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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Helen Woodward Animal Center
Rancho Santa Fe
Helen Woodward Animal Center, a distinguished private non-profit organization in San Diego County, has upheld a steadfast commitment to the symbiotic relationship between people and animals for over 45 years.
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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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San Diego Humane Society
Escondido
San Diego Humane Society's Escondido Campus offers a comprehensive lost and found service for the communities of Escondido, San Marcos, and Poway in Southern California.
Read moreOther rescues/shelters
Baja Dog Rescue
San Ysidro
Baja Dog Rescue, located in San Ysidro, San Diego County, Southern California, is a beacon of hope for dogs in need.
Read moreBichon FurKids
Carlsbad
Based in Southern California, Bichon FurKids is a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for animal companions in need. Their mission is to provide loyal dogs with a second chance at life, ensuring they are cherished and protected.
Read moreCalifornia GSP Rescue
Bonsall
California GSP Rescue, located in the serene town of Bonsall in San Diego County, Southern California, is a haven for German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs) in need of a loving home.
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Oceanside
California Labradors, Retrievers & More Rescue is San Diego’s fastest-growing and most active dog rescue organization. Its volunteers work to rescue thousands of dogs each year and place them in forever homes in and around San Diego.
Read moreFrosted Faces Foundation
Ramona
Frosted Faces Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing senior animals with the promise of family and top-notch veterinary care.
Read moreGreyhound Adoption Center
La Mesa
The Greyhound Adoption Center, located near San Diego in La Mesa, Southern California, has been dedicated to rescuing greyhounds for nearly four decades.
Read moreHappy Hearts German Shepherd
La Mesa
Happy Hearts German Shepherd is a dog rescue and shelter organization in La Mesa in California’s Southern California dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreHolly’s Garden Rescue
La Mesa
Holly's Garden Rescue, located in La Mesa, San Diego County, Southern California, is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming small breed dogs in need.
Read moreLabrador Rescuers
La Mesa
Labrador Rescuers, based in La Mesa, San Diego County, Southern California, is a dedicated organization established to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray, abandoned, or unwanted Labrador Retrievers.
Read moreMutt 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 morePaws4Thought Rescue
Bonita
PAWS4Thought Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-breed animal rescue organization that rescues dogs from shelters when they are at risk of being euthanized, as well as abandoned, abused, and stray dogs in both the U.S.
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.
Read moreRancho Coastal Humane Society
Encinitas
Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in Encinitas, San Diego County, Southern California, is a renowned animal rescue and shelter dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned companion animals.
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Carlsbad
The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services' North Shelter in Carlsbad, Southern California, is a vital resource for dog owners in the area.
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Bonita
The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services' South Shelter in Bonita, part of San Diego County in Southern California, offers a range of dog-friendly services for the community.
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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.
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Oceanside
San Diego Humane Society's Oceanside Campus is a beacon of hope for lost dogs in Oceanside and Vista, Southern California. Their dedicated lost and found services provide a lifeline for furry companions separated from their families.
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.
Read moreSouthern California German
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.
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Ramona
Southern California Vizsla Rescue, located in Ramona, San Diego County, is dedicated to aiding homeless vizslas and individuals in need of surrendering their beloved pets.
Read moreSPOT Saving Pets One
San Luis Rey
"SPOT Saving Pets One at a Time, an all-volunteer 501c3 organization advocating for homeless dogs and cats, extends its compassionate services to the San Luis Rey community in San Diego County, 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 moreThe Barking Lot
Ramona
The Barking Lot, a 501c3 non-profit dog rescue organization located in Ramona, San Diego County, Southern California, is dedicated to dog adoption and finding foster homes for dogs in need.
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