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The Animal Rescue Center Of CA

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Non-profit 501c3 dedicated to rescuing stray and unwanted animals and ensuring they find loving forever homes.

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115°F. Pregnant. Fighting to survive the desert heat. 💔

That was Nikka’s reality when she was found.

Imagine being pregnant and exposed to temperatures that dangerous, with nowhere safe to escape.

Nikka deserved so much better. Every dog does. ❤️

Her story is exactly why we rescue. Every life matters, and every animal deserves safety, love, and a second chance.

🐾 Help us give dogs like Nikka the future they deserve.

❤️ Adopt. Foster. Share.

🔗 Adoption and foster applications are available through the link in our bio.

#AnimalRescue #RescueDogs #AdoptDontShop #FosterDogs #CaliforniaDogRescue by @thearcofca

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This is the new normal in animal rescue—banding together to help more animals. 🐾❤️

An enormous thank-you to the Katherine Heigl Foundation for their generous food donation, and to Societies Outcast Animal Rescue for sharing it with all of us.

Pictured: Kirk Geiger of The Animal Rescue Center of California and John Dellavecchia of Sunset Rescue Ranch.

Rescue takes a village, and when organizations come together to share resources and support one another, we’re able to help even more animals who need us. ❤️

#AnimalRescue #RescueCommunity #BetterTogether #DogRescue #RescueDogs by @thearcofca

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Meet Lily 🐾❤️

Lily is a sweet girl who just needs a little time to feel comfortable. Once she does, you get to see the loving, playful pup underneath. 🥹

She enjoys her toys, hanging out with her people, and settling in for a good movie night. 🎬🐶

Lily is looking for someone who will give her the patience, love, and chance she deserves. Could that be you? ❤️

Interested in adopting or fostering Lily?
Fill out an application with Animal Rescue of California.

Please share to help Lily find her person. 🐾

#fosterdog #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #rescue #dogs by @thearcofca

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We're in dire need of finding this bonded brother pair their foster or forever home.

We're calling them Cash & Banker, 1.5 years old, un-neutered (will happen soon), dumped out of a vehicle and left to die.

An angel 😇 saved them and now we need humans to step up!! If you can’t help with a home, please consider financial support as all of this comes out of volunteers pockets.

HUGE shout out to JO @thepamperedpet in Palm Desert for her kindness & generosity.

EMAIL:
connect@LegacyHealingFoundation.org

TO DONATE:

❤️‍🩹 VENMO @legacyhealingfoundation

❤️‍🩹ZELLE
Connect@LegacyHealingFoundation.org

Let the healing continue, support something meaningful!!

#grateful #healingjourney #adoptdontshop #dogs #dogrescue taken in Jr Thomas Golf Cars by @thearcofca

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THIS is why you microchip your dog. 🐾❤️

This sweet boy was found without his family, but thankfully, he was microchipped!! That tiny chip gave us the information we needed to find his family — and now he’s going home. 🏡🥹

Microchips really do reunite families!

Please microchip your pets, and just as importantly, keep your contact information up to date. A few minutes today could make all the difference if they’re ever lost.

We encourage you to share this as a reminder to another pet parent. ❤️🐾

#microchipyourpets #petsafety #reunited #happyhome #animalrescue by @thearcofca

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🚨BUBBA URGENTLY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME! 🚨

Don’t let his happy, goofy face fool you—Bubba has been waiting for almost a year. After losing his family and ending up in the shelter twice through no fault of his own, this wonderful boy deserves the stability and love of a permanent home.

Bubba is about 4 years old and 42 lbs. He is:

🐾 Friendly with people and dogs
🐾 Gentle, affectionate, and playful
🐾 Smart, attentive, and eager to learn
🐾 Treat-motivated and trained by @larpbo
🐾 A lover of water, toys, and making people smile

Bubba has so much love to give. Please help us find the person who will finally choose him—for good. ❤️

📍 Los Angeles
📩 DM @Agnes_the_little_Bully or contact Michaela at 323-539-6553

Can’t adopt? Please share this reel. The right person may already be in your circle, and every share brings Bubba closer to home.

