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Valley Canine Specialists

Welcome to Valley Canine Specialists! We are a non-profit (501c3) specialized trauma rescue and training center located at Black Willow Sanctuary. We work with traumatized rescue dogs as well as service dogs and their handlers.

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Rescue FAQs

San Joaquin County, CA
Central Valley, CA

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

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is more about finding the right fit for the right rescue dog than anything else.

Adoption application

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