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Rescue the Underdog

Dog rescue in San Francisco, CA

​Rescue the Underdog is small group of volunteers working in the San Francisco Bay Area. We rescue dogs that would otherwise be euthanized in high kill Central Valley shelters and bring them to the Bay Area where they are placed in loving, lasting homes.

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San Francisco, CA 94123
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Adoptable pets at Rescue the Underdog

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

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 13 yrs
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jane's adoption status with email updates.
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Jane

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Breyer's adoption status with email updates.
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Breyer

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs 8 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Odette's adoption status with email updates.
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Odette

Belgian Malinois/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Noodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Francisco County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County, San Benito County, Alameda County, Marin County, Solano County, Napa County, Sonoma County, Santa Cruz County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date with vaccines and have been microchipped.

Adoption application

https://www.rescuetheunderdog.com/adoption-application.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rescue the Underdog

My Angels

1104 Auto Center Dr,
Antioch, CA 94509

Cal State Dog Rescue (N CA)

PO Box 111103,
Campbell, CA 95011

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

Schnoodle/Silky Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Sonoma, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Brooch's adoption status with email updates.
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Brooch

American

Female
Novato, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Max D6732 (Milo)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Max D6732 (Milo)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DUCKLING 15's adoption status with email updates.
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DUCKLING 15

Cockatiel

Female 7 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Milan's adoption status with email updates.
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Milan

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Kensington, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pippa - ECAS's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippa - ECAS

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Pleasanton, CA

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