Rescue . Rehabilitate . Rehome . Change Lives
DOGS LOOKING FOR
THEIR FOREVER HOMES
Helping dogs in our care—and dogs from other rescues—be seen, understood, and connected with loving families.
MEET REX
2 YEARS OLD | 80 LBS | NEUTERED | VACCINATIONS CURRENT | GOOD HEALTH
Some dogs simply need someone to give them the chance to show who they really are. Rex is one of those dogs.
At approximately 2 years old, Rex is a big, affectionate dog who loves people, enjoys being active, and is just as happy settling in close for a snuggle. He has been friendly with everyone he meets and has shown no reactivity during his time with us.
Rex isn't looking for just a place to live. We're looking for the family who will make him part of their life—at home, on walks, on adventures, and wherever the day takes them.
MORE ABOUT REX
Rex is the kind of dog who wants to be part of your life—not just live alongside it.
At approximately 2 years old, Rex has a wonderful balance of energy and affection. He enjoys being active and would love a family who wants to include their dog in their adventures—whether that means going for walks, exploring new places, heading out for the day, or hitting the trails for a hike. But when the adventure is over, Rex is just as happy being close to his people. For all his size, he is very much a snuggler.
Rex genuinely enjoys people. He has been friendly with everyone he meets and has not shown reactivity during his time with us. He is a big, social dog who would thrive with a family that truly wants an 80-pound companion as part of the household—not a dog who simply lives in the backyard.
And yes, Rex is currently carrying a few extra pounds. After spending far too much of his earlier life without enough food, his foster family may have enjoyed feeding him a little too much. It is hard to blame them. Going forward, Rex would benefit from appropriate portions, regular exercise, and an active lifestyle to gradually bring him to a healthier weight.
Rex is neutered, up to date on his vaccinations, and in good health.
MORE THAN JUST ADOPTION
We want Rex's next home to be his forever home, so our responsibility doesn't end when someone decides to adopt him.
Before Rex leaves for his new home, he will receive professional training through The Dog Services to help prepare him for life with his new family. His adopters will also receive training so they understand what Rex has learned, how to communicate with him, and how to continue building on that foundation at home.
Our goal isn't simply to find someone willing to take Rex. We are looking for the people who will love having a big dog in the middle of their lives—in the house, on the couch, on the trail, on outings, and wherever life allows him to come along.
Rex has already experienced what it means to go without. Now we're looking for the family who can show him what it means to truly belong.
Training & Progress
While in our care, each rescue dog receives training designed to build confidence, improve everyday skills, and help prepare them for a successful transition into their forever home.
✓ Calm, structured leash walking around everyday distractions
✓ Real-life foundations including sit, place, recall, and polite greetings
✓ Building confidence through appropriate outings, exposure, and structured play
✓ Learning to settle, relax, and feel comfortable both in a crate and in the home
Ready to Give a Rescue Dog a Forever Home?
Here's how you become part of their next chapter.
OUR ADOPTION PROCESS
At The Dog Services, adoption is about much more than finding someone who wants a dog. Our goal is to match each rescue with the family and home where we believe they have the best opportunity for a safe, successful, lifelong companionship.
Before adoption, our dogs receive veterinary care appropriate to their known needs, along with professional training, structure, socialization, and behavioral support. The care and training provided would typically represent thousands of dollars in services, but our rescue is not designed to profit from adoptions. Our priority is finding the right home.
Because we take that responsibility seriously, every adoption includes several steps designed to help us get to know the prospective family, their environment, and—when applicable—their existing dogs.
What to Expect
1. Submit an Adoption Application
Complete our adoption application and tell us about your household, lifestyle, experience with dogs, current pets, and what you are looking for in a companion.
2. Application Review & Phone Conversation
If your application is approved to move forward, we will contact you for a phone conversation. We’ll review your application together, learn more about your family and expectations, and answer your questions about the dog.
3. Family Meet & Greet in Menifee
The prospective adopter and family members will meet the dog in Menifee. This gives everyone an opportunity to interact while allowing us to observe the potential match in person.
4. Pack Walk With Resident Dogs
If you already have a dog or dogs, we will arrange a structured pack walk and introduction. This helps us evaluate how the dogs respond to one another before making an adoption decision.
5. Adoption Approval & Contract
If we determine that the placement is an appropriate match, the prospective adopter will receive an adoption contract. The signed contract must be returned within 24 hours. We cannot hold a dog without a completed adoption contract.
6. Preparing for Your New Dog
Once the adoption is confirmed, we will provide a recommended supply list so your home can be prepared before your new dog arrives. We will also schedule the adoption/drop-off date.
7. Home & Backyard Check
Before the adoption is completed, we will conduct a home and backyard check to help identify potential safety concerns and ensure the environment is appropriate for the individual dog.
What Comes With a The Dog Services Rescue
Our adopters receive a dog who has been professionally trained while in our care and has received appropriate veterinary evaluation and care based on what is known and reasonably detectable at the time of adoption. While no rescue—or veterinarian—can guarantee that a dog will never develop an illness, inherited condition, or previously undetectable health issue, we disclose all known medical and behavioral information available to us before adoption.
Most importantly, you are not simply taking home a rescue dog. We want you to understand the dog you are adopting and have the foundation and support needed to continue the work we started. Our goal is not to complete the fastest adoption. It is to make the right match—one with the best possible opportunity to become a lifelong one.