Donate Found: Abandoned on a Malibu Beach It was dawn when a surfer spotted something tangled in the kelp—a brindle pit bull with a bloody rear leg, desperately paddling to stay afloat. Our rescue team rushed him to surgery, but the damage was too severe. “That leg had to go,” said Dr. Hernandez. “But the way he kept trying to swim? This dog had fight in him.” We named him Tripod. The Unexpected Talent During rehab, volunteer Jake (a pro surfer) noticed something incredible: Tripod balanced perfectly on boards His powerful front paws could steer through waves He’d lick saltwater off kids’ faces at the shoreline Turns out, losing a leg improved his center of gravity—making him a natural water dog. From Rescue to Therapy Superstar Today, Tripod works with: Autistic kids who connect with his “different” movement Amputee veterans learning to surf again Beach clean-up crews (he carries trash bags in his mouth) His “Tripod Surf Camp” has helped over 200 people this year. “He doesn’t know he’s disabled,” says Jake. “He just knows he’s loved.” ALLIES FOR ANIMALS We are dedicated to rescuing, sheltering, and rehoming abandoned cats and dogs while promoting spaying and neutering to end the cycle of overpopulation. Newsletter Join us to make a difference! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about our

Donate The Discovery in the Rubble On September 12, 2001, FDNY Captain Mike Delaney was sifting through debris near Ground Zero when he heard it—a faint mew beneath twisted steel. There, in an air pocket under a fallen beam, was a soot-covered orange tabby kitten, barely 4 weeks old, clinging to life. “I thought I was hallucinating from exhaustion,” Mike recalls. “Then she licked my glove.” An Unlikely Bond Forms The kitten—later named Ember—became the station’s mascot during recovery efforts: Slept in Mike’s turnout gear pocket during breaks Alerted crews to gas leaks with her frantic meows (likely smelling chemicals humans couldn’t detect) Was officially deputized as “Probationary Feline First Responder” with her own tiny helmet But when the recovery mission ended, Ember faced a crisis—severe respiratory damage from toxic dust. That’s when our Allies for Animals medical team stepped in. The Long Road to Recovery Ember’s Challenges: Lung scarring requiring steroid treatments PTSD symptoms (hiding during loud noises) Separation anxiety from Mike The Breakthrough:Our behaviorist paired Ember with a rescued deaf Dalmatian named Spot. The two developed a unique language: Spot would “herd” Ember away from stressful areas Ember would wake Spot for meal times (by batting his nose) They slept intertwined like yin and yang Full Circle Moment Today, 22 years later:

Donate The Call That Changed Everything The complaint came in as “nuisance dogs barking all night.” But when our animal control partner arrived at the rural property, they found something far worse—a massive Great Dane mix chained to a rusted truck axle with only 3 feet of movement. His name? Titan. What shocked us more: His only companion was a one-eyed feral cat who brought him stolen food The chain had embedded in his neck, requiring surgery At 140 lbs, he was 50 lbs underweight for his breed We loaded both animals into our van that day—neither would leave without the other. The Healing Process Titan’s Medical Journey: Emergency surgery to remove the embedded chain Physical therapy for muscle atrophy (he couldn’t walk more than 10 steps at first) 6 months of nutritional rehab to regain healthy weight Shadow the Cat’s Transformation: FIV+ and blind in one eye from untreated infection Learned to accept pets (but only while sitting on Titan’s back) Developed an obsession with stealing socks (his “trophies”) The unbreakable bond between these two became our clinic’s heartwarming spectacle: Shadow would bathe Titan’s scars daily Titan would carry Shadow to food bowls like a royal attendant At night, they slept curled together in one oversized bed The Miracle Adoption Enter Martha, a retired hospice nurse:“I

Donate The Rescue: A Desperate Call for Help It started with a late-night phone call from a concerned security guard at a San Diego shopping center. “There’s a dog hiding under the dumpsters—he’s been here for days, and he won’t let anyone near him.” When our Allies for Animals rescue team arrived, we found a skinny, trembling German Shepherd mix with matted fur and fearful eyes. He had a frayed rope around his neck, suggesting he’d been tied up and abandoned. Every time we took a step closer, he shrank back, too scared to trust. It took three hours of patience, gentle coaxing, and a trail of chicken treats before he finally let us slip a leash over his head. We named him Charlie. The Road to Recovery Back at our shelter, Charlie’s condition was worse than we thought: Severe malnutrition – He weighed only 45 lbs (a healthy GSD should be 70+ lbs) Infections – His paws were raw from wandering on hot pavement Emotional trauma – He flinched at loud noises and hid in corners But day by day, with medical care, nutritious meals, and quiet reassurance, Charlie began to change. Week 1: He stopped cowering when staff entered his kennel. Month 1: He tentatively wagged his tail for the