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The Heroic Tail

Dog rescue in San Diego, CA

We are a veteran-run dog rescue based in San Diego, California. Our goal is to change the rescue world. We adopt our dogs to any loving and qualified homes, but we also provide ESAs for military veterans. With The Heroic Tail’s model, we are not only able to rescue dogs from high-kill shelters who happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, but we are also able to help the dogs deemed “unadoptable” and give them a better chance at a happy and healthy life!

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San Diego, CA 92116
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Adoptable pets at The Heroic Tail

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

Cattle Dog/Collie

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

Neapolitan Mastiff

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/French Bulldog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/French Bulldog

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

German Shepherd Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Jack Russell Terrier/Australian Shepherd

Male
San Diego, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County

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

Additional adoption info

If we are adopting out a dog who has been trained the adopter must agree to one training session the day they adopt the dog (coming home). If we decide additional training sessions will be needed we will advise the adopter prior to adoption.

Adoption application

https://theheroictail.org/adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Heroic Tail

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San Diego, CA 91915

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Vista, CA 92083

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

American Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 11 mos
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Michi's adoption status with email updates.
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Michi

Dachshund

Female, 9 mos
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cinnamon & Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon & Maple

Calico

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pj's adoption status with email updates.
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Pj

American

Male, Baby
Escondido, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bonita's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonita

Golden Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
El Cajon, CA

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