This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in San Diego, CA. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.
Bunny's Buddies
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/61/30aea3371b69-MainSquare_2.pngBunny's Buddies is doing such important work, I am so happy to see them on this list and they get my vote for best rescue as they are working endlessly to step up to save dogs from horrifying, near death situations! Rescue is in such a crisis, now more than ever we need to support the reputable rescues doing the hard work. Bunny's Buddies not only saves their lives, but they also work hard to ensure their adopters are equipped with everything that is needed to be successful when rescuing. They take a scary situation and really make it so easy to follow with endless support. If you are thinking about rescuing, Bunny's Buddies is hands down the best place to apply to!Kristina G
Bunny's Buddies
Bunny's Buddies works tirelessly to save dogs from slaughterhouses, the streets and kill shelters in Asia and the USA.
"Bunny's Buddies is doing such important work, I am so happy to see them on this list and they get..."
— kristina g.
Supporter, Fan
"She does everything she can to help so many dogs and makes sure they go to the right people!"
— marylin j.
Fan
The Animal Pad
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The Animal Pad
The Animal Pad is a non-profit, all breed dog rescue that focuses on saving dogs from high kill shelters and the streets of Mexico.
We get them vet care, place them in foster homes and then find them loving forever families. A few years ago, we turned our attention to the street dogs of Mexico as there is very little help for them. Since then, we have developed a large rescue network in Baja California and we have a sister shelter in Ensenada that we focus on taking dogs from whenever funds allow.
"They do amazing work."
— amy b.
Supporter, Fan
"THEY’RE AMAZING!! they take in cases most ppl would give up on and really give their rescues a fighting chance..."
— val r.
Fan
A Way Home For Dogs
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/67/652c98772e52-Logo.jpgBabs is a real gift to the community of San Diego, she has a huge heart and it’s Inspiring to hear and see what she does with this rescue.Timothy M.
A Way Home For Dogs
We are a free Pet Recovery Service assisting owners on a global scale. We also secure evasive street strays primarily in the San Diego are (occasionally Riverside). If the strays are not claimed at the local shelter systems and are in danger of being euthanized, we become their safety net pending kennel space. We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome when the dogs are ready and safe to do so.
"Babs is a real gift to the community of San Diego, she has a huge heart and it’s Inspiring to..."
— timothy m.
Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
"I’ve luckily not needed Babs’ assistance with lost pet retrieval personally, but I’ve seen her astounding success! While volunteering on..."
— katy f.
Volunteer / foster, Fan
Amazing Strays Rescue
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/68/30c3b652bd79-IMG_8170.jpegAmazing Strays Rescue is truly unlike any other rescue I’ve encountered. We are so thankful they agreed to help our dog, who is a former mama found by someone on a street corner in Tijuana during a heavy rain. She had cancer (TVT), yet they were willing to take her into the program, provide medical care including chemotherapy, and give us guidance every step of the way. From the founder down to volunteers, no one is above rolling up their sleeves and doing what needs to be done to help the dogs most in need. Now as a foster and alumni-owner, I continue to be thankful for their constant advice and advocacy. I cannot fathom how they accomplish everything they do -- they deserve all of the recognition and contribution that helps them to continue to do incredible work.Alexandra Wilson
Amazing Strays Rescue
From day one, our
goal has been to help all
dogs who need it. Big, small, medical cases, senior or puppy; ASR stands by our commitment- Lisa, Our Founder
"Amazing Strays Rescue is truly unlike any other rescue I’ve encountered. We are so thankful they agreed to help our..."
— alexandra w.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"After adopting my sweet boy from amazing strays and interacting with the team, I knew I wanted to volunteer. After..."
— devon d.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Staff member, Supporter, Fan
The Liberty Dog Network
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The Liberty Dog Network
The Liberty Dog Network was established in 2022 and is a small, Southern California based dog rescue. We rely on fosters/people to open their home to care for the dogs we rescue. We provide all medical care and supplies to our fosters, they provide the home and supply the love.
"The Liberty Dog Network is a small but mighty rescue. They rarely take on more than they can handle and..."
— tn.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter
"Working with Libby has been amazing! She has given us the opportunity to share our love with our dog..."
— rosemarie m.
Adoptee
The Barking Lot
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The barking lot and their team and leader- are first class. They care deeply for every dog they rescue and really work diligently to find their forever homes. After we adopted, Stacy and her team were there to support us with resources to help our transition into dog parents. They care about the animal even when it is no longer in their care. I would adopt again from them in a heartbeat.Eva Lagudi-Devereux
The Barking Lot
Located on 10 acres in San Diego County, we adopt to anywhere in the US and Canada. It's our goal to find an excellent match suited to both you and each of our Temporary Barkers. Having rescued over 9,000 dogs since our inception in 2006, we are primarily volunteer run with a soft spot for the underdogs. Our Temporary Barkers come from all over the world as we have partnerships with Soi Dog Foundation in Thailand, Four Paws in Cambodia/Vietnam and Ark119 in Korea from which we've taken in over 1000 dog meat trade survivors. We also rescue heavily from Mexico where the abandoned dog population is extensive, the neglect is vast and the stories are heart wrenching.
"The barking lot and their team and leader- are first class. They care deeply for every dog they rescue and..."
— eva l.
Adoptee, Supporter, Fan
"I adopted my pup, Clementine, from these wonderful, caring individuals. She has brought so much love and joy to my..."
— fritzie d.
