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Rescue the Underdog

Dog rescue in San Francisco, CA

​Rescue the Underdog is small group of volunteers working in the San Francisco Bay Area. We rescue dogs that would otherwise be euthanized in high kill Central Valley shelters and bring them to the Bay Area where they are placed in loving, lasting homes.

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San Francisco, CA 94123
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Adoptable pets at Rescue the Underdog

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

Miniature Dachshund

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jane's adoption status with email updates.
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Jane

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shaq's adoption status with email updates.
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Shaq

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 5 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dewey's adoption status with email updates.
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Dewey

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Breyer's adoption status with email updates.
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Breyer

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

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

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Francisco County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County, San Benito County, Alameda County, Marin County, Solano County, Napa County, Sonoma County, Santa Cruz County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date with vaccines and have been microchipped.

Adoption application

https://www.rescuetheunderdog.com/adoption-application.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rescue the Underdog

Herd It Through The Grapevine

P.O. Box 9585,
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Castro Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GAMBIT's adoption status with email updates.
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GAMBIT

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dearheart w/Revali's adoption status with email updates.
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Dearheart w/Revali

Pigeon

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

Brussels Griffon

Female, Senior
San Fransisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Benji's adoption status with email updates.
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Benji

Coonhound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs
Lafayette, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bobby's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobby

Siberian Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 mos
Oakland, CA

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