Dog Rescue and Adoption
Meet Rudy!
From his foster mom:
Rudy is a “total gem.” He made himself right at home, walked in, grabbed a toy, curled up in his crate, and settled instantly. He enjoys short walks, toy-bin treasure hunts, and selecting the toy of the day.
Stats:
• ~4 years old
• ~34 lbs
• Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped
• House-trained
Personality & quirks:
💛 Loves people
🐶 Calm, neutral with other dogs
😹 Afraid of cats (will growl or yelp or run away)
👃 Super-sniffer, follows his nose
🫕 Food-motivated, no guarding or aggression
🛁 Good in the car, tolerates baths/nail trims
🔕 Not much of a barker
Rudy is a gentle, sensitive soul who brings quiet joy everywhere he goes. If you’re looking for an easygoing companion who asks for little and gives a lot, Rudy just might be your perfect match. 💛🐾
Are you the one for Rudy? Fill out our adoption application below and we will be in contact soon!
Rudy is a happy, mellow 4-year-old terrier mix looking for his forever home. He’s polite, gentle, great with people, and easygoing with other dogs. He’s got a goofy, playful side, but mostly he loves to relax and do his own thing.
Rudy was rescued from a severe hoarding case in SoCal. Thanks to the rescue efforts of CAPE’s rescue partners at Compassion Without Borders, Rudy made his way to Muttopia and then into a loving CAPE foster home, where he’s been the definition of sweetness and quiet resilience.
Meet Bentley!
Stats:
• ~15 years old
• Senior Chihuahua
• House-trained
• Polite on leash
• Mostly deaf (can hear louder noises)
• Has a heart murmur (currently being stabilized with meds)
• Will need a dental cleaning once heart meds are stabilized
Personality & quirks:
💛 Extremely people-oriented, loves being close
🐶 Calm, easygoing with other dogs
🐾 Perfect “shadow dog” energy
🪜 Uses doggy stairs like a pro
👀 Two different colored eyes (total heart-melter)
🐦 Makes adorable chirping sounds when excited
🔕 Mostly deaf, but responsive to loud sounds
🧠 Has a tiny neurologic tick when things approach his face quickly but it doesn’t slow him down
🛋️ Champion cuddler and nap partner
🗣️ Will alert bark when necessary (or when hungry)
Bentley is looking for a soft landing: a calm home, gentle hands, a lap or couch cushion to call his own, and someone who will love a slower-paced companion who gives his whole heart and lots of tail wags in return. If you’re the kind of person who appreciates afternoon naps, warm blankets, little hops, and the deep joy of giving a sweet old soul the retirement life he deserves, Bentley is waiting for you.
Are you the one for Bentley? Fill out our adoption application below and we will be in contact soon!
Bentley is a sweet senior Chihuahua with a heart as big as his ears and a spirit that belies his age. At 15, he may be mostly deaf and a bit frosty around the muzzle, but don’t let that fool you! This little gentleman is full of life, charm, and soulful companionship.
Bentley is happiest being wherever you are. He’ll trail behind you like a soft-footed shadow, take walks with a jaunty little trot, or snooze blissfully for hours by your side on the couch. He’s polite on leash, house-trained, and has been a perfect roommate to a mellow senior Labrador in his foster home — respectful, easygoing, and happy just to exist together.
Since its founding in 1992, CAPE has worked closely with animal shelters and rescue groups to take in animals who have the lowest chances of finding forever homes. CAPE has helped thousands of animals, particularly those who are older or have special needs, by providing them with what they need most: time, love, and essential veterinary care. Learn more about CAPE’s foster and adoption programs below!
Ready to adopt your new best friend?
Muttopia
Muttopia was made possible through the generous bequest of Lisa Landey, a lifelong advocate for dogs and a true champion of compassion. Her heartfelt donation inspired CAPE to partner with Compassion Without Borders to purchase the facility, creating a shared haven where both organizations can rescue, rehabilitate, and give new hope to countless dogs in need.
We are deeply grateful for Lisa’s unwavering compassion for all living beings. Her legacy lives on in the countless animals saved and the lives transformed through CAPE, CWOB, and Muttopia.
In 2017, CAPE, in partnership with Compassion Without Borders, founded Muttopia in Santa Rosa, California. Muttopia offers a temporary refuge for homeless dogs saved from under-resourced communities in the US and Mexico, as well as overcrowded shelters in California. Here, dogs receive the time, veterinary care, and love they need to heal and thrive before being placed up for adoption.
Assisted Living program
CAPE's Assisted Living Program provides lifetime foster care for dogs who have little or no chance of being adopted, focusing on seniors and those with special needs. Many of these animals are overlooked in shelters due to chronic health conditions or temperament challenges.
The success of this program is a testament to the compassion and dedication of our incredible foster volunteer team, for whom we are deeply grateful.
If you are interested in becoming a foster volunteer for an animal with special needs, please fill out the Foster Application below.
Through this program, CAPE has saved the lives of countless dogs by placing them in permanent, loving homes with dedicated foster volunteers. Volunteers make a lifelong commitment to care for these animals, with CAPE covering all their medical and care costs.
Meet the Assisted Living Dogs!
The Doggie Door Dog House located at the CAPE Animal Sanctuary is a safe place for rescued dogs, made possible by the generous support of our CAPE community.
During their temporary stay at The Doggie Door, rescued dogs will have a chance to socialize with CAPE staff, relax, adjust to a non-shelter environment, and receive all the vet care they may need while preparing to be adopted into a new forever home.
