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Giselle's Legacy Rescue

Animal rescue in Los Angeles, CA

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.

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Los Angeles, CA 91356
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Adoptable pets at Giselle's Legacy Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Gucci's adoption status with email updates.
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Gucci

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cannoli's adoption status with email updates.
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Cannoli

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Alfie's adoption status with email updates.
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Alfie

English Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

Labrador Retriever

Female, 11 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bettie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bettie

Hound (Unknown Type)/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Romy's adoption status with email updates.
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Romy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Los Angeles, CA

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All of California, mainly Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County
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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Approve Application

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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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Giselle's Legacy Rescue

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Tujunga, CA 91042

Go Dog Safe Paws

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

We'll also keep you updated on Starsky's adoption status with email updates.
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Starsky

Miniature Pinscher/Manchester Terrier

Male, Adult
Santa Monica, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ophelia's adoption status with email updates.
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Ophelia

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 13 yrs 1 mo
Covina, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marpa's adoption status with email updates.
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Marpa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Hermosa Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rini's adoption status with email updates.
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Rini

Siamese

Female, 7 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Moo's adoption status with email updates.
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Moo

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ming Su's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Ming Su

Siamese

Female, Kitten
La Habra, CA

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