| San Francisco: MUTTVILLE |
| Muttville is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of senior dogs. On a local level, Muttville rescues senior dogs and finds them foster homes or gives them hospice. On a global level, Muttville provides information about caring for older dogs and support for people who do. Through associations with shelters and other animal organizations, Muttville finds senior dogs that have been given up and are not likely to find adoptive homes. Through outreach and networking, Muttville finds suitable foster homes for these dogs. Ultimately, Muttville will have its own facility to house dogs that are not yet placed, or that are unlikely to be placed. |
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Meet Chula, in the photo at the left. She's current residing at Muttville, and is a very sweet, big, older girl, very mellow, house trained and a cuddle bug. We recently rescued her from San Francisco Animal Care & Control, where her guardians had taken her requesting she be euthanized. We knew she had lots of love left to give, however. She likes little dogs and is supposed to do okay with cats, also. She loves people the most! Muttville has too much going on, including way too many big dogs, and it has not worked out for her here. We may have found a place for her that won't be available until mid- Feb. If you are looking for a loving, couch-potato of a dog, please let us know. She is 10 years old and is in pretty good health. She has some arthritis in her back legs and needs only short walks, and she would definitely prefer a home where someone is around a lot. She is also okay with stairs. You can read her story on the Muttville website. Phone: 415 350 6700 or E-mail sherri@muttville.org |
| San Francisco: GRATEFUL DOGS RESCUE |
| Grateful Dogs Rescue, a non-profit organization, was founded over ten years ago by Michelle Parris, a former SF Animal Care & Control (SF ACC) volunteer. She made it her mission to rescue SF ACC shelter dogs not made available for adoption to the general public. Rather than letting these dogs be euthanized, Grateful Dogs Rescue saves as many as possible by fostering them until a loving home is found. Many of those who volunteer for Grateful Dogs Rescue continue to donate their time by working with the animals at SF ACC. Here are two of the dogs currently available for adoption from Grateful Dogs Rescue. For information on other dogs, please see the list of available dogs. |
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Name: Nutmeg
Mix/Breed: Spaniel mix
Sex/Age/Weight: Female, 10 years, 23 pounds
Health: Spayed. Up to date on shots. For additional health information, contact the agency listed below.
History/Personality: Nutmeg's priorities in life are companionship and attention. She shadows her foster mom wherever she goes, hoping that she'll get the opportunity to jump on the couch (bed, etc.) and snuggle. When she's not taking a nap on the couch she loves to be out and about. She's energetic for her age and enjoys long walks. Nutmeg is calm and quiet in the house but barks when appropriate. She's loving with people she knows but initially wary when meeting strangers. Nutmeg currently lives harmoniously with 3 other dogs and would do fine in a household with another dog. No cats though! Nutmeg has mild separation anxiety but adjusts quickly to being left alone. If you're looking for a loyal and affectionate senior dog who still has lots of zest and energy, Nutmeg is your girl.
Adoption Fee: $100.00
Agency/Location/Contact info: Grateful Dogs Rescue, San Francisco, CA.; Telephone: 415.587.1121. E-mail: info@gratefuldogsrescue.org
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Name: Elsa
Mix/Breed: Pekingese
Sex/Age/Weight: Female, 12 years, 15 pounds
Health: Spayed. Up to date on shots. For additional health information, contact the agency listed below.
History/Personality: Elsa was a neglected dog in her previous life. Her mats were so thick that she had to be completely shaved, her nails were growing into the pads of her feet and her teeth were rotting. After a trip to the vet she's feeling and looking much better. Elsa put up with being clipped, microchipped and vaccinated with incredible patience. This is particularly remarkable because she is blind and partially deaf. Since her other senses are diminished Elsa uses her nose to explore the world. She loves to take slow, meandering walks around the neighborhood and sniff everything in sight. When she's not out and about she prefers to spend her time napping in a snuggly bed. Elsa is looking to spend her golden years in a quiet and attentive home with a family that is willing to deal with the medical and emotional needs of a senior dog.
