Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue 2017

Black lab at Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue

Meet Bandit. He's 12. Or maybe 13. But you'd never know it. He's remarkably healthy, happy, playful, and good-natured, with no health issues other than slightly creaky hips. He loves car rides. He loves fetch. He loves walks. His manners are excellent. Other dogs fine. He is, in short, a real gem and the perfect companion for your DogTreks. (Read all about him on Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue's Labs Available page.) Read more.

SF SPCA veterinary hospitals are the bestest

French bulldog puppy sits on exam table at vet office

SF SPCA has the second largest animal care facility in North America: SF SPCA Veterinary Hospital - Mission Campus.

Muttville’s Fospice program shares the love

At Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, they sometimes take in elderly pooches who, for one reason or another, have a short life expectancy. Maybe an ultimately terminal medical condition, or maybe just reaching the twilight stage after many years.

Muttville senior dog rescue 2017

Dog at Muttville Senior dog rescue event

Last year marked some milestones (like 912 senior dogs saved in 2016!) and accolades for Muttville, as founder Sherri Franklin was named a Top 10 CNN Hero in the CNN Heroes program. Since its founding, Muttville has drastically changed the way senior dogs are treated in the shelter system—once seen as "unadoptable," they're now valued, and the ripple effects extend out into the community. Read more.

Pyrpaw Rescue

Photo by Tychon Krug.

Some months ago, Bear was facing death before his life had really started, through no fault of his own. At 2 1/2, the happy, healthy Great Pyrenees dog became a pawn in a domestic dispute, and one of the family members brought him to be "euthanized" to spite another. Read more.