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A Better Chance Rescue

Dog rescue in San Mateo, CA

A Better Chance is a rescue organization. We are a group of dedicated, animal-loving individuals and we believe every dog should have a home and the chance to be loved. We rescue homeless, abused, neglected, and abandoned dogs that are living horrible conditions and often forgotten about.

Contact Tina Chiang
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San Mateo, CA 94403
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Adoptable pets at A Better Chance Rescue

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 6 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Joy's adoption status with email updates.
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Joy

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 7 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cami's adoption status with email updates.
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Cami

Jindo/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mee-Mee's adoption status with email updates.
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Mee-Mee

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bart's adoption status with email updates.
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Bart

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Archie's adoption status with email updates.
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Archie

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 10 mos
San Mateo, CA

Rescue FAQs

North America

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Adoption Donation: US$450
which covers for vaccinations, spayed/neuter, blood test, heartworms and flea treatment.

After application approved, we required a home visit and signed agreement to ensure that all our dogs are going to safe homes.

Adoption application

https://www.abetterchancerescue.org/adopt-application

Pets at shelters & rescues near A Better Chance Rescue

Purrific Rescue

San Jose, CA 95120

Furry Friends Rescue

P.O. Box 7270,
Fremont, CA 94537

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Henderson URGENT!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Henderson URGENT!

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
La Honda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SUMI's adoption status with email updates.
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SUMI

Havana

Male, 6 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on NABOKOV's adoption status with email updates.
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NABOKOV

Other/Unknown

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bull Terrier's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chico's adoption status with email updates.
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Chico

Jindo/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Sunnyvale, CA

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