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Bella Vita Rescue

Dog rescue in Oakland, CA

Jill believes all animal lovers are born to rescue, and truly can’t give an exact date as to when she herself became a rescue; but what she can say is; “I remember my first real rescue as a little girl was saving a frog.” From frogs to birds to turtles and deer, her passion to ‘save’ began in her formative years.

Bella Vita Rescue was founded in 1999 (that’s 126 in dog years) with the true meaning of Beautiful Life rescue and prides its identity on the rescue of most living beings.

Our mission is to make change in the high-kill system; closing loopholes in the present Hayden’s Law, as well as create safe havens for dogs, horses and truly whatever crosses our rescue’s path.

Isabella is the namesake of our rescue and the co-founder and animal activist, she is the creative sector of our rescue, and partnering in the motto that “All animals are born innocent, we can do better.”

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Oakland, CA 94611
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Adoptable pets at Bella Vita Rescue

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

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tobey's adoption status with email updates.
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Tobey

Labrador Retriever/Basset Hound

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Belle's adoption status with email updates.
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Belle

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 7 yrs
Oakland, CA

Rescue FAQs

Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose,

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

Additional adoption info

If you have any questions about our application or the process please don't hesitate to email us!

Adoption application

http://www.bellavitarescue.org

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We'll also keep you updated on MacKenzie T's adoption status with email updates.
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MacKenzie T

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 11 yrs 4 mos
Cupertino, CA
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Robin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Santa Rosa, CA
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Smokey

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 4 mos
Half Moon Bay, CA
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A192774

Border Collie

Male, 1 mo
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dill's adoption status with email updates.
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Dill

American

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bryan's adoption status with email updates.
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Bryan

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Vacaville, CA

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