Devore, California – A young dog, just three years of age, finds himself facing an untimely demise at the Devore Shelter in California. The dog, Rudder, was picked up as a stray and brought to the facility on October 5, and already, he has been placed on the euthanasia list.
On Monday, his advocate wrote:
Rudder is fighting an upper respiratory infection. He does not have the gift of time, or an owner, to help him overcome the sickness.
Please share Rudder’s information – your networking efforts can mean the difference between his life, and his death.
Phone: (909) 386-9820
Rescue Email: SBAC.Rescue@dph.sbcounty.govID# A853064
Located: Devore Shelter
Name: My name is Urgent Rudder.
Description: I am a black and white, neutered male, who looks like a Labrador Retriever mix.
Age: I am estimated to be 3 years old.
More Info: I am in kennel D 29.
I have been at the shelter since Oct 05, 2026.
I was found near 1900 Block Mallory St in Muscoy.
Additional Pet Info:
10/16/26 SICK W/ URI
Shelter information
Devore, CA 92407
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