Grateful Dogs Rescue

PO Box 411013 San Francisco, California 94141

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Pets available for adoption

Pikachu
Pikachu

Terrier / Cairn Terrier / Mixed (medium coat)
3 Years • Female

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Naomi McGee
Naomi McGee

Chihuahua / Pomeranian / Mixed (medium coat)
1 Year 10 Months • Female

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Birdie and Minnie BONDED PAIR BLIND DOGS
Birdie and Minnie BONDED PAIR BLIND DOGS

Poodle (Toy) / Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat)
2 Years 7 Months • Female

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Sugar
Sugar

Chihuahua / Papillon / Mixed (medium coat)
3 Years 3 Months • Female

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Porsche
Porsche

Pit Bull Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
8 Months • Female

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Rocky
Rocky

Chihuahua / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
7 Years • Male

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Casper
Casper

Tibetan Spaniel / Mixed (medium coat)
1 Year • Male

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About this shelter

Grateful Dogs Rescue in San Francisco, CA

Grateful Dogs Rescue is a volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1990 by Michelle Parris, a former volunteer with San Francisco Animal Care & Control. Her mission was to rescue dogs from the SF ACC shelter that were not available for adoption, and we continue to uphold this mission today. Instead of allowing these dogs to be euthanized, Grateful Dogs Rescue works to save as many as possible by providing foster care until suitable, loving homes are found. Our committed volunteers also assist with the animals at SFACC. Grateful Dogs Rescue is the oldest all-breed rescue group in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our adoption process is carefully designed to ensure a good match between each dog and their adopter. We aim for a successful outcome where both the human and the dog can enjoy a happy life together in a permanent home.

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Adopting from Grateful Dogs Rescue

Adoption process

The adoption process includes submitting an application, participating in an interview, arranging a meet and greet with all family members and other pets, and conducting a home check.

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