Rescue the Underdog

Animal rescue in San Francisco, California

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San Francisco, CA 94123

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Adoptable Pets at Rescue the Underdog

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Snowflake

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs

San Francisco, CA

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos

San Francisco, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
Story
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Shadow

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

Male, 5 yrs

San Francisco, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Rusty

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos

San Francisco, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Tiffany

Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs

San Francisco, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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John

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos

San Francisco, CA

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

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

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo

San Francisco, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Flower

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo

San Francisco, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Rescue FAQs

​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.
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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Rescue the Underdog

San Francisco Animal Care & Control

1419 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Welcome Home Sanctuary

San Francisco, CA 94121

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Nemo and Bell

Pug

Male, Puppy

San Fransisco, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Mikey (bonded with Missy)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

San Francisco, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Rex

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs

San Francisco, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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