Adoptee, Supporter, Fan
It's The Pits
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It's The Pits
It's The Pits is a 501c3 canine rescue that coordinates the fostering and adoption of dogs that haven't yet found their permanent home. We specialize in American Staffordshire Terriers (Am Staffs), Staffordshire Bull Terriers ("Staffy's"), and American Pit Bull Terriers, but will do our best to help all breeds, often by referral to other local rescues that specialize in that type of dog. You can find many of these on our links page. We are located in San Diego county, as are all of our foster homes. We work alongside our fosters to give the dogs a temporary and loving home before they are placed into permanent homes. We rescue dogs from various shelters, evaluate them, ensure they are healthy, and then match them with the appropriate family. We take pride in matching the best dog for the individual family that contacts us. We do this by matching the activity level of the dog to the family's needs, as well as making sure that the other pets in the home work well with the new addition to the pack.
"They lovingly rescue the misunderstood pittie breed."
— karrie c.
Supporter, Fan
"It's the Pits does a great job vetting their fosters and adopters to ensure the right fit for all parties...."
— alyssa m.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
Mad Mutts
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Mad Mutts
Our goal is to assist in the rescue and rehabilitation of at-risk dogs from shelters that need a little more time, a more home-like environment, more individualized support, and/or have minor medical issues. So many AMAZING dogs just simply do not thrive or show well in a kennel environment. We aim to help rehabilitate and rehome these dogs with the goal of quality homes over quantity of placements. Our small rescue works with local shelters and rescues in Southern California to network, transport, foster, and adopt.
"Made Mutts have saved hundreds of dogs that were about to be euthanized in shelters across California. They have stepped..."
— jo a.
Supporter
"They are an amazing rescue and fabulous advocate for animals. I have enjoyed any interaction with them, and they have..."
— daniele m.
Volunteer / foster
Tragic to Magic
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/78/f1576e73f737-Tragic_to_Magic_LOGO_2017.pngMy beautiful boy was found by these people on the side of the road after he had been hit by a car. They scooped him up took him into veterinary Care. He recovered and after I adopted him at an adoption fair he now enjoys a wonderful life with me in Canada. He is a wonderful companion and I truly appreciate the work that Tragic to Magic doesKatherine P Tucker
Tragic to Magic
We are in the Baja California region and see first hand the homeless, hungry, scared and sometimes sick dogs on the streets.
We take the animals in and keep the animals in our homes until they are fully vetted and ready to find a new home. We are just 3 people doing the actual rescue so we attempt to operate on a one-in one-put bases. Therefore, we work very hard doing adoption events, networking with other rescues and using social media to find them homes. We have saved over 120 animals in 2017.
"My beautiful boy was found by these people on the side of the road after he had been hit by..."
— katherine p.
Adoptee
"About a year ago we adopted a chihuahua mix through Tragic to Magic. Our adoption took place at Petsmart in..."
— melissa l.
Adoptee
Frosted Faces Foundation
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Frosted Faces Foundation
FROSTED FACES FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DELIVERS THE PROMISE OF FAMILY AND QUALITY VETERINARY CARE FOR SENIOR ANIMALS WHOSE LOVE AND LIVES ARE IN JEOPARDY.
"Frosted Faces Foundation gives senior dogs and cats a second chance at forever family. Four years ago, I visited the..."
— holly b.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter
"I’ve seen this rescue save countless older dogs. Dogs that no one else considers are given a second chance, the..."
— judith a.
Fan
Heart of Gold's Shelter
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Heart of Gold's Shelter has been instrumental in saving dogs from overcrowded shelters and providing them with a calmer environment to receive the one-on-one attention they deserve. With transfers that typically include dogs that are shy, fearful, or otherwise not doing well in a traditional shelter environment, these dogs get nurturing and fun care in a brick-and-mortar facility with a dog park environment. These dogs get to roam their play yards with dogs of their size and begin to heal and focus on just being a carefree dog again!
I couldn't have asked for a better rescue and mission to be a part of!Jessica Garcia
Heart of Gold's Shelter
Heart of Gold Legacy was established in December 2005 with the purpose of providing assistance to various organizations that promote the general welfare of animals. Gertrude Sissy, McGill, the benefactress of Heart of Gold Legacy, has given financial contributions to organizations that provide shelter and care to animals before the inception of the foundation. Sissy has been an active supporter of animal welfare all her life. With the help of Teresita Bacani, a long-time friend and business partner, Sissy's vision of helping the animals through the foundation came to fruition. A legacy has been finally fulfilled. To this date, many animal welfare organizations in the United States have benefited from the goodness of the heart of the foundation.
"Heart of Gold's Shelter has been instrumental in saving dogs from overcrowded shelters and providing them with a calmer environment..."
— jessica g.
Staff member
"They are absolutely amazing. They care so much for the animals in there care! ♥️"
— alexandria d.
Fan
Mutt Scouts
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/168/720ebf6cbfeb-mutt_scouts_logo.pngI love muttscouts!!! What started as a transport trip ended in a failed foster (our baby Sam) and quickly turned my wife and I into lifelong supporters and fans of muttscouts. We try to foster whenever we can, but more importantly we’re simply fans of the extremely hard work they do. There is no case too extreme or too hopeless for them. The volunteers who run muttscouts work tirelessly with only one goal in mind: to save as many dogs as they can, especially those that society and other orgs have overlooked.Max Lesser
Mutt Scouts
Mutt Scouts is not a breed specific rescue. We're dedicated to saving every dog we can, regardless of age, breed, medical or behavioral needs. We are transparent about our Mutt's needs with fosters and potential adopters to ensure that once a dog becomes a part of our organization, they will know nothing but love and safety for the rest of their lives.
