We find homes for homeless dogs and cats from the poorest communities by helping adopters find the right pet based on their needs and lifestyle. Our success rate is amazing. We have found great homes for thousands of dogs and cats since we started 10 years ago. We'll work with you to find the right pet and assist with post-adoption tips and support. We strive to make your pet adoption a happy one.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
All of Southern and Northern California. San Diego. Orange County. Irvine. Los Angeles. Riverside. Pasadena. Ventura County. Santa Monica. Long Beach. San Bernardino county and more.
Additional adoption info
The adoption fees varies from $400 for older dogs and $500 and up for younger dogs and for puppies - and $175-$195 for cats. **there will be a different higher adoption fee for a popular breed/purebred (including cats) will be case by case and some breeds could go up to $800.
Some exceptions could be made for special needs older dogs** and cats** from $100 to $200
We provide the following services and benefits to new pet owners: *
DOGS:
Spay/Neuter (unless due to age being too young - Stipulations will be specified in our Adoption Agreement as must to be done)
All vaccines up to date (puppies with at least 2 sets of DHLPP)
Distemper
Hepatitis
Leptospirosis
Parvovirus
Parainfluenza
Deworming
Flea medication
Temporary Collar
Temporary leash
CATS:
Spay/Neuter
FRCP vaccines up to date (minimum 1 vaccine)
Rabies vaccine
Deworming
Flea medication
The Adoption Fee is not refundable unless discussed at time of adoption and specified at our adoption agreement at our discretion and it is case by case. We want you to be happy with the pet so we’re here to work with and support you through the pre-adoption and post-adoption process.
ADOPTION APPLICATION: Apply here.
We require an adoption agreement.
Adoption application
San Diego, CA 92131
Sara Ford Foundation~RESCUE GROUP,
San Diego/North County,
San Diego/North County,
CA
92108
Santee, CA 92071
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