Bunny's Buddies
#1 in United States, #1 in California, #1 in San Diego
Bunny's Buddies works tirelessly to save dogs from slaughterhouses, the streets and kill shelters in Asia and the USA.
"I have been a monthly supporter of Bunny’s Busdies for a while no..." more
Doggie Protective Services (DPS)
#5 in United States, #2 in California, #1 in Huntington Beach
"Great rescue group with dogs that that show the love and attentio..." more
FurryTail Endings Animal Rescue
#6 in United States, #3 in California, #2 in Huntington Beach
We save dogs from high kill shelters & off the streets to find each of them their perfect #FurryTailEnding.
"They go above and beyond to ensure the safety and well being of t..." more
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary
#14 in United States, #4 in California, #1 in Santa Rosa
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary is a primarily volunteer run nonprofit organization based in Petaluma, CA. Our mission is to provide a safe and loving home for large breed senior dogs (50+ pounds, 7 years or older) who have been displaced from their homes and/or abandoned for any reason, until they are adopted or to remain at the sanctuary until they pass on.
"My wife is a volunteer at Lily’s and speaks highly of the work th..." more
The Animal Pad
#20 in United States, #5 in California, #2 in San Diego
The Animal Pad is a non-profit, all breed dog rescue that focuses on saving dogs from high kill shelters and the streets of Mexico.
We get them vet care, place them in foster homes and then find them loving forever families. A few years ago, we turned our attention to the street dogs of Mexico as there is very little help for them. Since then, we have developed a large rescue network in Baja California and we have a sister shelter in Ensenada that we focus on taking dogs from whenever funds allow.
"They go above and Beyond for the animals in their care"
Pack Lyfe Rescue
#29 in United States, #6 in California, #1 in Oakland
Dedicated to saving animals who are unwanted, abandoned, abused or on the euthanasia list and finding them the best suitable homes possible. All these amazing efforts are made through volunteers and foster homes!
We are a non profit 501c3 animal rescue group.
EIN 86-2134552
"Pack lyfe rescue is one of the rescues that has done so much work..." more
Better World Rescue
#47 in United States, #7 in California, #1 in Stockton
Better World Rescue is a proactive rescue focused on helping animals stay in loving homes as well as helping shelter animals to find loving homes. We focus primarily on community assistance and euthanasia-listed shelter animals. We offer spay/neuter assistance, training assistance, and medical bill assistance to at-risk animals in our community. We help save over 500 animals annually between our shelter and community programs.
"Great staff and follow up"
A Way Home For Dogs
#51 in United States, #8 in California, #3 in San Diego
We are a free Pet Recovery Service assisting owners on a global scale. We also secure evasive street strays primarily in the San Diego are (occasionally Riverside). If the strays are not claimed at the local shelter systems and are in danger of being euthanized, we become their safety net pending kennel space. We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome when the dogs are ready and safe to do so.
Amazing Strays Rescue
#60 in United States, #9 in California, #4 in San Diego
From day one, our
goal has been to help all
dogs who need it. Big, small, medical cases, senior or puppy; ASR stands by our commitment- Lisa, Our Founder
"The impact they make to help find the right homes for there pups ..." more
Compassion Without Borders
#65 in United States, #10 in California, #2 in Santa Rosa
Compassion Without Borders was founded in 2001 by Christi and Moncho Camblor with the vision to provide a brighter future to animals in need on both sides of the border. CWOB works a multifaceted approach to reach animals in need via our four programs: Mexico Dog Rescue, US Dog Rescue, Veterinary Wellness Clinics & Spay/Neuter Services. We also actively participate with other rescue groups in the US and Mexico to provide outreach for humane rescue education & training via seminars.
"This shelter is true to its name.All staff and volunteers treat d..." more
ShepHeroes
#67 in United States, #11 in California, #1 in Sacramento
Powered by volunteers and funded by donors, we rely on many heroes to help deserving abandoned German Shepherd Dogs; in return, these shepherds provide unconditional love to the families adopting them. The goal of ShepHeroes is lifelong placement; we take pride in finding the ideal lifelong match possible for dogs and humans alike by placing all of our dogs in foster homes to allow them to decompress and for us to learn their personalities, temperament, and needs.
