Partners in Animal Care & Compassion

Lover, Leaner, Lounger! Meet Tucker, the newest member of our PACC! Rescued from the San José shelter in the nick of time, this guy oozes gratitude and love. ~6-7 years young, Tucker was listed as a Rhodesian Ridgeback *blend* which is lucky for us because he caught the eye of Kathryn and is being fostered alongside her two very accommodating Rhodesians (they aren't sure he's a Rhodesian but he ain't saying anything)! Tucker is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vax. Weighing in at 73 lbs, his is a REAL, not a sissy lean (weighted blanket lovers take note). He came to us needing his ears checked out by a vet, which we have done and got the all clear. Past ear conditions that went untreated resulted in a thickening of Tuckers ears - which only add to his teddy bear charm. No need to worry, he hears just fine which you'll find out when you break out the treat bag! A quintessential gentleman, over the moon with the simple things in life - Tucker pays you back 10-fold in cuddling currency. He loves his toys and balls, visits the toy box everyday and will play retrieve with you too! This guy's big heart will break yours wide open. Oh, and don't let the gray around the muzzle fool you (some of us go gray early and Tucker falls into that category), he's an active boy that loves his walks in the great outdoors. This morning he logged 3 miles, no problem! Tucker likes the company of calm, quiet dogs who lounge around like he does. If you have one or two of those, PACC will help to make sure it's a good fit, but he would also do fine as the only dog in the home - he's flexible!

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Sophie is looking for a home because her dad is moving into a senior assisted living situation and feels he won’t be able to give her the care she needs. Sophie is an 8 year old Bichon/Poodle mix who loves everyone she meets (including the vet and groomer!). She’ll bring you her favorite stuffy to let you know when she needs to go outside, and connects quickly with that soulful look in her eyes. She does ask that she gets a treat after doing her business, but will go to her special spot to patiently wait for it, cause she’s polite like that. She loves nothing more than to be with her person, and will pay you back tenfold with affection, loyalty, and love. She does have a few cysts which don’t bother her, and don’t need any treatment per her vet. In her spare time, she enjoys her daily walks, and doing a little sunbathing in the yard when it’s nice outside. Sophie has some dog buddies, but her most favorite thing is being with her person. If you’re looking for a happy and mature girl (no puppy messes or chewing up your stuff) who still has a lot of life left, and will make you smile every day, please fill out the application below.

Foofy, Friendly, Blondie Boy Meet Yukon!!! PACC is supporting Yukon's family whose work requires moving out of the country, entailing a new life unconducive to a canine companion. Those of you who know PACC, know we *like* our dogs, and we won't lie, we fell instantly in love with this dreamy blonde, heterochromia guy (no that is not a worrisome health condition, it makes him a unique gem with one blue and one brown eye). At 7.5 years old, 70 lbs large, neutered, fully vaxed, microchipped and healthy, this guy comes with no additions to your To Do list. Believed to be a Husky / Golden blend, we just know he's lovely. Yukon is that quintessential family dog: loyal to his people, content to do the house and yard rounds while keeping one eye on the little human and the other eye on other duties as assigned: relaying that the guy who leaves boxes at the door is back, vacuuming crumbs off the floor, greeting guests (enforcing belly rubs as the entrance fee), going to work with dad as needed, or waiting patiently at home until his humans return from whatever it is they do all day. And all of this, drama free. We repeat - Drama. Free. All that said, Yukon will be the first to clarify that his own kind stress him out. He has crossed homes with other dogs off his list. Yukon would like to share that he's got the household's dog duties covered and he "don't need no help!!!". On the exercise front - Yukon is no gym rat, so potential adopters can drop the guilt about not taking the dog on a hike every day. He's more the "I'll be right here when you get back" kinda guy and for exercise "I'll chase that ball you like to throw in the backyard...a few times, but don't expect more". That said, PACC could see he likes his walks and appreciates distance and distractions (read treats) from other dogs. We will show potential adopters how to keep walks equally drama free. If Yukon sounds like a good fit with your situation (human only household, no dogs or cats), complete the adoption application linked below and we'll be in touch once it's received.

