k9.5 Rescue provides for certain animals on a permanent basis. These dogs are our sanctuary members for various reasons, but are magnificent creatures. We’re proud to have them represent our rescue and grateful for their place in our lives, as well as all of the lessons on life and love they’ve taught us. We adore them and will remain devoted to their care for the duration.
Matilda’s been in our rescue since 8wks old, running the show with her feisty ways. At 5 years old, she developed glaucoma in both eyes…first the left and then the right. An incurable disease, the eyes were removed to keep her out of excruciating pain. Matilda bounced back quickly and was back to bossing others around and keeping the order in no time. Due to her length of time in rescue and other fears (unrelated to her blindness) it was decided that she would remain in our sanctuary for the duration.
Sterling is a happy senior boy who’s been diagnosed with several medical issues. He came into rescue with cataracts, and at this point he’s lost most of his sight. He also has alopecia, a less than perfect confirmation (orthopedically speaking), hypothyroidism, low B12, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. As a result of his health conditions and no inquiries for adoption, he became a sanctuary member. Daily he takes multiple medications, but he doesn’t let it get him down. He still races out the door barking, plays with his toys, and hands out lots of kisses.
12/7/25: We are devastated at the recent loss of Magoo and mourning his passing. He was a warm, kind soul, spreading love and joy to all he met.
Mr. Magoo is an incredible Pit Bull that has a fan club long enough to wrap around a Salt Lake City block (10 acres!). Magoo has had a troublesome life medically, but he has triumphed through as if it’s nothing, thanks to his delightment of life, positive attitude, and easy going nature. Currently suffering from Progressive Retinal Atrophy and only one blind eye left, Allergic Airway Disease, and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, he’s also fought with chronic pancreatitis, chronic urinary tract infections, a snake bite, and more. He takes multiple medications, and his best friends are veterinarians and their nurses (who he ADORES). Due to all of his ailments and meds, he remains a sanctuary member.