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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
4 years old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A1237832
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Microchipped
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Blitzen. And yes—he lived up to the name.
Blitzen was found in the middle of nowhere. No house. No people. Just a tired, older German Shepherd trying to survive on his own. A good Samaritan did the right thing and took him to the shelter, hoping that would mean safety.
Instead, because Blitzen is around 7 years old and developed a simple upper respiratory infection in the shelter, he was scheduled to be euthanized on Christmas Day.
Let that sink in.
Old. Sick. Inconvenient. Disposable.
Except… he wasn’t.
We pulled him in a last-minute blitz (so yeah, the name fits). When he walked out of that shelter, it was impossible not to see the truth:
Blitzen is gentle, loving, and completely drama-free. He doesn’t bark for attention. He doesn’t demand anything. He just leans into you like he’s been waiting years for someone to choose him.
When we got him, he was emaciated and riddled with tapeworms—his body told the story his mouth never could. He’s now receiving treatment, eating well, and slowly remembering what it feels like to be cared for.
And here’s the thing that will wreck you in the best way:
Despite everything, Blitzen trusts people.
He loves:
Walks and easy runs
Car rides (he’s an excellent co-pilot)
Hugs, affection, and quiet companionship
Being close to his human—no chaos, no nonsense, just connection
Blitzen is currently with a temporary foster in Dayton, NV, but this is not a long-term solution. He urgently needs another foster or—better yet—a forever home where he can spend the rest of his days safe, fed, and deeply loved.
He’s not asking for much.
Just a couch. A hand on his head. And a promise that he’ll never be thrown away again.
If you’ve ever said you’d adopt a senior dog “one day”… this is that day.
If you believe older dogs still deserve happy endings… this is your chance to prove it.
👉 Apply to foster or adopt Blitzen:
https://muttsandrunts.org/application
Blitzen survived when he shouldn’t have.
Now let’s give him the life he always deserved.
Meet Blitzen. And yes—he lived up to the name.
Blitzen was found in the middle of nowhere. No house. No people. Just a tired, older German Shepherd trying to survive on his own. A good Samaritan did the right thing and took him to the shelter, hoping that would mean safety.
Instead, because Blitzen is around 7 years old and developed a simple upper respiratory infection in the shelter, he was scheduled to be euthanized on Christmas Day.
Let that sink in.
Old. Sick. Inconvenient. Disposable.
Except… he wasn’t.
We pulled him in a last-minute blitz (so yeah, the name fits). When he walked out of that shelter, it was impossible not to see the truth:
Blitzen is gentle, loving, and completely drama-free. He doesn’t bark for attention. He doesn’t demand anything. He just leans into you like he’s been waiting years for someone to choose him.
When we got him, he was emaciated and riddled with tapeworms—his body told the story his mouth never could. He’s now receiving treatment, eating well, and slowly remembering what it feels like to be cared for.
And here’s the thing that will wreck you in the best way:
Despite everything, Blitzen trusts people.
He loves:
Walks and easy runs
Car rides (he’s an excellent co-pilot)
Hugs, affection, and quiet companionship
Being close to his human—no chaos, no nonsense, just connection
Blitzen is currently with a temporary foster in Dayton, NV, but this is not a long-term solution. He urgently needs another foster or—better yet—a forever home where he can spend the rest of his days safe, fed, and deeply loved.
He’s not asking for much.
Just a couch. A hand on his head. And a promise that he’ll never be thrown away again.
If you’ve ever said you’d adopt a senior dog “one day”… this is that day.
If you believe older dogs still deserve happy endings… this is your chance to prove it.
👉 Apply to foster or adopt Blitzen:
https://muttsandrunts.org/application
Blitzen survived when he shouldn’t have.
Now let’s give him the life he always deserved.
Application
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Adoption Fee Range from 150.00 to 325.00 depending on age
Application
Home Check
Meet and Greet
Adoption Fee Range from 150.00 to 325.00 depending on age
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Please send an email to schedule a meet and greet
Please send an email to schedule a meet and greet
More about this rescue
Mutts and Runts Rescue was founded in 2017 after seeing the numerous strays, neglected and often abused animals in Bakersfield. Being a transplant, Brandi Reed was taken by surprise of the overpopulation of dogs and knew she needed to do something. In her first year, 100 dogs were placed into loving homes.
Our rescue dogs typically consist of strays and severe medical cases. With limited fosters and volunteers, our long term goals are to improve our community outreach and financially assist other rescues when they take in cases we aren't able to physically assist.
Mutts and Runts has extended to serve Reno, Nevada. Reno, having a large dog friendly community, has the opposite problem of Bakersfield- they don’t have enough dogs for people willing to adopt. Together, we’re able to help more dogs get their happy ending with loving families, additional support of fosters, volunteers, fundraising, and access to a wonderful rehab facility.
Mutts and Runts Rescue was founded in 2017 after seeing the numerous strays, neglected and often abused animals in Bakersfield. Being a transplant, Brandi Reed was taken by surprise of the overpopulation of dogs and knew she needed to do something. In her first year, 100 dogs were placed into loving homes.
Our rescue dogs typically consist of strays and severe medical cases. With limited fosters and volunteers, our long term goals are to improve our community outreach and financially assist other rescues when they take in cases we aren't able to physically assist.
Mutts and Runts has extended to serve Reno, Nevada. Reno, having a large dog friendly community, has the opposite problem of Bakersfield- they don’t have enough dogs for people willing to adopt. Together, we’re able to help more dogs get their happy ending with loving families, additional support of fosters, volunteers, fundraising, and access to a wonderful rehab facility.
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