Gidget

Rescued 15 days. ago

Gidget is a super sweet, cuddly and playful 1-2 year young chihuahua mix. She gets along well with other dogs and is perfectly crate trained and walks well on leash. Despite her small size, Gidget can keep up with the best of them on long walks and hikes.  A bit of background. We do not [...]

Sam

Rescued 15 days. ago

Sam is a happy-go-lucky 2 year young Italian Greyhound / Chihuahua mix. He has a stunning soft white coat, an adorable curly tail and he's all legs! Sam is a very talented young fella and can dance and walk on his hind legs — he could totally be a part of Cirque du Soleil! Sam [...]

Luigi

Rescued 24 days. ago

Luigi is one seriously cute little man! At a wee 6 lbs, he is full of personality, love and general awesomeness.  Luigi was left at the Harbor Animal Shelter where he went overlooked week after week amongst the sea of dogs all needing and deserving wonderful homes.  Well, we saw his pic online…and online again [...]

Cricket

Rescued 2 mos. ago

Meet Cricket A 7 lb very special Yorki-poo who needs a little extra love & patience. Cricket is partially blind, but she sure doesn’t let that stop her! She is perfectly crate trained, almost never barks & LOVES Toys! At only 1 year old, she is full of puppy energy & a perfect lap dog. She [...]

Polly

Rescued 2 mos. ago

Polly is an incredibly sweet and docile little lady.  She has excellent house manners and gets along with everyone.  She can be somewhat shy at first but warms right up to you. While Polly enjoys going for long walks, she also adores cuddling in your lap. Polly is crate trained and house trained and currently [...]

Georgia

Rescued 2 mos. ago

Georgia is about as sweet as they come! She is incredibly mild-mannered and gets along well with all size dogs and cats. Though seemingly shy, Georgia loves to play with other dogs and spoon with her humans. Georgia is quite petite and pictures do not do justice to this docile and soulful little gal. Georgia [...]

Mabel

Rescued 3 mos. ago

Meet Mabel! Mabel is a very playful 1 year young terri-poo. Mabel gets along with all dogs though she can sometimes be shy around large dogs. She loves rumbling & tumbling with dogs her own size, walks well on a leash and enjoys a good spoon when she gets snoozy.   Mabel is pretty hard [...]

Ozzie

Rescued 4 mos. ago

Ohhhh Ozzie! We absolutely adore this big hunk of love. He is goofy, boyish, charming, affectionate, mellow and gets along well with other dogs. He is crate trained and we think he will be great in just about any loving home environment.

Lilah

Rescued 6 mos. ago

Lilah was rescued from the Downey Animal Shelter last week. She is super affectionate, playful, loving and sweet. Lilah is currently fostered with a 50 lbs dog and gets along with her splendidly! She is crate trained and walks well on leash.

Chester

Meet Chester! Chest is an adorable ~2 year young Golden/Corgi/Spaniel mix. He is very docile, mellow and just about as sweet as they come.  Chester was left at the Harbor Animal Shelter in San Pedro with his brother who was wounded with multiple BB gunshot wounds. His brother was transfered to a different shelter and [...]

Fiona

Fiona is a sweet and spunky little lady! She is very playful and gets along with other cats and dogs. Fiona walks well on leash, is crate trained and ready to find her Forever Family!

Maggie

Tullulah

Hello Tullulah! Tullulah (aka “Tulla”) is an all American gal.  She enjoys walks, play dates, park time, and getting all dressed up in her party attire. Tulla gets along well with other pups and humans of all shapes and sizes. She is crate trained, walks well on a leash and ready to find her Forever [...]

Patrick

Patrick and his three siblings were born the day before we rescued them at the Downey Animal Shelter. His mom (Marley) is a small Yellow Lab mix (35-40 lbs) and while his father is unknown, our best guestimate based on the puppies’ current looks is some sort of shepherd mix. Patrick will be 8 weeks [...]

Connor

Connor and his three siblings were born the day before we rescued them at the Downey Animal Shelter. His mom (Marley) is a small Yellow Lab mix (35-40 lbs) and while his father is unknown, our best guestimate based on the puppies’ current looks is some sort of shepherd mix. Connor will be 8 weeks [...]

Jennifer

Jennifer and her three siblings were born the day before we rescued them at the Downey Animal Shelter. Her mom (Marley) is a small Yellow Lab mix (35-40 lbs) and while her father is unknown, our best guestimate based on the puppies’ current looks is some sort of shepherd mix. Jennifer will be 8 weeks [...]

Grogan

Grogan and his three siblings were born the day before we rescued them at the Downey Animal Shelter. His mom (Marley) is a small Yellow Lab mix (35-40 lbs) and while his father is unknown, our best guestimate based on the puppies’ current looks is some sort of shepherd mix. Grogan will be 8 weeks [...]

