Ari -- URGENT!!!, an adoptable mixed breed in Thousand Oaks, CA image 1/3

Ari -- URGENT!!!

Young
Female
Medium

Shepherd

About Ari -- URGENT!!!

Thousand Oaks, CA

Breed

ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Short

Black, White / Cream

Behavior

House-trained: No

Ari -- URGENT!!!’s Compatibility

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Ari -- URGENT!!!'s Story

URGENT!!! Ari is an 8-month-old German Shepherd currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. She has been at the shelter since July 10, 2025, and is ready for her new home. Pet ID: A1227567 Companion Animal Protection Services (CAPS), a national nonprofit based in Thousand Oaks, CA., is partnering with Kern County Animal Services in Bakersfield to find homes for high risk dogs, The shelter has more than 300 dogs and puppies in two metal warehouses with no outdoor runs. Dogs over five-months-old are at high risk for euthanasia because of lack of space and too many abandoned dogs in the community. Please contact CAPS if you are interested in adopting, rescuing or fostering, and we will make sure the shelter contacts you. They do not answer phones or respond often to voice messages due to understaffing. Foster homes must be in Kern County. The dogs are in Bakersfield, not Thousand Oaks. caps@caps-web.org *No phone calls, please. If you would like us to call you, please leave your phone number in an email. CAPS can arrange transportation if you are on the West Coast.

URGENT!!!

Ari is an 8-month-old German Shepherd currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. She has been at the shelter since July 10, 2025, and is ready for her new home.

Pet ID: A1227567

Companion Animal Protection Services (CAPS), a national nonprofit based in Thousand Oaks, CA., is partnering with Kern County Animal Services in Bakersfield to find homes for high risk dogs, The shelter has more than 300 dogs and puppies in two metal warehouses with no outdoor runs. Dogs over five-months-old are at high risk for euthanasia because of lack of space and too many abandoned dogs in the community.

Please contact CAPS if you are interested in adopting, rescuing or fostering, and we will make sure the shelter contacts you. They do not answer phones or respond often to voice messages due to understaffing. Foster homes must be in Kern County. The dogs are in Bakersfield, not Thousand Oaks.

caps@caps-web.org
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How To Adopt

Ari -- URGEN... was listed as adoptable by Companion Animal Protection Society

How can I adopt Ari -- URGEN...?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Companion Animal Protection Society. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Ari -- URGEN... is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Companion Animal Protection Society for details on the pet.

When can I meet Ari -- URGEN...?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Companion Animal Protection Society will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Ari -- URGEN..., they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Companion Animal Protection Society, and they'll be happy to help!

Companion Animal Protection Society's Adoption Policy

CAPS screens adopters by asking them about their experience with dogs, especially large breed dogs and specific dog breeds. Requirements include having secure fenced yards, allowing access to indoors and outdoors, and providing regular exercise. CAPS offers guidance and advice on decompression and introducing a new animal to a household.

Our Mission

Founded in 1992, the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy/kitten mills. CAPS addresses animal suffering through investigations, outreach, legislation, legal advocacy, consumer assistance, rescue, an...