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VC Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in La Mesa, CA

We take in animals that have been abandoned, turned in by owners for various reasons, and animals off the streets. Once we get the animals, they are taken to the vet for an initial exam, spayed/neutered, vaccinated and given any other needed treatment. We have dogs, cats and ducks, but would take in other types of animals if needed. Our mission is to greatly reduce the homeless pet population in San Diego County and to provide education regarding the proper care and treatment of animals as well as the significant benefits received as a result of having animals. Why do we do it? Because we love animals and we appreciate the difference they can make in people's lives. We are a small rescue and in order to expand our ability to help, could really use some dedicated volunteers as well as donations, so please consider helping out.

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La Mesa, CA 91941
Donation PO Box 2814, Spring Valley, CA 91979
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Adoptable pets at VC Animal Rescue

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

Pug

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
La Mesa, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

Maltipoo

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
La Mesa, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Convoy's adoption status with email updates.
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Convoy

Shepsky

Female, 10 mos
La Mesa, CA

Rescue FAQs

We are a small 501(c)3 rescue organization serving greater San Diego County.

Additional adoption info

Because we want to make sure there is a perfect match between our animal's personalities and the potential adopter's needs, interests and life-style, we carefully review the adoption application the potential adopter has completed. Once the application is reviewed, the candidate is welcome to visit the animals they are interested in meeting. And, if there is an interest, we do a home visit. After that, there is an adoption fee and then an adoption contract. The entire process takes about a day.

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

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Haddie's adoption status with email updates.
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Haddie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TINA's adoption status with email updates.
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TINA

American Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Chula Vista, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Catillac's adoption status with email updates.
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Catillac

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mystery's adoption status with email updates.
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Mystery

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA

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