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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 Apple: Cobbler's adoption status with email updates.
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Apple: Cobbler

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Young
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
We'll also keep you updated on Potato: Hasselback's adoption status with email updates.
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Potato: Hasselback

Papillon/Dachshund

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Potato: Mashed's adoption status with email updates.
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Potato: Mashed

Papillon/Dachshund

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Potato: Shoestring's adoption status with email updates.
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Potato: Shoestring

Papillon/Dachshund

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Potato: Wedge's adoption status with email updates.
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Potato: Wedge

Papillon/Dachshund

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

Papillon/Dachshund

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

Maltese/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Puppy
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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

WOOF Animal Rescue

P.O.Box 1607,
Fremont, CA 94536

Animal Rescue Recon, Inc.

P.O. Box 638,
Oakley, CA 94561

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

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BEEFCAKE's adoption status with email updates.
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BEEFCAKE

Husky

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Martinez, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SANDERS's adoption status with email updates.
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SANDERS

Maltese

Male, 10 yrs
Tracy, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Maji's adoption status with email updates.
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Maji

Hound (Unknown Type)/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Sunnyvale, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Caper w/ Raisin's adoption status with email updates.
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Caper w/ Raisin

Pigeon

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos
San Francisco, CA

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