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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 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 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 Butter's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Butter

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mango's adoption status with email updates.
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Mango

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

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

Collie/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
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

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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Violet's adoption status with email updates.
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Violet

Beagle/Vizsla

Female, Young
Vallejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on American Eskimo Dog's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo Dog

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

Maine Coon

Female, Adult
Half Moon Bay, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GUCCI's adoption status with email updates.
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GUCCI

Cocker Spaniel

Male, Senior
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on padme's adoption status with email updates.
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padme

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Walnut Creek, CA

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