"I love muttscouts!!! What started as a transport trip ended in a failed foster (our baby Sam) and quickly turned..."
— max l.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
"Muttscouts does amazing work. I’ve been following them for a couple years now and I’m constantly in awe. They do..."
— tamar r.
Supporter
Second Chance Dog Rescue
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san diegoCaliforniaUS
I worked as a volunteer in the past and they are amazing people that go beyond to take care of doggiesCindy adams
Second Chance Dog Rescue
Second Chance Dog Rescue (SCDR INC, dba Second Chance Dog Rescue) is a non-profit 501c3 (#26-3642128) organizations dedicated to saving homeless dogs. We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs, primarily from local shelters, as well as dogs surrendered by their owners for various reasons, and dogs from Baja California, Mexico. Once we receive a dog, we provide medical care, including spay and neuter, and any necessary rehabilitation.
"I worked as a volunteer in the past and they are amazing people that go beyond to take care of..."
— cindy a.
Supporter
San Diego Humane Society
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If I could afford it, I would give all my money to San Diego Humane Society. I adopted both of my pets from them in the past four years. These pets have changed my life. I know that San Diego Humane Society does so much good work both for the pets, and in the community and beyond. I support any rescue that is a no healthy kill rescue, and I love that they they have project wildlife.Kendall B
San Diego Humane Society
San Diego Humane Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Our lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable shelter animals from being euthanized. We are a private, independent, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
With campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona and San Diego, we provide animal services for 13 cities within San Diego County. We not only care for more than 40,000 animals in our communities annually, but also share the expertise we have gained through our innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities.
While our influence is expanding nationally, our top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. We provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.
"If I could afford it, I would give all my money to San Diego Humane Society. I adopted both of..."
— kendall b.
Adoptee
Mission Bay Puppy Rescue
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/98/aea0d39da23c-Capture.JPGPuppyPuppyMission bay puppy rescue is an amazing organization. Always coordinating events for their puppies! They do great work in keeping their instagram up to date with all the scheduled events. Love all their puppy posts!Diana Morales
Mission Bay Puppy Rescue
Rescue orphaned puppies, pregnant and their litters. We partner with amazing rescue teams in Bakersfield CA, the San Diego Humane Society and Country Animal Shelters across California as well as others to save as many pups and mamas as possible.
"Mission bay puppy rescue is an amazing organization. Always coordinating events for their puppies! They do great work in keeping..."
— diana m.
Supporter, Fan
Fuzzy Feet Dog Rescue
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Fuzzy Feet Dog Rescue
We rescue dogs of all breeds with a strong emphasis on spaying and neutering. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs. Once we receive a dog, we provide medical care, including spay and neuter, and any necessary rehabilitation.
We pride ourselves on being a rescue group that is flexible and non-breed specific.
We operate with a network of volunteers and foster family homes. Because we do not operate out of a shelter or have a facility in which to house our adoptable dogs, we rely heavily on volunteers who lovingly open their hearts and their homes, offering temporary accommodations. Once integrated into one of our foster families, a dog that may have come to us frightened, timid, or otherwise emotionally scarred, will blossom and flourish with the tender loving care it receives there, often within just a few days or weeks.
Adoption Events are held every Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Aero Drive Petsmart at 3396 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123.
Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue
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Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue
Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue is a California 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
Pets by the thousands are being left homeless for a wide variety of reasons. We do not judge how these adorable and deserving souls get into our arms, just that we welcome them.
Our Commitment is to find them loving and lasting forever homes using the most responsible and safe rescue means possible.
Our Passion is to rescue red-listed animals from high-kill shelters. These animals enter the shelters as strays or are surrendered by their families after tragic family events. All of these animals are very scared. We also have owners relinquish their pets into our care.
Our Goal is to rescue these animals and prepare them for their new lives in their loving forever homes. We have Fosters and Adopters from all walks of life.
Our network of volunteers assist us by fostering animals, helping at our adoption events, photographing our dogs and getting the word out on social media. We have no paid employees and do not receive funding from any government agency.
All funds obtained by the rescue come from tax deductible adoption fees, tax deductible donations and fundraisers.
Friends of Humane Services in Tijuana
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Friends of Humane Services in Tijuana
The greater Tijuana area of 3 million people and thousands of abandoned street animals needs more individuals doing rescues and organizing neighborhood spay clinics. It is more efficient than running a shelter which could only keep a few animals at a time. FHSTJ’s priority is to keep these grassroots groups viable and give them direct support. By supporting rescuers as well as neighborhood groups, many animals are cared for and more mass spay and neuter clinics take place in areas most in need. This is accomplished by giving financial support to rescuers and groups which could not function without the generosity of FHSTJ donors.
In summary, FHSTJ supports street rescues, mass spay and neuter clinics, pet owners with extremely limited resources needing veterinary care for their animals as well as public education programs, adoption programs for rescuers, and a pet food distribution program for animals in need. For more information about FHSTJ’s work and to see the animals that we are helping, CLICK HERE. You can also obtain information about planned events by CLICKING HERE. If you would like to save an animal from starvation, disease, pain and fear, click on the Donation page to select the way in which you would like to help. Thank you for taking the time to read about our work.
Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals
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Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals
The Foundation for Care of Indigent Animals (FCIA) is a small 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is staffed 100% by dedicated volunteers. FCIA was founded in 1982 by Penny Adams, who, for the following 25-plus years, tirelessly committed herself to the rescue and care of companion animals in need.
FCIA takes in small adoptable dogs in need of care that would have otherwise been euthanized. Animals come to us from many sources. Some have been rescued from San Diego County shelters. Others have been abandoned or relinquished to us as the result of a family facing the loss of their home, or due to the illness or death of the primary caregiver. We provide these dogs with medical care when needed, compassionate foster homes, and plenty of love and attention. We work very hard to find devoted forever homes for our animals.
The FCIA also assists low income individuals with emergency veterinarian services. The majority of our annual spending is for this part of our mission. We also pay for veterinarian care required for animals at County shelters, over and above that which shelters are able to provide so that these animals can be placed into adoption at the shelter or go to a rescue group. We work with almost every animal rescue group in San Diego County and some beyond the borders.
Animal Advocates of the United States ("AAOFUS")
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Animal Advocates of the United States ("AAOFUS")
Animal Advocates of the United States ("AAOFUS") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help homeless dogs and cats in the poorest communities of the United States with food, shelter, medical care, adoption and humane treatment. AAOFUS also financially sponsors other organizations providing animal welfare services for homeless dogs and cats in Mexico.
Founded in 2006 by Marlene Revelen and Donna Liebrich after the two visited a Mexican dog pound ("perrera") where hundreds of animals were waiting to be euthanized by electrocution. Unable to erase the images of the suffering animals from their minds, Marlene and Donna have dedicated their lives to working with the Mexican government, community partners and volunteers to improve the plight of homeless dogs and cats in the poorest communities of the U.S. and Mexico and in the Mexican perreras. As a result of their tireless efforts, thousands of homeless dogs and cats have been rescued, sheltered, rehabilitated and adopted in less than 10 years. AAOFUS financially sponsors other organizations providing free spay-neuter clinics, animal rescue, rehabilitation, medical care and humane treatement and care to homeless dogs and cats in Mexico.
Our Vision
To inspire, engage and work with the communities we serve to end the suffering of homeless dogs and cats and to develop humane care programs.
The Cantu Foundation
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The Cantu Foundation
In 2020, The Cantu Foundation emerged from the shared passion of its co-founders, Fatima and Jenna. Despite residing on opposite coasts, these two kindred spirits connected through social media, driven by their mutual desire to make a positive impact on the lives of dogs in need.
Our foundation derives its name and inspiration from Cantu, an extraordinary rescue pittie who embodied the spirit of resilience. Cantu's unwavering determination to live his best life, despite facing challenges, serves as the cornerstone of our mission.
At The Cantu Foundation, our primary goal is to offer a second chance at life to dogs from Baja California and Southern California. We believe that every dog deserves a loving home and an opportunity for a brighter future.
Our approach is simple yet impactful. We operate as a fully foster-based rescue organization, sustained by the generosity of donations and the unwavering dedication of our foster families. When a dog enters our care, they receive not only shelter but also the love, attention, and rehabilitation necessary to thrive.
Our vision for the future is ambitious but heartfelt. We aspire to establish our very own facility in San Diego, a central hub for our rescue operations. With this facility, we aim to streamline the process of saving dogs and expand our reach, ensuring more dogs find their forever homes.
The Pacific Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Coronado
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Coronado, CA 92118
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The Pacific Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Coronado
The Pacific Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) was founded in 2003 by Dorothy “Louise” Shirey.
Louise (pictured) was dedicated to providing care for and rehoming the abandoned and displaced animals of Coronado from the time she joined our community in 1986 until her death in 2014.
Through determination, community organization, and persistent lobbying as an animal advocate, Louise achieved her dream of creating a Coronado animal rescue (PAWS), and establishing a partnership between PAWS and the City of Coronado to provide comprehensive animal services in the Crown City.
Following in Louise’s footsteps, PAWS grew under the care of dedicated animal advocates Sharon Sherman and Karen Dwinell into a trusted community organization capable of helping hundreds of animals each year.
Today we continue to honor Louise’s legacy by providing high-quality medical care, treating the animals in our care with love and compassion, and seeking to find each animal a perfect forever home through our adoption services.
Our Vision:
The vision of PAWS of Coronado is for every animal to have a safe and loving forever home.
Our Commitment:
The Pacific Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Coronado is committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of all treatable and manageable animals at our facility and those receiving care through our foster care network. PAWS works hard to find permanent homes through our adoption services and animal rescue partnerships. Since its founding, PAWS has not euthanized any healthy animals with treatable conditions. PAWS is a member of the San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition (SDAWC) and has adopted the Asilomar Accords to clarify the standard of care and what constitutes ‘healthy, treatable/manageable and ‘unhealthy/untreatable’ conditions in shelter animals. The SDAWC reached ‘zero euthanasia of treatable animals’ in July of 2015. “Getting to Zero” is the San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition’s commitment to reaching zero euthanasia of healthy or treatable shelter animals in our community. Each member of the SDAWC provides data to the Shelter Animals Count: The National Database to ensure transparency around our work.
