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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 Jane's adoption status with email updates.
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Jane

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 10 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 10 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 10 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 7 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 8 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 7 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Odette's adoption status with email updates.
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Odette

Belgian Malinois/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Noodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 10 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

Friends of the Formerly Friendless

785 Oak Grove Road,
Concord, CA 94518

Bay Area Cat Rescue

Mountain View, CA 94041

East County Animal Shelter

4595 Gleason Drive,
Dublin, CA 94568

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

Jindo/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
San Ramon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Clayton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Meiya's adoption status with email updates.
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Meiya

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Sunnyvale, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TOLSTOY's adoption status with email updates.
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TOLSTOY

Other/Unknown

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
San Ramon, CA

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