Adoption Fee: $100.00
Agency/Location/Contact info: Grateful Dogs Rescue, San Francisco, CA; Telephone: 415.587.1121. E-mail: info@gratefuldogsrescue.org
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| San Francisco: Rocket Dog Rescue |
| Founded in 2001 by Bay Area animal activist Pali Boucher, Rocket Dog Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation supported completely by donations. This all-volunteer, home-based organization guarantees that your donations are completely focused on saving dogs. Rocket Dog Rescue places non-aggressive dogs into temporary foster homes where they are socialized, spay/neutered, vaccinated, and treated for any medical or behavioral conditions that would otherwise limit their adoptability. Here are three of the wonderful dogs currently available for adoption from Rocket Dog Rescue. If you don't see the dog of your dreams here, try Rocket Dog Rescue's twice-monthly, Sunday-afternoon adoption fairs in Noe Valley and the Castro District. |
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HAZEL is a Chihuahua/Pom Mix who is 14 years old and weighs about 7 pounds. She has Cushings Disease and is on no medication. She is active and she has been doing well. She is mostly deaf and has cataracts, but is okay around people and other dogs. She is really sweet and gentle and is paper trained. E-mail kay@rocketdogrescue.org if you have a place in your home and heart for this older, sweet dog. |
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MAXWELL is an 8 year old Mastiff mix (Japanese Tosa, we believe) who is very sweet. He had a wonderful life with his guardian, who suddenly became very sick and could not care for him anymore. Maxwell really needs a foster or forever home. He would be a great only dog -- your new best friend. He is not good with cats. This dog is just an abandoned old man...having always known a life in a loving home, he doesn't know what to do with himself now...he is too old (although has many great years left in him!!) to be in a boarding situation or a shelter...he deserves so much better than that! Please e-mail laura@rocketdogrescue.org or call Laura at 415 756 6418 if you are interested in Mister Maxwell! |
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SOXX is sweet, loving, and super loyal. When she looks up at you with the hugest eyes ever, and that tongue hanging out of her mouth, your heart just melts. She's older, but still has years left in her; and she's just begging for an easy-going home full of love. Soxx loves to go on walk. She'd also really enjoy a place with a backyard or a sunny window. She gets along fine with cats and dogs, though she'd get a kick out of being your only pup. And she really does epitomize the saying, "Her bark is worse than her bite," mostly because Soxx doesn't have any teeth. Her tongue hangs out permanently because of it, but that just adds to her already distinct personality. Soxx loves food from the can, and small, delicious soft treats. This one is definitely a winner! For more information, contact digwerks@aol.com. |
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Boomer -- great, mature Shepherd mix needs help getting out of Bay Area Shelter......Boomer is a very content, easy-going, neutered senior gentleman Shepherd Mix. He's very sweet and totally housebroken, waits patiently to be taken out of his kennel at the shelter for his bathroom breaks. Boomer is good with other dogs too and would be a great second dog. Boomer isn't demanding, 'though he does enjoy his time with people, likes to be petted and loves any and all attention. He's a great dog and would probably fit into any household -- but no children under 16 years old, standard rule. Boomer weights about 60 pounds and is about 8 years old. There's still lots of life left in sweet Boomer. Please contact lauriewhoof@yahoo.com. We are flexible for appts and Boomer would love to meet you. |
Other Northern CA Cities:
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North of SF (Chico, Lake Tahoe/Reno, Novato, Petaluma, Red Bluff, Redding, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, Willits, etc..)
Sacramento and North Central (Sacramento, Oroville, Angel's Camp, Jackson, Placerville, etc.)
East of SF (Oakland, Berkeley, Danville, Fremont, Hayward, Tracy, etc.)
South of SF and South Central (San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Jose, Pacific Grove, etc.) |
| For list of additional shelters and agencies please click here: Northern California.
You may also wish to check the list of breed rescue agencies.
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