Unlike other animal welfare organizations, PAWS has a jurisdictional responsibility to provide animal sheltering and pet licensing for all domestic animals in Coronado. PAWS receives all animals that are legal to own within the Coronado city limits including dogs, cats, pet exotic mammals, birds, and reptiles. Sadly, many of the animals arriving to PAWS have significant medical and/or behavioral conditions that render them ‘unhealthy/untreatable’ as defined in the Asilomar Accords. PAWS only places treatable, manageable animals up for adoption.
PAWS endeavors to rescue all ‘unhealthy/untreatable’ animals through providing a range of services including standard of care diagnostics, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, behavior modification and specialty interventions. Through these efforts, PAWS has saved many unhealthy/untreatable animals and we take great pride in the support we are able to provide for all animals in Coronado.
PAWS appreciates your donations that support our mission and all our volunteers who help make this life-saving work possible.
Small Breed Rescue of Southern California
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Small Breed Rescue of Southern California
Small Breed Rescue of Southern California is an all-volunteer, non-profit, foster-based organization funded by donations. We are dedicated to taking in and caring for small breed dogs, small reptiles, and select exotic pets primarily from public shelters and other rescues. We are education and science-focused to help ensure that the animals that go into their new homes and their new families are set up for success!
Our rescue is uniquely structured to rehabilitate animals who are at high risk of euthanasia due to manageable behavioral challenges, such as small dogs who are declining in a shelter environment and reptiles/exotics that have not been properly handled over their lifetime. We develop organizational and individual relationships to accommodate these specific assistance needs, which is one thing that differentiates us from other rescue organizations. Another is focusing on the two groups of animals that most would not usually combine.
Initially, we started working with behaviorally challenged dogs under 15lbs who were not sheltering well. Because of our team's different skill sets, we decided to also work with reptiles on the side. The pandemic and the current shifts in the economy have drastically changed our direction to where we now care for more reptiles and exotics than dogs! With these shifts, we have also had to drop our weight limit on dogs down to under 10 lbs due to a lack of foster homes.
We are always looking for new foster guardians who want to help us in our mission to save more lives with stability, commitment, education, and support. We provide everything you need no matter the animal type. Inexperienced? No worries! We will match the right foster pet to your skill set and comfort level as well as provide you with the training and tools that you need.
Consider joining our team to foster a dog that needs a little patience, guidance, and TLC to come out of their shell, or foster one of our reptiles like a bearded dragon, ball python, or leopard gecko!
We have assembled a support team that consists of experienced individuals who bring particular skills from the animal welfare industry that enable us to grow, educate, and enrich our foster community in a manner that supports our specific needs and those of our animals.
The same support is given to our adopters. We will help you get ready for your new companion before they go home. Our goal is to set you up on the path to success so there are no broken hearts if we can avoid them. SBRSC remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the animals beyond the adoption process by providing continued education, training tips, resource references, and an open-door policy to our supporters. ~
The Barking Lot Rescue
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The Barking Lot Rescue
We're passionate. We're non-profit. And we're volunteer-run.
Since 2010, we've rescued over 5,000 dogs, finding happy homes for abandoned dogs scheduled for euthanasia at other shelters.
In November 2016, we started our partnership with Soi Dog Foundation based in Thailand. We've rescued and flown in one group of dogs per month since, all survivors of the illegal dog meat trade.
Greenhill Humane Society SPCA
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Greenhill Humane Society SPCA
Greenhill Humane Society has been caring for animals in Lane County since 1944. We operate the only animal shelter within the Eugene/Springfield area. Our programs include animal adoptions; reuniting lost animals with their families; disaster response; crisis care boarding in situations of domestic violence, medical emergencies, and other crisis situations; spay/neuter for free roaming, un-owned community cats; a pet pantry; on-site volunteer opportunities; foster care and humane education.
Last year, we had 5356 total shelter and clinic intakes. We made 2581 adoptions into loving homes and had 966 pet reunions for animals. In addition, we provided 1187 cat spay/neuter surgeries to assist cat caregivers in reducing feral cat over-population.
Greenhill is a private non-profit and relies on donations for a majority of its budget. The generosity of our local community enables us to provide a high level of care to lost, abandoned, and neglected animals while at the same time helping pet owners in need.
Greenhill Humane Society envisions a world in which all animals are treated with compassion and respect.
Glad To Be Saved Rescue
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Glad To Be Saved Rescue
We are a no kill foster home base rescue with an amazing team of volunteers that are committed to helping animals.
Seeing a nonprofit to support our community's animals, we formed our organization to provide sensible solutions. We've grown considerably since then, all thanks to the helping hands and foster homes of this amazing community!
Road To Freedom Rescue
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Road To Freedom Rescue
Road To Freedom Rescue is a volunteer group of dedicated women who strive to bring brighter futures to rescue dogs.We help dogs who are homeless, neglected or abused. Our love for dogs has no geographical boundaries. Although we do focus on the homeless dogs of Mexico because, there is barely any help for these dogs, we also rescue many dogs in the USA from neglectful situations and those in shelters.
Happy Paws Animal Rescue
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Furballs Furever Rescue
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Furballs Furever Rescue
Furballs Furever Rescue began operating in December of 2020. The pandemic had come and taken over the lives of many, including that of our founder Kat. With her new found free time she began to dedicate her time and resources to local rescues.
Here she met her very first foster pups; two unruly six month old shepherds by the name of Apollo and Luna. Instantly enamored, Kat was inspired to learn how rescues operate. When Apollo developed a growth on the side of his neck she reached out for a vet check. By the time a vet appointment was available the mass had grown to the size of a baseball. Thankfully everything was done to ensure the mass was properly drained and Apollo was given a clean bill of health.
