving boy who seems to be a volunteer favorite. He had very enthusiastic notes written on his kennel card detailing how sweet he was and that he walked great on a leash. Violet (A4395190), the gray female, is the gentlest girl in the world. She is extremely calm, totally beautiful, and has some of the most soulful eyes imaginable. They, too, are both currently still alive…

*Update* Sam was adopted on 2/22, Violet was killed on 2/23.

If you’d like to save any of these 4 dogs then please call or stop by the shelter at any time. You can reach the shelter by calling either 310-523-9566 or 310-527-5158. Also, please note the correct ID number when calling. For those wanting to visit, the shelter is located at 216 W. Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90248. It is urgent that you note your interest, if indeed interested, as these dogs can and will be killed at any time.