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Wet Noses Rescue

Animal shelter in San Diego, CA

Two women, one American, and one Mexican met in Sayulita through their mutual concern for the many sick, abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs and cats in the area.

They began working together informally to rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for these animals. Their efforts eventually led to the formation of Wet Noses Rescue, which has grown from a small backyard operation to an expanding nonprofit housed on a property with dedicated facilities in Punta de Mita. Providing the animals with health care, rehabilitation, socialization, and careful evaluation which is needed for a successful adoption to new homes in the United States and Canada.

Wet Noses Rescue also provides Spay/Neuter clinics in the local community to reduce overpopulation and vaccinations to reduce the prevalence of serious diseases such as Parvo and Distemper.

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San Diego, CA 92067
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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 Wet Noses Rescue

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

American Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tofu's adoption status with email updates.
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Tofu

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Fanta's adoption status with email updates.
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Fanta

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Butters's adoption status with email updates.
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Butters

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucas's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucas

Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Zorn's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Zorn

Siamese

Male, 9 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lady Mew's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady Mew

Siamese

Female, 6 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cheeto's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheeto

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 8 yrs 6 mos
San Diego, CA

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

Additional adoption info

We have been refining the process for a few years now. It is important to us that the pet matches the new owner as much as possible.

Adoption application

https://www.wetnosesrescue.org/

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

Boxer

Female, 9 yrs
Fallbrook, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Farley's adoption status with email updates.
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Farley

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 yrs 1 mo
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs
Wildomar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Little Bill - ADOPTED!!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Little Bill - ADOPTED!!

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Zoie's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoie

Guinea Pig

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hillary's adoption status with email updates.
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Hillary

Australian Kelpie

Female, Young
San Diego, CA

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