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Rescue the Underdog Dog rescue in San Francisco, CA

​Rescue the Underdog is small group of volunteers working in the San Francisco Bay Area. We rescue dogs that would otherwise be euthanized in high kill Central Valley shelters and bring them to the Bay Area where they are placed in loving, lasting homes.

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San Francisco, CA 94123
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Adoptable pets at Rescue the Underdog

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

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Paris's adoption status with email updates.
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Paris

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Doug's adoption status with email updates.
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Doug

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pumbaa's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumbaa

Parson Russell Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shaq's adoption status with email updates.
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Shaq

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 16 yrs 1 mo
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Maximus's adoption status with email updates.
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Maximus

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Odette's adoption status with email updates.
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Odette

Belgian Malinois/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

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

Additional adoption info

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date with vaccines and have been microchipped.

Adoption application

https://www.rescuetheunderdog.com/adoption-application.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rescue the Underdog

Compassion without Borders

1130 Butler Ave,
Santa Rosa, CA 95407

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Castro Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ringo's adoption status with email updates.
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Ringo

Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

Male, 4 mos
Santa Rosa, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ZUZA's adoption status with email updates.
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ZUZA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JoJo's adoption status with email updates.
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JoJo

Labrador Retriever/Mastiff

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cali's adoption status with email updates.
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Cali

Calico

Female, 2 yrs
San Ramon, CA

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