Rescuing dogs from animal shelters, streets & from families who need to rehome pets.
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This is a HUGE moment for Pepper. If you knew her you would understand. She’s not aggressive she’s just unsure. Her rescue by far has been the most work. After her mom passed away this dog was completely traumatized.
Today she gets her very first grooming.
Sweet girl I’m so proud of you.
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Doesn’t she look so happy 😂😂😂
Today we lost a champion. Mr Furley lived to almost 22 years of age. He defied all the odds and lived 7 months past his expected 2 weeks.
His retirement although brief was filled with comfort, dedication, and most importantly love.
He was tired and his body started to fail him. Tonight his family said good bye to him.
He didn’t die a statistic, he didn’t die alone.
He won in the end.
Please see what his family wrote.
“I would say that Mr. Furley got his angel wings today, but the truth is that he was an angel on earth. 😇 🐶
He came to us in March as a 21 year old hospice foster expected to live a few days and we were going to provide a loving home so he wouldn’t die in the shelter. Except....HE CAME TO LIVE! That dog had the strongest will to live 💝
He was a bright shining star during the craziness of 2020 and COVID, and we are so grateful that Sal Valdepeña with Balooja’s Foundation entrusted him to our care.
I know he’s partying like it’s 1999 because that’s when he was born! 💜
RIP Mr. Furley 11-4-2020 💔”
Thank you to the Rohde family for all you did for him. He was so lucky to have you. I will always remember how you guys lit up when you would talk about him.
Fly with the angels little man.... we will love you always.
Pepper is cleared medically and finally getting groomed. She’s been a tough case, but that’s what rescue is to us. The dogs that need some help to shine.
We are so proud of you, Pepper.... you’ve come such a long way mamacita.
I know your mom is smiling down from heaven saying “that’s my girl”
Promises made are promises kept.
Thank you Barb and Bonnie for all you have done for her.
Titan doing great in his foster home... he’s meeting his potential new family this weekend.
His foster brother is the best dog. I mean how sweet is it to see him protecting his little foster brother. Makes me so happy to see.
#Bros
The past couple weeks have been emotionally draining. Rescue is very difficult at times.
We lost Xena who was from Carson shelter. Today I brought her ashes and paw print to her family. These people are the kind of people you just instantly feel comfortable with.
So I get there and they are preparing for a yard sale to benefit Balooja’s Foundation in memory of Xena.
😭
I knew I had to leave soon because I had that lump in my throat.
I’m so sad we lost Xena, I feel so thankful to know she had the family she did in Her final days.
to the Patterson family - words cannot describe how you made me feel today. You guys are incredible.
Thank you for loving Xena the way you did. Thank you for believing in our mission... mostly thank you for being the kind of humans that make others feel special.
I’m so happy Xena is home with her family.
Rest with the angels Mama. Come to the dreams of those who loved you most.
Hi all,
Bootsie was dropped by her breeder on her neck. The breeder never sought medical attention and now she’s paralyzed.
She’s currently at Two Hands Four Paws getting aqua therapy and was fitted for a wheelchair that fits her body. Once she loses weight she will get another wheelchair that fits her slim body.
We are doing right by her. We desperately need funds to keep her in rehab. This wasn’t a rescue we planned on, but we didn’t want this special girl to be euthanized without trying.
If you can PLEASE donate to help Bootsie out.
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We are all she has left in the world. Please be part of her team.
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Hi all,
Bootsie was dropped by her breeder on her neck. The breeder never sought medical attention and now she’s paralyzed.
She’s currently at Two Hands Four Paws
getting aqua therapy and was fitted for a wheelchair that fits her body. Once she loses weight she will get another wheelchair that fits her thinner body.
We are doing right by her. We desperately need funds to keep her in rehab. This wasn’t a rescue we planned on, but we didn’t want this special girl to be euthanized without trying.
Thank you Debbie Bloom Feldstein for all you have done for her ❤️
If you can PLEASE donate to help Bootsie out.
PayPal-
[email protected]
Mark family and friends
Reason - Bootsie
Venmo - Baloojas-foundation
Hard mail
Balooja’s Foundation
154 A. West Foothill Blvd. STE 348
Upland, CA 91786
We are all she has left in the world. Please be part of her team.
#TeamBootsie
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Dalton (Mel) had his major surgery today. It was many hours long. The tumor was near the spine so his surgeon and surgical staff had to work very slowly to accomplish its removal.
