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Roger may have a tipped ear, but this chubby cheek

Roger may have a tipped ear, but this chubby cheeked sweetie is definitely not feral. Head rubs, lap sitting and treats are absolute faves. You’ll be smitten with his stunning blue eyes and big round head, and fall in love with his friendly personality. He has a few scars, but is ready to be pampered in his forever home. What a guy! A488670, 3 years old

We’re over capacity for rabbits: That’s a lot

We’re over capacity for rabbits: That’s a lot of cuteness! And adoption fee is waived through 8/31. Hop on by this weekend!

Friday Field Notes with Officer Mullen: I was work

Friday Field Notes with Officer Mullen: I was working at dispatch when I got a call from a concerned resident who saw a small tortoise on the side of the road. She noticed the tortoise’s shell had marks & abrasions & was concerned that it was injured. She put the tortoise in a box & called us. She was unsure if it was a native or a domestic pet turtle. She texted a photo so I could identify it & assess if it needed immediate care. I determined that it was a non-native species, likely an escaped Russian or Greek pet tortoise. The scars & marks on the shell looked healed, so there wasn’t immediate concern for injury & she could bring it to the shelter at her convenience. At the shelter we provide much needed proper husbandry for this tortoise, like correct lighting, soaking & proper diet while trying to find the owner. Once the tortoise arrived, she was identified as a Greek tortoise, probably female. Truly determining a tortoise’s sex & age can be difficult, but our best guess is this is a very mature female Greek tortoise who’s been living on her own in the wilds of San Francisco for quite a while. Her shell has some damage, but the injuries seem older & healed. She was quite dry when she came in & has enjoyed nice warm water soaks that rehydrate her body & stimulate movement of the GI system. She seems to be settling into her new digs in the shelter & I even got her to eat a little endive & Swiss chard snack.

As pets, Greek tortoises can live up to 100 years & many remain in the same family of caretakers, passed down from one generation to the next. Tortoises are a big responsibility as pets, but can be quite interactive & bond closely to their human caretakers. A tortoise shell is a very complex system of over 60 interconnected bones. The shell doesn’t cover the tortoise, the shell is a part of the tortoise. Tortoises make a hissing noise as the head is retracted into the shell; this releases all the oxygen from their lungs & they can hold their breath for up to 2 hours. This is a great defense from a wide variety of predators. As we noticed in this female Greek tortoise’s injuries, something must have chewed on her, but her shell kept her well protected.

Oh sweet sweet Ernest! This sweet fella is back to

Oh sweet sweet Ernest! This sweet fella is back to being available after getting some care from our amazing vet team. If you are looking for a sweet, adult melty mush of a dog — Ernest is for you. He is the solution to all problems. 😍#opttoadopt

Be Mine, Valentine! Valentino (‘Tino for short)

Be Mine, Valentine! Valentino (‘Tino for short) is a lovable class clown who moonlights as the valedictorian. He will shamelessly bounce around after his squeaky tennis balls with limbs flying before coolly collecting himself and popping into a “sit” or a “down” at your cue. He loves to train for treats almost as much as he likes to socialize with his human admirers or his dog friends. ‘Tino is pretty perfect for the Bay Area life, equally at ease walking the city streets in close proximity to chaos, playing with toys inside an apartment, going for hikes or running marathons. This is one well rounded boy, and some human is about to get very lucky. A488823, 8 months old, Lab mix

Wow! Our friends at @petplaysf brought by some fan

Wow! Our friends at @petplaysf brought by some fantastic beds and toys today! Our dogs are already having lots of fun with the toys. Thank you so much for the generous donation!

What’s brown and white and striped all over? Jac

What’s brown and white and striped all over? Jacob! He’s no zebra, but he’s got a zest for life you’ll be zealous for. Jacob came to our shelter as an injured stray and now that he’s on the mend, he’s eager to find adopters that will indulge his love of training (this boy sure can work for a cookie!) and give him allll the snuggles. Jacob will do best with adopters who want to get out and have fun, and then pass out in a cuddle puddle after. Jacob A482143

Madison vs Jacob tug of war! Who will win? They’

Madison vs Jacob tug of war! Who will win? They’re both winners in our hearts! Come by this week and see which one fits your family best. And the adoption fee for dogs is waived! A482380/A482143

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