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June 25, 2024

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Save A Bow Wow Rescue

#100 in United States, #26 in California, #3 in Los Angeles

http://saveabowwow.com

sabwrescue@outlook.com

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Save A Bow Wow Rescue was founded in August 2009 by Mandy. She had just purchased her first home and of course, the first thing she did was research what dog would be best for her specific lifestyle. All personality tests and living environment revealed the best match was a French Bulldog. In 2009, FBDs were very limited and hard to come across. She would check the OC Animal Shelters website every hour on the hour (not exaggerating), and refresh the shelters page to see what animals were surrendered or newly impounded. One day, on her lunch break at work, she refreshed the shelters website and… there she was— “Lola”! Lola had been adopted previously from the shelter. She was certainly no French Bulldog, but she was a small “mutt” with big ears. Mandy instantly knew Lola was “the one”. She called the shelter and ascertained more information. At which time she learned that Lola was RETURNED FOR A REFUND. She sat on the other end of the phone in disbelief that someone would adopt a dog from the pound and only two short days later return her for a refund because Lola “was not house trained, and she barked too much”. Mandy drove down to the shelter immediately, walked through the shelters outdoor kennels and saw her for the first time. Lolas sweet little face, barking her head off. Atop her kennel door it said in huge letters “RETURNED”. Immediately, Mandy went to the front office to pay for Lolas adoption fee. A shelter volunteer walked by Mandy and said “Oh are you really going to adopt the brat?” She couldn’t believe Lola had already earned herself the nickname brat. Lola walked out of the shelter with Mandy, hopped in her car and away they went. Mind you, Mandy is on her lunch break so… back to work on a Friday afternoon with a newly rescued dog in tow. Into the office Lola went, and it was history from there. Lola with mild training became “the best dog in the world” if you ask Mandy to describe her… Lola’s rescue lit a fire in Mandys soul. Knowing there are so many dogs out there that are incredible companions and needing a second chance at life (like her Lola), Mandy set out to make a difference. She started volunteering for another rescue organization and quickly realized that she did not like how that specific group was being run. Here’s why: foster parents get to know their foster dog much more than a rescue founder ever could. The animal lives in the fosters home, (usually) sleeps in the human bed, and lives as a member of the family up until the day of placement. So in Mandys case, her input provided to this other rescue group about her foster dog’s personality, traits, ideal suitable home etc. was not taken into consideration. Her foster dog(s) were placed by this other organization with zero input (mind you one of her foster dogs she had for 9 months for this group with zero interest). Seeing that her foster dog was placed without any valuable input about the dogs specific needs, wants, energy levels etc. made Mandy realize that change needs to be made in the rescue community. She set out to start an animal rescue that was volunteer emphasized. Where adoptions weigh heavily on the foster homes recommendation(s). Thus, instilling the value of the rescues volunteer and foster database is the core of a rescue organization. Mandy never wanted an animal to be “returned for a refund” again. So when Mandy started Save A Bow Wow Rescue, she made sure every animal was microchipped to the rescue (adopters able to be emergency contact additionally) but the rescues name and contact information remains on our adopted dogs microchips for life. Ensuring every pet SABW Rescue has ever saved, would always have a safe ticket home in the event of displacement. Since 2009-current, we can count on one hand the amount of dogs that have made their way back into our safety net. The emphasis of this rescue relies on doing the adoption(s) right the first time and the dog won’t ever need us again. Sadly, Mandy lost her beloved Lola in early 2022. Lolas loss forever changed her; and this small rescue quickly expanded. On June 26, 2023 Save A Bow Wow Rescue became a legal nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)3 and is also registered as a 509(a)2 public charity. We have some incredible volunteers and foster parents on our team. Although we have expanded to a public charity / nonprofit organization, we are still focused on our initial principle of “find quality homes over saving pets in quantity”. So to reiterate, we believe if an adoption is done right the first time, the dog will never need re-saving; but if they do, we will always be here.

Mission and Vision

Save A Bow Wow Dog Rescue is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs. Our mission is to provide a safe haven for dogs in need, offering medical care, love, and support as they transition into their forever homes. We strive to educate the community on responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering to reduce the number of homeless pets. Through advocacy, compassion, and collaboration, we aim to create a world where every dog has a loving home and a second chance at life.

https://saveabowwow.com/adoptable-dogs/

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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