In the coming days we will know more. Tonight he’s resting and being monitored. The surgery was successful.
Thank you to his amazing medical team. You guys do such outstanding work.
We are Just so relieved he pulled through.
Thank you Hope For Paws for teaming up with us on this. Couldn’t of done it without you.
Updates to come.
Dalton was found on the streets of Mexicali, MX.
his case was complicated and postponed due to pneumonia. But he fought and won. So now we are onto the next step of his recovery.
This is rescue ❤️
Garfield ❤️
Our friends Hope For Paws Loreta Eldad rescued Garfield from a terrible situation. He was abandoned in a homeless camp. His owner left him and disappeared. Thankfully Hope For Paws answered the call to help him.
Once he was rescued he went directly to the vet hospital where all of his medical needs were addressed.
After his medical care was complete he joined Balooja’s Foundation, and we placed him in a foster home with an experienced foster who specializes with dogs who have trust issues. Cheryl Gullstrand worked with him helping him trust. Not an easy task, but she did amazing.
After months of medical care, rehabbing this little guy went into his foster to adopt home.
DRUMROLL PLEASE-
Garfield has officially been adopted ❤️ his adoption was completed today. His mom is over the moon in love and if you look at the pictures you will see this once broken dog In complete peace.
Thank you- Deanna for giving him a loving home. May you share many loving memories together.
Thank you Hope For Paws, Loreta and Eldad for all you did for him. We love working with you guys.
Thank you Cheryl for all you did for him. Rebuilding trust isn’t always easy, you being so patient and reassuring was the key to his success.
Thank you to his medical team for addressing all his needs. You guys are exceptional people and we are blessed to work with you.
To all the people involved in his transformation & who donated to all his needs - thank you. We are so grateful to each of you.
#Rescued #Fostered #Adopted
Please watch the video of his rescue. It will put things in perspective.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR--KhEOX8M
Sweet angel from - Barstow Humane Society ❤️
And her name shall be Fiona.
Fiona was ran over and suffered severe trauma to her back end and legs. Send this little babe some blessings. She was sprung today from Barstow Humane Society with the gracious help of Sal from Balooja's Foundation and Hope For Paws she is in amazing hands and will be having surgery tomorrow.
As we always say #ittakesavillage and we are so blessed and grateful to be part of this amazing village 💜
Welcome to the SAFE pack 🐾
#saferescueteam
For the past year we have been blessed to be working with Hope For Paws, Eldad and Loreta
We have been able to help animals few can because of the complexity of the cases the multiple specialists they need to be the best they can be.
We’ve given blind dogs their sight back, broken dogs reconstructed bones, cancer dogs more time, the list goes on and on. Dogs who shouldn’t be alive due to severe injuries new leases on life.
We’ve also learned so much from them. The lessons learned gives us the ability to do so much more.
I just really wanted to express our sincerest appreciation to Hope For Paws. The work they do is beyond belief. We have learned so much from them.
Here’s to many more years of team work.
Yesterday a dog who’s time was limited, had a major surgery to give her more time with her mom.
Because of the surgery she has many more days to be loved and cherished. 😭😍 I love this little girl so much. She was rescued from Coachella, CA.
The vet team is amazing, dedicated and compassionate people. They’ve cried with me as we lost dogs and cheered with me as our most critical dogs find new homes.
Rescue is a crazy journey. Surround yourself by people you trust and can learn from.
When people work together you accomplish so much good. Garfield is a special little boy. Life wasn’t always kind to him.
Thank you Loreta Eldad and the absolute best Hope For Paws rescue. We are so grateful for what you do every single day.
Garfield has got to be one of the most stunning dogs we have ever rescued. But the poor baby was so scared! His homeless owner disappeared and Garfield was left behind. He was terrified and confused 😞
The weather that day was hot, almost a hundred degrees and he wasn't going to just surrender. Eldad from Hope For Paws and I ran for a long time and at one point I had to stop because I almost passed out from the heat. I am Lithuanian and these temperatures are not for a Northern European lol!
I just watched this rescue story and cried, that's why I can't wait for you to see it!
Thank you JoAnn Wiltz for helping me get him clean, he fell in love with you! Please watch his amazing transformation on https://www.HopeForPaws.org
Our friends at Balooja's Foundation did an amazing job with getting rid of his fear, teaching him trust again and him playing with toys! He is such a happy little boy now and I couldn't be more grateful for their work!