Sierra

Meet Sierra! Sierra is quite the catch — she is crate trained, house trained, affectionate, and the perfect little sidekick. Sierra is happy sitting on your lap or trotting along your side — she just wants her very own human to love! Could that be you?

Otis

Otis was rescued from the Downey Animal Shelter last week. He is currently at our vet’s office (all What’s Up Dog! LA dogs have a mandatory isolation period to make sure they are healthy) and will be available for adoption shortly.

Pearl

Meet Pearl! Pearl is pretty darn cute and she knows it! She is soft and fluffy and has that puppy squishy feel. Pearl is a typical puppy and loves to play, sleep, eat, poop and repeat. If you are looking for a puppy to love and one that wil adore you back, then Pearl is [...]

Jacques

Oh Jacques did you get L-U-C-K-Y. While at Downey pulling Mama Marley and her pups, I noticed a teeny tiny little thing curled up on the corner of a neighboring kennel run. I was trying incredibly hard not to look at any other dogs (I wish we could save all of them…). Well, I was [...]

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is the absolute cutest! This adorable little wiggle bottom was scheduled to be euthanized the last week of October. Thank goodness she caught the eye of one of the shelter staff who said she was “too sweet” and begged the lieutenant to give her some more time. Well, now she is with us and [...]

Marley

Mama Marley was discarded at the very high-kill L.A. County Downey Animal Shelter after her family said they didn’t have time for a dog. Three weeks later Marley gave birth to four beautiful babies (3 boys and 1 girl) on the cold, depressed, urine saturated shelter floor. Marley and her pups are now safe in [...]

Riley

Poor Riley had little chance of making it out of the shelter as he was very timid and “shut down” in his cell. He didn’t cry and beg for attention — he just sat scared and confused in the back of his kennel, tail tucked snuggly between his legs. Well, that didn’t scare us away! [...]

Groucho

Oh. My. Gosh. Look at those brows! Groucho is an adorable little guy who is full of puppy play and charm.  He has the most unusual and striking markings we have come across in awhile and will definitely get some whistles on his walks While a puppy, he is super responsive and wants to please [...]

Brutus

Does Brutus look somewhat familiar? Well, he should because he is Barnaby’s brother (rescued last week)! Brutus has the same stunning brindle coat, bright brown eyes, and goofy smile but got more of the Mastiff gene than Barnaby (part Boxer). Brutus is from a backyard breeder (we know his mom is Mastiff) and when they [...]

Sophia

Eight months ago, when Sophia was about 1 year young, she was hit by a car and left to die alongside the road in South Central Los Angeles. While the people who found her helped her live, they were unable to help her heal properly. Her left rear leg was not set properly and has [...]

Muppy

Hi! My name is Muppy! I am an adorable little man with the best personality. I have a cute under-bite and really soft hair. I was quite matted, so the groomer gave me a haircut and I look a bit disheveled at the moment but have no fear — my lovely locks will grow back [...]

Josie

Meet Josie! Josie is a 9 month – 1 year young Aussie mix.  She is quite the looker with leopard-like spots, unique coloring, and gorgeous brown eyes.  Josie is full grown at 38 lbs — a perfect medium sized pup. We are still getting know know Josie, but boy is she S-W-E-E-T! While quite shy [...]

Rosie

Rosie may be the sweetest, most affectionate love bug we have ever met. She simply adores everyone she meets! Rosie was dumped in the parking lot of an abandoned warehouse after giving birth to a litter of puppies. She was most likely used to have lots of puppies and make money for backyard breeders and [...]

Barnaby

Barnaby is pretty stinkin’ cute, eh? He has the personality to match his strikingly handsome looks too! Barnaby was dumped at a vet’s office after a backyard breeder could not sell him for profit. We met him and and immediately scooped up the little guy! Well, not so little guy. Barnaby is currently about 40 [...]

Linus

This adorable adoptable is Linus. Linus was left by his “owners” at the LA County Carson Shelter in July as a young pup. They had him for the first six months of his life and then decided they no longer wanted the responsibilities of having a dog. After being at the shelter for only a [...]

Muffin

Hello! My name is Muffin. I was rescued from the LA County Carson Animal Shelter where my “owner” left me.  I was so depressed. I just tried to sleep in my cage and hoped that when I would wake up this would be all be a nightmare…but it wasn’t. I was stuck in a filthy [...]

Dee Q.

Hello there! My name is Dee Q. (you know, D.Q. as in Dairy Queen because I am like their delicious blizzards. Yum!). Anywho, I am a 4 month young terrier mix and everyone says I am “the cutest”. The cutest what I am not sure, but they are smiling and giving me lots of love [...]

