About 'SUGAR'

X URGENT AT Rancho Cucamonga Shelter, Rancho Cucamonga, So Cal - ID #A779696 approx 3 yr old, sweet beautiful chow girl left in a vacant home with no food or water, now in completely full kill shelter, and needs out asap; Shelter is asking rescue- we are looking for Foster and rescue asap! 'SUGAR ', an ADORABLE, YOUNG CHOW GIRL, MAY SOON BE ADDED TO EUTHANASIA LIST. Now at risk. Likely needs rescue, and most rescues need a foster or foster to adopt home to save Help! We were contacted about this urgent situation where several dogs were abandoned after someone was evicted. After a welfare check was done by police, these two female chows were found in the yard, and a male bulldog was found inside, without food or water. We learned from someone who knew the owner and dogs, that the owner is not returning (or reclaiming), and the shelter is at full capacity. They sent a plea out on 7/11 and said they 'are in URGENT need of rescue', and in extreme danger of euthanasia for space. This dear cream girl named Sugar is estimated to be only 2 years old. She lived in a yard with her mother (Sissy, ID who is approximately 3 years old and we have posted separately). They two got along with the male English bulldog who lived inside the home (and is already adopted), but were mostly kept separate, possibly because none of the dogs were likely fixed. We understand all dogs are friendly. Sugar is a little more shy than her mother, but said to be sweet once she gets to know you, as is typical of the breed. Her mother, Sissy, a rare brindle chow or chow mix, was described as a 'sweet sweet girl'. Shelter Observation Notes: 06/30/26 - 'what's up we're gonna go over. I have been sweet talking with six since their arrival. They have taken cheese through the bars gently from me, and many treats. Six wags their tail when they see me and seems soft when approaching the front to see me. I opened the kennel today with a treat in my hand and six took the treat gently from me. I was allowed to pet their chin/ bottom scruff, however hand above the head they would tense up so I continued positively reinforcing the chin / neck scratches. After some time I was able to do top of the head pets. Six seems food motivated, however indifferent to milkbones for the most part. I attempted to slip lead them with the blue lead, and she ran to the back of the kennel. I came back with a harness and collar and let them smell them. They seemed to recognize the harness, but didn't like the idea of it going over their head. I came back another time with a gray and black slip lead from my desk and she allowed me to put it over their head after some treats and some smells.' ***Attempted to walk today** They let me put them on a lead and we walked to the bay, very skittish in the bay but walked well. Dog went potty by palm trees and returned to kennel easily. 07/02/26 - 'We were able to complete our incoming exam yesterday. She is still skittish and slow with new people. However we are working on building relationships with other staff members in the yard. Her ears need to be cleaned per medical, suggested to be done when spay occurs. She sat well for shots and medication. We allowed her to see the second chow that came in with her 'Sugar' and she wags her tail and greets her/comforts her. However at this time we have not been able to get her housemate out with her. It is best to offer treats with open hand, rub chin and slide leash on over her head. The motion of the lead going over the head she backs away. However, she walks on a lead, despite being skittish. Easy to return back to kennel. She responds well to baby talk and is interested in squeaker toys.' They arrived in poor condition with overgrown nails, matted fur, poor skin condition, and all pups were heavily overweight. Both pups were fearful and defensive upon arrival. Six (the mother) has since acclimated to staff and the shelter environment. Sugar appears to be undersocialized and bonded to her mother Six and will not leave the kennel on her own or with her mother nearby. They would both do well with further socialization, training, and much needed care. We do not believe they can be adopted directly from the shelter at this time and the shelter is asking for rescue. We are therefore looking for either an foster to adopt, or a foster we can refer to a willing Rescue. Rescue groups could also then assist with medical. Since most rescue groups do need a foster and place to go to save any, though, if you are interested in fostering, or foster to adopt, please contact [email protected] asap or Southern California Chow Chow Rescue Network who is trying to assist with their placement, and we can try to pair you with a rescue to help or foster or adopt through. Time is of the essence. For rescue inquiries, please also email: Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center Rescue [email protected]

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Rancho Cucamonga Shelter
San Bernardino County
Rancho Cucamonga, California

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