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Wet Noses Rescue

Animal shelter in San Diego, CA

Two women, one American, and one Mexican met in Sayulita through their mutual concern for the many sick, abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs and cats in the area.

They began working together informally to rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for these animals. Their efforts eventually led to the formation of Wet Noses Rescue, which has grown from a small backyard operation to an expanding nonprofit housed on a property with dedicated facilities in Punta de Mita. Providing the animals with health care, rehabilitation, socialization, and careful evaluation which is needed for a successful adoption to new homes in the United States and Canada.

Wet Noses Rescue also provides Spay/Neuter clinics in the local community to reduce overpopulation and vaccinations to reduce the prevalence of serious diseases such as Parvo and Distemper.

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San Diego, CA 92067
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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 Wet Noses Rescue

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

Pointer/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ike's adoption status with email updates.
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Ike

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tina's adoption status with email updates.
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Tina

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 mo
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Orion's adoption status with email updates.
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Orion

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Astro's adoption status with email updates.
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Astro

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sunny's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunny

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cosmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cosmo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
San Diego, CA

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

Additional adoption info

We have been refining the process for a few years now. It is important to us that the pet matches the new owner as much as possible.

Adoption application

https://www.wetnosesrescue.org/

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We'll also keep you updated on Sussie Q's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Sussie Q

Pug

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lombard (Soi Dog)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lombard (Soi Dog)

Jindo/Shiba Inu

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Banshee's adoption status with email updates.
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Banshee

Hamster

Male, Young
Escondido, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Canelo's adoption status with email updates.
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Canelo

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
San Ysidro, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Luna *processing adoption's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna *processing adoption

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Saul's adoption status with email updates.
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Saul

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
San Diego, CA

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