When committed foster homes are available for long-term care of medical dogs, we prioritize assisting those shepherds as they are the most at risk in shelters. Bean, Hayzel, Shania, Tori, and Stewie joined us in the past year for extensive surgeries and lengthy recoveries. Bean arrived with a chunk of her lip missing and will have surgery to repair her maxillofacial trauma when her muzzle reaches the adult stage at seven to eight months of age. In Shania's case, her fracture exam revealed a severe heart defect that, untreated, would have caused heart failure, which was repaired with heart surgery to give her a whole, healthy life. Shania was with us for seven months through three surgeries. Tori, in addition to her fracture repair, had an eye enucleation. Also, in 2023, Abbott and Costello were treated for parvo and survived thanks to prompt medical care.
Multiple dogs have recovered in our care from surgeries for ingesting foreign objects like socks and balls before coming to our rescue. We have treated ear and severe skin infections, mange, influenza, and kennel cough, reduced many hernias, altered cryptoid male dogs, treated heartworm-positive shepherds, and ensured emaciated ones received care to reach optimum weight for their age. And have provided routine ongoing veterinary care of vaccinations, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives, spay and neuters, and deworming for over 340 shepherds since 2018. One of our special pups, Kenzo, came to us at the behest of his ER vet. Found on the street hit by a car, Kenzo was rushed by a good Samaritan to the local ER. He suffered from a brain injury, fractured leg, and bodily trauma, initially unable to walk, hold his head up, and possibly blind. With the guidance of his neurology vet, we gave him supportive care, trusting that puppy brains can heal. His brain healed with a residual head tilt, giving us a sweet, loving, active pup thriving in his adoptive home. We also assisted many shy and frightened shepherds who needed to learn to trust people, become at ease in new environments, and learn good pack manners thanks to resident dogs of our foster homes.
Two of our dogs have become working dogs, completing service dog training and supporting their owners as hearing and seizure-alert dogs. A few of our dogs have completed therapy dog training and provide comfort through various venues.
Since inception, we have assisted 24 municipal animal control shelters and partnered with seven rescues to bring shepherds to safety from the Sacramento Region south to Monterey County and north to Butte County.
ShepHeroes was established in May 2018; our volunteer board and management team's experience saving shepherds encompasses over a decade of dedication to the breed.
"Teddy and I found each other 5 1/2 years ago, through the help of..." more
Yreka Rescue Ranch
#67 in United States, #11 in California, #1 in Yreka
Rescue Ranch, a no-kill shelter, was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2000. It relies on donations from the community and local businesses, as well as grants from foundations and organizations, and does not receive funding from any State, County or City agencies. Proceeds from the Rescue Ranch Thrift Store also support our work.
Programs: We offer donation-funded community programs, such as Kitu's Fund, which covers high-cost medical expenses for Rescue Ranch dogs and offers no-interest loans to community dog owners; the Rescue Ranch Alter Assistance Program (RRAAP) which provides spay/neuter assistance; low-cost vaccinations and microchipping, and the Rescue Ranch Community Pet Food Bank.
Rescue Ranch currently positively impacts the lives of more than 2000 dogs every year, by taking in 500 -700+ dogs and rehoming as many as possible while providing others with medical support, transport, rescue boarding, food, training, evacuation, and other assistance.
Designated Dog Evacuation Center For Siskiyou County: Rescue Ranch has been the designated dog evacuation center for Siskiyou County since 2020.
"All three of my dogs are Rescue Ranch Alumni. Atlas received life..." more
The Liberty Dog Network
#73 in United States, #12 in California, #5 in San Diego
The Liberty Dog Network was established in 2022 and is a small, Southern California based dog rescue. We rely on fosters/people to open their home to care for the dogs we rescue. We provide all medical care and supplies to our fosters, they provide the home and supply the love.
"Libby is the best person ever. She has saved so many animals with..." more
Furry Friends Rescue
#74 in United States, #13 in California, #1 in San Jose
Dedicated to the Rescue, Sanctuary (Volunteer Foster Homes) & Adoption of Companion Animals in Northern CA. We rescue dogs and cats of all ages and breed types.
We have no office or shelter building. All dedicated volunteer foster homes that feed quality foods, home training and TLC. https://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/
"Doggie Protective Services helped my husband and I rescue Truvy, ..." more
The Humane Society of Sonoma County
#80 in United States, #14 in California, #3 in Santa Rosa
The Humane Society of Sonoma County is a donor-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to kindness. With the generosity of our supporters, we save lives and enhance the well-being of pets and their people through kindness, innovation, and leadership. Programs like our Community Action team, Community Vet Clinic, and Free Vaccine Clinic provide vital support to our community.
