Thurman (formerly Pumpkin Pie) - URGENT

  • Puppy
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Pit Bull Terrier

About Thurman (formerly Pumpkin Pie) - URGENT

Thousand Oaks, CA

Breed

Pit Bull Terrier

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brindle, Brown / Chocolate, White / Cream

Behavior

House-trained: No

Health

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

Thurman (formerly Pumpkin Pie) - URGENT'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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Thurman (formerly Pumpkin Pie) - URGENT's Story

URGENT! Thurman is recovering from an injury and will be euthanized if he is not adopted soon. He needs a home ASAP!<br/><br/>Thurman is a 4-month-old Pit Bull Terrier currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. He has been at the shelter since June 18, 2026, and is ready for his new home.<br/><br/>Pet ID: A1249737<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.

URGENT! Thurman is recovering from an injury and will be euthanized if he is not adopted soon. He needs a home ASAP!

Thurman is a 4-month-old Pit Bull Terrier currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. He has been at the shelter since June 18, 2026, and is ready for his new home.

Pet ID: A1249737

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 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 Ba

URGENT! Thurman is recovering from an injury and will be euthanized if he is not adopted soon. He needs a home ASAP!

Thurman is a 4-month-old Pit Bull Terrier currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. He has been at the shelter since June 18, 2026, and is ready for his new home.

Pet ID: A1249737

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 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
Fosters must live in Kern County.

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

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How To Adopt

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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.

Thurman (formerly Pumpkin Pie) - URGENT 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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