Penny is PACC's first success story. Penny was seen chained to a trailer in a backyard in Half Moon Bay. When not chained to the trailer, she was kept confined in a shed with no outlet for taking care of business other than in the shed. She had mange, swollen eyes, infected ears, and listless eyes. PACC Board Members offered help to what turned out to be a lovely owner, struggling with poverty. A young, single mom whose husband had recently been killed in gang violence - mom's priority, naturally, was her 7 year old daughter. The trailer that Penny was chained to was their home, for which they paid $1300/mos in rent. Mom worked full-time, had an extra weekend job, and still could not make ends meet. PACC arranged for immediate vet care and daily outings on the coastal trail to begin socializing this beautiful girl. Penny began an 8 month road to becoming the healthy, exuberant, happy dog she is now. PACC was disappointed when after waiting several months to get Penny spayed (she was living with two intact males in the same location and was believed to have already had a litter) PHS ultimately would not spay her due to a purported heart murmur. This despite local vets not being able to confirm said heart murmur. Several months lost and $600 later, Penny was finally spayed! PACC Board Members later learned how Penny got her name. Her now beautifully glossy coat, is the color of a penny.

Adoptable Dog Maddie: Cattle Dog Cuteness Alert! Meet Maddie! This adorable nugget is a warm, well mannered, super friendly girl coming up on 5 years old. She is people, dog and cat cuddly. PACC has been asked for help rehoming Maddie due to the arrival of a new grandson and the family's desire to err on the side of caution when it comes to a herding dog and a crawling, soon to be running, baby. That said, Maddie is a pretty chill, low maintenance girl. If you're worried about the high energy, herding, "wish I had a treadmill" for this cattledog phenomenon, don't - because Maddie is 1/3 couch potato and 1/3 lounge lizard. While she likes her walks and beach outings (and will make those activities a 1,000 times more enjoyable with her at your side) - a couch and spots to lie in the sun are all this girl needs to love and follow you unconditionally. Post-walk she's content to chill in the garden and do what the cat tells her to do, which cannot be said of every heeler we've met ;-). Maddie is house-trained, spayed, up to date on vax and microchipped. She grew up, and currently lives with a feisty-little-dog who isn't always the nicest brother, but Maddie cuts him a lot of slack. While she could just sit on him to teach him a lesson or two, she generally doesn't. PACC is looking for an active household, where any children in the home are 10 or older, and where Maddie will be a central part of her new forever family.

UPDATE: A huge thank you to Chase for opening his heart and home to foster Ace ❤️ Ace Needs a Place to Crash And He Makes An Awesome Roommate! Please extend a warm welcome to Ace, the newest member of our PACC. Blessed with a family who loves him deeply, Ace's humans have undergone trauma that means uprooting their lives, including finding a new affordable place to live - which most of us know is near impossible in the Bay Area, let alone with a misunderstood breed in tow. The family is being forced to rehome their beloved boy and PACC is offering our full support in ensuring this boy's future is bright! Before you start feeling sorry for Ace - don't. He has weathered hard times like a zen master. Maybe his daily couch meditations are responsible for his being in the now and accepting the circumstances in front of him with joy, a wiggly butt and happy tail. Wicked cute, large by some standards (not ours ;-) ~65 lb, 3 yrs old, neutered, vaxed, chipped - Ace is a Pittie, possibly Bulldog blend, with a clean bill of health. He loves his walks and generally walks drama free (fits of joy in tall wet grass notwithstanding). He's a snuggler, leaner, feet-sitter-oner. He also grunts and snores - not so charming in a human roommate but priceless in a pupper roomie. Ace currently lives with his Standard Poodle cousin who's fond of redecorating the house while his people are out. Despite trying his best to enlist Ace in the *home deco game* it hasn't worked. Ace is beyond the puppy stage and likes to keep his humans happy. Ace is good with people, kids, dogs big and small (unless they are total buttheads, talking to him from a mile away - you know who you are!!!). He has not lived with cats. PACC is looking for a foster for Ace while we find his permanent home. If you are looking for the cutest roommate ever, give a shout out to Ace by completing the form below and we will reach out once it's received.

