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Underdog Animal rescue

Dog rescue in Lafayette, CA

Underdog Animal Rescue is a foster based rescue serving the Bay Area of Northern California. Since our start in 2014, we have built an outstanding team and have grown into a strong network of volunteers dedicated to saving the Underdogs in our shelters and community. We have saved over 2000 dogs. We have dedicated our efforts to giving a second chance to the dogs that are most in need (medically or behaviorally) and the dogs that have been overlooked for too long.

As a foster based rescue, Underdog places dogs in temporary foster homes where they can decompress and get the love and affection that they need. Dogs are also vaccinated, spayed/neutered and receive any other medical treatment needed before finding their forever home.

Rescue is undoubtedly hard and trying work but it is entirely worth it to see the life of a dog saved. As a rescue, we believe it is our duty to save the dogs that really need our help; the dogs that need a little TLC, a little medical care, or just someone to believe in them again. This is why we save the dogs that are on their last days at the shelter or haven't even been given a chance to be adopted by the public. As much as we love those sweet puppy eyes, we think more of saving their mommy’s and daddy’s that have been shoved to the back of the shelter awaiting their fate.

Thank you for seeing what we do and loving us for it. It’s only because of our outstanding community, foster families and volunteers that we are able to continue our efforts.

Contact
Address
PO Box 1518
Lafayette, CA 94549
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Genesis

Chihuahua

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Lafayette, CA
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blossom

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Lafayette, CA
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Meatloaf

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Lafayette, CA

Rescue FAQs

We serve the San Francisco Bay area, and do welcome out of area adopters. All adopters must travel to foster home to pick up and transport.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

$350 adoption fee covers Spay, Microchip, Shots and rabies vaccination

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/underdogca/dog-adoption-application

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Loki

French Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
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JoJo

Mastiff/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
San Jose, CA
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D'ANGELO A2157149

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Santa Rosa, CA
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Prongs

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
San Jose, CA
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JACK

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Santa Clara, CA
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LADY WHISTLEDOWN

Other/Unknown

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA

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