UPDATE - 5/31/13 Thanks to your networking, Sammy went to a loving foster home yesterday. As soon as he's had a chance to relax and get comfortable, he will be available for adoption through St. Francis Animal Protection Society.

We have an extra special place in our hearts for Snowshoe kitties. Sammy's person could no longer care for him and his five other roommates so he finds himself in a cage at the San Jose shelter. Sweet Sammy deserves to be in a loving home! 

He's about eight years old and also lived with dogs. He is a very affectionate boy. The noisy shelter is a frightening place for him. He simply needs a safe home where his true personality can blossom again. 

Snowshoes are fairly rare and are known for their sweet, mellow temperaments and, of course, white feet. They are typically very social and devoted to their owners. According to Wikipedia , Snowshoes are known for their fondness of running water and even swimming! 

Sammy needs a foster home immediately! Please help us save this wonderful boy. If you can provide a temporary or permanent home, please contact us today at [email protected]. 

UPDATE - 5/30/13 Extra, extra...read all about it! After a longish stint in the shelter, Dexter is in a foster home tonight. Dexter is available for adoption through St. Francis Animal Protection Society!

This beautiful boy was adopted from the San Jose shelter and returned. He needs a foster home urgently! The shelter is very stressful for him and he's not handling it well.

Dexter is a 1.5 year old, neutered male Border Collie mix who gets along with other dogs. He especially likes to play with a tennis ball. 

Border Collies are an extremely intelligent and very active breed. Dexter will require regular exercise and mental stimulation.  He also needs some further training.

If you are interested in giving Dexter a temporary or permanent home, please contact us so we can get this guy out of his scary shelter environment and into a home! Email: [email protected]

UPDATE: 5/16/13 - Rasta was resuced! He was pulled by the Humane Society of Silicon Valley and will be up for adoption soon.

Rasta means 'truth' in Persian. The truth is this innocent boy is the victim of divorce - not once but TWICE! 

Rasta is a gorgeous blue, merle and tan Australian Cattle dog mix. We've heard he is great with kids and lived with cats. He's about six years old.

He was surrendered, reclaimed and then surrendered again to the San Jose shelter. He is very upset to be in a noisy kennel and needs a foster home immediately. 

Please contact us if you are interested in giving this boy a temporary or permanent home. Email us at: [email protected] Please share him with your social networks.

UPDATE: 6/3/13 - Miss Daisy was adopted at Maddie's Pet Adoption Days!

UPDATE: 5/17/13 - Woo Hoo! Maddy was rescued yesterday by the Human Society of Silicon Valley! Dumboo, now Daisy, is in a wonderful foster home. Daisy is available for adoption through St. Francis Animal Protection Society!

You've heard of pocket pets? We think Dumboo is a pocket Labrador. She's a Dachshund, Labrador retriever mix about a year and a half old  and weighs about 15-20 lbs. 

She and her pal, Maddy were surrendered to the San Jose shelter together. These two young girls are terrified in the shelter environment and do not show well in their kennels. However, when they are taken to the play area, they become different dogs! They relax and transform into curious, happy puppies.  They are especially attached to one of the staff, Kelly and love to perch in her lap. 

Maddy is a female Chihuahua mix about two years old. 

Dumboo and Maddy need foster homes immediately and would love to be kept together if possible. We know once they are out of the shelter, their personalities will continue to blossom.

If you are interested in fostering one or both of these girls, please contact us at: [email protected]

UPDATE: 5/16/13 - Want to hear some great news?! Sammy and Siemen - now named Stanton - have been rescued from the shelter. Please contact Deborah at Give Me Shelter if you are interested in fostering and/or adopting these boys. 
Email: [email protected] or Cell: 650.799.0813

Sammy and Siemen are two senior kitties who were owner surrendered to the San Jose shelter. They need a foster home immediately as they only have a short time left.

Sammy is a big bundle of love at twenty pounds and has an outgoing friendly personality. Although Siemen is a little on the shy side, he is also a sweetie and likes to carry on conversations with you. He's a bit unsettled in the shelter environment.

Both cats are declawed in the front and must be kept indoors.

Please share these big beauties with your social network! We want to get them out of the shelter as soon as possible. If you are interested in Sammy and Siemen, please email us at: [email protected].

UPDATE: 5/11/13 - Thanks to all of YOUR networking, these two have a foster home! Stay tuned for more updates on this little pair.

This senior Maltese mix couple need a patient, loving foster home immediately. They are very frightened in the chaotic and noisy shelter environment. They were found on the streets as overheated, matted messes. They look like different dogs now! Below are their before shots prior to the San Jose shelter staff grooming them:

These two got to spend time together today and enjoyed being with each other again. The female kissed her boyfriend's face all over! Clearly they are bonded pair and need to be kept together.

Both dogs are senior but the male seems the younger of the two. Both have cataracts and the female may be partially blind. If you are interested in fostering this sweet pair, please contact [email protected].

UPDATE: 6/2/13 - Missy, now know as Mindy, was adopted at Maddie's Pet Adoption Days! Have a wonderful life Missy!

UPDATE: 5/8/13 - Woot! Missy has a foster home and we are so delighted! Missy is available for adoption through St. Francis Animal Protection Society! 

Missy is a gorgeous two year old Boxer/Pittie mix located at the San Jose shelter. We are urgently seeking a foster home to get her out. 

We've heard that she has a wonderful personality and is great with kids! She's rather confused to find herself at the shelter. This darling dog loves to go on walks and also enjoys snuggling in your lap, giving kisses and nose presses. 

Can you help us save this beautiful, young girl! If so, please email: [email protected]. Please share her with your social network! 

UPDATE: 5/17/13 - Happy day in South San Jose! Sean Jr. was adopted by a wonderful lady named Marilyn this afternoon. He will live out his golden years in luxury with love.

Can you believe Sean Jr's people gave him up at 15 years of age? Luckily he's in a comfortable foster home looking for his furever home.

Sean is a 50 pound, yellow Labrador Retriever. He's a mellow boy who gets excited to chase tennis balls. He's a breeze to walk around the block, too! If you drop the leash, he follows you. . . unless there's an interesting smell to investigate. Possessing perfect house manners, Sean can be left to roam free when you are out. You will find him sleeping at the door waiting for your return.  He currently lives with two large crazy teenage Labs and gets along great with them.

Sean recently had a dental, is up to date on vaccines, is neutered and heart worm negative. Recent lab work and x-rays show a healthy dog. He's on Tramadol for his achy joints and Melatonin to keep his body in rhythm.

Sean is a super sweet senior seeking his furever home! Interested? Contact Deanna @ [email protected]. Sean is sponsored through Muttville Rescue and fostered in San Jose. 

UPDATE: 5/2/13 - Drum Roll Please! Brandy - now named Molly - busted out of the shelter and is in a loving foster home in San Mateo. Molly is available to adopt through St. Francis Animal Protection Society.

We wonder what sort of breed mix she is - but one thing is certain. She is definitely CUTE!

This little Pomeranian mix named Brandy needs a foster home ASAP to get out of the San Jose shelter. She is about 5-7 years old and weighs only 12 pounds. How can you resist that face??

She will need a dental soon to get her mouth puppy breath fresh. The cost will be covered by the rescue organization. 

If you are interested in fostering this sweet little thing, please contact Melissa at [email protected].