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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 Bess's adoption status with email updates.
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Bess

Fox Terrier (Smooth)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 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, 2 yrs 10 mos
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, 8 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bobby's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobby

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 11 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 2 mos
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 2 mos
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 8 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 8 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 Daisy w/ Rooney's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy w/ Rooney

Pigeon

Female, Adult
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Squeaks and Shadow (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Squeaks and Shadow (Courtesy Post)

Domestic Shorthair

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

English Spot

Female
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Akio's adoption status with email updates.
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Akio

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Tracy, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Alma's adoption status with email updates.
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Alma

Dove

Female Adult
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on King 292636's adoption status with email updates.
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King 292636

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Petaluma, CA

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