Bad Rap

P.O. Box 320776 San Francisco, California 94132

Dogs

About this shelter

Bad Rap in San Francisco, CA

BADRAP is an animal shelter located in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco County, where 12 other animal shelters or rescues also operate; it sits about 5 miles northeast of San Francisco. Its mission is securing the future of America's "blocky dogs" — pit bull-type dogs — as cherished family companions, and it works to counter breed myths while sharing the case history and home-life stories of the Vick dogs. BADRAP runs a Rescue Barn adoption program, offers a dog adoption gallery and adoption process for prospective owners, and provides extensive support to keep dogs in their homes, including spay/neuter assistance, rehoming guidance, pit bull-friendly rental resources, and training and disaster-planning resources. The organization also relies on volunteers and educational outreach to support Bay Area pet owners and their dogs.

Before you go

Adopting from Bad Rap

Adoption process

Prospective adopters must be at least 21, local to the SF Bay Area or willing to travel to Oakland, and fill out an application, followed by an email response, an in-person meeting at the Rescue Barn in Oakland, and home/household approval; adoption is finalized by signing a contract and paying a $300 adoption donation fee.

Service area: SF Bay Area (Oakland, CA)
County: San Francisco County
Animals served: Dogs