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Medical needs shelter dog Dan-O, abandoned by family and loose for a month, is looking for a special home.
Dan-O is about 1.5 years old. We think he’s probably a Rottie/Shepherd type mix. He arrived at the shelter on New Year’s Eve after being caught by our friends at Dog Days Search & Rescue. Folks in the area reported that his family packed up a motorhome and left. ?? He stuck around, scared, for about a month before he was finally able to be brought in. At the shelter we noticed that Dan-O had a bit of an unusual gait in his legs/hips. Exams by our on-site veterinarian and a neurological consult were inconclusive, but all suspect a neck or spinal abnormality that at this time, does not seem to impact his quality of life at all!
Perhaps as a result of fending for himself, Dan-O isn’t the dog that’s going to run up to you for pets or snuggle up to people. But he’s never shown any signs of aggression and has tolerated handling for vet exams like a champ! He absolutely LIGHTS UP around other dogs. Seeing him bound around and play without a care in the world is really special. The goal for Dan-O is a home or rescue transfer with someone who will continue to monitor his condition and make sure Dan-O has a comfortable, happy life where he will never be abandoned again. A confident, respectful doggie sibling to teach him that humans are friends may be beneficial. To learn more about Dan-O, please come meet him at the shelter! We’d happy to speak with you more about his needs. Meet and greets with other pups welcome.
Medical needs shelter dog Dan-O, abandoned by family and loose for a month, is looking for a special home.
Dan-O is about 1.5 years old. We think he’s probably a Rottie/Shepherd type mix. He arrived at the shelter on New Year’s Eve after being caught by our friends at Dog Days Search & Rescue. Folks in the area reported that his family packed up a motorhome and left. ?? He stuck around, scared, for about a month before he was finally able to be brought in. At the shelter we noticed that Dan-O had a bit of an unusual gait in his legs/hips. Exams by our on-site veterinarian and a neurological consult were inconclusive, but all suspect a neck or spinal abnormality that at this time, does not seem to impact his quality of life at all!
Perhaps as a result of fending for himself, Dan-O isn’t the dog that’s going to run up to you for pets or snuggle up to people. But he’s never shown any signs of aggression and has tolerated handling for vet exams like a champ! He absolutely LIGHTS UP around other dogs. Seeing him bound around and play without a care in the world is really special. The goal for Dan-O is a home or rescue transfer with someone who will continue to monitor his condition and make sure Dan-O has a comfortable, happy life where he will never be abandoned again. A confident, respectful doggie sibling to teach him that humans are friends may be beneficial. To learn more about Dan-O, please come meet him at the shelter! We’d happy to speak with you more about his needs. Meet and greets with other pups welcome.
If you would like more information or to adopt, visit our pets in person at either shelter location in Camarillo and Simi Valley. We are not able to take requests to hold or reserve an animal.
Adoption Fees:
$110 Dog
$80 Cat
Adoption fees for small animals (rabbits, hamsters, iguanas, guinea pigs, rats, etc.) vary depending on species.
If you would like more information or to adopt, visit our pets in person at either shelter location in Camarillo and Simi Valley. We are not able to take requests to hold or reserve an animal.
Adoption Fees:
$110 Dog
$80 Cat
Adoption fees for small animals (rabbits, hamsters, iguanas, guinea pigs, rats, etc.) vary depending on species.
Simi Valley Campus
670 W. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Adoptions Tuesday-Sunday 12:009m - 5:30pm
closed Mondays
More about this shelter
Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) operates two shelters within the county. The large main shelter in Camarillo houses over 400 pets and the administrative offices. Our smaller facility in Simi Valley houses nearly 40 pets at a time.
Each year, Ventura County Animal Services cares for more than 10,000 animals. Our goal is to reunite lost pets with their owners and find life-long homes for as many animals as possible, while providing proper care during their stay.
Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) operates two shelters within the county. The large main shelter in Camarillo houses over 400 pets and the administrative offices. Our smaller facility in Simi Valley houses nearly 40 pets at a time.
Each year, Ventura County Animal Services cares for more than 10,000 animals. Our goal is to reunite lost pets with their owners and find life-long homes for as many animals as possible, while providing proper care during their stay.
