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We thoroughly review each application for each dog in our rescue. We interview the candidates and perform a home check (sometimes via zoom). We do our best to ensure the needs of the animals come first and the animal is placed in a loving home that is the right fit.

Our animals are in Foster Homes and Boarding Facilities throughout California. We have adoption events often, so please check our website for updates.

Giselle’s Legacy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) all-breed animal rescue and sanctuary. Giselle was the beloved dog of the founder, Sherrie Calderon. Giselle went missing in April of 2008. After an extensive search, which entailed posting posters in three surrounding cities and along the freeway, hiring bloodhounds, and scouring the local shelters and websites for years and years; it was discovered that Giselle was deliberately taken and murdered. It was through her search for Giselle that Sherrie’s eyes were opened to the plight of missing animals. Sherrie fostered her first rescue dogs that same year and went on to place over a hundred abandoned dogs (and several cats) over the past decade.

The heartbreak over the loss of Giselle will never heal but has been lessened with every animal saved from abandonment and abuse. Giselle is the reason Giselle’s Legacy exists. Giselle’s Legacy will not only be an all-breed animal rescue, but also a sanctuary for those deemed unadoptable, whether due to health, demeanor, or age.

Discarded farm animals are housed and adopted if applicable. Stray dogs are vetted, temperament tested, and placed in an appropriate home. Dogs from the city and county shelters are rescued, socialized, trained, fostered, and adopted.

Sherrie has extensive experience dealing with dogs who have behavioral issues and every dog has been placed in loving homes without incident.

We at Giselle’s Legacy, believe every animal deserves a chance. We believe we will make Giselle proud in the knowledge that her legacy has saved hundreds of lives.