Featured rescues/shelters
Bull Terrier Rescue Inc.
San Francisco
Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization managed wholly by volunteer board members and officers. Based in California, Nevada, and Oregon, this rescue is a beacon of hope for Bull Terriers in need.
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DogPAC San Francisco
San Francisco
DogPAC of SF is a registered political action committee dedicated to advocating for the health and welfare of dogs in San Francisco and beyond.
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Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
San Francisco
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, located in San Francisco, is dedicated to changing perceptions and improving the lives of older dogs through rescue, foster, adoption, and hospice care.
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Rocket Dog Rescue
Oakland
Rocket Dog Rescue (RDR) is a volunteer based organization serving the greater Bay Area, dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned dogs from overcrowded animal shelters.
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S.F. Animal Care
San Francisco
Visit the San Francisco Animal Shelter at 15th and Harrison Streets. You must go in person, because only you can identify your pet. Look through all of the cages, and ask to see any injured or sick animals.
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San Francisco SPCA Adoption
San Francisco
The San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center - Mission Campus, located in San Francisco, is a pioneering institution in animal welfare.
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American Black and Tan
San Francisco
The American Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue offers a lifeline to Coonhounds and Bloodhounds in need of a loving home.
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San Francisco
American Brittany Rescue (ABR) in San Francisco, San Francisco County, on the North Coast, is a dedicated organization committed to rescuing purebred Brittanys in need.
Read moreAngels for Humans, Animals
San Francisco
"Angels for Humans, Animals & Nature (AHAN) is a renowned international animal rescue organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreAsians for Humans, Animals
San Francisco
Asians for Humans, Animals & Nature (AHAN) is a notable non-profit organization in San Francisco, San Francisco County, dedicated to promoting animal and environmental welfare.
Read moreGolden Gate Labrador Retriever
San Francisco
Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue (GGLRR) is an esteemed all-volunteer, nonprofit tax-exempt organization based in the greater San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California.
Read moreGrateful Dogs Rescue
San Francisco
Grateful Dogs Rescue (GDR), a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded in 1990 by Michelle Parris, a former SF Animal Care & Control (SF ACC) volunteer.
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San Francisco
The primary responsibility of the Rescue & Relocation Program is to help all PWD’s that are in need of a new home.
Read moreReunion Rescue
San Francisco
Reunion Rescue, located in San Francisco, is a renowned sanctuary for pit bulls, committed to being the world's only 100% no-kill, raw-feeding, and holistic refuge and rescue.
Read moreSan Francisco Animal Care
San Francisco
The San Francisco Department of Animal Care & Control (SFACC) in San Francisco, San Francisco County, is a taxpayer-funded, open-admission animal shelter dedicated to providing a safe haven for animals in need.
Read moreWonder Dog Rescue
San Francisco
Wonder Dog Rescue has a long history of rescuing dogs in need! The founder of Wonder Dog Rescue was introduced to rescue in 1992, assisting a long-time Boston and Pug rescuer.
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Where to adopt a dog in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has dozens of rescue groups across San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, and Wine Country. We round up the shelters, breed-specific rescues, and senior dog sanctuaries ready to match you with your next…
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California is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the country, and everyone deserves to experience them — including hikers with guide dogs, service dogs, and mobility needs. These ADA-accessible trails offer breathtaking scenery without barriers.
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