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Mad Mutts

Certified Partner

Dog rescue in San Diego, CA

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in San Diego County, California assisting with dogs in Southern California. All of our pets are cared for by foster homes.

Mission: To assist in the rescue and rehabilitation of overlooked, neglected, and/or medically fragile shelter dogs in order to find them permanent placement in adoptive homes.

Contact Sheila Madrak
Address
San Diego, CA 92126
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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 Mad Mutts

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

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Reggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Reggie

American Bulldog/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Viola's adoption status with email updates.
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Viola

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Heron's adoption status with email updates.
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Heron

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Cocker Spaniel

Male, 11 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Althea's adoption status with email updates.
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Althea

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dove's adoption status with email updates.
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Dove

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Cockapoo

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, 11 mos
San Diego, CA

Rescue FAQs

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  • 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 are very thorough in our adoption process to ensure our dogs go into the very best homes. Beyond the above steps, we follow up with adopters at regular intervals to ensure the placement is successful and provide resources as needed.

Adoption application

https://sites.google.com/madmutts.org/wwwmadmuttsorg/adopt/adoption-application?authuser=0

Pets at shelters & rescues near Mad Mutts

K.O.R.A.L.

San Diego, CA 92019

Red Wolf Rescue

Temecula, CA 92591

VIVA-Pawsitive Purrposes Baja

San Ysidro, CA 92173

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

Akita/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rowdy's adoption status with email updates.
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Rowdy

Black and Tan Coonhound/Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pierre's adoption status with email updates.
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Pierre

Rat Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Escondido, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Binx_'s adoption status with email updates.
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Binx_

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Boxer

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA

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