T E A M Bradshaw

Meet handsome Mack (A856549). 🫶🏼

Mack is one of our longest shelter residents and he needs out!

This smart and energetic 1-year-old German Shepherd and Great Dane mix is looking for an active adopter or foster home. He loves the outdoors, playing fetch/frisbee, and he knows several commands. His animal ID is A856509, and his adoption fee is waived.

Learn more about Mack at https://24petconnect.com/SacramentoCountyAdoptablePets/Details/SACC/A856509 or stop by the shelter at 3839 Bradshaw Rd to meet him today noon-5pm!

Interested in fostering Mack? Email [email protected] with him animal ID number above. Can't foster or adopt? Please share or tag your active friends in the comments below who might need a companion.

Learn more about the new "Barks and Rec" program!

Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter recently launched a new program called Barks and Recreation (Barks & Rec) – an exciting new initiative that gives shelter dogs a much-needed break from their kennels. This program allows the public to take a shelter pup out for a fun-filled day in the community.

Shelter dog, Lady, has already went on several trips and is hoping to find her forever home soon. She’s been to local coffee shops for pup cups, shopped local stores, played along the river and at local parks, hung out on couches, and sunbathed in backyards with lots of chew toys and stuffies.

Read More https://www.saccounty.gov/news/latest-news/Pages/Give-a-Shelter-Dog-a-Day-Out-with-Barks-and-Rec.aspx

Sweet Lady (A845284) is still available. 💕

Meet Amelia, an adorable senior dog at Bradshaw Animal Shelter who is looking for her forever home! 🐾❤️

Here's why adopting a senior dog like Amelia is a wonderful choice:

- Calm Companions: Senior dogs are usually more mellow and easygoing, perfect for a relaxed household.
- Trained and Tidy: Amelia already knows her basic commands and is house-trained. No need to worry about puppy messes!
- Grateful and Loving: Senior dogs are often deeply appreciative of their new homes and show immense love and loyalty.
- What You See is What You Get: Amelia’s personality is fully developed, so there are no surprises about her size, temperament, or needs.
- Instant Best Friend: With a senior dog, you’ll quickly find a devoted friend who is ready to settle into a new routine with you.

Interested? Check out her bio here:
https://24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/SACC/A860317

Adopting a senior dog means giving a loving home to a pet who truly deserves it. Come meet Amelia today and see for yourself the joy a senior dog can bring! 💕

Looking for a loyal companion? Meet Clyde, one of the sweetest senior dogs at Bradshaw Animal Shelter! 🐶

At 9-10 years old, Clyde has the perfect amount of pep in his step. He's potty trained, great on a leash, and super easy-going. He loves food and treats, is excellent in the car, and was a perfect gentleman when recently taken out for a day trip!

Adopting a senior dog is incredibly rewarding. They often come with great manners, are usually calmer, and are deeply appreciative of a loving home. Senior dogs like Clyde are perfect companions, offering loyalty and affection without the high energy demands of a younger pup. Plus, you'll be giving a deserving dog a second chance at a happy life.

Help Clyde find his forever home! 💙🐾

Interested? Check out his bio here:
https://24petconnect.com/SacramentoCountyAdoptablePets/Details/SACC/A859244

‼️ IMPORTANT HEAT ADVISORY ‼️

Thanks for being a great rescue partner, Foothill Dog Rescue. Very happy that mom and pups are now safe in your care!

Meet Big Baby Blue (A858701), an 8-year-old male pit who’s been at the shelter for a month. Despite his rough exterior, he's a sweet, gentle soul who loves couch cuddles and chilling. Blue is mellow, knows basic commands, and thrives in a home environment. A shelter volunteer recently took him on an overnight stay, and he was the perfect housemate. He's also done well in doggy playgroups and might enjoy a furry friend. Come meet Blue and see if he's the perfect fit for you and your dog!

https://24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/SACC/A858701

📣 FIELD TRIP!! 📣
Come pickup a friend for the day! Hiking, swimming, lounging— your day will be better because of it! 🐾

We're excited to announce our NEW Barks & Recreation Program!

This new doggy field trip program helps give our shelter pups a break from their kennel with a fun day out on the town!

