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Lucky the rescue dog found a great new home.
Lucky is a very good dog with a wonderful temperament. I know because I did the temperament test. His foster mom says he's the easiest dog she has worked with, and he's cute.
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Diesel is a 2 ½ year old, male Chow. He is a good with
people & other pets. Looking for a forever home.
Very playful & sweet. . See the PDF Sweet Chow Chow for adoption flyer with his photo

Irvine Animal Care Center
(949) 724-7740
6443 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618
We're Irvine's municipal shelter for homeless pets.
We care for more than 3,000 animals every year, and we're proud of our extremely high adoption rate and our record of serving the animals and animal lovers of our community.

Pet Pro Life Adoption & Placement, Inc.
(714) 964-3593
P. O. Box 3653
Huntington Beach, CA 92605
Pet Pro Life Adoption & Placement, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer group, established in 1994. Our goal is to decrease the total number of animals being euthanized in animal shelters each year by finding new, permanent homes for them. Our animals come from a variety of circumstances.
Some of them are rescued from "Death Row" at local shelters, while others are brought to us by their owners as an alternative to the shelter. We do not yet have our own kennel facility, so all of the animals we take in live in "foster homes" or with their owners until they are adopted.

Pet Pro Life has no paid employees and does not receive funding from any government agency. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and obtain funds solely from adoption fees, fund-raisers, and donations. In order to ultimately reduce the number of unwanted animals killed each year, we feel it is important to educate prospective owners and the general public about pet overpopulation and enforce a very strict spay/neuter policy for all our adopted pets. We spay or neuter all animals before placement regardless of breed.

Ariel Rescue
Karen Jucknowski
(949)499-9380
PO Box 723 Dana Point, CA 92629
ARIEL RESCUE is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization based in Dana Point. Dogs are saved on their "last day" before being euthanized at municipal shelters, rescued and brought to local Orange County veterinarians. They are bathed, vaccinated, spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Once they have been given a clean bill of health, ARIEL RESCUE shows them at PETsMART located at 26761 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA on Saturdays. We show family friendly dogs -- labs, huskies, golden retriever mixes and lots of other breed mixes - big and small. This
means we are trying to find a match between a family's lifestyle and the dog's temperament and breed.

Underdog Rescue
949-713-2737
P O BOX 994
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
UNDERDOG Rescue, (100% non-profit), is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of lost, abandoned and "DEATH ROW SHELTER ANIMALS" in need of loving homes. Our goal is to match "pets with people." We provide detailed personality profiles about our dogs: their traits, habits, likes and dislikes. We help adopters pick the best animal that fits their lifestyle, and personality. We support ALL our adoptions with medical attention, training and on-hand supervision. We strive to teach the precious gift of unconditional love between animal and man, in our efforts to rescue the wonderful UNDERDOGS OF THE WORLD!...

Orange County Pet Rescue Center
949-235-2072
24861 Alicia Parkway, Ste. D
Laguna Hills, CA. 92653
The Pet Rescue Center is a non-profit group that
works to help local rescue groups of Orange County place dogs and cats that have been saved from "high-kill" shelters.

New Beginnings For Animals
is dedicated to rescuing animals from shelters and finding them new homes.
PO Box 2444
Mission Viejo, CA 92690
949-348-8057
949-457-9923

Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort and Adoption Center
Marsha Schwartz
(949) 240-1735
30311 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Welcome to Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort. A young organization, CARE is in the process of building a Third Chance Adoption Center to provide increased opportunities for the lost and abandoned dogs and cats of San Juan Capistrano. Our mission is to protect the welfare of the animals we come in contact with, and to promote the humane treatment and well being of these animals by: providing shelter and medical care for stray or abandoned animals in San Juan Capistrano; responding with personal commitment, humane sensitivity, compassion, and technical skill to the needs of these animals; actively promoting suitable adoptions of the animals; encouraging the spay and neuter of dogs and cats to ensure the numbers of unwanted animals be kept to a minimum; and helping to prevent cruelty to animals by promoting animal welfare legislation and education.

