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Viva Rescue

Dog rescue in San Diego, CA

VIVA, Volunteers for Indigent and Vulnerable Animals. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to increase animal awareness through education; reduce animal overpopulation by spay and neutering; help indigent animals and provide a structured network of care to adopt the animals ready for forever homes.

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San Diego, CA 92105
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Adoptable pets at Viva Rescue

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

Havanese

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

Mutt

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

Chihuahua

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

Husky

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

Labrador Retriever/Great Dane

Male, Puppy
San Diego, CA

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San Diego, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, El Cajon, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa, Mission Valley, Carlsbad, Escondido, Encinitas, Oceanside, San Clemente, Ramona, Carlsbad, Los Angeles, Mission Viejo, Sacramento, Napa, Tahoe, Laguna Beach, Irvine, San Clemente, Marin,

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

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We pride ourselves on making sure that each adoptee is a good dog owner and is the best home for that specific dog. This means we also check references, verify dog-friendly homes with landlords, etc...

Pets at shelters & rescues near Viva Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on Moraga Baby Girl Four's adoption status with email updates.
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Moraga Baby Girl Four

Rat

Female, 6 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Riverside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Morage Baby Girl Three's adoption status with email updates.
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Morage Baby Girl Three

Rat

Female, 6 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hurricane ( Bonded to Carnivale)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Hurricane ( Bonded to Carnivale)

Guinea Pig

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Perla's adoption status with email updates.
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Perla

Dutch Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Chula Vista, CA

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