Here's how it works:
1. Make an Appointment: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19782600&calendarID=10112609
2. Meet & Pick Up Your Pup
3. Have Fun & Take Photos
4. Bring Them Back

We can't wait for you to meet all our amazing shelter pups who are longing for a break, and to see all the amazing photos and adventures you're going to have.

Tag a buddy who would love to grab a pup cup, go to the park, hike around the lake, or relax on the couch with a shelter pup!

In-Person appointments can be made at 3839 Bradshaw Rd in Sacramento, CA Tues-Sun Noon-5pm and Wed Noon-6pm.

Sparkles recently arrived at the shelter with a fractured pelvis and needing an FHO surgery on her left rear leg. Shelter staff believe she was likely hit by a car. Fortunately, TEAM Bradshaw stepped in and approved the necessary funding for her medical procedures. Sparkles is now on the road to a full recovery. ❤️‍🩹

TEAM Bradshaw can only fund these critical medical procedures with your help. Your donations are essential for us to continue supporting animals in need like Sparkles. Please consider donating here:

https://linktr.ee/team_bradshaw

Congratulations and thank you for all that you do to help our community, Stephanie!

Help us congratulate Animal Control Officer Stephanie Carlile for 20 years of service at Sacramento County! She is an Animal Care & Services rockstar here at Bradshaw and we couldn't be happier to have her on our team. Thank you, Stephanie! 🥳🐾

Happy National Rescue Dog Day! 🎉🐾

Today, we celebrate the incredible joy and love that rescue dogs bring into our lives. Whether big or small, each rescued pup has a unique story and an endless capacity for love. Share a photo of your rescued dog in the comments below and let's fill this thread with their adorable faces!

We'll start by sharing "Lady" (A845284). 🐶❤️
https://24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/SACC/A845284

Great work, Dr. Metcalf!
Sacramento is lucky to have you! 👏🏼👏🏼

PAWS To Go
MOBILE CLINIC OFFERS SPAY/NEUTER FOR PETS OF UNHOUSED
Launched in December, PAWS is a free spay/neuter veterinary outreach clinic for pets owned by unhoused people.

“PAWS is the first mobile clinic of its kind in the area,” says Luna Anona, spokesperson for the county’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter. “Offering vital veterinary care on the go, the clinic’s foremost focus is spaying and neutering as many pets as possible.”

That’s where Bradshaw’s effort differs from other mobile vet services, including Front Street Animal Shelter, Elica Health Centers and Street Dog Coalition. These free clinics offer basic care, such as vaccinations, flea prevention and microchipping.

PAWS performs no-cost spays and neuters on the spot.

“I had no idea the clinic was going to be here,” Rival says. “I took my dog up and they said, ‘We can neuter him for free.’ I said, ‘Go ahead.’” Rival was on his way to a job interview. “They took care of him until I got back.”

The mobile clinic is in the field two to three days a week, traveling to locations where the need is greatest. This includes the Florin Road Safe Stay, where 33 homes have pets, and the East Parkway Safe Stay, with 15 animals.

“We will come around to a certain location every two weeks until we have saturated that area, then we put them on a monthly rotation,” says Dr. Cynthia Metcalf, PAWS full-time veterinarian.

It’s tight in the 7-foot-wide trailer, but space is efficiently used. Each kennel can house one large dog or be divided for two smaller animals, up to 12. When not in use, a large dog scale slides under the kennels. A tiny closet serves as storage and bathroom.

For spays and neuters, which begin at 8:30 a.m., “seven surgeries are probably the max we can do in a day,” says Metcalf, who works with two registered veterinary technicians.

The clinic books three to four surgeries per visit. The rest are walk-ups. “We want to be able to get the population that is right there at the moment,” Metcalf says. “Not everybody has access to a phone or internet” for appointments.

While spay/neuter patients recover from surgery, PAWS offers an afternoon wellness clinic with vaccinations, flea prevention, microchipping and basic medical care. A mini pet pantry dispenses food and supplies.

“We prioritize juvenile animals that have never had vaccines and really sick animals,” Metcalf says.

With the exception of specialized surgeries, PAWS can provide the same services as a traditional vet, including lab work and diagnostics.

