Rescue Stories

Heartwarming Tales of Rescued Animals and Their Journey to a Better Life.


Cara
Mateo Marco Mateo Marco

Cara

Cara (short for Caracas) arrived to Miami from Venezuela infested with fleas, very malnourished, terrible teeth, and with some worms and parasites. She was a truly street dog trying to survive. Cara is now healthy and thriving living in her forever home in Miami Beach with our founder Eric and her dog brother Phenom!

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Rico
Mateo Marco Mateo Marco

Rico

Meet Rico, a 2-year-old male found abandoned, hungry, and scared in a parking lot. Thanks to concerned citizens and our partners at Red De Apoyo Canino, Rico was rescued. This sweet and cuddly pup made his way to the US, where Vanderpump Dogs helped him find his forever home. Now, he’s living the Hollywood dream and will even be featured in the 2020 Dog Bowl!

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Kira
Mateo Marco Mateo Marco

Kira

Kira, a beautiful and lovable dog, was likely once a cherished family pet before being abandoned in Venezuela. We believe her family fled the country and couldn’t take her along. Thankfully, after transporting her to Vanderpump Dogs in LA, Kira found a new loving family and a forever home!

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Khalessi
Mateo Marco Mateo Marco

Khalessi

Khalessi went from being an abandoned street dog in Venezuela to living the glamorous life in LA. Now fully embracing the Hollywood lifestyle, this sweet girl has made an incredible transformation, enjoying her new, pampered world!

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Tita
Mateo Marco Mateo Marco

Tita

Tita was rescued from the streets of Venezuela, scared and hungry. Thanks to our efforts, she traveled to the USA in December 2019. Once in LA, Tita found her loving forever home, where she now enjoys a life full of warmth and care! 🧡

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Domino
Mateo Marco Mateo Marco

Domino

Domino, a playful little pup, was found at a flea market in Venezuela with a pack of stray dogs. Too small to survive on the streets, our partners at Red De Apoyo stepped in to help. Domino was transported to LA, where he joined Vanderpump Dogs and quickly found his forever home, bringing joy to his new family!

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  • “We are very grateful to you for this incredible work that you have achieved to benefit so many animals in our country and abroad. We have no words to express our gratitude.”

    Daniela, Red De Apoyo Canino

  • “Thank you so much on behalf of the RAC. Yes, things are getting worse by the day. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will go a long way helping the animals.”

    Ana, Red De Apoyo Canino

  • “Our last rescue mission in July of 2016 was one of our toughest but all 3 dogs rescued on that trip are now healthy and have all been adopted on the east coast thanks to Phenom. We are very excited for future collaborations!”

    Andrea, Adventure Satos