Furry friends and coffee filled the air in Stevenson Ranch as the “Pups and Cups, Adopt, Don’t Shop” event brought together every animal lover across the community.
The Castaic Animal Shelter and the WRARE Foundation came together to help seek a loving home for dogs because it is what they deserve.
“Our goal is to give dogs a voice, so we are here to pull them out of the shelter when we can. Train them, rehabilitate them, and then find them homes,” said Rashi Wiese, Co-founder of the Wrare Foundation.
Staff and volunteers spent the afternoon introducing these playful dogs to families in hopes that they would find their new home.
“Right now, we have four dogs available for adoption. We actually have a family of three and then we have one little pug that’s about six years old,” said Eric Wiese Founder of the Wrare Foundation.
LA County animal shelters have reached the point of being overcrowded, and there are reasons for why that is, from saving stray dogs to families bringing them in because they simply can’t afford to.
“Sometimes they come from strays,” said Rashi Wiese.
“A lot of the time, they’re just found wandering the streets, or some people do surrender them. Whether someone’s purchased a dog and maybe didn’t realize the responsibilities that come with a puppy, because it can be a lot in the very beginning.”
And if you’re not able to adopt one of the lovable pups, you can donate to the WRARE foundation to contribute to the help of these animals in need of homes.
“The donations go to feeding the dogs, help pay for medical care, dogs that we actually pull from the shelter with our rescue organization,” said Eric Wiese.
This is not just an event, it is a solution to end overcrowded shelters and a goal to make sure these pups, one day, connect with their forever homes
“Your heart’s in the right place. Of course, we always want people to be able to have the resources to care for the dog because adopting a dog is a lifelong commitment for the dog, so we just want to make sure that they’re set up for success,” said Rashi Wiese.
‘Pups and Cups, Adopt, Don’t Shop’ was filled with excitement, smiles and a few happy barks
