Viva Rescue

Animal rescue in San Diego, California

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San Diego, CA 92105

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Rescue FAQs

VIVA, Volunteers for Indigent and Vulnerable Animals. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to increase animal awareness through education; reduce animal overpopulation by spay and neutering; help indigent animals and provide a structured network of care to adopt the animals ready for forever homes.
San Diego, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, El Cajon, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa, Mission Valley, Carlsbad, Escondido, Encinitas, Oceanside, San Clemente, Ramona, Carlsbad, Los Angeles, Mission Viejo, Sacramento, Napa, Tahoe, Laguna Beach, Irvine, San Clemente, Marin,

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
  2. Interview
    Learn more about the potential adoptee and discuss dog to see if they are a good fit over the phone.
  3. Home Check
    Virtual Home Check
  4. Meet the Pet
    Safely meet outside with masks generally at foster's home.
  5. Approve Application
  6. Sign Adoption Contract
  7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We pride ourselves on making sure that each adoptee is a good dog owner and is the best home for that specific dog. This means we also check references, verify dog-friendly homes with landlords, etc...