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Scooby

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 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
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
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Rose

Labrador Retriever Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 4 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
Rose, Spayed female, 5-months-old, 28-lbs If you would like to give Rose a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application Rose is a super sweet young pup with charming personality. She is lively and affectionate, but can be stable and well behaved if commanded so; a perfect pup that is loved by everyone in her foster family. Rose is quiet and heeds orders, never got into fight with others for food or toys, she’s also an excellent walking companion. Like any young pups, she’s very food motivated, playful and enjoys the company of other dogs, and stays calm around cats. She’s loving by nature, responds to recall very well; she’s potty trained to go outside, also crate trained to sleep overnight; not a barker or chewer when inside the house. Rose being young and playful, she will do best for family looking for a companion pet, or sibling to the existing family dog. About Rose’s rescue: Rose and her three siblings were found cuddling in a box set at the corner of a rundown shed in the suburb. Facing the imminent storm, the rescuer had no choice but to take the pups in and find sheltering homes for them. Rose is full of curiosity and is easy to approach with food. She is friendly and follows command well. She can be easily recalled when running in the park. Rose will be a wonderful companion to a dog loving family! Please view Rose’s(aka: Rosie) videos at: Good with kids. http://youtu.be/7XS8cSXddBM http://youtu.be/cEoAXVwifEg Love belly rubs. https://youtube.com/shorts/vuQTXloggcY Follow the commands well http://youtu.be/NV4W-tQeRvI Good with strangers. https://youtu.be/IwxvDhZBmN4 http://youtu.be/oXMAHbiW0WY http://youtu.be/S9IX-hx3HMc Good behavior in the vet. http://youtu.be/u29AcftFFnM Has no food aggression with dogs and humans. http://youtu.be/om3E7i6bsXc http://youtu.be/DMSuTkb_xik Good with cats. http://youtu.be/im1GaOPTLXk http://youtu.be/kM6Gdwjr8Iw http://youtu.be/KmXyQwmoyp8 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? Over 5 years old. Is the dog good with other dogs? yes Is the dog good with cats? ok Good on leash? yes 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:4/30/2025 2nd vaccination:5/30/2025 3rd vaccination: 6/30/2025 Rabies Date: 6/23/2025
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Life

Beagle Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 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
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
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Molly

Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever

Female, 4 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
Molly, spayed female, 3.5-year-old, 49 Lbs. If you would like to give MOLLY a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application Molly is a pretty girl, friendly and playful. She is a total cuddle bug when around familiar faces. It’ll take her a short while to overcome shyness when encountering strangers. Being a young pup, Molly is playful and curious; sometimes could be a bit rough while playing around young children or cats, though. Molly is a good car rider and has good table manners at meal time. She enjoys the company of other dogs. She’s potty trained to go outside or inside of the house on pee pad; crate trained to sleep overnight; not a barker or chewer when inside the house. Molly will do best for a family with another similar sized dog and backyard. Molly’s rescue story: The first encounter of Molly and the rescuer was when she’s enjoying her beach stroll. Molly was running among many visitors that day. Followed her around, the rescuer found out that Molly was being fed by members of the coastal guard temporarily since she came down from the neighboring mountain region. With the consent of the coaster guard, the rescuer took Molly for a checkup and proper immunization and then placed her under foster care to ready her for adoption. Please watch Molly’s YouTube videos below: Molly interacts well with kid https://youtu.be/IFMakKioj1I Molly interacts well with dogs https://youtu.be/5rfxdIkn8gA https://youtu.be/pJhVr3geHZc Molly interacts well with stranger https://youtu.be/fKVc833nGlM https://youtu.be/PWGw8BiAdbA Molly interacts well with cat https://youtu.be/4Arqj6EcG0U Molly follows the commands well https://youtu.be/5_iY4rx2DYo Molly has no food aggression with human https://youtu.be/gPFaF9z23hQ Molly has no food aggression with dog https://youtu.be/P7ZoFUL2nmY Molly leash walks training https://youtu.be/KHC-jojodVc Temperaments: - SOCIALIZATION - Social inclination: Playful & energetic People/Children-friendly: Yes Gets along with cats: Curious (won’t harm cat, only playing a bit rough) 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: Medium House trained: Potty on pee pads inside the house or outside Leash-trained: Follow the lead of leash Commands learned: sit Adapts in new environments? Around a week Dog gets to go out with foster family in a day: Daily walk 1-2 times, and weekly dog park play time Good in car: Yes
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Dolly

