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Dog rescues and shelters near San Mateo, CA

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of San Mateo

68within 50 miles
29shelters
39rescue groups

There are 68 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of San Mateo, California, from 2 to 50 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 Mateo

6

bayareabulldogCA

East Palo Alto, CA · 12 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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13

Rescue Row

San Francisco, CA · 15 mi away · Rescue group
4.52 reviews
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14

Your pets favor

Fremont, CA · 15 mi away · Rescue group
5.01 review
Directions
18

Koret Animal Resource Center

San Francisco, CA · 15 mi away · Animal shelter
4.812 reviews
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21

Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue) - Appointment Only

Palo Alto, CA · 16 mi away · Rescue group
3.963 reviews
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32

Greyhound Adoption California

Pleasanton, CA · 25 mi away · Rescue group · Greyhound
5.01 review
(925) 998-3422 Directions
33

Lherman Animal Rescue Service LLC

Milpitas, CA · 25 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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39

Walnut Creek Animal Rescue

Walnut Creek, CA · 27 mi away · Animal shelter
No reviews yet
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40

Pomeranian Rescue Group

El Sobrante, CA · 28 mi away · Rescue group · Pomeranian
5.02 reviews
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46

Mutt Luv Rescue

Los Gatos, CA · 31 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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All dog rescues and shelters in California · Dog breeders near San Mateo

Questions

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

There are 68 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of San Mateo. The closest is West Coast Bloodhound Rescue in Burlingame, about 2 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near San Mateo?

29 animal shelters and 39 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 4 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.