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Dog rescues and shelters near San Francisco, CA

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of San Francisco

73within 50 miles
32shelters
41rescue groups

There are 73 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of San Francisco, California, from 1 to 49 miles away. They are listed closest first.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to San Francisco

4

Rescue Row

San Francisco, CA · under 1 mi away · Rescue group
4.52 reviews
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6

Koret Animal Resource Center

San Francisco, CA · 5 mi away · Animal shelter
4.812 reviews
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21

Pomeranian Rescue Group

El Sobrante, CA · 15 mi away · Rescue group · Pomeranian
5.02 reviews
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30

Walnut Creek Animal Rescue

Walnut Creek, CA · 21 mi away · Animal shelter
No reviews yet
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34

Your pets favor

Fremont, CA · 24 mi away · Rescue group
5.01 review
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36

North Star Rescue

Vallejo, CA · 24 mi away · Rescue group
4.712 reviews
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39

bayareabulldogCA

East Palo Alto, CA · 26 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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45

Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue) - Appointment Only

Palo Alto, CA · 30 mi away · Rescue group
3.963 reviews
Website Directions
46

Greyhound Adoption California

Pleasanton, CA · 31 mi away · Rescue group · Greyhound
5.01 review
(925) 998-3422 Directions

All dog rescues and shelters in California · Dog breeders near San Francisco

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near San Francisco, CA?

There are 73 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of San Francisco. The closest is Andrea’s Dream Rescue in San Francisco, about 1 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near San Francisco?

32 animal shelters and 41 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 5 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.