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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
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
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

Dutch Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 6 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 5 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cafe's adoption status with email updates.
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Cafe

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
San Mateo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pinot's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinot

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 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

Paws and Tails Animal Rescue

Station A P.O.Box 236,
Richmond, CA 94808

Caly's Cats Feline Rescue

6017 Snell Avenue, # 494,
San Jose, CA 95123

Joybound People and Pets

2890 Mitchell Drive,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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

Mixed Breed (Small)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Moxi's adoption status with email updates.
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Moxi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Union City, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pug's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Pug

Pug

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
San Ramon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on AXEL's adoption status with email updates.
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AXEL

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Fremont, CA

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