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Rescue the Underdog

Dog rescue in San Francisco, CA

​Rescue the Underdog is small group of volunteers working in the San Francisco Bay Area. We rescue dogs that would otherwise be euthanized in high kill Central Valley shelters and bring them to the Bay Area where they are placed in loving, lasting homes.

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San Francisco, CA 94123
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Adoptable pets at Rescue the Underdog

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David Bowie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 mos
San Francisco, CA
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Noodle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pilay's adoption status with email updates.
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Pilay

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Goldie's adoption status with email updates.
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Goldie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Rottweiler

Female, 11 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Flower's adoption status with email updates.
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Flower

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Belgian Malinois/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

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

Additional adoption info

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date with vaccines and have been microchipped.

Adoption application

https://www.rescuetheunderdog.com/adoption-application.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rescue the Underdog

Yoga Purr Inc.

2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 4-228,
San Ramon, CA 94583

Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue

405 El Camino Real, Suite 420,
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Pawsitively Purrfect Animal Rescue

P. O. Box 794,
Antioch, CA 94509

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

Pigeon

Female, Adult
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CLAWS's adoption status with email updates.
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CLAWS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ROBIN's adoption status with email updates.
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ROBIN

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Pt. Richmond, CA
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Great Pyrenees

Male, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Regalia's adoption status with email updates.
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Regalia

Pigeon

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

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA

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