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Viva Rescue

Dog rescue in San Diego, CA

VIVA, Volunteers for Indigent and Vulnerable Animals. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to increase animal awareness through education; reduce animal overpopulation by spay and neutering; help indigent animals and provide a structured network of care to adopt the animals ready for forever homes.

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San Diego, CA 92105
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Adoptable pets at Viva Rescue

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

Havanese

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

Mutt

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

Chihuahua

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

Husky

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

Labrador Retriever/Great Dane

Male, Puppy
San Diego, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Diego, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, El Cajon, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa, Mission Valley, Carlsbad, Escondido, Encinitas, Oceanside, San Clemente, Ramona, Carlsbad, Los Angeles, Mission Viejo, Sacramento, Napa, Tahoe, Laguna Beach, Irvine, San Clemente, Marin,

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

Additional adoption info

We pride ourselves on making sure that each adoptee is a good dog owner and is the best home for that specific dog. This means we also check references, verify dog-friendly homes with landlords, etc...

Pets at shelters & rescues near Viva Rescue

Namastray

San Diego, CA 92103

Adopt a rescued dog

San Diego, CA 92139

San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

1373 N. Marshall Ave.,
El Cajon, CA 92020

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

Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Escondido, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

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

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Honor Marie's adoption status with email updates.
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Honor Marie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Nala's adoption status with email updates.
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Nala

English Pointer

Female, 2 mos
San Diego, CA

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