Featured rescues/shelters
County of San Diego
San Diego
The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services, located in San Diego County, Southern California, is a vital resource for dog owners in the region.
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FACE Foundation
San Diego
Established in 2006 by a group of veterinarians and concerned community members, the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial grants for animal owners who are unable to afford the cost of their pet’s emergency or
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It’s the Pits
San Diego
"It's The Pits, a 501c3 canine rescue in San Diego County, focuses on coordinating the fostering and adoption of dogs awaiting their forever homes.
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Labradors and Friends Dog
San Diego
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group is a 501(c)3 volunteer animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless Labradors, Labrador-mixes, and Labrador "friends" from high-kill shelters in California and the southwest.
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Lucky Pup 45Dog rescue
San Diego
Located in sunny San Diego, Lucky Pup Dog Rescue has been a beacon of hope for medium and small breed dogs in need since 2010.
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Mutt Scouts
San Diego
Mutt Scouts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue based in San Diego, San Diego County, Southern California, is a beacon of hope for homeless, abused, and abandoned dogs in the region.
Read morePug Rescue of San Diego County
San Diego
Pug Rescue of San Diego County (PRSDC) is an esteemed all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charity organization committed to the welfare of pugs in Southern California.
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San Diego
The County of San Diego Animal Services in San Diego, Southern California, offers a dedicated Lost Dogs service for pet owners in need. Operating from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:30 a.m.
Read moreSan Diego Humane Society
San Diego
San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) in San Diego, Southern California, is an open-admission shelter dedicated to providing essential services to animals and people alike.
Read moreSecond Chance Dog rescue
San Diego
Second Chance Dog Rescue of San Diego stands out as one of San Diego's premier non-profit 501c3 organizations devoted to rescuing homeless dogs.
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San Diego
Founded in 2006, Southern California German Shepherd Rescue (SCGSR) is a 501(c)3 charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing pets in Southern California.
Read moreThe Animal Pad
San Diego
The Animal Pad (TAP) is a renowned non-profit, all-breed dog rescue organization in San Diego, San Diego County, Southern California.
Read moreTraci’s Paws
San Diego
Traci's Paws, Inc. is a 501c3, tax-exempt, non-profit organization based in San Diego, Southern California, dedicated to saving animals' lives.
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