Foster a pet or donate — help us give Yuma County pets a second chance
Meet Barney
Barney is a handsome, approximately 3-year-old boy whose life changed suddenly when his owner passed away. He and his dog friend were left without the person who loved them, and while a kind neighbor was able to take in the female dog, Barney still needed a safe and loving place to land. Barney is a dog that has gotten a second chance and avoided the uncertainty of the shelter.
Barney’s Second Chance
Barney came to the Shelter Whisperer Project through our Second Chance Program, which helps pets before they have to enter the shelter whenever possible. His situation is exactly why this program matters: a good dog lost his person and needed a new path forward, not another traumatic transition.
Help Keep Barney Home
At the time, Barney needed to be neutered before he could safely stay with his foster, who had a very small unspayed female dog. We asked the community for either a loving forever home or donations toward his neuter so his foster could keep him safely. Thankfully, he was taken care of — a true Second Chance success story.
Saved by Community
Barney’s story shows that help can begin before a dog enters the shelter. When neighbors, fosters, and community members come together, pets can stay safe, supported, and loved while the right long-term plan is put in place. Brother and sister are now adopted by friends, living as neighbors, and able to see each other.