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

Miniature Dachshund

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Shar Pei/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Xanadu/Roo's adoption status with email updates.
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Xanadu/Roo

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 13 yrs 1 mo
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, 4 yrs
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 9 mos
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

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  • 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

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 4 yrs
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cocoa's adoption status with email updates.
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Cocoa

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog/Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Castro Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Xavier's adoption status with email updates.
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Xavier

Husky

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Berkeley, CA

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