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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 Archie's adoption status with email updates.
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Archie

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hero's adoption status with email updates.
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Hero

Australian Kelpie/Labrador Retriever

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

Dutch Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Belgian Malinois/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hachi's adoption status with email updates.
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Hachi

Labrador Retriever/Shiba Inu

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dolly's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolly

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Samantha's adoption status with email updates.
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Samantha

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
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

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P O Box 30877,
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First Responders Animal ResQ

Discovery Bay, CA 94505

Furry Friends Pet Relief - Petco The Orchards WC

2820 Ygnacio Valley Rd,
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We'll also keep you updated on Jet's adoption status with email updates.
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Jet

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Vallejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on NOBLE's adoption status with email updates.
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NOBLE

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hope's adoption status with email updates.
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Hope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mollie (bonded with Ollie)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mollie (bonded with Ollie)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pickles and Toast's adoption status with email updates.
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Pickles and Toast

Egyptian Mau

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

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA

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