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A Better Chance Rescue

Dog rescue in San Mateo, CA

A Better Chance is a rescue organization. We are a group of dedicated, animal-loving individuals and we believe every dog should have a home and the chance to be loved. We rescue homeless, abused, neglected, and abandoned dogs that are living horrible conditions and often forgotten about.

Contact Tina Chiang
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San Mateo, CA 94403
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Adoptable pets at A Better Chance Rescue

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Molly

Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
San Mateo, CA
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Miso

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 mos
San Mateo, CA
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Amos

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
San Mateo, CA
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Leo

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 mos
San Mateo, CA
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Ollie

Labrador Retriever/Foxhound

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
San Mateo, CA
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Mocha

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 mos
San Mateo, CA

Rescue FAQs

North America

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Adoption Donation: US$450
which covers for vaccinations, spayed/neuter, blood test, heartworms and flea treatment.

After application approved, we required a home visit and signed agreement to ensure that all our dogs are going to safe homes.

Adoption application

https://www.abetterchancerescue.org/adopt-application

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Olivia

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Domestic Mediumhair

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HERSHEY

Labrador Retriever

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SOCKS*

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs
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Sumi

Pomeranian

Female, Adult
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Maisie

German Shorthaired Pointer

Female, Puppy
Menlo Park, CA

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