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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 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

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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

Additional adoption info

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

Rosedale Animal Rescue

El Cajon, CA 92019

Friends of SNAP

PO Box 235287,
Encinitas (San Diego), CA 92023

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Rottweiler/Manchester Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Valley Center, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lindsey's adoption status with email updates.
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Lindsey

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever/Border Terrier

Male, 4 yrs
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kittens! Young cats & Senior's adoption status with email updates.
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Kittens! Young cats & Senior

Bengal

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dr. Evil 4413's adoption status with email updates.
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Dr. Evil 4413

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Vista, CA

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