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Mindy -- URGENT! LONGTIME RESIDENT!

  • Puppy
  • Female
  • Small
  • Shepherd

About Mindy -- URGENT! LONGTIME RESIDENT!

Thousand Oaks, CA

Breed

ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Female
Small
(0-25 lbs)
Coat: Short
Golden, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn, Black

Behavior

House-trained: No

Health

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

Mindy -- URGENT! LONGTIME RESIDENT!’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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Mindy -- URGENT! LONGTIME RESIDENT!'s Story

URGENT! Mindy is just days away from going on the euthanasia list. She needs a forever home ASAP!<br/><br/>Mindy is a 13-week-old Shepherd mix currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. She has been at the shelter since April 6, 2026 and is ready for her new home.<br/><br/>Pet ID: A1245677<br/><br/>ABOUT<br/>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 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/>Foster homes must be in Kern County. <br/> <br/>TRANSPORT<br/>CAPS can facilitate transportation if you are on the West Coast. Adopters are responsible for transport fees.

URGENT! Mindy is just days away from going on the euthanasia list. She needs a forever home ASAP!

Mindy is a 13-week-old Shepherd mix currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. She has been at the shelter since April 6, 2026 and is ready for her new home.

Pet ID: A1245677

ABOUT
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 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 Thou

URGENT! Mindy is just days away from going on the euthanasia list. She needs a forever home ASAP!

Mindy is a 13-week-old Shepherd mix currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. She has been at the shelter since April 6, 2026 and is ready for her new home.

Pet ID: A1245677

ABOUT
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 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 TO CONTACT CAPS
https://caps-web.org/contact
No phone calls, please. Please use our contact form or reach out to us through Petfinder.

FOSTER HOMES
Foster homes must be in Kern County.

TRANSPORT
CAPS can facilitate transportation if you are on the West Coast. Adopters are responsible for transport fees.

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How To Adopt

Mindy -- URG... was listed as ADOPTABLE by Companion Animal Protection Society
How can I adopt Mindy -- URG...?
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 Mindy -- URG... 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 Mindy -- URG...?
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 Mindy -- URG..., 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.

Mindy -- URGENT! LONGTIME RESIDENT! 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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