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Grateful Dogs Rescue Dog rescue in San Francisco, CA

Grateful Dogs Rescue was founded in 1990; its mission is to rescue dogs not made available for adoption at San Francisco Animal Care and Control, and other local shelters, through no fault of their own. Rather than letting these dogs be euthanized, Grateful Dogs saves as many as possible by fostering these dogs in a loving home until a forever loving home is found.

Grateful Dogs Rescue is always in need of new foster homes!  You can make a difference by fostering. The number of dogs we can save is dependent on having foster parents to care for them until they find their forever homes. All of our dogs are in foster care.

To learn more about Grateful Dogs Rescue, please visit our website at gratefuldogsrescue.org.


Grateful Dogs Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering and rehoming dogs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Grateful Dogs Rescue is a registered 501-(c) (3) non-profit organization (TIN 94-3251570). All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Donations can be made online at our donation page or mailed to:

Grateful Dogs Rescue  |  PO Box 411013  |  San Francisco, CA 94141

Contact
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PO Box 411013
San Francisco, CA 94141
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Adoptable pets at Grateful Dogs Rescue

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

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Senior
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Freya's adoption status with email updates.
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Freya

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Perry's adoption status with email updates.
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Perry

Chihuahua/Pomeranian

Male, Young
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Wally's adoption status with email updates.
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Wally

Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Senior
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sasha's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Sasha

Bichon Frise/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Young
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

Adoptions are local, confined to the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Mateo County, Santa Clara, and Marin County, except in unusual circumstances.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check

Additional adoption info

The Grateful Dogs Rescue adoption procedure is designed to find a good match between the dog and adopter. Our goal is a happy foster to forever transition. The adoption procedure includes an application, interview, home check, and an adoption donation. The adoption donation helps to cover spay/neuter, shots and other medical care given before the dog is made available for adoption.

Adoption application

https://www.gratefuldogsrescue.org/available-dogs/

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marlon A425220's adoption status with email updates.
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Marlon A425220

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Petaluma, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Angel's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sven's adoption status with email updates.
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Sven

Great Dane/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male
Penngrove, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dot and Squirt's adoption status with email updates.
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Dot and Squirt

Norwegian Forest Cat

Female, Kitten
Walnut Creek, CA

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