The surgery room at the back of the 18-foot-long trailer is equipped with electrocardiogram and anesthesia machines. A centrifuge spins blood samples to assess red blood cell counts. A microscope lets Metcalf check cells for cancer.

A handheld ultrasound scans for pregnancies and problems such as bladder stones. The vet views the images on her phone.

Clients don’t need proof of homelessness. “I don’t want to retraumatize people by asking them ‘Are you living on the street? Are you living in a tent?’ There is no judgment,” Metcalf says.

PAWS is a passion for Metcalf whose father, a Vietnam veteran, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and became homeless. “I know what it’s like to have a family member who has been unhoused, and I know how important our family dog was to him and how their bond helped him, so this program really resonates with me.”

The mobile clinic is sponsored by Sacramento County with $400,000 in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. PAWS was also awarded a $100,000 grant through UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine program.

By mid-March, PAWS performed 94 spay/neuter surgeries, treated 251 pets at the wellness clinic and performed eight procedures, including mass removals.

“We are in full swing,” Metcalf says. “The response from the community has been amazing. We are lucky that the county gave us the opportunity to do this work. I wouldn’t be any place else.”

Written By Cathryn Rakich

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🐾 Meet Mystery (A853189), an adorable Akita mix looking for a forever home! 🐶

Akitas are known for their loyalty, intelligence, and striking appearance. Originally from Japan, this breed is a loving companion and a protective guardian. They thrive with owners who can provide consistent guidance and enjoy an active lifestyle, as Akitas need regular exercise to stay happy and healthy.

Mystery is affectionate, loves to play, walks great on leash, and does well with other dog-social dogs! Ready to add a loyal friend and family member to your life? Adopt Mystery today! 🏡❤️

https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/SACC/A853189

Another sweet baby that is urgent at Bradshaw Animal Shelter that needs us!💔😭 Her big sad eyes really got to me and I just couldn’t say no to that face! She is a frenchie under a year old that ended up at the shelter with an a**l prolapse and needed rescue. Thankfully the shelter did her surgery and now she’s healing up. There’s still some blood and major diarrhea. She’s so skinny and dirty. She needs some major tlc.

We are picking her up today and getting her out of the shelter!!!🥰💗 We are rescuing a few dogs and she’s one of the lucky ones! Stay tuned for freedom pics! This is a last minute rescue that wasn’t planned so we need a foster lined up for her. So if you are local to Sacramento please fill out a foster application on our website. We also need donations for her care and vetting. She will need to be on a specific diet and gastrointestinal food which is pretty expensive!

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Let's celebrate National Chihuahua Appreciation Day by getting to know Gabby! She's a spirited companion who loves long walks and exudes a "boss lady" vibe when it counts. If you're a fan of the breed, she could be your ideal match!

Visit Gabby (A857660) at Bradshaw Animal Shelter and discover the joy this little lady brings firsthand. 🐾 🐕

Behind every wagging tail and purring friend lies the dedication of animal shelter volunteers. Join the paw-some community and make a difference by volunteering or fostering today! 🐾

https://animalcare.saccounty.gov/HelptheAnimals/Pages/Volunteering-and-Fostering.aspx

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! 🐾

Meet Shelby!

Shelby, a mother to many, is now ready to retire from her motherly duties and find a loving home of her own. While her days of motherhood are over, Shelby enjoyed a delightful Mother's Day treat— a spa day complete with a soothing medical bath and plenty of belly rubs. To learn more about Shelby (A857364), please visit the following link.

https://24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/SACC/A857364

Come find your soulmate and best friend! Adoption fees waived May 1 through May 15.

Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Empty the Shelters from May 1 through May 15. The nationwide adoption event is sponsored by Bissell Pet Foundation and helps homeless pets find families by making adoption affordable for prospective pet owners.

During the event, there will be no adoption fees for dogs and cats!
Learn more: https://www.saccounty.gov/news/latest-news/Pages/Sponsored-Pet-Adoptions-at-Bradshaw-May-1-thru-15.aspx

Yesterday was a truly heartwarming day and we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who participated in our "Big Day of Giving" campaign.

