A few of our adopters share their Happy Tails!

“If you’re looking to adopt a doggie, definitely check out The Forgotten Dog Foundation. Linzi & Gina have been a blessing in our lives. Starting with our first dog, Nikki who we adopted from them. She had metastatic cancer, and Linzi and Gina took care of her medical expenses up until the end! For that, we are forever grateful. They are true dog lovers & make sure their dogs get forever homes. Zoey is our second dog that we’ve adopted from them. She has brought so much love & joy. We can’t thank you enough for letting us adopt Zoey. You're the real heroes. We are forever grateful!" 

– Elan and Anthony, Woodland Hills

“Tova and Simon came into my life and filled a hole in my heart that I thought would never heal. It was fortuitous that The Forgotten Dog Foundation posted about these siblings and wanted them adopted together (because of their bond). The process was thorough and seamless. Tova and Simon were already socialized and well taken care of by the foundation before they came home to me. Everyone who has since met them can’t believe they were “rescues”. They are healthy, loving, confident, smart, friendly, playful and adventurous! We are truly a family and I love them to no-end. I can’t imagine my life without them!” 

– Angelou, Los Angeles

“Winston has brought us pure happiness, much laughter (he’s quite the character) we love him so much with unconditional love.. and he and Clover complete as a family.  Working with the Foundation—there are no words. it was a personal and lovely experience that was truly inspiring and brought Winston into our lives.” 

– Michael and Raul, Beverly Hills 

“Adopting Pony and Peaches has changed my life in ways that I didn’t expect. Nothing is more rewarding than adopting, a senior dog.  Peaches was left in a box outside a shelter, never having known love or gentle touch.  It has been so heartwarming to see her come out of her shell. Pony and Peaches, get along beautifully and working with The Forgotten Dog Foundation has been incredible.  I have become a volunteer as a result of our relationship and feel like we are all one big family.” 

– Italia, Sherman Oaks

“Romeo and Roo have changed my life for the better in every way. Together the three of us are a family. I look forward to seeing them the second I leave the house, and find myself sprinting in from my car knowing the greeting I’ll get from them when I walk through the door—even if I was only gone for 30 minutes.  We go on so many adventures, hikes, and play dates—after a long day of fun we get to sleep all snuggled together. The second I met them I knew I would want nothing more than to give them the very best life I could; they give me endless laughs, love, and joy every single day in return. The Forgotten Dog Foundation deeply cares about the dogs they rescue – they would never place a dog in a home that wasn't ready to care and love them forever!” 

– Madeline, Playa Vista

“I am so happy Pippa and I found each other at the beginning of this year. She has added so much love in my life and I love bringing my little travel buddy everywhere I go! She is the perfect match for me!  The team at The Forgotten Dog Foundation was very helpful in getting us set up with everything she needed and their continued support as things or questions come up has been extremely valuable. It is clear they truly care about the well-being of their dogs. Their detailed trial process really helps ensure that these dogs are going to loving homes with the right lifestyle for each dog rather than just simply off the streets.  Thank you Forgotten Dog Foundation for bringing Pippa into my life!” 

– Charity, Santa Monica 

“Our first experience adopting a dog from The Forgotten Dog Foundation was in 2011.  The Foundation’s passion and commitment to helping dogs brought us back. This time, we started as Zara’s foster family, but our dog Kingsley loved her so much, and Zara fit in with us like a round peg in a round hole, that we decided to adopt her. We’re so glad we did! She brings happiness into our home every day.”

 – Jean and Doug, Palmdale 

“We are so lucky to have found our boy, Rusty! He’s the sweetest, most affectionate love-bug and has brought such a light into our lives.  We will always cherish The Forgotten Dog Foundation for bringing us to Rusty and for their patience with first-time dog parents!” 

– Lorena and Chris, Santa Monica 

“There’s always room for one more! Nina loves being part of our pack, and my husband, my daughter, and I love her. We are her third home in 7 years, so she doesn’t let me out of her sight. She likes to jog on the beach with me—the only dog fit enough and obedient enough to do it! We thank The Forgotten Dog Foundation for letting us adopt her–and there was serious competition! Linzi is so careful in making placements to save homeless dogs.” 

– Anne and family, Santa Monica 

“What a joy he’s brought to our family. Rufus is convinced us he’s actually a Tea Cup Rottweiler (shhh, don’t tell him he’s a Chihuahua). He rules the roost and we are so happy we get to be his humans. The Forgotten Dog Foundation is amazing!” 

– Luba and Maurice, Chatsworth

“Duke and Coco are the best. They have brought so much laughter, love, and a bond that can’t be ignored. They love so hard it’s amazing what a dog’s love and attention can do to a person.  They make us happy and let’s not forget we have guard dogs!  Working with The Forgotten Dog Foundation was like no other. They are caring, communicative, and most importantly care for their animals. The transition was easy and professional. I would definitely adopt again from the Foundation and refer them to anyone looking.” 

– Esther and Eri, Los Angeles 

"Linzi and Gina. Where do I begin? Your dedication to saving and rehabilitating the beautiful, defenseless, loving animals that need your help is awe-inspiring. Somehow you knew that Cinnamon would be the perfect Angel for us! You will forever be in our hearts!"
– Janet and Tim Burbank, CA

"Adopting Dexter (the tan terrier in the photo) completed our little family! He is precious, loving, funny, loyal and has an attitude when he doesn’t get his way! And we love and adore him to pieces!!! He introduced us to Linzi and Gina and we are forever grateful! Their mission and what they have accomplished is unbelievable. They worked with us, supported our journey to this day. Linzi is someone who doesn’t just give these dogs to a house, she makes certain that they will find a home and a family!

I love what they stand for and I adore them for their beautiful hearts! Thank you Linzi and Gina for making our lives complete! Love you both!"

– Adleida and Nareg, Tujunga, CA

"Benny and Bruce have brought us so much joy. My husband and I are having so much fun getting to know and spoil these two sweethearts. We are their forever home and we want it to be the best! They get to go with us on all of our adventures hiking, camping, and many more! They also love being big couch potatoes and are great cuddlers. We are so glad to have these boys in our lives."

– Liz and Josh, Springfield, OR

"The Forgotten Dog Foundation treated us like family the moment we inquired about Banjo and Archer. We feel so honored to have been chosen to be their dads, they have brought so much love and energy into our home. We are proud to be a part of the Forgotten Dog family."

– Daniel and BJ, West Hollywood, CA

 "Sweet Molly is such a blessing! We all adore her, and she is blossoming beautifully. We are so grateful to The Forgotten Dog Foundation for bringing her into our lives! They went above and beyond every step of the way. One thing we love about Forgotten Dog is that all their dogs are fostered in loving homes and not left in kennels."

– Karen and Thomas, Santa Paula, CA

 "We're so happy with our new boy, Bentley! He has added a lot of joy and laughter to our life! Linzi and Gina are amazing and so great to work with! God Bless The Forgotten Dog Foundation for saving the pups!"

– Belinda and Mark, Pagosa Springs, CO

"In March 2022, our family adopted our puppy, Honi, from Linzi and Gina through The Forgotten Dog Foundation. We fell in love with our Honi girl the moment they introduced us to her, but we were in the process of moving to Northern California. Linzi and Gina thoroughly ensured Honi would get the best home with us and that were the right home for her. Once the connection between her, our family, and our already adopted rescue pup, Keiki's bff and a a joy to our family with her constant kisses, which is what her name, Honi means in Hawaiian. Our family is now complete and we're so grateful to Linzi and Gina for all they've done and continue to do to support our expanded 'ohana!"

– Karen, Aaron, and family, Sacramento, CA