Gorgeous blue eyed boy, Togo: Togo is a 2 year old Husky who is thoroughly enjoying his new time living inside a home, after spending most of his life being kept outside at a storage shed facility. Being that he’s a super smart boy, he's quickly learned that there are rules to be followed indoors, and is happy to comply - especially when it means he gets to sleep in a cozy bed near his human. He’s house trained, uses a dog door when he needs to go out, and knows that counters are not for surfing. His desire to please his humans, has made learning basic obedience skills, an easy and fun way for him to show his appreciation. Togo is dog friendly and loves having his Dobie friend around for companionship and playtime. He’s also doing great with the resident cat (not off leash yet, as we like to err on the side of caution - but they’ve been hanging out in the same room with no problems, and he’s perfectly fine with that). After being left alone for so much of his life, he’s soaking up every bit of companionship he can get. He’ll patiently wait for you to finish your shower, will make sure your feet stay warm by sitting on them, and is just pretty darn happy to be inside and loved. As Huskies are a working breed, he’ll need a good amount of exercise to be his best self - but what better way to get your exercise in, than with a handsome guy with the most gorgeous blue eyes by your side? If you’re looking for a new family member who will thoroughly appreciate you, and isn’t shy about chatting to tell you how much he loves you, Togo’s your guy.

If you're searching for meaning, Smokey will help you find it. Friends of Smokey's humans reached out to PACC asking for help rehoming this beloved boy due to traumatic circumstances that have befallen his people. We are grateful to be in a position to help and think one lucky family is going to cherish this boy knowing they are helping fellow humans in need. That's where the meaning comes in. Smokey is deeply loved and we fully intend to keep it that way! A large, neutered, ~75 lb, super chill, 8 yr old, Pointer, Heeler, Pittie boy blend, Smokey is microchipped, up to date on vax and winner of the goodest boy award, multiple times over. Smokey is: good with dogs of all sizes, good with humans of all sizes, and wait for it...good with cats of all sizes. This boy is a rare find! C'mon, not even one *special trait* we need to alert you to?! Nope, as we said, Smokey's the *goodest boy* - he even eats his vegetables (carrots, sweet peas and the like). At the time of this writing, Smokey emailed and asked that broccoli be added to the list. Smokey is a spry boy who will be happy to accompany you on strolls, walks and/or hikes. He's a calming force, a lap warmer and that coveted leaner. He especially loves children and asked us to add belly rubs as well. Smokey recently lost his human dad, and while his human mom is struggling and needs to focus on herself - she ain't gonna do it until her boy is safe, sound and part of a loving family. That's where you come in! If Smokey sounds like a good fit with your situation, complete the adoption application linked below and we'll reach out once it's received.

ll-Round Active, Athletic, Super Sweet Boy Ever heard of a European Doberman? Well apparently you're looking at one! PACC got a call asking for help rehoming Remy for reasons that are too complicated to go into here, but none of which have anything to do with him. We are happy to support the family in wanting better for him. Roughly 2 years old, large (90 lbs), neutered, up to date on vax and a healthy active boy - Remy opened our hearts big when we met him. He's an all around good boy - good with children of all ages (current home has 4), good with dogs (while he's the only dog in the home, he does well at the dog park), and super fun with an ear to ear smile. Speaking of ears, his are lovely and they flap in the Half Moon Bay wind. Remy is looking for a home that loves their dogs BIG and has the time to exercise him regularly. Runners, hikers, those looking to *log their steps* would be a great fit for this guy. Bonus: Remy will provide the motivation needed to stick to that New Years resolution because let's face it, he's much more fun than a stationary bike or dieting. He's also quite the cuddler. Remy will fit well in a home with other dogs but can just as easily be the only boy in the home, as he is now. If coming up on 2 years of Covid has exhausted you - consider brightening your life with the simple pleasures that dogs are so good at reminding us of. Interested? Fill out the application below and we will be in touch once it's received.

