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Animal Rights and Rescue Association

Animal rescue in San Francisco, CA

We are a small group dedicated to rescuing animals off the streets and promoting animal rights and welfare through education, legislation, and social action. We primarily focus on animals with special needs, who need extra socialization or have health problems. We do not have a shelter, instead our animals live with their rescuer or in foster care until they are adopted. Due to our small size, WE CANNOT TAKE ANIMALS FROM THE PUBLIC.

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San Francisco, CA 94116
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Adoptable pets at Animal Rights and Rescue Association

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jett's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Jett

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on McCovey's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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McCovey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Francisco Bay Area

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting one of our animals, please contact us. We will e-mail you an application and make arrangements for you to meet the animal. We try to pick the best-fit family for each animal, and arrange a home visit to drop the animal off. We have an adoption fee of $150 for cats, $200 for kittens, $200 for dogs and $250 for puppies. All our animals are fixed, microchipped, dewormed, up-to-date on vaccines and healthy before they go to their permanent homes. Cats are also combo tested.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sapphire's adoption status with email updates.
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Sapphire

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Phillip - bonded with Monte (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Phillip - bonded with Monte (Courtesy Post)

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs
Martinez, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cooper w/Swan's adoption status with email updates.
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Cooper w/Swan

Pigeon

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr
Castro Valley, CA

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