#67 in United States, #8 in California, #3 in San Diego
https://www.awayhomefordogs.com
Service areas:
San Diego, Riverside
"Babs goes above and beyond for the dogs. Whenever a family loses a dog, on every Facebook post, people recommend her services. She provides free advice 24/7 to owners of lost dogs - and it works! When there are reports of stray dogs who won’t come to people - again everyone says “call babs!” Babs doesn’t give up on a dog. Sleeping in her van for nights to get them safe. She is an angel on this earth and has rescued 1000s of dogs from the streets. When the dog doesn’t have an owner she takes them in to rehab and adopt out. Not easy work - especially when dealing with fearful dogs from the streets only someone with her skill set could catch."
— kristen m.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter
"I have followed and supported A Way Home For Dogs and their mission for a few years now. The founder has an uncanny ability, gleaned from years of experience and from being naturally gifted, to track down and catch dogs that have run away, are lost, or have been abandoned. Her expertise has been sought after and used across the nation. Catching a runaway dog is no easy feat given the fright and flight mechanisms that trigger in a dog when they are lost or being pursued. Some of the dogs that are caught don't have loving owners waiting for them. In these cases, A Way Home For Dogs takes in many of the dogs that nobody claims or are not readily adopted after being turned over to a shelter. A Way Home For Dogs then spends time and energy to work with these dogs and find them loving forever families."
— kim u.
Supporter, Fan
"A Way Home For Dogs goes above and beyond to make sure every animal that is reported to them either finds their owner or has a safe and sound place to rest and regroup while finding a new one. All of the dogs here are very happy and healthy and i would highly recommend anyone looking for a canine companion to please take a look at this shelter. I have volunteered here for about 6 month (and going) and i couldnt be happier with the way these animals are treated."
— samuel c.
Volunteer / foster
"AWHFD is an organization that not only helps stray pups find their forever homes but they also created an amazing community of volunteers through the love we share for all dogs (aka angels). I am a proud volunteer :)"
— valerie r.
Volunteer / foster, Fan
"This rescue is well known throughout San Diego county for helping owners to be reunited with their pets. Every New Year’s Eve and Fourth of July when fireworks terrify pets to the point of them escaping, Babs Fry and A Way Home for Dogs is all over the county mitigating these separations. They do all of this for no charge. The selflessness of this establishment knows no bounds."
— meagan p.
Fan
"Babs is a real gift to the community of San Diego, she has a huge heart and it’s Inspiring to hear and see what she does with this rescue."
— timothy m.
Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
"My son was babysitting his best friend’s dog while she was on vacation. He snuck out and we could not catch him. Babs Fry and her tribe helped us by telling us what to do and how to do it and we found him best shelter ever."
— robin s.
Fan
"The work Babs Fry and her group does is amazing. Dedicated to helping owners find their dogs and San Diego strays find a home, Babs and her crew have reunited hundreds of pet owners and saved countless lives. If you work with, foster, or adopt from this organization you will be part of a huge difference in San Diego"
— shannon b.
Volunteer / foster
"A way home for dogs is amazing. So much love and care are put into all the dogs. I volunteered there and really enjoyed helping. it was an eye opening experience."
— john a.
Volunteer / foster
"Babs Fry services reunite so many pets with their families. And now she is involved with providing even more services to the community with A Way Home."
— debbie h.
Supporter
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