Shadow's Fund

Welcome to Shadow's Fund, a rescue organization for seniors, pit bulls and other high risk shelter dogs in
California. Every year, 4 to 6 million dogs are euthanized in shelters around the country. Older dogs, bully
breeds, and dogs suffering from injury or illness are the most vulnerable among them. We work to bring hope and
a second chance to these forgotten friends.

Kula was not treated very kindly by life so far. Found wandering the desert in the little, rural
town of Wasco, CA, she was just another dog that someone dumped in the desert. She was
picked up by Animal Control and taken to a small shelter. With little residential area, Kula had
little hope of finding a home. When the shelter became full, it was time to start euthanizing
dogs. These poor souls never really had a chance. So we rallied the rescue community and
with the help of with some great rescues were able to get all 13 "redlisted" dogs out of the
shelter that weekend. Kula was one of them. To meet her, you'd never know this 2 yr old had
ever had a bad day in her life. She is full of joy, love and affection. She greets everyone with
soft kisses and a tail wag, and loves nothing more than spending time with people. She is
safe in our care, but deserves a real home and a family of her own. She is good with other
dogs once introduced. Kula just wants to be special to someone and to get back a little of
the love that she so willingly gives. Please contact us to meet Kula. She's a very special little
girl.

Our First Year Comes To An End

2009 was a challenging first year for us as an organization. The overwhelming need for
rescue, especially in this tough economy, hit us pretty hard. We found that we could
give it our all, but that the greatest of efforts always seemed to be just short of
enough; and that no matter how many lives we saved we could only focus on those we
did not reach in time. The need is great, and those answering it are too few, but we are
forging ahead with a sense of hope and renewed energy.

"Grandpa Joe" is an adorable little cropped-eared pit bull that sat in his kennel day after
day at the shelter. He greeted passersby with the polite manners befitting a dog of his age.
But at 12 years old, Grandpa Joe was simply not what families were looking for. He was too
old, and he was a pit bull. When the shelter could give him no more time, Grandpa Joe's
name was added to the long list of dogs to be euthanized. After months of waiting and
hoping for a family to open his kennel door, it was not fair to let Joe breathe his last breath
in the shelter, alone. Joe is safe now but still waiting on his forever home.

He is in pertty good health for a guy his age and is as charming and loveable as they come.
He does not like the company of other dogs though and would prefer to be your only dog. If
you have it in your heart to give an old dog a loving home for his last years please contact
us. He'll return your love ten fold!