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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 Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs
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 Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 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 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 Rocket's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocket

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 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

It's The Pits

PO Box 720008,
San Diego, CA 92172

SD Kitten Rescue

Murrieta, CA 92563

The Ark Animal Rescue

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lorna's adoption status with email updates.
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Lorna

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Beagle

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Luna

Miniature Schnauzer

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Temecula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blackie's adoption status with email updates.
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Blackie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Fallbrook, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Stitch's adoption status with email updates.
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Stitch

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Dana Point, CA

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