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Compassion Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in San Mateo, CA

We rescue and place animals that no one else will take. There are not many no kill shelters in our area so please adopt! Every time an animal is adopted that also open up a space so another animal can be helped...its like saving not just one but two animals!

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San Mateo, CA 94401
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Rescue FAQs

We are here for everyone everywhere but are located in San Mateo, CA

Additional adoption info

We do not usually charge a fee unless the pets medical bills have been really high. We require that you neuter/spay the pet if it is not already altered at the time of adoption. We also welcome any donations because funds help us help more animals! Thanks for caring!

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