Toad - URGENT - Labrador Retriever Dog for Adoption in Thousand Oaks, California
TOAD - URGENT
Labrador Retriever
🇺🇸
Thousand Oaks, California
June 7th
male, medium, baby
DESCRIPTION
URGENT! Toad has a runny nose, which puts him at a higher risk of euthanasia. He needs a home before his time at the shelter runs out.
Toad is a 7-month-old Lab mix currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. He has been at the shelter since May 21, 2026, and is ready for his new home.
Pet ID: A1249505
ABOUT
Companion Animal Protection Services (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.
ABOUT: LABRADOR RETRIEVER DOG BREED
The Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile dog breed known for its friendly demeanor and high intelligence. These dogs are often used as guide dogs for the visually impaired, search and rescue dogs, and excellent family pets. Labradors are known for their great sense of smell, strong build, and love of water, making them exceptional hunters and swimmers. With their loyal and loving nature, Labradors have rightfully earned their reputation as one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world.
COMPANION ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY: PET SHELTER & RESCUE
Founded in 1992, the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals...