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 10 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
Dolly, spayed female, 3y-5-m-old, 44-lbs If you would like to give DOLLY a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application Dolly has an easy-going temperament, very playful and lively. She loves people and is sociable around other dogs and stays calm when meeting cats. She is potty trained and crate trained to sleep overnight; not a chewer or barker. Dolly is most suitable for an outdoor loving family, and/or as an addition to family with dog. Dolly’s rescue story: Driving home during a stormy night, the rescuer spotted a dark moving object in-between the traffic lanes. When she stopped her car to check it out, she found Dolly moving toward her slowly, wagging her tail. She didn’t seem injured but apparently had difficulty moving. Dolly followed the rescuer to her car and off to the hospital they went. The doctor’s diagnostic was that Dolly simply suffered from starvation. Under the care of her foster family, Dolly regained her hearth and received proper training. But being a dog with black color coat has hardly any chance to be adopted by local people. Hopefully Dolly can start her new life aboard. Please watch Dolly’s YouTube videos below: Good with strangers. http://youtu.be/IOet0NJgO-s http://youtu.be/PjWQOutfdRk http://youtu.be/j6TFKxaOtJg http://youtu.be/COyDbrowYdI Follows the commands well http://youtu.be/aggL8Dc7Xpk http://youtu.be/QKhqptJbX6A Has no food aggression with human and dogs. http://youtu.be/IPlsUM55FdI http://youtu.be/wOlhL0SEw3M Good with cats. http://youtu.be/RIl8oIOfB8M Interact well with dogs. http://youtu.be/y61ksv1rWAo http://youtu.be/QiLp2aN63W0 http://youtu.be/3Xgnr5H-c5w Interact well with kids. http://youtu.be/dmWE9ncl_KA Walk leash training well http://youtu.be/NxyAkyhz_WQ http://youtu.be/yy4yCGlI_JE http://youtu.be/ow99zEy8yT4 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: 9/01/2022 2nd vaccination:10/20/2022 Rabies Date: 11/10/2022
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Kimmie

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
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
Kimmie, spayed female, 2.5 years old, 49 Lbs. If you would like to give KIMMIE a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application About Kimmie Kimmie is a proactive, friendly, and easygoing girl. She is very attentive to owner’s guidance. When meeting strangers, she is always brave enough to approach them, happily allowing herself to be petted or held. She also takes the initiative to introduce herself to other dogs. Once she gets to know you, she’ll roll over to show her belly for cuddles; when she’s tired from playing, she can settle down quietly right where she is. Kimmie is a huge food lover! She can "sit" politely to wait for treats and even knows how to "shake paws." She is naturally curious about new environments and loves to explore. When it’s time to go out, she is brimming with excitement, happily sniffing and wandering while on a leash. At the dog park, she lets her lively side shine as she runs around freely. She enjoys the company of other dogs and is even willing to share her food with familiar canine friends; she never picks fights. As for cats, she prefers to keep a respectful distance. Kimmie is also a great travel companion—she stays calm and steady in the car without motion sickness, sitting quietly in the backseat. With her high level of obedience, affectionate nature, and desire to always be by your side, Kimmie is the perfect, devoted companion for any family. Kimmie’s Rescue Story Kimmie was rescued from the mountainous regions of Central Taiwan. A professional volunteer, who frequently travels to perform TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) across different regions, discovered a very friendly puppy while working in the mountains. The volunteer immediately posted her story online, hoping someone would adopt her or take over the rehoming process. After some time passed without any leads, the volunteer had no choice but to ear-notch her and release her back into the wild. Upon seeing the post, “ABC rescue” contacted the volunteer to retrieve the puppy from the mountains. Since then, Kimmie has been placed in foster care, received medical attention, and undergone socialization to prepare her for her forever home. Please watch Kimmie’s YouTube videos below: Kimmie interacts well with kid https://youtube.com/watch?v=IVXKVbT3lCI&si=SK1lgf49D1U4oDej Kimmie interacts well with dogs https://youtu.be/--lWq34DNtQ?si=plgT-6IuuqGlDfPs Kimmie interacts well with stranger https://youtu.be/KjmsuBNOrss?si=99c4MzJi5FN8QGzq https://youtu.be/ilMEomlFJmg?si=DI2O2Qek66QKVwdx https://youtu.be/hY4s7c-FoMI?si=ozzf6_A-VYUL5YKC https://youtu.be/1OS22DBqUdw?si=FfqKcrfJ4RWwERjj Kimmie interacts well with cat https://youtube.com/watch?v=OgShLBlgmJ4&si=DP0C4cDtQNBa9NSk Kimmie follows the commands well https://youtu.be/oNkZltsBZxc?si=uwaeL1Pc6E3Q4Gzu Kimmie has no food aggression with human and dog https://youtu.be/Xfvx4YERgkY?si=4hj6fMk56NcSjoHp https://youtu.be/IYCY2Xh7eRs?si=THKHLeokuOUShwJU Kimmie leash walks training https://youtu.be/_OoWVStu3H8?si=uAYzYO-rPrAjpE_r Temperaments: - SOCIALIZATION - Social inclination: Enjoys being around humans and dogs People/Children-friendly: YES Gets along with cats: Curious, keep respectful distance Gets along with outside dogs: YES, gets along with other dogs very well - ANXIETY - Skittish: NO Fear of men: NO Barks when unattended: NO Chews things up when unattended: NO ( loves rawhide bones, etc.) - AGGRESSION - Biting incidents: NO, very close to people Food aggression with dogs: NO Food aggression with humans: NO - DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES - Energy level: Medium House trained: Potty outside of the house Leash-trained: Well trained Commands learned: sit,hand Adapts in new environments? 7-10days Dog gets to go out with foster family in a day: 1-2 walks per day Good in car: Ride in car well behaved, does not get car sick

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NorCal Collie Rescue

274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB 210, Redwood City, CA 94065

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A Better Chance Rescue

San Mateo, CA 94403

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Redwood Coast Cattledog Rescue

Redwood City, CA 94002

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Compassion Animal Rescue

San Mateo, CA 94401

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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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Pets In Need - Redwood City Animal Shelter

871 5th Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063

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Superhero Team Animal Rescue

Redwood City, CA 94063

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Coastal Mutts

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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