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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 Jane's adoption status with email updates.
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Jane

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shaq's adoption status with email updates.
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Shaq

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 5 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 9 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dewey's adoption status with email updates.
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Dewey

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs 6 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 8 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mufasa's adoption status with email updates.
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Mufasa

Miniature Dachshund

Male, 3 yrs 5 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 7 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 6 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

Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue - Transport Stop - San Jose CA

PetSmart, 850 W. Hamilton Avenue,
Campbell, CA 95008

Hard Knock Life

692 Christensen Way,
Rio Vista, CA 94571

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pee Wee / Hallie's adoption status with email updates.
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Pee Wee / Hallie

Other/Unknown

Male, 10 yrs 5 mos
Mill Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marilyn (with the jade eyes!)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Marilyn (with the jade eyes!)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hiro's adoption status with email updates.
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Hiro

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sasha's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Sasha

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Dachshund

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Castro Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CHIQUITA's adoption status with email updates.
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CHIQUITA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
San Jose, CA

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