As she continued working with the rescue, Kat learned their procedures and realized that there were a lot of animals, similar to Apollo, not receiving the medical attention as quickly as they needed. She also realized that some of the policies were harmful to the welfare of the animals. The animals craved human affection and need medical care. Losing lives that could have been saved with proper veterinary care, and simple safety precautions was non-negotiable.
Here began Furballs Furever Rescue, a nonprofit 501c3, animal rescue. We are 100% donation based and volunteer run. We love our furballs and snugglers and believe they deserve more than just human decency. They deserve to be cared for and loved, vetted and hugged. So we will continue to help do so and help these animals OUR way. Because once a part of the Furball family, always a part of it.
Kane's K9s & Animal Rescue
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Kane's K9s & Animal Rescue
Meet Kane! The face behind the name of this rescue!
Kane has always loved animals! He's always had an interest in dogs, and for his 2nd birthday he asked for a cat! Every day for 30 days I asked him what he was going to name the cat and everyday he responded "apple kitty" eventually I gave in and we went to a rescue to look at some of the cats. Kane walked right in, picked up this white cat and said "come on apple kitty, let's go home" and that was it! He then not only loved dogs, but he loved cats too!
After being attacked by a dog we were so afraid he would be scared of them, but he proved us wrong, he became more obsessed with animals. We've rescued hundreds of animals, some nicer than others but with every single one he has showed patience and kindness. He has sat on the floor with mama dogs and read them books while they hid behind things because they were so scared given their horrific pasts and waited for them to eventually come sit with him.
He's been jumped on by 80 lbs dogs and scratched up by feral mama kitties, but with each and every animal he continues to show them love and compassion. Kane has a love for animals that I could have never dreamed of. I am so grateful we are able to continue to grow this rescue and save animals so other families are able to get to know these animals outside of a shelter environment. Which gives them a much greater chance of showing their true personalities and finding their forever homes.
Last Chance at Life
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Last Chance at Life
In the early 2000s, animal lover and advocate Lisa Hamilton founded a small rescue called “Boxers ‘N Birds Rescue.” Being the hospital administrator for a premier North County veterinary hospital, she would often encounter people surrendering their pets for various medical reasons. Having a strong fondness for exotic birds and the Boxer breed, she would often take these surrenders into her own care, provide the necessary medical care, and find them new forever homes – hence the name “Boxers ‘N Birds.”
Over the years the rescue gained many more volunteers and the number of animals being saved from year to year also grew. The rescue formed into a 501(c)3 nonprofit and changed its name to “Last Chance at Life All Breed Rescue & Adoptions.” While we still love the Boxer breed, we now take in canines of all breeds who are at risk of euthanasia at local shelters. Our foster based rescue allows animals to recuperate and rehabilitate in the loving care of a foster home until their special forever home is found.
Second Leash On Life
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Project Street Vet
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Project Street Vet
Project Street Vet was formed in 2020 to provide free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness mainly through ‚Street Vet Work, free pet clinics, and financial assistance. Learn more about our work here. 2022 was a phenomenal year for Project Street Vet thanks to our supporters, volunteers, partners, and team members. We are grateful for the increased impact on pets and their people that our teams were able to make last year compared to 2021 and are excited for the continued opportunity to grow our work for those we serve.
The DeTommaso Dogs
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The DeTommaso Dogs
I began rescuing animals back in 2018 when I started frequenting Baja California more often, and to my shock I saw a ton of stray animals. There were way too many dogs and cats on the streets of Baja without food, shelter, or care.
My first rescue was that of three kittens I found in a parking lot. They had no food, no water, and they were covered in fleas. I could not leave them in those terrible conditions.
So I rescued them. I took them in, took care of their medical needs, and found them amazing, wonderful forever homes with their FURever family. The more times I visited Baja, the more animals in need I found. It ignited something in me to just start just saving any animal I could.
After several years of nonstop work, our rescue finally became a nonprofit 501©(3) organization.
In addition to rescuing animals, providing medical care, finding foster and forever homes, we were so fortunate to have donations from such giving community members that we began spay and neuter campaigns in Baja communities at no cost to the people. To help prevent more homeless animals from ending up on the streets, we have performed approximately 3,000 spay and neuter surgeries in Baja California so far. We have rescued hundreds and hundreds of dogs.
I am just one person, yet I will help as many animals as I can. With the collective efforts of our amazing community members in southern California, dedicated volunteers, and incredible foster pawrents, The DeTommaso Dogs rescue is able to reach even more animals in need. Our goal is to provide love, care, and a safe home for each and every one of them..
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
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Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dedicated to saving lives of abandoned companion animals, promoting adoption into loving homes and offering education programs and support services that inspire and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Amazing Dogs Rescue
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The Dank Dog Rescue & Sanctuary
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The Dank Dog Rescue & Sanctuary
The Dank Dog Collective is both an artisan soapery and dog rescue ranch. The Dank Dog Ranch provides sanctuary and rehabilitation to working dog breeds & mutts so they can find themselves & their furever families. The Dank Dog Soap Co. handcrafts soaps and care goods for you & your dog. Proceeds suppawt the rescues.
