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We'll also keep you updated on Seven's adoption status with email updates.
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Seven

Collie Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
San Mateo, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Seven, Neutered male, 1 Year old, 35-Lbs. If you would like to give SEVEN a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application About Seven: Seven is one impeccable young pup, he is super sweet, stable, obedient and well-adjusted. He is very friendly and enjoys being around people. He is submissive by nature, loves belly rubs; and very food motivated, so is easy to train. Seven is friendly around adults and kids, also good with other dogs; he would share his toy and food without getting into fight. He is house trained and crate trained to sleep overnight; a good rider in the car; no barking or chewing behaviors. Seven will make a great family companion pet and a good walking partner! Seven’s rescue story: At three months old, Steven was deserted at the park. For several months, he lived around the park, under the threat of other unfriendly stray dogs and the chasing of animal control crew. Until several months later, a volunteer took him for neuter operation and arranged a foster family for him. We were contacted soon afterwards and started the adoption program for this young life. Please watch Seven’s YouTube videos below: Good with dogs. http://youtu.be/k_ZIQyYxEro http://youtu.be/xbS59dTJIKE Good with kids. http://youtu.be/M6FHoyYIOUw Follow the commands well. http://youtu.be/i05qocpwL_k So calm in the vet. http://youtu.be/hordy1oFsyU Good with strangers. http://youtu.be/fC7GPKteEyQ http://youtu.be/otsxGUFGH-s Has no food aggression with dogs and humans. http://youtu.be/JkmnMH0UZ5w Leash walk training well http://youtu.be/IsFrRf6Zxjo Temperament: Energy level: Medium Ideal home environment: Quiet or active both Is the dog good with strangers: yes The dog is best with children of what age group? Any age. Is the dog good with other dogs? yes Is the dog good with cats? Not tested yet Good on leash? ok Housetrained? yes Crate-trained? yes How is the dog with men? friendly Food aggression with people? no Food aggression with dogs? no Has the dog ever bitten anyone? no Medical Information: Vaccination History 1st vaccination: 4/05/2025 Rabies Date: 4/05/2025
We'll also keep you updated on Rex's adoption status with email updates.
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Rex

Labrador Retriever Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
San Mateo, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rex, neutered male, 2 year 6 months, 31-Lbs. If you would like to give REX a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application About Rex: Rex is a handsome young pup with pleasant personality, he is mellow and friendly by nature. He adapted and thrived quickly in foster care. Being friendly, affectionate, and aimed to please, he can easily befriend strangers and kids; also gets along well with dogs and cats as well. His favorite pastime is hanging out with doggie play pals in the park, car riding and his daily walks. Rex would be a great candidate for any type of family who is looking for a loyal and loving companion pet. Rex’s rescue story: Rex has been wandering in a park for a while before a dog lover noticed him then gave him food. The dog lover is an expatriate in Taiwan who already has dogs at home therefore has no space for Rex. All she can do is to offer food and find support to help Rex. We responded to the request and take Rex into our adoption program. We suppose that Rex used to be a family dog since he is very close to humans, but unfortunately got abandoned. Rex was placed with a foster home after a complete health check. Rex received a clean bill of health and is patiently waiting for his 2nd chance to join his forever home. Please watch Rex’s YouTube videos below: https://youtu.be/YHPyQYhR0iE Temperaments: - SOCIALIZATION - Social inclination: Submissive & very close to people (loves giving kisses) People/Children-friendly: Yes Gets along with cats: Yes Gets along with outside dogs: Yes - ANXIETY - Skittish: No Fear of men: No Barks when unattended: No Chews things up when unattended: No - AGGRESSION - Biting incidents: No Food aggression with dogs: No Food aggression with humans: No - DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES - Energy level: Moderate House trained: Yes Leash-trained: Yes Crate-trained: Yes Commands learned: Sit Adapts in new environments? one day Dog gets to go out with foster family in a day: 3-times a day Good in car: Yes
We'll also keep you updated on Hachi's adoption status with email updates.
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Hachi

