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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

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

Labrador Retriever/Belgian Malinois

Male, 11 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bess's adoption status with email updates.
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Bess

Fox Terrier (Smooth)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mee-Mee's adoption status with email updates.
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Mee-Mee

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bart's adoption status with email updates.
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Bart

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Archie's adoption status with email updates.
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Archie

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bobby's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobby

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Harley's adoption status with email updates.
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Harley

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hero's adoption status with email updates.
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Hero

Australian Kelpie/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 2 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

Pets at shelters & rescues near A Better Chance Rescue

The Kitten Whisperer

Stanford, CA 94305

The Rabbit Haven

PO Box 66594,
Scotts Valley, CA 95067

Canine Hearts Rescue & Sanctuary

P.O. Box 360701,
Milpitas, CA 95036

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

English Bulldog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Antioch, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CHARLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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CHARLIE

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on &MYRON's adoption status with email updates.
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&MYRON

Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on COYOTE's adoption status with email updates.
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COYOTE

Ibizan Hound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Pt. Richmond, CA

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