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Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

Animal rescue in Palo Alto, CA

We are passionate folks who love dogs and love people! We strive to make the most appropriate match between human and canine. Because our dogs live in foster homes we know about their temperament and personality and therefore can help families and individuals decide if the dog is a good match or not. We are excited to help people find the right pooch for them and look forward to meeting great folks and welcoming them into the DPS Family.

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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Adoptable pets at Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

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

Boston Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lyric's adoption status with email updates.
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Lyric

Maltese/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Young
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Billie's adoption status with email updates.
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Billie

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Comfy's adoption status with email updates.
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Comfy

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Young
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Amelia Bedelia's adoption status with email updates.
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Amelia Bedelia

Pug

Female, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on V is for: Vance's adoption status with email updates.
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V is for: Vance

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on V is for: Vienna's adoption status with email updates.
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V is for: Vienna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cozy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cozy

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA

Rescue FAQs

We are based in the Bay Area and the majority of our adoption appointments are held in Palo Alto, CA. Visit www.dpsrescue.org to fill out an application. Our schedule of Meet and Greet events is listed on our home page. It doesn't matter where you live- if you're a match for our dog and you are willing to meet at our adoption site, we are happy to pursue an adoption. We do not ship our dogs though, so it's a face to face meeting. If you're planning to travel quite a distance, make sure you fill out the application first, do the interview and are set up to be the first to meet the pooch of your choice. We value your time too.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Doggie Protective Services is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization. Our rescued dogs and cats live in foster homes until we can find them appropriate, responsible, loving homes. We carefully screen potential adoptors through an application and interview process. We are a community-based group and invite you to check out our website at www.dpsrescue.com or our very active Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/DPSRescue and keep in touch with real-time adoptions at www.twitter.com/dpsrescue

Adoption application

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3PdbO6nBVx03MbUBRp-mr-j0u46eVkVD1_m8mTeI8hR98tg/viewform

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Crinkle / Nilla / Wafer's adoption status with email updates.
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Crinkle / Nilla / Wafer

Lionhead

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Mill Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Harvest's adoption status with email updates.
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Harvest

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Pleasanton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Leia's adoption status with email updates.
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Leia

Other/Unknown

Female, 6 mos
Scotts Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on tux's adoption status with email updates.
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tux

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Raven's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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