Labrador Retriever Shiba Inu

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
San Mateo, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hachi, spayed male, 3 Year-6 months old, 40 Lbs. If you would like to give HACHI a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application About Hachi: Hachi is a super sweet young pup, very sociable, would greet everyone he met with a big smile. He adapted and thrived quickly in foster care; he has become a devoted companion to the humans he bonded with. Being friendly and affectionate, he can easily befriend strangers and kids; also gets along well with dogs. He is food motivated, will wait patiently for his turn at meal time; never fight over food with other dogs. He loves to eat and gets excited before taking a walk, but always heed to command well. His favorite pastime is playing fetch, car riding and his daily walks. Hachi has Shiba Inu’s temperament and appearance in his mixed breed; he will do best for experienced and strong-willed dog owners, Hachi would give 100% of himself to reciprocate. Hachi’s rescue story: Hachi was raised since he is a puppy by a factory owner as a watch dog. But his owner hardly paid any attention to him. Around two years old during his puberty, Hachi was once lost, until the rescuer found him as a stray in poor physical condition. Since then, Hachi was neutered and treated for skin problem, followed by foster family’s loving care and training for future adoption. Please watch Hachi’s YouTube videos below: Hachi interacts well with kid https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zyqwy45TKnc&si=DPpi0BWDziJ2Sm9x Hachi interacts well with dogs https://youtube.com/watch?v=wFLTe5mNq50&si=o4HaIjHgki6Jws2f Hachi interacts well with stranger https://youtube.com/watch?v=F3UVxW9iN-4&si=dsaCP22lKLZjkqO- https://youtube.com/watch?v=BbnQ4V1gL00&si=60W-paKdSWdpzDWe https://youtube.com/watch?v=G9MjSoc6F_M&si=rR92fxtJsoUJfL-h https://youtube.com/watch?v=N6FdJSB2B08&si=2V0_w1I739aSXt9H Hachi follows the commands well https://youtube.com/watch?v=LEjM4HnDWQU&si=3fdi9Z9Rm4raGIWp Hachi has no food aggression with human and dog https://youtube.com/watch?v=rLBs6h4GRGk&si=bMyB8UAQo09axcrI https://youtube.com/watch?v=DthvlqBK2wU&si=Qn9iMidOtNJJQBY0 Hachi leash walks training https://youtube.com/watch?v=ogoA4no0sNs&si=8Q6HrDQLSaaEt_Xk https://youtube.com/watch?v=PS-C2kx-7DU&si=fmECIVuiDSxnEvP6 Temperaments: - SOCIALIZATION - Social inclination: Lively & outgoing People/Children-friendly: Friendly around people of all ages Gets along with cats: NO Gets along with outside dogs: Enjoys the company of other dogs, but prone to take the leadership in a pack. - ANXIETY - Skittish: No Fear of men: No Barks when unattended: No Chews things up when unattended: Chew rawhide and beef bones - AGGRESSION - Biting incidents: No Food aggression with dogs: No, will not fight over food with other dogs Food aggression with humans: No - DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES - Energy level: Medium House trained: Yes, potty outside of the house Leash-trained: Excited but follows master’s lead Commands learned: sit, shake hand, fetch balls Adapts in new environments? 3-7 days Dog gets to go out with foster family in a day: 1-2 times a day Good in car: Yes
We'll also keep you updated on Scooby's adoption status with email updates.
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Scooby

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
San Mateo, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Scooby, neutered male, 2.5 yo, 42-lbs If you would like to give SCOOBY a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application Meet Scooby! Scooby is a handsome young pup, well-mannered, cuddly and friendly. Scooby is very close to people, and he heeds commands well. He’s very food motivated, so is easy to befriend and thrive in new environment. He is sociable around people of all ages, also good with other dogs and super friendly with cats too. He’s not a chewer or barker, nor would he get into fight with other dogs over food or toy. Please watch Scooby’s videos to learn more about this goofy sweet boy! About Scooby’s rescue: Scooby’s mother and his five puppies wandered to a fishery in central Taiwan suburb. The fishery owner tried many nasty means to drive them away. They were finally wounded up in the shelter. Scooby being playful and pleasant by nature, he was adopted soon. Unfortunately, his owner got into trouble with the police and had to send him back to the shelter. A second owner kept Scooby for a short time but due to his inexperience with dogs, Scooby was given up shortly after. The rescuer decided to place Scooby under the overseas adoption program to give this sweet dog a second chance. Please watch Scooby’s YouTube videos below: Good with cats. http://youtu.be/gateUy1geZ0 Good with strangers. http://youtu.be/MrYv4bdmRVg http://youtu.be/C3Xiao61Etc http://youtu.be/WF5rctwAQrc http://youtu.be/roJ3XBDFbgs Follows the commands well http://youtu.be/HvF4gzc1JIs Has no food aggression with human and dogs. http://youtu.be/z0FPtLKwFAQ http://youtu.be/ze247mAWDow http://youtu.be/wpnsQlIkNCM http://youtu.be/CgGuRFPrMV4 Interact well with dogs. http://youtu.be/pLnDMu4vOSg http://youtu.be/XT9UqG3OIlo Interact well with kids. http://youtu.be/8MOeoKN-hhU Crate trained. http://youtu.be/BQw2BX-H6No Walk leash training well http://youtu.be/6wp0M992TsI http://youtu.be/Wc4GEJUuM8o Scooby is good at vet clinic http://youtu.be/qgMdA5ujd84 Scooby can play fetch. http://youtu.be/F1FSF-j6vus Temperament: Energy level: Medium Ideal home environment: Quiet or active both Is the dog good with strangers: yes The dog is best with children of what age group? Any age Is the dog good with other dogs? yes Is the dog good with cats? ok. Good on leash? ok Housetrained? yes Crate-trained? yes How is the dog with men? friendly Food aggression with people? no Food aggression with dogs? no Has the dog ever bitten anyone? no Medical Information: Vaccination History 1st vaccination:3/30/2023 Rabies Date: 3/30/2023
We'll also keep you updated on Life's adoption status with email updates.
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Life

