✨ Meet the fabulous Octavia! This spirited 5-year-old Shepherd mix is on a mission to find her forever home, and she desperately needs your help! Recently diagnosed with a treatable upper-respiratory illness, Octavia is ready to bounce back to her vibrant self, but she needs a loving caretaker to whisk her away to her new, cozy home. Picture this: a sweet girl who's brimming with love and is just waiting to shower her new family with affection. 💖 Imagine her adorable, soulful eyes looking up at you as you nurture her back to health! 🏡 She’s been at the shelter since January 15th, 2026, and folks, time is of the essence! With over 300 dogs at the Kern County Animal Services shelter in Bakersfield, Octavia’s chances are dwindling by the day. It’s a crowded place, and dogs over five months old—like our sweet Octavia—are under threat of euthanasia due to the overwhelming number of abandoned pups needing homes. Can you picture welcoming this gentle soul into your life? She could bring so much joy, love, and laughter, brightening every corner of your home with her charming personality. 🐾 So why wait? If you're ready to open your heart and home to this lovely lady, please apply to adopt her through the Buddy App. Remember, she needs a safe and nurturing environment to heal and thrive! And just a little tip: if you foster, be sure to stay in Kern County where all the action is! Don’t forget, CAPS can help arrange transport if you’re on the West Coast. Let’s not let Octavia’s story end here; she's waiting for someone like YOU to give her a second chance! Apply to adopt through the Buddy App today! 🌈