"They have done amazing work trying to place animals with forever ..." more
The Barking Lot
#80 in United States, #14 in California, #6 in San Diego
Located on 10 acres in San Diego County, we adopt to anywhere in the US and Canada. It's our goal to find an excellent match suited to both you and each of our Temporary Barkers. Having rescued over 9,000 dogs since our inception in 2006, we are primarily volunteer run with a soft spot for the underdogs. Our Temporary Barkers come from all over the world as we have partnerships with Soi Dog Foundation in Thailand, Four Paws in Cambodia/Vietnam and Ark119 in Korea from which we've taken in over 1000 dog meat trade survivors. We also rescue heavily from Mexico where the abandoned dog population is extensive, the neglect is vast and the stories are heart wrenching.
"Got my sweet pup from The Barking Lot. Had the best experience wi..." more
Little Big Paws Pet Rescue
#80 in United States, #14 in California
We are a woman-founded, volunteer-run, and foster-based rescue dedicated to helping animals in need. Our rescue was founded in February 2023, with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs and cats who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected. We rescue dogs from over crowded shelters and from euthanasia lists.
"Little Big Paws is a local rescue to my area. I have seen firstha..." more
Berkeley Humane
#84 in United States, #15 in California, #2 in Oakland
Berkeley Humane is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors that work on behalf of Berkeley Humane and the animals in our community.
We have provided over 125 years of trusted service and dedication to Berkeley and the East Bay.
"Not only does Berkeley Humane have a stellar adoption center, but..." more
It's The Pits
#86 in United States, #16 in California, #7 in San Diego
It's The Pits is a 501c3 canine rescue that coordinates the fostering and adoption of dogs that haven't yet found their permanent home. We specialize in American Staffordshire Terriers (Am Staffs), Staffordshire Bull Terriers ("Staffy's"), and American Pit Bull Terriers, but will do our best to help all breeds, often by referral to other local rescues that specialize in that type of dog. You can find many of these on our links page. We are located in San Diego county, as are all of our foster homes. We work alongside our fosters to give the dogs a temporary and loving home before they are placed into permanent homes. We rescue dogs from various shelters, evaluate them, ensure they are healthy, and then match them with the appropriate family. We take pride in matching the best dog for the individual family that contacts us. We do this by matching the activity level of the dog to the family's needs, as well as making sure that the other pets in the home work well with the new addition to the pack.
"Great folks. Communication, caring an concerned with our success ..." more
Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS)
#88 in United States, #17 in California, #1 in Riverside
Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS) is a no-kill nonprofit dog and cat rescue based in Yucaipa, CA. Our mission is to strive to prevent the euthanasia of dogs and cats throughout the region by providing them a temporary safe haven until a permanent and loving home can be found.
"We adopted our wonderful Boy Scout from YAPS. He was brought to t..." more
Animal Friends Rescue Project
#88 in United States, #17 in California
Back in 1998, a group of animal-loving friends took the first steps to forever change the future for shelter animals. We began with a handful of volunteers, a garage office space, and a modest adoption corner at a local pet store.
We were creating a safe place for homeless animals to rest and recover from the ground up.
We did it with passion, believing that every pet deserves the chance to know love and companionship. We emphasized positive change and what we could accomplish together.
Even in those early days, each act of lifesaving counted, no matter how small or unseen. We weren't just building a rescue organization, we were laying the groundwork for how our community looks at and looks out for its homeless dogs and cats. We were shaping the way we care for our most beloved companions. We shared whatever we had, and the more we shared, the more we were given.
We are led by a dedicated team of Board of Directors, staff, and incredibly supportive volunteers.
We partner with local animal shelters to rescue the most vulnerable and at-risk animals. Particularly, animals in need of urgent medical care, underage puppies and kittens, and animals who require more time to adjust.
Working together, we continue to build a foundation of compassion and inclusion to help both pets and people.