Your generous donations, no matter how big or small, will have a significant impact on the lives of shelter pets. We encourage you to stay connected with us by following us on social media or signing up for our TEAM Bradshaw newsletter to receive updates on how your heartfelt contributions are being used to save animals throughout the year.

We want to emphasize that this effort would not be possible without YOU -- our donors, Bradshaw Animal Shelter staff, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters. We are sincerely grateful for your continued support and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🫶🏼

$44,142 raised by 357 donors! 😱🤗

WOW! We want to thank each and every one of you who showed us how to "give where your heart is" yesterday. ❤ Whether big or small, your donations are going to help so many shelter pets and make a difference in their lives. We are so grateful for our non-profit T E A M Bradshaw and their continued support. We couldn't do what we do without them and our amazing donors!

THANK YOU for helping us ! 🐾 Be sure to follow TEAM and our page to see how your donations are making a difference.

Learn more: bigdayofgiving.org/teambradshaw

Big Day of Giving 2024
Our Goal: $50,000

If you haven't yet, hop to it and donate to help us save the lives of shelter pets in need! No donation is too small and giving closes at 11:59pm today! Visit bigdayofgiving.org/teambradshaw to help us save them all.

T E A M Bradshaw

3 hours to go on Big Day of Giving. $10k left to goal. Do we have one donor willing to give $10k?? 😁 Worth a shot…

Make a Big Day donation that will directly save an animal’s life. Not staffing. Not building. Direct to an animal’s surgery or training: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/TEAMBradshaw

QUICK!

WHO will be our 300th donor??!?

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/TEAMBradshaw

Halfway (time wise) there, we are halfway (goal wise) there!

Have you made a big day of giving donation yet? It’s not too late! https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/TEAMBradshaw

Big Day of Giving is HERE! We are already HALFWAY to our $50,000 fundraising goal and it's not even 9am!

Today is the day YOU can make a difference in a shelter pet's life. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Your donations go towards lifesaving medical treatment, sponsored adoptions, spay/neuter surgeries, and so much more.

If you haven't donated yet, what are you waiting for? You have until 11:59pm today! Visit bigdayofgiving.org/teambradshaw to learn more and to donate.

T E A M Bradshaw

Paco arrived at Bradshaw Animal Shelter with a fractured rear leg, prompting the consideration of amputation. However, upon learning that Paco was a candidate for fracture repair, TEAM Bradshaw wasted no time in securing specialized veterinary care to preserve his leg. This wouldn't be achievable without the generous support of donors like you.

Your contribution, no matter the amount, enables us to offer essential medical care to animals like Paco, helping them thrive and enhancing their chances of finding loving homes. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing support and donations!

To make a BDOG donation to support dogs just like Paco, visit https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/TEAMBradshaw today before midnight.

“I believe every animal should have the best chance possible at being adopted into a loving home.”

Do you agree with this statement?

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/TEAMBradshaw

Big Day of Giving is almost here! 24 hours to raise as much funds as possible to support the animals at Bradshaw Animal Shelter! Your donation will directly support an animal’s much needed surgery, training, or programs that will keep animals out of the shelter in the first place! Don’t want to wait? Schedule your donation right now: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/TEAMBradshaw

Bradshaw Animal Shelter doing its part to promote spay and neuter in our community!

Click here to learn more about this amazing program: animalcare.saccounty.gov/Pages/PAWS-PetAidWellnessServicesMobileClinic.aspx

"Wait just a minute. We're going to do WHAT in the PAWS mobile?!" ⁠
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Our PAWS (Pet Aid and Wellness Services) program is a mobile veterinary outreach clinic. It is dedicated to bridging the gap in access to veterinary care by providing free spay/neuter surgeries and vital wellness services for pets owned by unhoused individuals in Sacramento County. It began operating in December last year. Since its launch, PAWS has performed spay/neuter surgeries for 122 unhoused pets and provided vaccinations and other necessary procedures or specialty surgeries to 333 unhoused pets!
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Learn more about PAWS and view its upcoming calendar of service locations here: animalcare.saccounty.gov/Pages/PAWS-PetAidWellnessServicesMobileClinic.aspx

📷️: The incredible Dr. Cynthia Metcalf, the full-time veterinarian for PAWS