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Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

Animal rescue in Palo Alto, CA

We are passionate folks who love dogs and love people! We strive to make the most appropriate match between human and canine. Because our dogs live in foster homes we know about their temperament and personality and therefore can help families and individuals decide if the dog is a good match or not. We are excited to help people find the right pooch for them and look forward to meeting great folks and welcoming them into the DPS Family.

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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Adoptable pets at Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

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

Poodle (Standard)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Stitch's adoption status with email updates.
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Stitch

Poodle (Standard)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Strawberry Shortcake's adoption status with email updates.
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Strawberry Shortcake

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Talenti's adoption status with email updates.
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Talenti

Corgi/Pug

Male, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Klondike's adoption status with email updates.
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Klondike

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Its It's adoption status with email updates.
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Its It

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shepherds Pie's adoption status with email updates.
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Shepherds Pie

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Joy's adoption status with email updates.
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Joy

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Palo Alto, CA

Rescue FAQs

We are based in the Bay Area and the majority of our adoption appointments are held in Palo Alto, CA. Visit www.dpsrescue.org to fill out an application. Our schedule of Meet and Greet events is listed on our home page. It doesn't matter where you live- if you're a match for our dog and you are willing to meet at our adoption site, we are happy to pursue an adoption. We do not ship our dogs though, so it's a face to face meeting. If you're planning to travel quite a distance, make sure you fill out the application first, do the interview and are set up to be the first to meet the pooch of your choice. We value your time too.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Doggie Protective Services is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization. Our rescued dogs and cats live in foster homes until we can find them appropriate, responsible, loving homes. We carefully screen potential adoptors through an application and interview process. We are a community-based group and invite you to check out our website at www.dpsrescue.com or our very active Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/DPSRescue and keep in touch with real-time adoptions at www.twitter.com/dpsrescue

Adoption application

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3PdbO6nBVx03MbUBRp-mr-j0u46eVkVD1_m8mTeI8hR98tg/viewform

Pets at shelters & rescues near Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cameron w/ Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Cameron w/ Lulu

Pigeon

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

Chihuahua

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JOURNEY's adoption status with email updates.
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JOURNEY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs
Martinez, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Fozzie Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Fozzie Bear

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
San Pablo, CA

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