PACC is teaming up with two of our favorite rescuers to rehome Stitch. A medium sized, 54 lb, 1 year old, neutered, male, Border Collie / Blue Merle Aussie blend, his family didn't know what they didn't know, but learned the hard way what happens when you keep a working dog cooped up in an apartment. While Stitch got off to a delayed start on the socialization, structure and exposure to the big world fronts, his lineage is known for its smarts and he's no exception. Mr. Smarty Pants is an AP student. He sailed through crash courses in - people aren't scary, dogs are play buddies, beaches are fun, sand is trippy and waves are bliss. His GPA is already 3.8 (that doesn't include all of the extra curricular activities his rescue shero has provided him). Stitch is now ready for advanced coursework in "home". We are looking for an experienced, dog savvy, active home, ideally with a mentor dog Stitch can play with and cue off. We have had a lot of interest in Stitch and believe he will be highly adoptable once he learns the ropes of living in a home that can meet his needs for exercise and stimulation and where he can be a central part of the family. (Cats are unknown and children should be beyond the herding age). Stitch Learning to Text: https://youtu.be/S5fwAylpY-o From Stitch's rescuer: Stitch is healthy, strong and smart. He absolutely loves pets and playing fetch with just about anything he can get his paws on. He loves head massages and belly rubs. Being a coastal dog his favorite place to be is by the water. He loves nothing more than chasing waves. He is a vocal boy who likes to weigh in on a lot of things but is learning that the humans like less bark, which is easier for him to comply with when his needs for exercise and being part of the family are met. He will overly focus on light/shadows when bored, something to work on. He is wary of the occasional stranger, much much better than just a few weeks ago. He is the absolute best walking/jogging/hiking partner and a great ride along buddy in the car (with only occasional barks). He excels in training so any training wonks out there who want to do agility, teach him to catch a frisbee or even surf would be welcome.

PACC received a call from Sir Pip's human who recently had to move and the only place he could find would allow only 1 of his 2 dogs. He was faced with rehoming Pip or risking being evicted. PACC put out feelers and incredibly the perfect person came along in the form of Bev. Bev jumped into action and took over care of Sir Pip who now has not one, but two excellent options for a loving home. Here is what Sir Pip's owner had to say: "Thank you for all of your help and for finding the best person that you could have found. Bev is a real great lady and Mr. Pip has it made being with her". Given how hard it is to get by in the Bay Area, and the difficulty of finding affordable places to live that allow dogs, we were thrilled we could help with rehoming Sir Pip.

Ball Buddy Extraordinaire! They say you can't buy love, but you can rescue it - so if you're looking to rescue a dog and get some BIG love in return, look no further! This stunning guy is a 3 yr old, ~75 lb, neutered, up to date on vax, microchipped, über handsome Dobie / Pittie blend. Ever seen a glossier coat? If so, we'll need pics to believe you cause this guy's coat is the shiniest we've seen. Blake is great with dogs, a quintessential ball dog (meaning he has never met a ball he didn't like), and has impeccable house and leash manners. He's a star hiking and running partner, loves the car, and brightens up even the greyest days with that big pink tongue of his. He's pure joy to be around. PACC recommends an active home for whom daily exercise is a given and experience with, and a love for big, charismatic dogs is built in. Blake's previous family describes him as 95% perfect, and PACC is looking for a forever family that will indulge the other 5% (wariness of some men) while gaining a remarkable companion in return. While he gets over initial fears with proper introductions a household that understands Blake takes time to trust people he doesn't know (mostly of the male persuasion) is needed. This mostly means asking guests to ignore Blake while he suss's them out from a comfortable distance. Given his uncertainty with some strangers, PACC is looking for an adult / adult-teen home and a situation absent children. If you like your dogs big, goofy, affectionate and into fetch - give a shout out to Blake by filling out the PACC adoption application below. We will contact you once it's received. P.S. Blake has a reasonable amount of prey drive so we do not recommend a home with cats.