If you'd like to adopt him, please go to https://www.BaloojasFoundation.com
Thank you all so much for your continued support, love and compassion. Love always, xoxo Loreta
Operation Goldie
brought to you by Balooja’s Foundation, INC
in Partnership with Debbie Bloom
2020 has definitely been a year for the record books on MANY levels.
This year we’ve had record heat waves across the Southern, CA. Shelter animals many of which are in outdoor kennels endure the blistering heat. Shelter staff reached out asking how we were able to facilitate AC units in 2018.
We had planned on getting AC units for two of LA counties highest intake shelters, Baldwin Park and
Downey ACC.
This is where our partnership with DBF comes into play. Deb rallied her amazing amazing amzing
crew… many donated individual coolers to help this life saving program. Andddd because of this
many people getting involved we didn’t stop at just the two shelters see below
•Redlands animal shelter
•Victor valley shelter
•Barstow Humane Society
•Lancaster ACC
•Castaic ACC
•Carson ACC
•Baldwin Park ACC
•Downey ACC
•Harbor Shelter
•East Valley Shelter
•South LA Shelter
PENDING SHELTERS – KERN COUNTY, WE ARE FINALIZING THE ORDER.
How does one say thank you to so many kind hearted people? We are so grateful to each of you. Many of you have been long time supporters of this mission.
Thank you Deb, your heart, passion and dedication is inspirational. I’ve never seen someone work so hard to help so many. You rock my friend.
Thank you to PortAcool for working with us and giving us great prices and products to help our beautiful dogs of CA.
Kim Lapin, Barb Berkowitz, Daphne Lingon, James De Givenchy, and Ivy Walls, you made such a HUGE impact on this mission. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough…. Grateful to each of you.
Thank you Jessica Brooklyn for helping get these units to all the shelters. The Diesel is definitely one for the record books.
Thank you Jaa Bailey, for helping me unload and upload all these units, that was difficult to say the least. Thank you for being so dependable.
These drives to help shelters are made possible because of the people who get involved. Nothing better in life than to help the innocent.
2020 has been tough, but even with all its complexities generosity still shines bright.
On behalf of our team,
THANK YOU!!!
“Snoopy”
The other day we saw a post of a little major medical needs dog. This dog would require specialized care and a foster family able to help address his needs. Not to mention a medical team who can tackle this kind of care.
Not an easy task...
Below is what we read and yeah it’s a lot.
“This poor senior is blind and cannot walk. He appears to have an old spinal injury/condition causing his inability to move around. He also has a grade III holosystolic heart murmur. He will need further diagnostics to determine if he is a hospice case or if he has quality time left with specialized care and treatment. He is currently still on stray hold for a possible owner, but will need rescue commitment by his retention date which is Sunday 10/4. If you can help this dog, please contact us to set up an appointment to pick him up on Sunday.
Special OC Animal Care Notes: Needs rescue commitment by retention date on Sunday 10/4. Possible spinal injury-cannot walk grade III heart murmur blind
09-30-2020 Med Note: PE: BARH, EENT-cataracts OU, limited oral exam under loose leash muzzle, grade 4/4 dental tartar observed. CV-grade 3 holosystolic murmur PMI L apex, L-unremarkable, Abd-not examined, Skin/coat-alopecia with erythema, live fleas at caudal dorsum. MS-not ambulatory in hind end, non-weight bearing L hind when assisted to rise. A: hx HBC, not using hind end. R/O fracture to pelvis, hind legs cataracts--bline marked dental tartar heart murmur fleas P: buprenorphine, xrays. jh Xray findings: Fractured R ischium, diff to assess pubis but does not appear misaligned. Proximal aspect of CD1 fractured, collapsed IVDD space with associated bridging spondylosis at L4-L5, Cardiac silhouette appears plump, no infiltrates. A: fractured pelvis, old collapsed intervertebral disc, fractured first tail vertebra. P: pain control and Rest.”
We reached out to our rescue partner Hope For Paws, Loreta and asked if they would like to partner on this little guy. They are like us they see medical dogs and they just want to help. Big hearts for the most broken of dogs. They agreed to partner on his rescue. Amazing ❤️
With his plan ready, amazing foster family, amazing medical team on board we were ready to get him out and directly to the vet hospital.
With the help of Cathy Larimer of Great Danes and Friends, Inc. Cathi Perez pulled this little man to safety.
He’s got a lot going on, his medical team is ready to help him. This team thinks outside the box and gives these beautiful animals everything they got. They are honest and dedicated, and Snoopy is so lucky to have them on his side.
