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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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See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

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

Adoptable pets at Welcome Home Sanctuary

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

Siberian Husky

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo

Siberian Husky

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Appollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Appollo

Siberian Husky

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Alvin's adoption status with email updates.
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Alvin

Siberian Husky

Male, 3 yrs
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

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We'll also keep you updated on Yoda, Mittens and Gizmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Yoda, Mittens and Gizmo

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Donna Lou Who's adoption status with email updates.
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Donna Lou Who

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Evelyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Evelyn

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chinchilla

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Vacaville, CA

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