Thrive Animal Rescue
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Thrive Animal Rescue
Thrive Animal Rescue is the brainchild of Cece Durante Bloum and Georgia Spogli. Cece, a lifelong animal lover, equestrian, and founder of Newmarket Farm, sought a way to incorporate her love for animals with her desire to give back to the community. Being a dog lover first and foremost, Cece began finding dogs in shelters for friends who wanted to adopt but could not bear the heartache of searching through shelters to find the right match. Cece realized that shelters are filled with dogs who have been abandoned for reasons having nothing to do with serious health or behavioral issues. Georgia had completed similar rescue work on the East Coast and successfully placed several dogs in the loving homes of friends and associates in the equestrian world. Georgia felt a calling to do more and joined forces with Cece in 2014. They recruited more dog loving friends from the equestrian world, applied for non-profit status, and Thrive Animal Rescue was born!
Cece Bloum and Georgia Spogli. A dynamic duo who turned a dream of helping dogs into a reality that has saved thousands of sweet and deserving souls.
As of late Thrive Animal Rescue comes to the aid of abandoned and discarded dogs of all breeds, ages and situations. Our goal is to prepare each individual dog for placement in their forever home by providing medical aid, love and support.
We consider suitability a vital part of the process of placing a dog in a loving forever home and believe this diminishes the likelihood that a dog will become displaced or rehomed again, thereby reducing the number of viable dogs being euthanized.
Angels of Rawley Foundation
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Angels of Rawley Foundation
My journey in dog rescue began in the latter part of 2013 when I was asked to transport a dog from a high kill shelter to a rescue. For the next 3 years I spent many hours transporting, fostering, and coordinating dog rescues. In October of 2016 I was told to return 3 potentially neurologically challenged dogs back to a high kill shelter. There was no way that I could do this. With the help of my amazing family and friends, I took in these 3 wonderful souls named Laverne, Lenny & Squiggy and started Angels of Rawley Foundation aka ARF. Laverne, Lenny and Squiggy have all been adopted into loving homes and they are thriving and living healthy lives. These three amazing little dogs, have been the “foundation” of why the team at ARF loves to do what we do and save lives, no matter what breed or their needs. I believe that "things happen for a reason” and "timing is everything." I know because of Rawley this is where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing to carry on her legacy.
San Diego Animal Sanctuary
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San Diego Animal Sanctuary
Based in San Diego, our aim is to create a loving sanctuary for animals we come across.
San Diego Animal Sanctuary shines brightly for its remarkable focus on high-kill animals, tirelessly rescuing dogs at risk of euthanasia.
Their dedication transforms despair into hope, showcasing that every life, regardless of circumstances, deserves a chance at love and a forever home.
The Saving Slim Foundation
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The Saving Slim Foundation
THE SAVING SLIM FOUNDATION is a registered 501c3 non-profit and your donations are tax deductible. We believe that the American Pit Bull Terrier has become very misunderstood in American society. "Slim" was the muse for the Foundation coming into existence. Abused and an ex-fighting dog, he had no chance of survival. He was property of the FCAC shelter in Rome, Georgia where the county has a ban on adopting out Pit Bulls, period. This twisted ideology is called BSL or Breed Specific Legislation, where a dog is not just a dog, but targeted with prejudice. The reality is that very few pit bulls will make it out of an American shelter alive. Whilst we will never be a large pit bull rescue, but more so a foundation, offering resources and information, we are still very involved in rescue on a daily basis.
It is devastating to read news stories where people have been hurt by a dog. Often an abused, mistreated and mismanaged dog(s). This should not be happening, especially if the right resources were in place. BSL has proven that it is not effective. All dogs can be potentially dangerous & of course, some can do more damage than others. We must respect the strength and ability of any dog, keeping them and the public safe and increase the consequences when people do not abide by the laws.
Pit Bulls are often extremely intelligent dogs that are classified into the category of working dogs. They are not a dog that you place in the backyard and ignore... they are a sensitive, very high energy dog with a lot of drive and a need for regular mental and physical stimulation. Otherwise, problems can arise. With pent up frustration, often they will want to escape from their yard and this is when we hear about a problem stemming from it in the news. Pit Bulls are extremely loving, sensitive dogs & they bond very closely with their owner. A person once said to me that a pit bull is unique because it will look you straight in the eyes, deep into your soul and connect with you; whereas, most dogs will just want to be pet and scratched. The public has been tainted by the news media that pours out sensationalisms like a pit bulls jaws can lock or they can ''snap'' at any minute... or reporting on a dog attack that didn't even involve a pit bull, but calling it a pit bull. Simply put, pit bulls are just dogs. No breed of dog can lock its' jaws and no specific breed, "can snap at any minute"... There are good dogs and bad dogs in all the canine varieties. Sadly pit bulls are often owned by people that should not own them and want them for more of a status symbol, than being a member of their family.
The goal of the Foundation is: Education, Advocacy, Rescue and Resources : Education to help pet owners to create a deeper bond with their dogs, empowering them to become more responsible, keeping them and the public safe. Teaching the public about the misconceptions that have been bred by the media; helping to increase the number of adoptions in shelters by families that wouldn't normally consider adopting a pit bull ~ through education and advocacy. Rescue by continuing to save dogs from death row at high kill shelters. (We are not able to take owner surrenders). Lastly, RESOURCES through fund raising in order to help people & their dogs in our community. Any monies raised are strictly for the Foundation & its' work. We have an open book policy & want to assure people that any funds will be appropriately used. We believe we will never adopt our way out of this epidemic of over population, but rather through spay neuter programs, clinics and support.