The Animal Network of Orange County
An Organization Dedicated To Supporting Local Pets In Finding New Homes
DiAnna Pfaff-Martin Executive Office 949.759.3646
949.644.2279 24 HOUR adoption information
e-mail us at contact@animalnetwork.org
Postal Mail: THE ANIMAL NETWORK OF ORANGE COUNTY P.O. Box 8662, Newport Beach, CA 92658

ANIMAL ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ORANGE COUNTY
E-Mail: aaloc@aol.com
or call us at 714-893-4393.
The Animal Assistance League of Orange County is a non-profit humane society dedicated to aiding lost and homeless pets, helping people with pet related problems, promoting responsible pet-ownership and pet population control, and preventing cruelty to animals through educational programs
We Have Several Great Pets Available for Adoption.

Little Dog Rescue
714-669-0534
Santa Ana, CA 92705
We are a true "Mom and Pop" dog rescue, taking in
Maltese, Yorkies, Shih Tzus, terriers, and other small dogs, both purebreds and mixes. Normally, our rescues are between 2 and 12 pounds. The dogs you visit on our website are living in our home as loved members of our family. They beg at the table at meals, sleep in our beds, snuggle in our laps while we watch TV, go for rides in the car, chase the
mop, and happily celebrate our return home, even after just taking out the garbage!!! We are not a shelter. This is our home and everyone that comes into our home has the run of it. (We have a lot of tile and hard wood!!) No kennels, no cages, just warm comfy couches, chairs and laps.

OCPoundhounds Small Breed Rescue
(714) 432-0333
Orange, CA 92866
Headquartered in Orange County, CA our rescue group is local and independent, specializing in adopting small breed dogs from the local LA, Inland Empire and Orange County high-kill shelters. Our outstanding team has the credentials and experience to rescue dogs that have the best opportunity to be successfully placed in forever homes in the Orange County and surrounding community.
We are currently a private rescue, and are in the process of obtaining our 501(c)3 to become a recognized non-profit organization, but this an expensive and labour-intensive process, which can take up to 27 months to finalize. Our funds, which are derived 100% from the adoption fees we ask for an OCPoundhound, is directed 100% back in to continuing our dog rescue and their related medical care, to allow us to continue our work.

Little Heroes Animal Rescue and Placement Service
949-262-9709
Foster homes located throughout: all of Southern California You can also contact us at: 949-697-4297. All animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, health examined and microchipped prior to adoption.

Welcome to Save That Dog!
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of young shelter dogs of all breeds and sizes in Southern California
(714) 439-5091 savedoggies@hotmail.com

Doggy Television
310 485-0345
8950 Olympic Blvd. #130
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Help animals find a loving home.

Cuddly Cainies Rescue
Email Only
Canine Rescue group, specializing in pregnant dogs
and their puppies.

Second Chances Rescue
We are NOT a shelter, therefore, we do not have a central place where you can meet the dogs. All dogs are in foster care getting ready for their forever homes*
Most of them are rescued from "Death Row" at local shelters, (mainly San Bernardino Shelter) while others are brought to us by their owners as an alternative to the shelter, and others are just found afraid and abandoned on the streets.
We do not yet have our own kennel facility, so all of the animals we take in live in "foster homes" or with their owners until they are adopted.
We obtain funds solely from adoption fees, fund-raisers, and donations.
We spay or neuter all animals before placement regardless of breed.
We are also looking for foster homes, please open your hearts and homes!
We are currently a private rescue but are in the process of becoming a recognized non-profit organization

Animal Network of Orange County
P.O. Box 8662
Newport Beach, CA 92658
949.533.0411
An Organization Dedicated To Supporting Local Pets In Finding New Homes. Free 30 day "DOG" Web Posting (excludes photo). We screen your calls and a match is made! Proof of spay neuter and rabies vaccine required.

Modjeska Ranch Rescue
714-649-4406
26741 Portola Park Way Suite 1E #204
Foothill Ranch CA 92676

German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County
(714)773-5915
177F Riverside Ave., Ste. #143
Newport Beach CA, 92663
Non-profit organization German Shepherd Rescue
rescues and re-homes more than 300 purebred German Shepherd dogs each year. Dogs of all sizes, ages and colors are available to qualified adopters. All volunteers with no paid staff.

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue
714/528-4730
PO Box 50726
Irvine, CA. 92619
No kill rescue group located in Orange and San Diego Counties - we rescue shelter dogs when they are out of time and assist those who can no longer keep their German Shepherds. We are a non
profit 501c3 that has been in operation for several years and we hold weekend events at Petsmarts throughout Orange and San Diego Counties.