Thank you Angels for Animals Network for your post we never would of known about him.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to give him a voice.
We are so grateful for the kind hearted people
Who believe in helping the special needs animals.
The AC units have arrived 😍😍😍😍 a whole diesel truck ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and one fed Ex truck 🙌🏼
Our mission is accomplished. 💙
❄️@baloojasfoundation and I want to thank all of you. Anything can be done when a group of people join together for good. FIFTY (50!!!) portable air conditioning units are on their way and will be distributed amongst all the deserving shelters throughout the state. (With a focus on the rural shelters.)
We are so grateful. This is going to make such a difference for all the dogs who are stuck in their cement kennels with no escape from the heat. A special thanks to everyone that donated and a HUGE thanks to @kim_lapin and her family for being so generous and giving us the rest of the $ we needed to complete this amazing project.
We are also grateful for all of you. So until the shelters are empty, we are going to continue to make sure that these dogs have everything they need to keep them as comfortable as possible. #keepthemcool #gnn #nodrama (next project in the works....). ❤️
Deb Bloom
When our team saw Keeta’s Profile on Saving Carson Shelter Dogs page we knew we wanted to help her.
Jessica Brooklyn started working on a plan for her and today with the help of Debbie Betsy, Allison and Cathi Perez we were able to get this girl out of Carson shelter and directly to the vet.
First stop was Leave No Paws Behind Veterinary Clinic for a full senior work up. This clinic has been a blessing and has been so accommodating to our dogs needs. Keeta’s medical was pretty unremarkable, but she will need a dental and small mass removals. We also started her on anti-inflammatories to help with arthritis in her back legs. She’s only 39lbs so she’s Petite.
She’s a special little girl and we promise to make her life going forward fulfilling. She will never be scared again.
Debbie - you are seriously the best. You inspire me to do more. All you did for her today gives me hope. Thank you for being the best person. Truly you are my best friend.
Welcome to Balooja’s Foundation, Mamacita ❤️
Our promise to you is to be by your side here on out. We gotcha cutie
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Hi all, Bootsie was dropped by her breeder on her neck. The breeder never sought medical attention and now she’s paralyzed. She’s currently at Two Hands Four Paws getting aqua therapy and was fitted for a wheelchair that fits her body. Once she loses weight she will get another wheelchair that fits her slim body. We are doing right by her. We desperately need funds to keep her in rehab. This wasn’t a rescue we planned on, but we didn’t want this special girl to be euthanized without trying. If you can PLEASE donate to help Bootsie out. PayPal- [email protected] Mark family and friends Reason - Bootsie Venmo - Baloojas-foundation Hard mail Balooja’s Foundation 154 A. West Foothill Blvd. STE 348 Upland, CA 91786 We are all she has left in the world. Please be part of her team. #TeamBootsie
Teddy ❤️ He couldn’t run or play well prior to his surgery. Look at this little man go ❤️
She makes my heart skip beats. ❤️ Cora the best girl under the sun. So happy she’s happy. 😍😭😍
Billy continues to thrive in his new home. His back legs once fused are looking incredible and working the way they always should of. Keep up the good work little man. We love you papa.
Look who had his Tumors removed. You guessed it- Teddy ❤️❤️❤️ Surgery was a huge success 🙌🏼🙌🏼 More updates to come. Thank you everyone who donated to helping us in helping him ❤️❤️
Don Julio had life changing surgery to give him back his vision. If you’ve experienced a dog who’s been blind for a long time and then given the gift of sight it’s pretty emotional. We’d like to thank Hope For Paws, Dr Fahrer of Eye care center for animals, Jaa Bailey and his foster mom Erika for all partnering to give him a new life. To all the donors and well wishers thank you so much. It takes a village of people to make rescue successful. So thankful for kind humans.
Don Julio was found on a road in South Central LA. He was near death, but a kind human stopped. She was shocked because she said people saw him laying in the road and kept passing him by. Tragically most people walk away. There’s usually that one who stops and attempts to help. Don Julio is blind, but today he’s having life changing eye surgery, he’s at Eye Care Center in Culver City with Dr. Fahrer. She’s a leader with these kind of surgeries. Today Don Julio is blind- Later today he will wake up with the ability to see again. What a blessing for this once disposed of angel. Jaa Bailey has been working non stop with Don Julio’s foster mom making sure his needs have all been met. Jaa woke up at 5 am to get him to the Hosptial today. There’s so much work involved with each dog. Commitment is the most important part of rescue.
