Dirty Little Paws Rescue

Animal rescue in Oceanside, California

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3808-36 Vista Campana South, Oceanside, CA 92057

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Adoptable Pets at Dirty Little Paws Rescue

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Bao

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Oceanside, CA

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Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Gigi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Oceanside, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Cinderella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Oceanside, CA

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Hadley

Domestic Shorthair

Female

Oceanside, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Bristol

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Oceanside, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Cinderella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Oceanside, CA

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Sweet Pea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos

Oceanside, CA

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N/A
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House-trained
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Wilma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Oceanside, CA

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N/A
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No Details Provided
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Shirley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Oceanside, CA

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Rescue FAQs

Dirty Little Paws is a new non-profit rescue in Southern California. We rescue from kill shelters and from the street, manage feral colonies, and promote TNR (trap, neuter, release).
Our mission is to save the lives of as many cats as possible. We respond to daily emergencies,
fully vet each cat, release ferals back into their colonies, rehabilitate some, make sick cats well, hold adoption fairs, educate the public, and place a strong emphasis
on sourcing donations through events & fundraisers so that this work may continue.
Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas
San Diego County, CA
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    1. Complete adoption application online:
      https://forms.gle/T9GQ5pAcyZThC7nY6
  2. Interview
    1. A member of the rescue’s adoption team will contact qualified applicants for an initial screening interview.
  3. Home Check
    1. If applicant is approved following the screening interview, a meet and greet will be scheduled at the foster’s home or adoption center.
  4. Meet the Pet
    1. Complete meet and greet
  5. Sign Adoption Contract
    1. Sign adoption contract, complete payment, and welcome your new companion home.
  6. Sign Adoption Contract
    1. Complete adoption paperwork
  7. Pay Fee
    1. Once the adoption is approved and contract signed, the adoption fee is paid and your new little one goes home with you!

Additional adoption info

We take a thoughtful approach to our adoption process so we can ensure Dirty Little Paws Rescue cats and kittens go to the best homes with families that understand adoption is a lifelong commitment. Our process is detailed above in the Adoption Process section.

All interested applicants must first submit a formal application which our team reviews to ensure a good initial match. Following this, we reach out to qualified potential adopters for a brief screening interview to discuss the pet’s needs and the family's expectations. If the interview is successful, we will schedule a meet and greet, typically hosted at the foster’s home, to allow for a personal connection with the cat. Should you choose to move forward after the meeting, the final steps include completing the necessary adoption paperwork and payment to officially welcome your new companion home.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Dirty Little Paws Rescue

Cats & Crystals

Oceanside, CA 92057

Tragic To Magic Oceanside

2130 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054

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Buddy

Chihuahua

Male, 5 mos

Oceanside, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Nemo

Belgian Malinois/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 mos

Oceanside, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Tobe

Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos

Oceanside, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

Animal Charities in Oceanside, CA

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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