Rescue & Grant Updates: Ella, Goofy, Skippie, Jack, Jess

October 2, 2026

From Deadline to Freedom – Rescue Stories

Leaving the shelter is only the beginning. Once a dog is saved, they may still need safe transport, urgent veterinary care, training, foster placement, and time to decompress before they can begin their next chapter.

In August 2026, Hope Paws Support Fund awarded grants to help make that transition possible for Ella, Goofy, Skippie, Jack, Jess.

Because of your donations, these dogs received critical support on their path from shelter deadline to safety, recovery, and a loving future.

Ella

Rescued by The Last Chance Ranch, LCR on 08/11/2026

Grant: $500 for pull support.

Pet id: A1971575

Ella is a 5-year-old Australian Cattle Dog who was hit by a car while nursing puppies. She suffered road rash, head trauma, and a leg injury. After receiving medical care at the shelter, Ella was rescued and now has a safe place to heal and recover. 🐾❤️

GOOFY

Rescued by Friends of Anubis Rescue on 09/04/2026

Pet ID: A1974484

Goofy is a 3-year-old, 110-lb Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever mix who was struggling with the stress of the shelter environment. Despite this, he showed that he could walk nicely, follow commands, enjoy treats, and accept affection.

Goofy has now been rescued and has a chance to continue his journey outside the shelter and get the structure, training, and care he needs. 🐾❤️

Skippie

Rescued by Mongrel Mafia Dog Rescue on 09/04/2026

Pet ID: A1965847

Skippie is a 4-year-old, 80-lb German Shepherd mix who was at high risk in the shelter and urgently needed a rescue commitment. He was rescued on September 4, 2026 and now has a chance for a safer future. 🐾❤️

Jack

Rescued by California Paws Rescue on 09/18/2026

Grant: $500 for pull support.

PET ID: a849703

Jack is a 5-year-old Bull Terrier who had been waiting at the Devore shelter since September 12, 2026. He was rescued and now has a chance for a safe home and a fresh start. 🐾❤️

Jess

Rescued by Friends of Anubis Rescue on 09/09/2026

Grant: $500 for pull support.

PET ID: A2288967

Jess is a 3-year-old, 50-lb dog who struggled with fear and stress in the shelter after arriving as a stray and giving birth. She was scared in her kennel but slowly began to trust people and accept gentle affection.

Jess has now been rescued and has a chance to decompress, build confidence, and receive the patient care she needs. 🐾❤️

Recap of All Donations

Here is a full recap of the grants that contributed:

Date	Dog	Recipient	Amount	Type
September 19, 2026	Jack	California Paws Rescue	$500	Rescue
September 7, 2026	Jess	Friends of Anubis	$500	Rescue
September 4, 2026	Ella	The Last Chance Ranch, LCR	$500	Rescue
September 11, 2026	Clancey	Lionel’s Legacy Senior Dog Rescue	$500	Rescue
August 26, 2026	Toby	Friends of Anubis	$500	Rescue
August 22, 2026	Hopper	Friends of Anubis	$500	Rescue
August 22, 2026	Burlington	Woof Tribe Rescue	$500	Rescue
August 17, 2026	Perry	Friends of Anubis	$300	Rescue
August 16, 2026	Kaiba	Trina’s Friends K9 Rescue	$500	Rescue
August 14, 2026	Polly	Golden Years Dog Sanctuary	$500	Rescue
August 3, 2026	Silver	Rides for Paws	$200	Rescue
July 23, 2026	Strut	Pugs and Kisses Rescue	$560	Emergency
July 19, 2026	Lovin	Mongrel Mafia Dog Rescue	$185	Transport
July 19, 2026	Funshine Bear	Rosies Rainbow Senior Dog Sanctuary	$500	Transport
July 17, 2026	Alex	Trina’s Friends K9 Rescue	$130	Rescue
June 27, 2026	Drakeo	SoCal White Shepherd Rescue Foundation	$230	Rescue
June 25, 2026	Kona	Coastal German Shepherd Rescue	$520	Rescue
June 21, 2026	Ryder	Trina’s Friends K9 Rescue	$240	Rescue
May 30, 2026	Stewie	My Forever Dog Rescue	$500	Rescue
May 30, 2026	Suds	My Forever Dog Rescue	$500	Rescue
May 15, 2026	Baby Boy	Legacy of Love 805	$50	Rescue