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Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

Animal rescue in Palo Alto, CA

We are passionate folks who love dogs and love people! We strive to make the most appropriate match between human and canine. Because our dogs live in foster homes we know about their temperament and personality and therefore can help families and individuals decide if the dog is a good match or not. We are excited to help people find the right pooch for them and look forward to meeting great folks and welcoming them into the DPS Family.

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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Adoptable pets at Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

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

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on White Elephant's adoption status with email updates.
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White Elephant

Maltese

Male, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hashtag's adoption status with email updates.
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Hashtag

Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Squash: Acorn's adoption status with email updates.
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Squash: Acorn

Pug/French Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Squash: Delicata's adoption status with email updates.
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Squash: Delicata

Pug/French Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Candy Cane's adoption status with email updates.
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Candy Cane

Shih Tzu

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lollipop's adoption status with email updates.
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Lollipop

French Bulldog

Female, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hanukkah: Latke's adoption status with email updates.
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Hanukkah: Latke

Schipperke/Italian Greyhound

Female, Puppy
Palo Alto, CA

Rescue FAQs

We are based in the Bay Area and the majority of our adoption appointments are held in Palo Alto, CA. Visit www.dpsrescue.org to fill out an application. Our schedule of Meet and Greet events is listed on our home page. It doesn't matter where you live- if you're a match for our dog and you are willing to meet at our adoption site, we are happy to pursue an adoption. We do not ship our dogs though, so it's a face to face meeting. If you're planning to travel quite a distance, make sure you fill out the application first, do the interview and are set up to be the first to meet the pooch of your choice. We value your time too.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Doggie Protective Services is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization. Our rescued dogs and cats live in foster homes until we can find them appropriate, responsible, loving homes. We carefully screen potential adoptors through an application and interview process. We are a community-based group and invite you to check out our website at www.dpsrescue.com or our very active Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/DPSRescue and keep in touch with real-time adoptions at www.twitter.com/dpsrescue

Adoption application

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3PdbO6nBVx03MbUBRp-mr-j0u46eVkVD1_m8mTeI8hR98tg/viewform

Pets at shelters & rescues near Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

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Castro Valley, CA 94546

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3370 Thomas Road,
Santa Clara, CA 95054

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San Leandro, CA 94578

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

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mimi MC's adoption status with email updates.
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Mimi MC

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Vallejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sky

Siberian Husky/German Shepherd Dog

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

Other/Unknown

Male, 4 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PISTACHIO's adoption status with email updates.
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PISTACHIO

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CHERRY's adoption status with email updates.
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CHERRY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
San Jose, CA

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