Author: One Planet Rescue

FERNANDO HAS HIS FOSTER. NOW HE NEEDS HIS VILLAGE!

We found Fernando a temporary home, and his TPLO surgery was this past Thursday! The cost is $8,000–$9,000, and for a small rescue like ours, that’s a lot to take on.

If you can spare even $10 or $20, it all adds up. Every donation brings Fernando one step closer to recovery and back to the happy, active life he deserves.

Please help us help Fernando. Every little bit truly counts.

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10/8 surgery update by Dr Fitch:
“Doing great!
Surgery turned out beautiful
Note the right has excessive tibial slope which is also noted on the left
So the other side will be at higher risk”

Meet Kenzie (aka Lyngcha) – A Brave Little Soul Looking for Her Best Friend ̧

Some dogs wear their hearts on their sleeves. Kenzie who her fosters have been calling Lyngcha had to learn it was safe to have one.

When Kenzie first arrived in foster care, she was completely shut down. She spent weeks hiding in her crate and was too frightened to interact with people or even go outside during the day. Watching her slowly learn to trust has been one of the most rewarding journeys we’ve ever witnessed.

Today, Lyngcha is a happy, playful, affectionate young girl who greets each day with a wagging tail and an adorable smile.

She absolutely loves other dogs and truly thrives with a confident canine companion. Whether she’s wrestling, playing tug-of-war, following her doggy friends around the house, or snuggling up beside them, having another friendly dog helps her feel safe and brings out her joyful personality.

Lyngcha is also very food motivated, making her eager to learn. She’s already picking up basic commands and is excited to keep learning with her future family.

She loves going for walks and approaches every adventure with puppy-like enthusiasm, taking in all the exciting smells and sights. New environments can still be a little overwhelming at first, but with patience, encouragement, and another dog by her side, her confidence continues to blossom.

Once Lyngcha bonds with her people, she’s an absolute sweetheart. She loves curling up close, resting her head on you, and soaking up affection. Her foster family even nicknamed her “Froggie” because of her adorable little hops whenever she’s excited—especially at mealtime!

Lyngcha has never shown any aggression. She’s simply a gentle soul who needs a little time to feel safe before showing you just how loving she truly is.

Lyngcha’s Ideal Home

• A patient family that will let her settle in at her own pace.

• A confident, playful resident dog to help her continue building confidence.

• Daily walks, lots of love, and plenty of cuddle time.

• A home that understands shy dogs and celebrates every little victory.

The frightened girl who once hid in a crate has transformed into a loving companion with so much life ahead of her. She may not run into your arms on day one—but if you give her your patience and your heart, she’ll give you hers forever.

If you’re looking for a loyal best friend and believe that the greatest love stories are worth waiting for, Lyngcha just might be your perfect match.

We’d love for you to meet Lyngcha!

If you’ve been thinking about opening your heart and home to a new furry family member, we’d love to learn more about you and your household. Please fill out our adoption application, and let’s see if you and Lyngcha might be a wonderful match.

http://www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow

🐾 Come see us this weekend! 🐾

We’ll be introducing some of our wonderful rescues: Kiwi, Moose, Chonk, Poppy Seed, Tom & Tofu! ❤️

Stop by to meet the dogs, say hello, and maybe even find your new best friend! A few of them are also looking for foster homes, so come chat with us if you’re interested in helping.

If you have a little extra time, our volunteers would LOVE a break! 😄 Feel free to lend a hand with one of the dogs and give them a chance to enjoy a quick breather.

📍 Saturday & Sunday
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM

Come say hi — we’d love to see you! 🐶❤️

Poppy Seed is a sweet, smart, athletic girl who’s a little shy with strangers at first, but given space, time, and a few treats, she’ll warm up to you soon enough.

She’s a wonderful communicator and will offer a soft growl when she needs space, which is just her polite way of asking for a minute. Once she’s warmed up to you at her own pace, she’s all in. Affectionate, playful, and convinced she deserves a seat at the dinner table. She already knows “sit,” is learning “down,” gives the gentlest “paw,” walks great on leash, and loves her crate as a cozy, safe space.

Poppy will do best in a home with older kids or adults who are committed to teaching her simple and useful cues and life skills throughforce-free, positive-reinforcement training methods. Training is not just for her. It’s for humans too. Using positive reinforcement and force-free methods, you’ll build real trust together, and she’ll learn that responding to your cues is rewarding and fun.

