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Grateful Dogs Rescue

Dog rescue in San Francisco, CA

Grateful Dogs Rescue was founded in 1990; its mission is to rescue dogs not made available for adoption at San Francisco Animal Care and Control, and other local shelters, through no fault of their own. Rather than letting these dogs be euthanized, Grateful Dogs saves as many as possible by fostering these dogs in a loving home until a forever loving home is found.

Grateful Dogs Rescue is always in need of new foster homes!  You can make a difference by fostering. The number of dogs we can save is dependent on having foster parents to care for them until they find their forever homes. All of our dogs are in foster care.

To learn more about Grateful Dogs Rescue, please visit our website at gratefuldogsrescue.org.


Grateful Dogs Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering and rehoming dogs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Grateful Dogs Rescue is a registered 501-(c) (3) non-profit organization (TIN 94-3251570). All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Donations can be made online at our donation page or mailed to:

Grateful Dogs Rescue  |  PO Box 411013  |  San Francisco, CA 94141

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PO Box 411013
San Francisco, CA 94141
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Adoptable pets at Grateful Dogs Rescue

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

Lhasa Apso/Havanese

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

Papillon/Chihuahua

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

Cairn Terrier/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua/Corgi

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

Chihuahua

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

Dachshund/Rat Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Senior
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

Adoptions are local, confined to the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Mateo County, Santa Clara, and Marin County, except in unusual circumstances.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check

Additional adoption info

The Grateful Dogs Rescue adoption procedure is designed to find a good match between the dog and adopter. Our goal is a happy foster to forever transition. The adoption procedure includes an application, interview, home check, and an adoption donation. The adoption donation helps to cover spay/neuter, shots and other medical care given before the dog is made available for adoption.

Adoption application

https://www.gratefuldogsrescue.org/available-dogs/

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Kaia T

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 9 yrs 6 mos
Cupertino, CA
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Ralphie A415387

Siberian Husky

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

Chinchilla

Male, Young
Sunnyvale, CA
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Dex

Jindo

Male, Puppy
San Ramon, CA
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Cruz

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Antioch, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Shiba Inu/Jindo

Female, Adult
San Ramon, CA

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