About

Pat, Kelly, and their crew!

Not all of their crew are pictured.

The Story Behind Our Animal Rescue Shelter

Route 66 Animal Rescue Inc. is an organization dedicated to helping abandoned or homeless animals in or around Newberry Springs, CA. We are a community-supported rescue that collaborates with other organizations that support the same cause. Call us to find a loving home – 970-508-7460.

Mission Statement

Find a loving, safe, forever home for every animal.

How We Got Here

Patrick and Kelly Murphy had always had a place for animals in their hearts. After moving back to Barstow about 6 years ago, their American Bulldog, Zero, died of a brain tumor. To avoid going through the same pain again, they decided not to get another dog after that. However, a friend brought them a rescue dog a few months later. Shortly after, they instantly fell in love with another dog that wandered into their yard. After that, they kept finding dogs that were lost. They realized that they lived in a place where a lot of dogs need homes. The couple began picking up homeless dogs and fostering, providing temporary homes, for the Barstow Humane Society. Fostering, caring for and finding good homes for abandoned animals has been both fulfilling and rewarding for Patrick and Kelly.

Our American Bulldog, Zero. He was such a sweet boy.

Becoming a Non-Profit Organization

Patrick and Kelly quickly realized that many rescue and foster animals were in their area, but they had yet to establish a shelter. Patrick and Kelly worked on forming a tax-exempt 501c3 non-profit and establishing a shelter in their community, and with that, Route 66 Animal Shelter was born.

Please Help Us – Donate

Donate by volunteering, providing dog food, cat food, kitty litter, blankets, puppy pads, leashes, collars, dog or cat treats and toys. All donations can be dropped off at the Route 66 Animal Shelter at 2340 W. Main St, Barstow, CA.

Monetary donations are the most effective way to help our animals. This allows us to customize care and provide emergency care for animals subjected to physical and mental trauma.

Call us to find out how you can help us – 970-508-7460. Donate!