Little Red - URGENT AND AT RISK

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Shepherd

About Little Red - URGENT AND AT RISK

Thousand Oaks, CA

Breed

ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Red / Chestnut / Orange, Brown / Chocolate, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Loves Kisses, Loyal, Friendly
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Little Red - URGENT AND AT RISK’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Little Red - URGENT AND AT RISK's Story

URGENT! Little Red has an upper respiratory infection and needs a safe home to recover ASAP. <br/><br/>Little Red is a 2-year and 1-month-old Shepherd mix currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. He has been at the shelter since May 1, 2026, and is ready for his new home.<br/><br/>Little Red is a staff favorite! They describe him as:<br/><br/>* Sweet and loving<br/>* Affectionate and cuddly<br/>* Loyal <br/>* Good with other dogs<br/>* Walks well on leash<br/><br/>For more information on this special guy, check out his video:<br/><br/>IG: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYaYrd3Er0w/<br/>FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BC8owvLvN/<br/><br/>Pet ID: A1247506<br/><br/>ABOUT<br/>Companion Animal Protection Services (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.

URGENT! Little Red has an upper respiratory infection and needs a safe home to recover ASAP.

Little Red is a 2-year and 1-month-old Shepherd mix currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. He has been at the shelter since May 1, 2026, and is ready for his new home.

Little Red is a staff favorite! They describe him as:

* Sweet and loving
* Affectionate and cuddly
* Loyal
* Good with other dogs
* Walks well on leash

For more information on this special guy, check out his video:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYaYrd3Er0w/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BC8owvLvN/

Pet ID: A1247506

ABOUT
Companion Animal Protection Services (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

URGENT! Little Red has an upper respiratory infection and needs a safe home to recover ASAP.

Little Red is a 2-year and 1-month-old Shepherd mix currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. He has been at the shelter since May 1, 2026, and is ready for his new home.

Little Red is a staff favorite! They describe him as:

* Sweet and loving
* Affectionate and cuddly
* Loyal
* Good with other dogs
* Walks well on leash

For more information on this special guy, check out his video:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYaYrd3Er0w/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BC8owvLvN/

Pet ID: A1247506

ABOUT
Companion Animal Protection Services (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 OR FOSTER
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.

HOW

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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.

Little Red - URGENT AND AT RISK is from Companion Animal Protection Society

[Thousand Oaks, CA]

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...
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