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Paws for Genesis

Dog rescue in Santa Cruz, CA

Paws for Genesis is an all breed dog rescue. We pull at risk dogs from high kill shelters all over California. The dogs we save are all at risk of being euthanized by no fault of there own. We give them a second chance at life, and for many of them we are giving them a warm place to stay, and love for the first time in their lives. The trust and devotion that these amazing animals are able to give us in return lets us know that we need to keep going.

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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Adoptable pets at Paws for Genesis

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, Puppy
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Montana's adoption status with email updates.
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Montana

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Wednesday's adoption status with email updates.
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Wednesday

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Santa Cruz, CA

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Santa Cruz CA and surrounding areas

Additional adoption info

Paws for Genesis requires all adopters to first fill out an option application and e-mail it in. We will contact you within 24 hours of receiving your application to let you know if it has been approved, or to answer any questions you may have. All Paws for Genesis dogs are spayed and neutered prior to adoption, and up to date on current vaccinations which the listed adoption fee for each dog will cover.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Paws for Genesis

GEPDA

San Martin, CA 95046

Little Bean's Rescue & Cat Cafe

45 E San Martin Ave,
SAN MARTIN, CA 95046

The Dancing Cat

702 East Julian Street,
San Jose, CA 95112

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Slumpy's adoption status with email updates.
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Slumpy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Hollister, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sirius Black's adoption status with email updates.
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Sirius Black

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 3 yrs
Pacific Grove, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Honeysuckle's adoption status with email updates.
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Honeysuckle

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Mipiltas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A191739's adoption status with email updates.
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A191739

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Fremont, CA

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