Rocket

*PLEASE NOTE: If interested in adopting Rocket, contact his foster family directly: rdhwong@yahoo.com.This is the ridiculously scrumptious Rocket! ~ 1 year young 8 lbs Male/Neutered Min Pin mixThis little munchkin was rescued by a fellow dog-lover off the streets of Compton at an emaciated 4 lbs!When Rocket was rescued he wasn’t able to walk because [...]

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Tara

Pam

Adopted 9 mos. ago

**TO ADOPT: email jessica@whatsupdogla.com for an Adoption Questionnaire. Please note, in addition to the questionnaire, there is a home-visit and $300-$400 minimum adoption donation. This amount only partially covers the costs of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other misc. expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible. What’s [...]

Snickers

**TO ADOPT: email jessica@whatsupdogla.com for an Adoption Questionnaire. Please note, in addition to the questionnaire, there is a home-visit and $300-$400 minimum adoption donation. This amount only partially covers the costs of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other misc. expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible. What’s [...]

Violet

Hi!! My name is Violet because I am a beautiful deep blue-gray and just as pretty as the flower. My previous “owners” brought me to the vet to be euthanized because I was sick, but I only got sick because they didn’t vaccinate me! After being hospitalized for over two weeks, I am not as good as new.

I have lived with cats, Chihuahuas, and big dogs and think they are all pretty cool. I am a typical puppy and while super well behaved I will need continued structure and firm parents to ensure I continue on a great path. I love to play and walk well on a leash and am even crate trained! How awesome am I?!

Hudson

Meet Hudson! Hudson is a very loving and loyal 2 year old fella. He will steal your heart with his boyish charm and striking good looks. Hudson has a child-like curiosity about life and is always up for anything, but also happy snoozin' on the couch — he really just wants to be around his [...]

Stackhouse

I’m Stackhouse and I am one of the 6 True Blood Pups. My favorites things are sleeping, eating and playing. I am also really great at pooping and peeing. If you like to do all these things too I think we may be a good match!!  

Jessica

Hi! My name is Jessica and I am one of the 6 True Blood Pups. I am the biggest girl in the litter at a mighty 2.8 lbs and only 7 weeks young. I am super playful and spunky and everyone tells me I have great eyebrows. I only have about 10 more days before [...]

Lafayette

**TO ADOPT: email jessica@whatsupdogla.com for an Adoption Questionnaire. Please note, in addition to the questionnaire, there is a home-visit and $300-$400 minimum adoption donation. This amount only partially covers the costs of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other misc. expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible. What’s [...]

Ace

Adopted 9 mos. ago

**TO ADOPT: email jessica@whatsupdogla.com for an Adoption Questionnaire. Please note, in addition to the questionnaire, there is a home-visit and $300-$400 minimum adoption donation. This amount only partially covers the costs of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other misc. expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible. What’s [...]

Sookie

*To adopt or foster, please email jessica@whatsupdogla.com for application. We intercepted Sookie along with Papa “Vampire” Bill and their six pups while at the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter. The family turning them in just wanted to get rid of them as they said they had “no room”.  We explained to the family that unweaned puppies [...]

Duke

*To adopt or foster, please email jessica@whatsupdogla.com for application. We first met Duke while volunteering at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter. His kennel card read “very anxious” and “sensitive to touch” so these words in combination with his seemingly hyper personality — he was jumping straight up and down in his kennel run (trying [...]

Sadie

*To adopt or foster, please email jessica@whatsupdogla.com for application. Sadie is an absolute doll. She was turned into the Baldwin Park Shelter as a “stray” after being attacked multiple times by another dog (or dogs).  The shelter labeled her as a puppy pit bull/Pointer mix and 5 months old as she is so small (30 [...]

Peanut

*To adopt or foster, please email jessica@whatsupdogla.com for application. Peanut is a delectable 3 lbs 3 month young Chihuahua. He was brought to the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter as a “stray”. Peanut is extremely well socialized and super cuddly. He loves just being near people and his tail has been described as a little metronome [...]

BOOMER

*3/15/12 UPDATE* Boomer started puppy boot camp today, so he will be well prepared for when he meets his forever family ♥ Boomer is an outgoing and affectionate 10-11 month young (possible) Chocolate Lab/Dachshund. He is about 20-25 lbs and will most likely not get much larger. He has a long and lean Doxie body [...]

Ruby

Poor little Ruby was discarded at the Downey Animal Shelter when her “owners” decided it cost to much to feed her. I followed her story and updates online and I was so sad to see no one show any interest in Ruby. Her picture barely got any likes or shares! There are so many little [...]

