Meet Kelsey: The Amazing Rescue Dog with a Remarkable Journey to Confidence and Obedience
This is Kelsey and she has a real Cinderella story to share. At 4 months old, she was taken to Franklin Ranch Hospital where it was determined that she had a foreign body obstruction. Kelsey’s family instructed the vet to euthanize her. Fortunately, the treating veterinarian and the staff felt…
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Celebrating Dedication: Wilton Animal Rescue Awarded California Nonprofit of the Year
Each year, California Assemblymembers and State Senators are invited to honor a California Nonprofit of the Year for their district. This year, Senator Roger Niello honored Wilton Animal Rescue as his chosen non-profit of the year! There are so many non profits in CA, so to be nominated, and win this…
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- Adoption Day for Rocket!
We are excited to share that Rocket, the adorable chocolate lab puppy, has found his forever home! With his irresistible puppy eyes and wagging tail, Rocket captured the hearts of everyone who met him. Today,his loving family couldn’t resist making… Read more: Adoption Day for Rocket! - Adoption Day for Maxx!
Another photo of Maxx with his adopters! We are so happy for him and his new family. There are ones that tug on your heart strings and Maxx is one of those. He is such a love bug and just… Read more: Adoption Day for Maxx! - Adoption Day for Sasha!
Sasha’s Sunday, that’s what today is! Today Miss Sasha found her forever home and was adopted! Her new family traveled an hour away to meet her and the smiles on all of their faces was one of the best things… Read more: Adoption Day for Sasha!
WAR in the News
- CBS News – California dog survives days with its head stuck in a Biscotti bucket
In February 2024, Wilton Animal Rescue saved a dog that had gotten its head stuck in a biscotti container. Her name is Gracey and her story was published on new sites all over the United States and internationally. To view… Read more: CBS News – California dog survives days with its head stuck in a Biscotti bucket - Fox 40 – Wilton Animal Rescue & K9 S.O.S Dog Training
Fox 40 did a news story highlighting Wilton Animal Rescue and K-9 SOS Dog Training and their work in the community. To view the whole story, click here. - Throwaway dogs are reborn at Wilton Animal Rescue
Galt Herald did a story about Wilton Animal Rescue highlighting their work in the community saving abandoned dogs. to read the full story click here.
WAR in Action
- Meet Jim – the Most Difficult Dog to Trap and One of WAR’s Favorite Success Stories
In August of 2022, Wilton Animal Rescue received a report of a dog living in a storm drain and was asked to help trap it. It turned out to be the most difficult rescue on record for WAR. The dog… Read more: Meet Jim – the Most Difficult Dog to Trap and One of WAR’s Favorite Success Stories - Rescued Chihuahua: Heartwarming Story of Hope and Healing
In March of this year, WAR responded to a Facebook post from a concerned animal lover regarding a Chihuahua who appeared abandoned and had taken refuge in an briar patch on some farmland off Eight Mile Road. The dog was… Read more: Rescued Chihuahua: Heartwarming Story of Hope and Healing - A Day in the Life of a Dog Rescue: From Bath Time to Vet Checkup
For all rescues and all the hard work you do; we see you we love you! Our day started out with breaking down the whelping box and Leon power washed the kennel. I gave all 8 dogs a bath and… Read more: A Day in the Life of a Dog Rescue: From Bath Time to Vet Checkup