Pair that with the right enrichment, snuffle mats, food puzzles, and scent games where she sniffs out hidden treats, and you’ve got a recipe for a confident, calmer pup. All that sniffing and foraging settles her nerves, every little win boosts her confidence, and problem-solving alongside you deepens your bond.

She’s an athletic adventure buddy who loves romping with other dogs, playing fetch, and then happily curls up for snuggles afterward. She’ll bark at odd sounds like any good watchdog, but settles right back down once you’ve checked it out. If you’re looking for a thoughtful, loving companion who’ll grow more confident with you by her side, Poppy Seed is your girl.

If you like to meet Poppy, please help us learn more about you and your household by filling out our online application: http://www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow

Meet 3+ year old Kiwi!

Kiwi is a sweet, affectionate bully mix with a playful streak and a heart full of love for her people. Tennis balls are the pinnacle of canine joy as far as she’s concerned, and she’ll happily fetch one for you (though “drop it” is still under negotiation). When she’s not playing, she’s nuzzling up close for quality cuddle time.

She’s adjusting beautifully to indoor life. She’s figured out the doggie door for potty breaks, isn’t destructive around the house, and enjoys her growing collection of plush toys, chews, and food puzzles. She shares her treasures without fuss and settles nicely in a crate when someone’s home. A few things she’s still working on: signaling to go out when stuck in a closed room, resisting the urge to attempt a crate escape when left alone, and accepting that snacks left on counters are not, in fact, generous offerings from the universe. Counter surfing is her sport of choice, so kitchen vigilance is a must.

Kiwi is a reliable alert barker, letting you know about doors and footsteps like a small furry doorbell. Out in the world, she’s friendly with people and other dogs, loves her car rides, and is wonderful on beach and trail adventures.

Emotional regulation is her current growth area. She does well with the resident female dog when humans are around to supervise, but unsupervised time together has led to scuffles. A home where she’s the only dog, or one with active management around other dogs, would be the best fit.

Kiwi has a raised spine, possibly from an old spinal disc infection that wasn’t caught in time. She’s cautious about jumping down from beds, couches, or vehicles, and prefers to slide down carefully like a very sensible girl who has read the safety manual. Her everyday mobility is unaffected.

If you’re looking for a loving, playful companion who’s eager to learn new and useful life skills through force-free and positive reinforcement training methods, then she’s ready to give you her whole heart.

if you’re interested to meet Kiwi, please help us learn more about you and your household by filling out our online application http://www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow .. Foster to Adopt is an option

Sweeter than the candy bar — and a whole lot less messy!

Meet Twix: one part pig, one part dog, one hundred percent irresistible. This 8 or so year young dog has sounds. We’re talking snoring so loud it’s hard to believe it’s coming from him, tiny voiced barks, happy little oinks when you pet him, and noises that will genuinely make you stop and go “…did that just come from that dog?” Rub his belly and find out.

Twix doesn’t ask for much. A cozy bed, a soft blanket, a warm patch of sunlight in the yard — that’s his idea of paradise. He’s a leisure walk kind of guy, not a trail blazer, and he’ll repay your easy company with endless cuddles and kisses.

Other dogs? Completely unbothered. He does get a little smug when he’s being loved on and his foster brother is watching — like, yeah, I see you seeing me — but mostly he’s just chill. A little burst of play here, a nap in the sun there. Easy.

He’s also an incredibly easy dog to live with. Twix stays off the furniture, manages well on a hydrolyzed protein diet (Royal Canin) for his skin allergies, and takes his mild hip and back issues in stride. One quirk: he likes to chew on rocks. We’re working on it. Turns out if you swap the rock for a dog toy he’s totally fine with that. We think he just never had toys as a puppy and doesn’t quite know what they’re for yet. He’s figuring it out.

House-proof, non-destructive, fully potty trained, and overflowing with love! If you’re looking for a low-key companion with a big personality, Twix is your guy.

To arrange a meeting with Twix, please fill out our online application: http://www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow

Say hello to 2+ year old Chonk, a sweet, cuddly, and curious pup looking for his forever people. Don’t let the name fool you. This guy is a total lovebug who will follow you from room to room just to see what you’re up to, then bury his face in your chest for a proper snuggle. He’s a champion face-burrower and thinks his humans are the best thing in the world.

