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Welcome Home Sanctuary

Animal rescue in San Francisco, CA

We are a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit rescue based in San Francisco that take dogs most in need and immediately put them in foster care so they don't ever have to be in a shelter environment again. We need more fosters to save lives! We will pay for all expenses if you can help us foster.

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San Francisco, CA 94121
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Adoptable pets at Welcome Home Sanctuary

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Kodi

Siberian Husky

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
San Francisco, CA
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Apollo

Siberian Husky

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
San Francisco, CA
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Appollo

Siberian Husky

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
San Francisco, CA
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Alvin

Siberian Husky

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

NorCal & SoCal. Bay Area,San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We take the application process seriously because we want to our animals go to the right homes. If the animal does not work out for your household, please return the pet. we are happy to take it back with no questions asked.

Adoption application

https://www.welcomehomesanctuary.org/adoption-application

Pets at shelters & rescues near Welcome Home Sanctuary

Silky Terrier Club of America Rescue

PO Box 1132,
Alameda, CA 94501

The San Francisco SPCA

250 Florida Street,
San Francisco, CA 94103

Furry Friends Pet Relief

708 West 2nd Street,
Antioch, CA 94509

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Rust-eze

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Oakland, CA
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Pinole, CA
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Jamie

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
San Jose, CA
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Jerry

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
San Pablo, CA
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DEX

Australian Cattle Dog/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA
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Ruthie

Australian Shepherd/Border Collie

Female, 7 mos
Santa rosa, CA

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