#AdoptBubba #AdoptDontShop #LosAngelesDogs #LADogAdoption #RescueDog AdoptableDog ForeverHomeNeeded LARPBO PitBullLove ShareToSaveALife taken in Los Angeles, California by @thearcofca

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Have you met Nikka? 👀💙

Gorgeous blue eyes? Check. Professional heart-stealer? Absolutely. A little bit of a goofball? You have NO idea. 😂

But behind all that personality is a girl who’s still waiting for someone to choose her.

Nikka is ready for her forever home. 🏡🐾

Think she could be your girl? Apply to adopt through The Animal Rescue Center of California. Link in bio.

Can’t adopt? A share could be the reason her person finally finds her. 💙

#dogsofinstagram #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #socal #foreverhome by @thearcofca

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Remember Belle? 🤎

This sweet girl is still waiting for someone to choose her. Belle is gentle, affectionate, and so ready to know what it feels like to have a home of her own.

Please share Belle — her person may be one share away. 🐾

🤎 Interested in adopting Belle?
Apply through The Animal Rescue Center of California — link in bio.

#whorescuedwho #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #AdoptMe #DogRescue by @thearcofca

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🚨 EMERGENCY SOS — BELL NEEDS A SAFE PLACE NOW 🚨

Bell was found today lying in the bushes, panting in the heat. She was safely picked up and is cooling down in the A/C, but she has nowhere to go.

She has no microchip or ID tags—just a little bell around her neck, so for now we’re calling her Bell. 🔔🤍 She is extremely sweet and submissive.

🆘 WE NEED IMMEDIATE TEMPORARY HELP. Even a secure, air-conditioned laundry room, garage, or other cool space would give Bell somewhere safe while we work on finding her placement.

If you can help Bell TODAY, please DM us immediately.

Can’t foster? PLEASE SHARE. One share could reach the person Bell needs. 🙏🐾

🔔 FOSTER:
https://thearc-ca.org/foster-application/

❤️ ADOPT:
https://thearc-ca.org/adoption-application-pet-rescue-coachella-valley/

#EmergencyFoster #adoptdontshop #CoachellaValley #FosterSavesLives #DogRescue by @thearcofca

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Meet Bindi & Gumbo — a mama and her boy. 🐾❤️

This sweet mother-and-son duo spent their days surviving together on the streets after being dumped. People continued bringing them food and water, but what Bindi and Gumbo really needed was a chance at something better.

Now they’re safe, and we want the next part of their story to be the best one yet: a loving home. 🏡

Interested in adopting or fostering? Please fill out an application through The Animal Rescue Center of California.

🐾 Adoption application: link in bio
🐾 Foster application: link in bio

Can’t adopt or foster? Please share Bindi & Gumbo’s story. Their future family might see this because of you. ❤️

#AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #AdoptMe #FosterDogs #DogRescue CaliforniaDogs CoachellaValley AnimalRescue ForeverHome by @thearcofca

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🐾 COURTESY POST 🐾

These two sweet pups were rescued off the street as puppies, and now they’re looking for their forever homes. ❤️

🐶 Female — approx. 55 lbs
🐶 Male — approx. 65 lbs

Both are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered. They’re sweet, playful, love their toys, and do well with both big and small dogs as well as kids. Cat compatibility is unknown.

Could one of them be yours? 🏡❤️

Interested in adopting or fostering? Apply through The Animal Rescue Center of California — link in bio. 🐾

Not ready to adopt? Please share! One share could help these two find the families they’ve been waiting for. ❤️

#CourtesyPost #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #AdoptARescue #DogAdoption AnimalRescue ForeverHome by @thearcofca

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A few sweet faces looking for their next chapter 🐾❤️

You may have seen our video about Randy and his dogs. Today, we’re giving these pups a little spotlight of their own!

After losing their home in a fire, they’ve stayed by Randy’s side through so much. Now, as he works toward stable housing and can keep only one dog, we’re helping the others find loving homes.

Swipe through to meet the crew—you might just spot your new best friend. 🥰

Interested in adopting or fostering? Reach out to The Animal Rescue Center of California! Even sharing this post could help them find their person.

🐶 Adoption application:
https://thearc-ca.org/adoption-application-pet-rescue-coachella-valley/

🏡 Foster application:
https://thearc-ca.org/foster-application/

#AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #FosterDogs #CoachellaValley #DogAdoption by @thearcofca

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