"I saw a Maltese that I was interested in meeting and adoption, bu..." more
Mad Mutts
#88 in United States, #17 in California, #8 in San Diego
Our goal is to assist in the rescue and rehabilitation of at-risk dogs from shelters that need a little more time, a more home-like environment, more individualized support, and/or have minor medical issues. So many AMAZING dogs just simply do not thrive or show well in a kennel environment. We aim to help rehabilitate and rehome these dogs with the goal of quality homes over quantity of placements. Our small rescue works with local shelters and rescues in Southern California to network, transport, foster, and adopt.
"I have worked with Sheila on many occasions, she is the president..." more
Tragic to Magic
#89 in United States, #18 in California, #9 in San Diego
We are in the Baja California region and see first hand the homeless, hungry, scared and sometimes sick dogs on the streets.
We take the animals in and keep the animals in our homes until they are fully vetted and ready to find a new home. We are just 3 people doing the actual rescue so we attempt to operate on a one-in one-put bases. Therefore, we work very hard doing adoption events, networking with other rescues and using social media to find them homes. We have saved over 120 animals in 2017.
"I rescued Amy from Tragic to Magic. They responded quickly and gu..." more
Linda Blair Worldheart
#93 in United States, #19 in California, #3 in Huntington Beach
The Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation is built of a group of inspired, motivated humanitarians who work tirelessly to fight animal cruelty by educating the public, animal rescue, and finding loving families to give the helpless a second chance at a happy life. Founded by Oscar nominated and renown animal activist Linda Blair to bring the much needed attention to the growing problems related to animal welfare and the work required to stop animal abuse and neglect.
"Linda is passionate about giving dogs safe, loving forever homes...." more
Bubbles Dog Rescue
#94 in United States, #20 in California, #4 in Huntington Beach
Bubbles Dog Rescue was founded by sisters Isabelle, Inna, and friend Sienna. These vegan women wanted to help take matters of the frightening, rapid dog euthanasia rates ‚ into their own hands. We pull dogs off the streets and off of euthanasia lists throughout California, provide full vetting and medical care, and a foster home. Bubbles Dog Rescue purposely selects fosters that supply a safe, warm and exemplary environment. We promote the dog on social media platforms and adoption websites, to find the dogs their purrfect home.
"Alicia is amazing always trying her best to find fosters so that ..." more
Underdog Animal Rescue
#95 in United States, #21 in California, #3 in Oakland
Underdog Animal Rescue is a foster based rescue serving the Bay Area of Northern California. Since our start in 2014, we have built an outstanding team and have grown into a strong network of volunteers dedicated to saving the Underdogs in our shelters and community. We have dedicated our efforts to giving a second chance to the dogs that are most in need (medically or behaviorally) and the dogs that have been overlooked for too long.
"We had the best experience adopting our beloved fur child, Rocky,..." more
Marley's Mutts
#95 in United States, #21 in California, #1 in Tehachapi
Making a pawsitive and lasting impact on communities by rehabilitating souls and creating second chances using the power of the human/animal bond.
"I love Marleys Mutts! They are the best dog rescue and have diffe..." more
Underdog Heroes Rescue
#95 in United States, #21 in California, #5 in Huntington Beach
Underdog Heroes rescues dogs from high kill shelters that are red listed for euthanasia due to illness, overcrowding, abandonment and neglect. In numerous cases, we intervene to safely remove dogs from abusive inhumane living situations.
"Underdog heroes is so amazing. Shoshi the founder and her team ..." more
Heart of Gold's Shelter
#96 in United States, #22 in California, #10 in San Diego
Heart of Gold Legacy was established in December 2005 with the purpose of providing assistance to various organizations that promote the general welfare of animals. Gertrude Sissy, McGill, the benefactress of Heart of Gold Legacy, has given financial contributions to organizations that provide shelter and care to animals before the inception of the foundation. Sissy has been an active supporter of animal welfare all her life. With the help of Teresita Bacani, a long-time friend and business partner, Sissy's vision of helping the animals through the foundation came to fruition. A legacy has been finally fulfilled. To this date, many animal welfare organizations in the United States have benefited from the goodness of the heart of the foundation.
"I adopted a dog named Chiquita from Heart of Gold's Shelter in th..." more
Frosted Faces Foundation
#96 in United States, #22 in California, #10 in San Diego
FROSTED FACES FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DELIVERS THE PROMISE OF FAMILY AND QUALITY VETERINARY CARE FOR SENIOR ANIMALS WHOSE LOVE AND LIVES ARE IN JEOPARDY.
"I am amazed by the immense dedication to this rescue’s efforts of..." more