German Shepherd Rescue
714/773-5915
417 N. Moss St.
Burbank CA 91502
The German Shepherd Rescue is a no-kill organization dedicated to saving and finding homes for German Shepherd dogs. The German Shepherd Rescue is managed and run solely through its group of caring volunteers who donate thousands of hours each year. With the rescue's caring volunteers and donations from the community, the German Shepherd Rescue continues to save hundreds of beautiful and noble dogs each year. For more information, please log onto www.gsrescue.org.

German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Orange County
909-682-6982
By referral, occasionally foster homes available.
Orange County & So. Calif.
Local German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Orange County members will try to help you with your purebred G. S. Pointer in need of placement, or direct you to available dogs. Our problem-solving advice may help you keep your GSP, before drastic alternatives are needed. All rescue dogs placed must be spayed/neutered.

Homebound Hound
760-662-6595
Beagle and other hound rescue. Placements and adoptions.

Irish Setter Club of Southern California
(951) 685-8747
Rescue of Irish Setter please contact us if you have a dog you would like to place. Please contact us if you are also interested in adopting a Irish Setter.

Puppy Training

Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue
Cindy
888-554-2522
PO Box 4859 Irvine CA 92616
SCLRR, formed in 1998 has been rescuing Labradors in the
southern California region ever since. Come and see our website for available
dogs or for help on placing your own lab.
Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc.
PO Box 4859, Irvine CA
1-888-55-4ALAB

Great Dane Rescue of Riverside County & San Diego Great Dane Club Rescue

Internet Miniture Pinscher Service
714-658-6117
Julie Pixley
Miniture Pinscher Rescue

Adopt A Saint - Saint Bernard
If you are interested in adopting a Saint Bernard take a look at this site

Samoyed Rescue of Southern California
714-956-6180

Basset Hound rescue of Southern California
P.O. Box 32734
Long Beach, CA 90832-2734
805-524-9353

BLOODHOUNDS WEST
20372 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, Ca. 92651
Susan Hamil
714-494-1076 * 714-494-9506
Stacy Mattson 714-858-0442

Bull Terrier Recue
805- 480-1884
Bull Terriers available for adoption through this rescue are spayed/neutered before being placed.

Greyhound Adoption Center
PO Box 2433
La Mesa, CA 91943-2433
1-877-GR8TDOG
619-443-0940

A NON-PROFIT GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM OF HEMOPET / Pet Life-Line
Hemopet,
11330 Markon Drive
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 891-2022
(714) 891-2123 Fax

GreySave Greyhound Adoptions of Southern California
866-Grey-Save
1275 Lida St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
GreySave Greyhound Adoptions is a greyhound adoption and support group in Southern California. We rescue former racing and otherwise unwanted greyhounds and adopt them into loving homes in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, and around Southern California.

Westie Rescue of Orange County & Beyond
714-960-1083
9151 Atlanta Avenue, #5006
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for West Highland White Terriers, to help control the animal population by spaying and neutering our dogs before they are placed in permanent homes, and to provide the public with education about our breed and its needs.

WROC is run entirely by volunteers who are dedicated to raising funds, fostering, and participating in events. We depend upon fund raising events and donations to continue our rescue, veterinary care, and rehabilitation. If you would like to donate, please contact us at 714-960-1083 or 714-402-1054 or email us at
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West Highland White Terrier Rescue -CA and Western States
619.579.6395
PO Box 2822 El Cajon, CA 92021
Oldest, largest, respected entirely volunteer run private not-for-profit Westie Rescue within the state. We serve the breed we love by rescuing, fostering, rehabilitating, providing Veterinary care, and finding wonderful forever adoptive homes. Our all volunteer network, actively seeks volunteers, foster homes and Westie owner participation in our many events and fund raising projects. Can you help our little ones? Want more information, want to adopt or volunteer? Go to our website...you won't be sorry. Donations are needed!

Scottish Terrier Rescue of Southern California
714 893-5821
P.O. Box 32
Midway City, ca. 92655
We are a non-profit 501(C)3 non-profit rescue and
adoption program for Scottish Terriers in Southern
California.