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Saving Shelter Pets of CA

Dog rescue in San Marcos, CA

We are a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization. We help find homes for animals in danger of euthanasia from Southern California shelters.

Owner surrenders are unfortunately not accepted.

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San Marcos, CA 92069
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Saving Shelter Pets of CA

We'll also keep you updated on Foster or Adopt me!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Foster or Adopt me!

Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on URGENT-In Danger!'s adoption status with email updates.
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URGENT-In Danger!

Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on URGENT - SHELTER FULL's adoption status with email updates.
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URGENT - SHELTER FULL

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Rottweiler

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on URGENT ON DEADLINE LIST's adoption status with email updates.
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URGENT ON DEADLINE LIST

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 911 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED's adoption status with email updates.
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911 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED

Belgian Malinois

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Adopt me's adoption status with email updates.
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Adopt me

Plott Hound/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Adopt me!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Adopt me!

Jack Russell Terrier/Dachshund

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jonna's adoption status with email updates.
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Jonna

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Female, 12 yrs 1 mo
San Marcos, CA

Rescue FAQs

Counties: San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Kern

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Upon initial inquiry on one of our pets, we begin the process by having all potential adopters complete an adoption application. If approved, we then set up a face to face meeting with the pet you are interested in. A home and yard check is required prior to adoption. Once adoption is finalized, an adoption fee is collected, an adoption contract is agreed to and signed by both parties, and the animal is turned over to it's new adoptive owner/family. Follow ups take place during the first month to insure the pet and the household is adjusting to the pet, and any issues, questions or concerns are addressed.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Saving Shelter Pets of CA

Community Cat Foundation

San Diego, CA 92113

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

Turkish Van

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
HEMET, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Freya aka Louise's adoption status with email updates.
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Freya aka Louise

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Capistrano Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Creed's adoption status with email updates.
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Creed

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Spice's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Spice

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Winchester, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lexi's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexi

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Jamul, CA

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