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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 Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Olivia's adoption status with email updates.
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Olivia

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Peanut's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Zyro's adoption status with email updates.
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Zyro

Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

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

Abyssinian

Female, 3 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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wet Noses Rescue

Southern Star Animal Rescue

Po Box 145,
Winchester, CA 92596

Rescue Fenix

San Diego, CA 92192

The Dank Dog Ranch

16357 Woods Valley Rd,
Valley Center, CA 92082

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Chula Vista, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 562077's adoption status with email updates.
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562077

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Wildomar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Puzzles's adoption status with email updates.
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Puzzles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Zeelie's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeelie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Winchester, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Help these poor dogs's adoption status with email updates.
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Help these poor dogs

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Cardiff, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rosy's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosy

Maltese

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
Wildomar, CA

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