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Dirty Little Paws Rescue

Cat rescue in Oceanside, CA

Dirty Little Paws is a new non-profit rescue in Southern California. We rescue from kill shelters and from the street, manage feral colonies, and promote TNR (trap, neuter, release).
Our mission is to save the lives of as many cats as possible. We respond to daily emergencies,
fully vet each cat, release ferals back into their colonies, rehabilitate some, make sick cats well, hold adoption fairs, educate the public, and place a strong emphasis
on sourcing donations through events & fundraisers so that this work may continue.

Contact
Address
3808-36 Vista Campana South
Oceanside, CA 92057
Donation Donations may be mailed in to the address provided or sent via PayPal to: Dirtylittlepaws@gmail.com
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Meet their adoptable pets

3808-36 Vista Campana South

Oceanside, CA 92057

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Dirty Little Paws Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Momohiki's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Momohiki

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Choji's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Choji

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Greyson's adoption status with email updates.
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Greyson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JoJo's adoption status with email updates.
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JoJo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Erie's adoption status with email updates.
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Erie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Oceanside, CA

Rescue FAQs

Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas
San Diego County, CA
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA

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

Additional adoption info

Our pet adoption process is fairly straightforward as outlined above. Basically, our potential adopters can contact us regarding pets they may be interested in, or can meet our pets, we will discuss the pet they're interested in, have them fill out an adoption application and ask some questions around that. If we feel the pet is a fit for the adopter we will then have them complete an adoption agreement perform a home check and collect the adoption fee. We will then deliver the brand new pet to their Happy Forever Home!

Adoption application

http://tinyurl.com/DLPquestionnaire

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We'll also keep you updated on Edna's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Edna

St. Bernard

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Norco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Isabel's adoption status with email updates.
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Isabel

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Wildomar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Adult
Costa Mesa, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Smokey's adoption status with email updates.
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Smokey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Versailles Girl's adoption status with email updates.
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Versailles Girl

Guinea Pig

Female, 8 mos
Imperial Beach, CA

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