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Saving Shelter Pets of CA

Dog rescue in San Marcos, CA

We are a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization. We help find homes for animals in danger of euthanasia from Southern California shelters.

Owner surrenders are unfortunately not accepted.

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San Marcos, CA 92069
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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 Saving Shelter Pets of CA

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

Chihuahua

Male, 7 yrs
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Foxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Foxy

Australian Cattle Dog/Alaskan Klee Kai

Female, 5 yrs
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on NEED A NEW FOSTER OR ADOPT ME's adoption status with email updates.
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NEED A NEW FOSTER OR ADOPT ME

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on I NEED A NEW FOSTER TODAY!'s adoption status with email updates.
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I NEED A NEW FOSTER TODAY!

Weimaraner/Dachshund

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

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 6 yrs
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 911 URGENT TRIXIE's adoption status with email updates.
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911 URGENT TRIXIE

American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Urgent! Jan 11 deadline's adoption status with email updates.
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Urgent! Jan 11 deadline

Belgian Malinois/Siberian Husky

Female, 2 yrs
San Marcos, CA
We'll also keep you updated on URGENT! OLIVE's adoption status with email updates.
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URGENT! OLIVE

Belgian Malinois/Siberian Husky

Female, 2 yrs
San Marcos, CA

Rescue FAQs

Counties: San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Kern

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Upon initial inquiry on one of our pets, we begin the process by having all potential adopters complete an adoption application. If approved, we then set up a face to face meeting with the pet you are interested in. A home and yard check is required prior to adoption. Once adoption is finalized, an adoption fee is collected, an adoption contract is agreed to and signed by both parties, and the animal is turned over to it's new adoptive owner/family. Follow ups take place during the first month to insure the pet and the household is adjusting to the pet, and any issues, questions or concerns are addressed.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Saving Shelter Pets of CA

Thrive Animal Rescue, Inc.

13875 Old El Camino Real,
San Diego, CA 92130

Tijuana Paws and Whiskers Rescue

National City, CA 91950

Femme Felines

San Diego, CA 92101

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

Australian Shepherd/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
Corona, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lando's adoption status with email updates.
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Lando

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Chula Vista, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sally 3's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally 3

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hamster

Female 5 yrs 5 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on STELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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STELLA

Boxer

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
Chula Vista, CA

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