Retrievers and Friends of Southern California

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Welcome to Retrievers & Friends of Southern California, Inc. (RFSC) We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization devoted to finding homes for Golden Retrievers & Labrador Retrievers, as well as other breeds of dogs as space allows.

Can you provide a foster home or forever home to a pet in need? Heed the call to make a difference by opening your heart and your home, today!

SPOTLIGHT ON:

A New Life for Leah. Our 14 year old Beagle has a new home.

When Renee Barron read Leah's story in Neighbor Newspaper (a local Temecula/Murrieta paper), her heart went out to the 14 year old Beagle who was turned over to Retrievers and Friends. Leah's owner, who had a terminal illness, wanted to ensure her loyal companion would be cared for as she could no longer do so.

Renee and her family had already rescued a Rat Terrier (Chella), their first family dog and hadn't considered getting another one.. not until they saw Leah. When Renee showed Leah's picture to her two sons, Lance (13) and Trent (11), and asked if they thought they should meet her, to her surprise, they both said "Yes!".

When they talked to Renee's husband, Jim about it, he also thought it was the right thing to do. When the family filled out the adoption application, it was a special day for RFSC.

This is as good as it gets when someone opens their heart and home to a 14 year old dog. It's much more difficult to place older dogs in new homes

When asked the main reason Renee was drawn to Leah and compelled to take her into the family, she said, "I really wanted to give the owner peace of mind that the loving pet she'd had for so many years would continue to be nurtured for the rest of her life". “We have definitely seen Leah’s personality come out in the few weeks we’ve had her. When we come home, she tries to jump up and down mimicking Chella. It’s funny to see a 35 pound, 14 year old Beagle try to keep up with our much smaller, younger Terrier… it’s cute and makes us all laugh. Leah also takes Chella’s toys and tries to hide them from her by burying them in the backyard. Then again, Chella sits and watches this and goes to dig them up when Leah’s not looking!”

Renee and her family have already seen positive changes in Leah. She seems to enjoy her new life, cuddling on the sofa, getting her belly rubbed and being brushed every day. She likes to go on short walks and just likes being with the family. Due to their kindness and compassion and thanks to Neighbors Newspaper, Leah has a loving home… this makes all of us at RFSC so very happy!

IN THIS HOUSE
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Here in this house...
I will never know the loneliness I hear in the barks of the other dogs "out there".
I can sleep soundly, assured that when I wake my world will not have changed.
I will never know hunger, or the fear of not knowing if I'll eat.
I will not shiver in the cold, or grow weary from the heat.
I will feel the sun's heat, and the rain's coolness, and be allowed to smell all that can reach my nose.
My fur will shine, and never be dirty or matted.
Here in this house...
There will be an effort to communicate with me on my level.
I will be talked to and even if I don't understand, I can enjoy the warmth of the words.
I will be given a name so that I may know who I am among many.
My name will be used in joy, and I will love the sound of it!
Here in this house...
I will never be a substitute for anything I am not.
I will never be used to improve people's images of themselves.
I will be loved because of who I am, not someone's idea of who I should be.
I will never suffer for someone's anger, impatience, or stupidity.
I will be taught all the things I need to know to be loved by all.
If I do not learn my lessons well, my teachers will blame themselves, not me.
Here in this house...
I can trust the arms that hold, hands that touch...knowing that, no matter what they do, they do it for the good of me.
If I am ill, I will be doctored.
If scared, I will be calmed.
If sad, I will be cheered.
No matter what I look like, I will be considered beautiful and known to be of value.
I will never be cast out because I am too old, too ill, or too unruly, or not cute enough.
My life is a responsibility, and not an afterthought.
I will learn that my humans can almost, sometimes, be as kind and as fair as dogs.
Here in this house...
I will belong.
I will be home.

OUR MISSION

Retrievers & Friends of Southern California, Inc., was formed to rescue and re-home Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, providing an alternative to the animal shelter for owners who can no longer keep their dogs.

We are a full-service rescue, with dogs coming to us from all over the Southern California area for foster care services. RFSC not only provides care for dogs while they are waiting for adoption, but we provide follow-up assistance for the life of the dog. If for any reason a family can not keep a dog, the dog is brought back to the organization for placement.

We have volunteers that perform home visits before each adoption. Our geographic adoption area is Riverside, San Diego, Orange and certain areas of San Bernardino counties. We cover areas of San Bernardino county that are 1 hour or less driving distance from Temecula.

In addition to Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, RFSC also accepts mixed breeds and other small purebred dogs as space allows. We accept Goldens and Labs of all ages, including seniors and those with special needs. All dogs are spayed and neutered and updated on vaccinations if not already done by the owner. Dogs with special medical needs are further evaluated by our veterinarian for treatment.

Your donations are always appreciated and help us to continue to care for these special dogs. Because we are an all-volunteer group, 100% of all adoption fees and donations are used for the care of the dogs in our program. Your tax-deductible donations are appreciated!

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