BAILEY

Adopted 1 yr. ago

We noticed Bailey on the Downey Animal Care Center’s Facebook Page. He looked absolutely petrified in his video and he immediately stole one of our volunteer’s heart. Two days later I was driving to Downey to pick up Bailey. He was kenneled with five other small dogs just as cute as him (I sincerely wish [...]

GRETYL

Gretyl was discarded at the Downey Animal Shelter on Dec. 30th. While we went to Downey to rescue another pup (Bailey) we noticed that little Gretyl was the very last “December dog” at the shelter and we were probably her last chance to see light outside the shelter walls. Obviously, we had to scoop her [...]

WILLA

Meet Willa! Willa comes to us from the Downey Animal Care Center where she was brought to them as a “stray” (yeah right…). She was so terrified at the shelter that she really didn’t show well — she just wanted to hide in the corner and disappear. However, once we got her into our arms [...]

Sammy

Adopted 1 yr. ago

Sammy came to WUDLA from North Central Animal Shelter. She was on their Facebook/networking list for over two whole months! Finally, her time was officially up and we couldn’t watch her expire in that environment after all she had already been through. We got Sammy all cleaned up and placed her in an amazing foster [...]

Jackson

I met Jackson Christmas Eve while volunteering with Best Friends Animal Society at the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter. He was curled up on the corner on his bed in his cage and the sad expression on his face absolutely killed me. He was just a big, goofy, and adorable puppy waiting for someone to notice [...]

Sugar

Sugar came to us from the Baldwin Park Shelter, and her name really says it all – she is soooo sweet! Sugar was very depressed and sick at the shelter but with some love and patience she became healthy and really learned to come out of her shell. Sugar loves belly rubs, stealing the attention [...]

Penny (formerly Trixie)

We met Penny at a Baldwin Park Shelter mobile adoption. She was one of the last little dogs left that didn’t get adopted and she was simply adorable — Penny kept showing off her playing skills. Supposedly Penny came to the BP Shelter as a “stray” (most people just dump their dogs and say that [...]

Pinto

Pinto came to us from the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter. His owner dumped him there absolutely petrified, flea infested, and severely underweight. Despite his horrible conditions, he turned out to be the sweetest little pup — getting along with every human and every dog and cat he encountered. It didn’t take long for our little [...]

Kally

Kally was rescued from the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter. She sat at that shelter for over a month with a shattered left front leg. — no treatment, no pain meds, nothing. Despite the pain she must have been in, she was the absolute friendliest girl and just wanted to give every person and every dog [...]

Gisele

We found out about Gisele from a “final plea” email blast from the staff at the North Central Animal Shelter. She has been sick with an Upper Respiratory Infection and was on their list to be euthanized if a rescue/adopter did not come to her rescue. We then put a Facbeook plea out for a [...]

Brewsky Blue

Brewsky Blue came to us rather unexpectedly. We were out on Main St at the adoption event with our good friends from Take Me Home Rescue and a gentleman came meandering by with this stunning Blue Nose Pit Bull puppy. Of course, everyone was ooing and awing over the pup immediately. We then learned that [...]

Cooper

Adopted 1 yr. ago

We went to South Central Animal shelter a few weeks ago in search of a Pit Bull puppy (as that was the foster home available at the time). Instead, we met and fell in love with Cooper. Cooper’s owner heartlessly dumped him at the shelter on New Year’s Eve. Cooper was scared and shy and [...]

Luna

Everyone always asks me “how do you choose which dogs to take?” and, honestly, choosing the dogs is my least favorite part. This is why I generally leave it to the work of the volunteers and shelter staff. These folks are the people who spend the most time with the dogs and know them best; [...]

Huey

Adopted 1 yr. ago

Huey came to us from the Harbor Animal Shelter in San Pedro, CA. After being dumped at the shelter in November he quickly became a volunteer and staff favorite. Huey thought he was safe as he was adopted from Harbor. However, he was viciously attacked by his adopter’s two other dogs and swiftly re-dumped at [...]

Stella – ADOPTED!

Stella is a super sweet, cuddly, smart and all around awesome 4 month old Corgi mix puppy. She’s everything wonderful about a puppy — bright eyed and bushy tailed! Stella is responsive and and learning good puppy manners and how to play properly from her foster brother and foster sister. She’s good with all people [...]

Yuki – ADOPTED!

Yuki (Japanese for “Snow”) was rescued from the North Central Animal Shelter after being there for nearly 2 months (!!!). That is a very long time to hang out behind bars, watching other dogs find homes or be taken to the “back room” and just remain waiting…Well, Yuki does not have to wait anymore! We [...]