Giving Pets a Second Chance
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ast Chance At Life Rescue (LCAL) is an animal rescue and adoption program based in Oceanside, specializing in canine and bird adoptions. They take in animals from all over San Diego, including those facing euthanasia because of medical or behavorial issues. For these forgotten pets, this place is their “Last Chance At Life.” LCAL started as the Boxers N Birds rescue back in 1986 when Lisa Hamilton was rescuing dogs and taking them into her home. She joined Mission Animal Hospital in 1988 with Dr. Robert Cartin and began taking in more medical needs animals. When Mission Animal & Bird Hospital moved to Oceanside, Dr. Cartin let the rescue use the old facility as their adoption center. The name of the rescue was then changed to Last Chance at Life. LCAL rescues animals from other counties as well, such as Cassidy, a Doberman Pinscher from Riverside County. Cassidy’s broken leg was going to be amputated, but was exited to LCAL’s care to see if his leg could be saved. Although Cassidy’s LCAL vets agreed that it had to be amputated, Cassidy has been doing well, adapting quickly with a missing leg. LCAL is currently searching for a home for Cassidy. Through the efforts of the LCAL Thrift Store and fundraising, they will continue to grow. Last year saw over 200 pets adopted and they want to make an even bigger dent this year. Visit their website, www.lastchanceatlife.org, for more information on adoptions and rescues.
Cassidy, a Doberman Pinscher
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