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A Better Chance Rescue

Dog rescue in San Mateo, CA

A Better Chance is a rescue organization. We are a group of dedicated, animal-loving individuals and we believe every dog should have a home and the chance to be loved. We rescue homeless, abused, neglected, and abandoned dogs that are living horrible conditions and often forgotten about.

Contact Tina Chiang
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San Mateo, CA 94403
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Adoptable pets at A Better Chance Rescue

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Bart

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
San Mateo, CA
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Hachi

Labrador Retriever/Shiba Inu

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
San Mateo, CA
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Ollie

Labrador Retriever/Foxhound

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
San Mateo, CA
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Life

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs
San Mateo, CA
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Seven

Collie/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr
San Mateo, CA
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Leo

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 8 mos
San Mateo, CA

Rescue FAQs

North America

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Adoption Donation: US$450
which covers for vaccinations, spayed/neuter, blood test, heartworms and flea treatment.

After application approved, we required a home visit and signed agreement to ensure that all our dogs are going to safe homes.

Adoption application

https://www.abetterchancerescue.org/adopt-application

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Mystique

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CINNAMON

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Drax

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CHARLIE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
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Min Min

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
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Lizzie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
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