Labs and More Dog Rescue
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Labs and More Dog Rescue
Labs and More Dog Rescue is San Diego's fastest growing and most active dog rescue organization. Since our inception, Labs and More Rescue, has been Volunteer-run and is committed to saving dogs from our shelter systems and strays dumped in Southern California. Labs and More rescues thousands of dogs each year, with over 400 of them needing life-saving medical care. Over the past decade, we are most proud of our long-term relationships with over 13,500 adopting families. Previous adopting families and their referrals account for over 50% of our adoptions, a high mark of achievement we are very proud of.
Pugs N Roses
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Pugs N Roses
We rescue and foster pugs, pug mixes and other needy dogs from high kill shelters in Southern California.
All of the dogs we save are scheduled to killed due to illness or overcrowding before we save them!
Unlike some breed rescue groups, we don’t discriminate against non pure dogs. Though we love pugs, we save pug mixes, and other urgent dogs.
Grandma Betty's Animal Rescue
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The Rescued Pup
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Aussie Rescue San Diego
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Aussie Rescue San Diego
We believe that when you adopt a dog, a family is created. Here at Aussie Rescue San Diego, we have made it our mission to save Australian Shepherds, Border Collies and other breeds as needed. Our experienced, compassionate volunteers provide our dogs with medical care, training, and proper enrichment until the day that they find their forever home. We advocate for greater public awareness about responsible dog ownership and celebrate the connection and lifetime of love of people and their pets. We look forward to you being a part of our family!
When you support ARSD, you will be forever changing the future of a dog who is desperate for help. 100% of your donation goes towards providing life saving care to dogs who otherwise would not have any good options. We need your help! With so many dogs currently being displaced and neglected, shelters / rescues are over capacity and struggling to make ends meet. Your support will help a dog have a better tomorrow. You will be saving lives and giving a future filled with hope, love and happiness.
Tails of Mana
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Tails of Mana
Non-profit foster-based animal rescue in Ocean Beach, San Diego CA.
Tails of Mana is more than just a rescue; we are an integral part of the community. Through education, public outreach, and partnerships within the community, we aim to raise awareness for animals so desperately in need, the importance of spaying/neutering, the critical bonding opportunity through training and the joy of adopting a rescue animal.
Our rescue relies solely on voluntary foster homes to care for these animals. We do not have a shelter facility or store front, we rely solely on word of mouth, social media, public events and our community to rescue these animals.
The Heroic Tail
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The Heroic Tail
Katie – Founder & Trainer
Our founder, Katie, has been rescuing and training dogs her entire adult life. She has always loved working with dogs and takes special interest in dogs who’ve been written off by others due to their behaviors. Several years ago, she began rescuing dogs through her training company, funded solely by her, so that she could use her expertise and her success to rescue dogs in need, who don’t have anyone else to help them. Rescuing dogs has been a passion of hers her whole life, even from childhood, and she wants to ensure that no dog is left behind due to circumstances placed on them by people. Most dogs who struggle with behavioral issues, struggle because of abandonment, lack of structure, and lack of commitment by the people who said they would love them, and then let them down. In her years in this industry, she noticed a flaw in the rescue system as a whole. There is a lack of balanced training for rescue dogs with behavior issues. Offering structure, patience, love, and understanding, even the most severe dogs are almost always able to recover fully and live happy, balanced lives. This is how the idea for The Heroic Tail was born. With her partners, Mirna, a seasoned dog rescue expert, as well as an active-duty US Navy service member, Noah, both who have shown their dedication and love of animals in their own lives, she dreamed of a rescue that could truly help those dogs who have been given up on, and begin to change the rescue world to make sure that no dog is left behind
Speaking up and Standing Up for Dogs
A Voice for the Voiceless.
Mirna – Operations Manager
Mirna has been a volunteer coordinator for several nonprofit dog welfare organizations throughout the years. Helping animals has always been a large part of who she is. Animals don’t have voices, so they need our help to speak up and stand up for them. Mirna chose to co-found The Heroic Tail because she saw an opportunity to help the dogs who are listed first on the euthanasia list at high-kill shelters due to behavioral issues. Where many rescues shy away from those types of dogs, Mirna wanted to be the voice for the voiceless, with the understanding that the vast majority of these dogs are absolutely capable of recovery and rehabilitation through training, structure, patience, and love. Mirna is what we call a warrior for animals, so beginning a partnership with a trainer who loves animals above all, and is able to help, is why The Heroic Tail has become a dream come true for all of us.
No Wagging Tail Left Behind Animal Rescue
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No Wagging Tail Left Behind Animal Rescue
Wagging Tails is an all breed, non-profit rescue that places hundreds of dogs each year. We pride ourselves on our reputation of ongoing support for adopters and their new family members. We are volunteer and donation based- our main goal being to care for and give loving homes to dogs in need.
Sandy's first rescue dog, Bonnie, was a cattle dog mix that was transported to her home in the trunk of a car with 8 puppies. She found homes for the puppies and kept Bonnie. Since that day, Sandy has been helping place dogs in loving homes. No Wagging Tail Left Behind came to life when Sandy began taking in six plus dogs a week, mostly from El Centro, to find them homes.
With the help of board members Jean Whitney and Laura Morkan, Wagging Tails received a non-profit status on May 12, 2012. Since then, the rescue has grown in size with volunteers who handle paperwork and attend adoption events. We look forward to increasing the number of dogs placed each year, our volunteer staff, and our donations!
Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter
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Welcome to the 2025 San Diego, CA Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in San Diego, CA chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.
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