Frosty ❤️ Frosty was hit by a car and taken to South LA animal shelter, we pulled him with the help of our friends @hopeforpawsrescue and @smartapproachvet & vet team. His life would change forever. His injuries were so bad which kept him in the hospital for months. Please see his video, he went on his first #beach trip with his new family. #rescued #fostered #adopted Dr Pedraza & team, you seriously saved him in so many ways. You guys are really incredible. Thank you @hopeforpawsrescue for taking on the cases few do and believing they all deserve a chance. Thank you Michael for fostering him and helping him trust. Fostering is so important in helping these beautiful animals. Michaels dedication to Frosty was 💯 since day one. To his adoptive family- you saw a dog who needed help in trusting and instead of walking away you took the challenge as a bonding experience. I’m so happy you guys have each other and Frosty is a valued member of the family. Thank you everyone who helped Frosty ❤️
Why is this angel not adopted yet? She’s so incredible. Her foster pop says “ Literally all she wants in life is to lay on the couch and chill with her humans” Cora is currently in foster care looking for her forever home. She’s in OC California. 7-9 years Spayed UTD on shots Microchipped Knows basics commands Went to professional training Best as only dog—— LOVES her humans If interested in meeting her, shoot us a email - [email protected] Subject - Cora @cora_the_beauty
Mr Furley might be 21 1/2 years old, but that doesn’t stop him from going on his walks with his pops and mama. Amazing ❤️
Video 2 Little Pepper is doing so good. She’s trusting more and more each day. Keep up the good work princess ❤️
Little Pepper is doing so good. She’s trusting more and more each day. Keep up the good work princess ❤️
She’s described as “dainty” how can we not help this angel. 13 years old, major medical issues, pittie mix, how do we not help her? A foster is what’s needed, the missing puzzle piece. Foster
She lost everything that she knew. Her human mom passed away and Sweet little Pepper’s life was flipped upside down. She waited by the door her mom would let her in and out of. Pepper’s mom found her as a stray years ago and decided to keep her. She loved her more than anything so you can imagine the pain in this little dogs heart. She knew something wasn’t right and her mom was gone. The family gave me two of her moms shirts and we wrapped her in them for comfort. It worked. Pepper is going to be some work, but we are committed to helping her trust again. She’s experienced a terrible loss by the one person who never gave up on her. Pepper is now in foster care decompressing and getting use to a new life. I hope her mom is looking down from heaven and smiling on her baby. This was one of the most heartbreaking rescues I’ve ever done. Thank you everyone who advocated for her. Kelly, Jessica, Michelle and family. The neighbors of peppers mom really are incredible people who looked out for pepper. I wish the world was full of people like them. Thank you, Barb and Bonnie for fostering her. She couldn’t have better fosters... ❤️❤️ Balooja’s Foundation, we aren’t just a rescue we are a promise.
How sweet is this friendship? Sage and Tbone ❤️
How amazing does little Kona (Ninja Gigi) look 😭😍. So proud of this munchkin. She just got her new car seat and cruised #sunsetBlvd keep up the good work baby girl. ❤️
The past few days have been up and down with Mr. Furley. He wouldn’t eat, drink and couldn’t walk. We know he’s a hospice case, but we wanted to make sure we had time to show him how incredible he is and how much he’s loved. Today a miracle happened... he started to eat, drink and even walk.... the meds are helping him and Mr Furley is letting us know it’s not his time quite yet. Keep up the good work papa. We all love you so much. West Valley shelter survivor 21 years young Hospice Fosters - Ed & Susan Rohde
After what seemed like years... Blue who was a case dog had been incarcerated at the Lancaster Animal care center for over a month. Tomorrow he’s headed to the vet for his full work up. His spirit is broken, but we are determined to bring his beautiful spirit back. I am so happy he’s out of the shelter. His foster family is so excited to welcome him home. Our promise to Blue is to show him the most beautiful side of life. It’s his time to shine. Welcome to Balooja’s Foundation papa.... we love you ❤️
Wilbur and BlackPanther, bros for life ❤️ Wilbur has no eyes and is deaf. Black panther decided to be his eyes and his ears. Animals are so absolutely amazing. Thank you BP for being a good brother to wilbs... Wilbur- Baldwin Park Shelter - Survivor
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A couple weeks ago she was dying. The ASPCA reached out for help and today she thrives. Her foster family is doing AMAZING. Keep fighting baby girl.
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