Bruce - OUT OF TIME - ON PTS LIST

Bruce is a 3-year-old Border Collie mix who was surrendered by his family to the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter due to no fault of his own. He has been there since July 27, 2026 and needs out ASAP!<br/><br/>He is a strong, intelligent, playful boy who is eager to find someone who will give him the time, attention, exercise, and training he needs to thrive.<br/><br/>Bruce would love an active person who enjoys playing, taking long hikes, or walks, He would love an Agility class or learn to play Frisbee! <br/><br/>He is an energetic, smart boy who has so much potential and would make an incredible companion for the right person. If you love an active lifestyle and are looking for a dog who can keep up, Bruce may be your perfect match.<br/><br/>PLEASE HURRY. Bruce has run out of time at the shelter and URGENTLY needs a foster, adopter, or rescue commitment. He is a GREAT dog who deserves the chance to show you just how special he can be.<br/><br/>Pet ID: A1254871<br/><br/>ABOUT<br/>Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), a national nonprofit based in Thousand Oaks, CA., partners with Kern County Animal Services in Bakersfield to find homes for at-risk dogs. The shelter has more than 300 dogs and puppies in two metal warehouses with no outdoor runs. Dogs and puppies are at high risk for euthanasia because of lack of space and too many abandoned dogs in the community. <br/> <br/>HOW TO ADOPT, RESCUE OR FOSTER<br/>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. The dogs are in Bakersfield, not Thousand Oaks. <br/> <br/>HOW TO CONTACT CAPS<br/>https://caps-web.org/contact<br/>No phone calls, please. Please use our contact form or reach out to us through Petfinder.<br/> <br/>FOSTER HOMES<br/>Fosters must live in Kern County.<br/> <br/>TRANSPORT<br/>CAPS can arrange transportation if you are on the West Coast. Adopters are responsible for transport fees, which typically range from $85 - $300.

Bruce is a 3-year-old Border Collie mix who was surrendered by his family to the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter due to no fault of his own. He has been there since July 27, 2026 and needs out ASAP!

He is a strong, intelligent, playful boy who is eager to find someone who will give him the time, attention, exercise, and training he needs to thrive.

Bruce would love an active person who enjoys playing, taking long hikes, or walks, He would love an Agility class or learn to play Frisbee!

He is an energetic, smart boy who has so much potential and would make an incredible companion for the right person. If you love an active lifestyle and are looking for a dog who can keep up, Bruce may be your perfect match.

PLEASE HURRY. Bruce has run out of time at the shelter and URGENTLY needs a foster, adopter, or rescue commitment. He is a GREAT dog who deserves the chance to show you just how special he can be.

Pet ID: A1254871

ABOUT
Companion Animal Protection

Bruce is a 3-year-old Border Collie mix who was surrendered by his family to the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter due to no fault of his own. He has been there since July 27, 2026 and needs out ASAP!

He is a strong, intelligent, playful boy who is eager to find someone who will give him the time, attention, exercise, and training he needs to thrive.

Bruce would love an active person who enjoys playing, taking long hikes, or walks, He would love an Agility class or learn to play Frisbee!

He is an energetic, smart boy who has so much potential and would make an incredible companion for the right person. If you love an active lifestyle and are looking for a dog who can keep up, Bruce may be your perfect match.

PLEASE HURRY. Bruce has run out of time at the shelter and URGENTLY needs a foster, adopter, or rescue commitment. He is a GREAT dog who deserves the chance to show you just how special he can be.

Pet ID: A1254871

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

HOW TO ADOPT, RESCUE