Beagle Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
San Mateo, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Life, Neutered male, 4-years-old, 46-lbs If you would like to give LIFE a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application Life is a handsome young pup; he is mellow, stable, and independent by nature. He follows direction well, and never got into fight for food or toy, a good walking companion too. He gets along well with young kids, other dogs and cats. He is potty trained and crate trained to sleep overnight. Life can easily fit into any type of family. Please watch his videos below to learn more about this sweet pup! About Life’s rescue: Life lived as a stray at the campus for a while. One stormy day the rescuer found him taking shelter under the corridor of the school building. Without any resistance he took the leashed collar and followed the rescuer. Later on he was settled in with a foster family. Please watch Life’s YouTube videos below: Good with kids. http://youtu.be/C74dt2SoLaE So calm in the vet. http://youtu.be/86WzplB2mLI Good with strangers. http://youtu.be/2C_ABXZJp24 http://youtu.be/G0facDCxXPU Has no food aggression with dogs and humans. http://youtu.be/RD_IG9WFlwA Leash walk training well http://youtu.be/DsHBcYNayJU Temperament: Energy level: Medium Ideal home environment: Quiet or active both Is the dog good with strangers: yes The dog is best with children of what age group? Any age. Is the dog good with other dogs? yes Is the dog good with cats? OK Good on leash? ok Housetrained? yes Crate-trained? yes How is the dog with men? friendly Food aggression with people? no Food aggression with dogs? no Has the dog ever bitten anyone? no Medical Information: Vaccination History 1st vaccination: 4/05/2025 Rabies Date: 4/05/2025
We'll also keep you updated on Becca's adoption status with email updates.
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Becca

Collie Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
San Mateo, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Becca, spayed female, 3 Years old, 35 Lbs. If you would like to give BECCA a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application About Becca: Becca is a passionate and lively girl, enthusiastic with food and toys. She is attached to humans by nature; loves tummy rubs and giving kisses, even around strangers. She could be a little shy when approached by strangers, but would not take long for her to respond passionately. She is friendly to adults and children alike; shares food and toys with other dogs, and never engage in fight with other dogs; very well behaved, not a chewer or barker; also enjoys her daily walks and car-ride. Becca is obedient and enjoys being around people, will surely make a great companion pet. Becca’s rescue story: Becca was rescued out from a ditch by the volunteer on her daily walk. Becca’s seven siblings were also found nearby. Because that area is an industrial park, banked by a storm drain, with heavy trucks in and out all the time, hardly an environment where young puppies can survive! Therefore, the volunteer posted a plea for adoption on line for these vulnerable puppies. The rescuer responded and placed the puppies with foster families while start preparing them for their forever homes. Please watch Becca’s YouTube videos below: Becca interacts well with kid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gYIGWsAkqo Becca interacts well with dogs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wInoHS9uLf4 Becca interacts well with stranger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ7iuP7hImY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RS23GhFll4 Becca follows the commands well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_bI2HEngB8 Becca has no food aggression with human and dog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fB2u0UDN0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfvx4YERgkY Becca leash walks training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqeQDj8Y1ds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYGcybRVPcE Temperaments: - SOCIALIZATION - Social inclination: Friendly & quiet People/Children-friendly: Yes Gets along with cats: Curious but calm, and keep distance Gets along with outside dogs: Keep distance from unknown dogs - ANXIETY - Skittish: NO Fear of men: NO, very submissive Barks when unattended: NO, enjoys her rawhide when temporarily crated Chews things up when unattended: Chew toys, balls, and rawhide - AGGRESSION - Biting incidents: NEVER, very cuddly Food aggression with dogs: No, never fight over food or treats with other dogs Food aggression with humans: No - DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES - Energy level: Medium House trained: Potty on pee pad inside the house Leash-trained: Follows the lead of leash Commands learned: sit Adapts in new environments? 3-7days Dog gets to go out with foster family in a day: 1-2 times per day Good in car: Well behaved in the car

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Jack Russell Rescue CA - San Carlos

484 E. Los Angeles Ave. Ste. #104, San Jose, CA 94070

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Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010

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West Coast Bloodhound Rescue

1512 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010

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Pets In Need - Redwood City Animal Shelter

871 5th Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063

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