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Rocket Dog Rescue

Dog rescue in San Francisco, CA

We rescue not for politics, fortune, or fame, my friend… but for the kiss of a dog. Founded in 2001 by Bay Area animal activist Pali Boucher, Rocket Dog Rescue is a 501-C3 nonprofit corporation supported completely by donations. Our all-volunteer, home-based organization guarantees that your donations are completely focused on saving dogs. Rocket Dog Rescue’s ultimate goal is to help create a world where all companion animals have loving and permanent homes.
To volunteer at our sanctuary in Oakland, please fill out our Sanctuary Volunteer Application. For all other types of volunteering, please complete our Non-Sanctuary Volunteer Application.

Contact Pali Boucher
Address
PO Box 460826
San Francisco, CA 94146
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Adoptable pets at Rocket Dog Rescue

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, Adult
San Francisco, CA
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Paul

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
San Francisco, CA
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Bear Bear

Corgi/Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, Senior
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

Adopters must live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rocket Dog Rescue does not adopt dogs to residences outside of the state of California.

Additional adoption info

Thank you for choosing to adopt a rescue dog! Whether you adopt from Rocket Dog or another rescue group, the fact is you will save a life. Adopting a rescued animal is a lifetime commitment!
Adopters must complete an adoption application (http://www.rocketdogrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/), have a personal interview and possible home visit prior to adopting a Rocket Dog. There is a non-refundable adoption donation.
Adopters must live in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Adoption application

https://www.rocketdogrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rocket Dog Rescue

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Petaluma, CA 94952

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Dictionary

Chinchilla, American

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Richmond, CA
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Tavie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
San Jose, CA
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SHELLY

German Shorthaired Pointer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Pt. Richmond, 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
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Biscuit

American Bulldog

Male, Puppy
Santa Rosa, CA
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Cinnamon

Cane Corso/Mastiff

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Pleasanton, CA

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