Devore, California – A terrified shepherd, dubbed Destiny, was seized from a bad situation in October and now she finds herself on the urgent, “rescue only” list at the Devore Shelter in California. Destiny is clearly overwhelmed at the facility, where she can be seen trying to comfort herself by snuggling her kennelmate.
Destiny’s advocate outlines the dog’s fear, and the danger she is in:
Destiny can be euthanized as soon as the shelter opens on November 12. Your email needs to be in their inbox by 6:00 AM so staff sees it when they arrive. Please do not wait until morning.
Destiny is one of the dogs from the 110-dog confiscation, and seeing her inside that kennel is heartbreaking.
She is so sad and shut down. She seems to find her comfort in her kennel mate, Adele, leaning on her, laying across her, and resting her little head on her. When the world around you feels frightening and unfamiliar, sometimes all you have is someone beside you.
As of the writing of this article, Destiny is still alive. Her shelter adoption profile indicates that she is “urgent” and also, “rescue only.” Part of her profile reads:
Additional Pet Info:
This dog came to the shelter as part of a large animal welfare investigation involving more than 100 dogs who had limited exposure to people and lived primarily outdoors. As a result, he/she is still learning to feel safe and comfortable around humans and may be fearful in new situations.
This dog is looking for a patient, understanding, and dedicated rescue organization who can provide a calm environment, positive reinforcement, and the time needed to build trust at his/her own pace. He/she will benefit from gentle socialization, gradual introduction to home life, and consistent, compassionate handling to help develop confidence and security.
What can you do to help? Share Destiny’s adoption information. Networking can help this information reach rescuers who are in the position to assist.
Adoption profile here.
ID #A853850
Located: Devore Shelter
Name: My name is Urgent Destiny 4.
Description: I am a black and tan, unaltered female, who looks like a Shepherd.
Age: My age is unknown.
More Info: I am in kennel D 50.
I have been at the shelter since Oct 21, 2026.
Shelter information
Devore, CA 92407
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