Chonk is a medium to high energy dog who loves his walks and is a pleasure on leash, especially when treats are involved (he is highly food motivated and very willing to work for them).

After a good outing, he’s perfectly content to settle in with a chew toy and relax alongside his people. He has lovely manners around food, and post-dinner zoomies are a nightly event and guaranteed entertainment.

Chonk is looking for a one-dog household. He is easygoing and content on his own, but he still gets a bit overexcited around other dogs and is happiest as the only pup in the home.

He’s also hoping to find a forever family who is interested in teaching him new and useful life skills and cues using force-free, positive reinforcement training methods. He’s still learning how to best let you know when he wants attention, without mouthing, jumping, and gentle nipping. He’s improving steadily with patient, kind guidance.

He’s a smart, willing student who just needs a thoughtful human to help him finish growing up.

If you are ready for a loyal, loving companion who will think you hung the moon, Chonk would love to meet you.

Jumbo Joe, aka JoJo, is not your average Joe! He’s a 7-year-old big baby who adores his humans and savors special cuddle times with them. Jojo loves his walks and gets along great with dogs his size or smaller.

He firmly believes that cats and squirrels were put on this earth to be chased, so he’ll do best in a cat-free home. His foster mom has been teaching him basic cues like Touch, Come, and  Place, which  help him feel more confident and respond happily without getting confused, frustrated, or stressed.

JoJo is also a master food puzzle solver and an enthusiastic ball player. He loves his toys and truly appreciates when people play with him and  take  interest in his favorite  things…, and  of course, there’s no such thing as too many toys!

He’s looking for a foster-to-adopt or forever home that can offer him the daily exercise, enrichment, and rest he needs to shine like the star he is. He’ll thrive with positive reinforcement and force-free training, where he can keep learning new skills, keeping his mind sharp and his heart warm and happy.

If you’re interested in meeting Jumbo Joe, please fill out our online application http://www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow

Meet Chanel, a 2 year old shepherd mix

Just as her name implies, Chanel is a high-quality dog- beautiful, affectionate, and truly special inside and out. She’s not just a pretty face though, Chanel is incredibly intelligent and sweet too She thrives on companionship, loves cuddles and praise, and enjoys quality time with her humans. She has a lovely balance of playful energy and calm, settle-down moments that make her a joy to have around.

Despite a rough start in life, Chanel has shown remarkable resilience. After being abandoned and living in difficult conditions, she still greets the world with love and an eager heart. In foster care, she’s made impressive progress in a short time — learning basic commands like sit and stay, and showing herself to be crate trained, potty trained, easily redirectable, and very treat-motivated. Training with Chanel is fun, rewarding, and full of tail wags.

Chanel gets along well with other dogs and would do best in a home committed to continuing her training and helping her build confidence. Since she’s still working on impulse control around food, supervision with young children is recommended. Overall, she’s an adaptable, loving girl ready to form a deep bond with her future family.

Chanel has a sister, Nova, who is also seeking her forever family. Chanel is available for adoption either with Nova or on her own — and she would love nothing more than a safe, loving home to call her own.

If you or someone you know is looking for a loyal, affectionate companion with a truly special spark, Chanel may be the perfect match.

Please reach out to One Planet Rescue to learn more about adopting Chanel.

Already fallen in love? Submit an adoption application at tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow

Moose is a gentle giant you can’t take your eyes off. He’s curious, playful at times, and also very much a man of leisure. He loves his toys, is a dedicated sniffer on walks, an observer in the yard, and truly enjoys his uninterrupted downtime.

Moose had a rough start in life. He was found by San Jose animal advocates with an injury to one of his back legs that appeared painful and uncomfortable. Thankfully, One Planet Rescue pulled him from the shelter just in time, as he had been placed on the euthanasia list.

Now in a loving foster home and with plenty of much-needed TLC, Moose is thriving and learning to enjoy life. He’s a true champion of second chances.

His amazing foster family is teaching him new and useful cues and skills so he can reach his full doggie potential and become the superstar he was always meant to be.

He will do best in an adult-only home that is interested in continuing his training using force-free, positive reinforcement methods.

Moose is around 2 years old, neutered, fully vaccinated, and 70 pounds of joy.

If you like to meet Moose, we ask that you fill out our online application http://www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow