Rescue Dog Adoptions In The San Francisco Bay Area
Grateful Dogs Rescue is the oldest all-breed rescue group in San Francisco. For more than two decades our mission has been to save the lives of dogs at San Francisco Animal Care and Control that are at risk of euthanasia. We save as many of these dogs as possible, place them in experienced foster homes, and provide veterinary care and training as needed until loving adopters can be found. We are a volunteer run organization with no paid staff, the funds that are donated to Grateful Dogs Rescue all go toward the care and training of the dogs.
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Grateful Dogs Rescue Featured Adoption Story
My dear, sweet, Raven was found abandoned in a park in the Mission District of San Francisco. He was about 7 months old, filthy and absolutely terrified. The amazing people at SF Animal Care and Control saw through to his loving spirit despite the fact that he was extremely fearful and likely to grow into a very high risk animal. It was clear that he needed a lot of work, time and love. The SPCA could not take him because his fearful behavior made him unadoptable by their standards. Animal Care and Control was determined to save this dog. They contacted Grateful Dogs Rescue and the wonderful women at GDR worked to gain his trust and rehabilitate him. They fostered him for many months, but couldn’t find anyone to adopt him. His foster Mom took him to classes at the Marin Humane Society where I volunteered. Raven’s teacher at MHS was so struck by him she mentioned him to me and I couldn’t help but think that Sure enough when Mike, Vivi and I went to meet Raven for the first time Mike fell in love instantly.
Vivi, our lab mix and I fell in love when we took him home. He bonded to both me and Vivi quickly but was afraid of Mike and barked at him for several weeks. Mike was undeterred – he loved Raven unconditionally. Now Raven and Mike are a deeply connected dog - human pair. Despite his fear Raven was determined to love us and enjoy his life. Raven’s life with us takes him to the most amazing places, the desert, the mountains and the ocean. He loves the wilderness like no dog I have ever known. He is naturally obedient, loving and joyful. He cuddles and plays with toys like a pup even through he’s almost seven years old. Every single day I feel lucky to share my life with this amazing animal. He is still afraid of people and takes a very long time to build trust with a new person but he does have a few friends. It is a rare family that could keep Raven safe secure and happy but we are truly a perfect match! I am so thankful to all the people who helped Raven come home to us.
Your donation to Grateful Dogs Rescue allows us to help dogs, like Raven, who are in need of medical care and loving homes. Click here to donate to the GDR General Fund. If you can contribute to Bella's amputation surgery fund please click here.
My dear, sweet, Raven was found abandoned in a park in the Mission District of San Francisco. He was about 7 months old, filthy and absolutely terrified. The amazing people at SF Animal Care and Control saw through to his loving spirit despite the fact that he was extremely fearful and likely to grow into a very high risk animal. It was clear that he needed a lot of work, time and love. The SPCA could not take him because his fearful behavior made him unadoptable by their standards. Animal Care and Control was determined to save this dog. They contacted Grateful Dogs Rescue and the wonderful women at GDR worked to gain his trust and rehabilitate him. They fostered him for many months, but couldn’t find anyone to adopt him. His foster Mom took him to classes at the Marin Humane Society where I volunteered. Raven’s teacher at MHS was so struck by him she mentioned him to me and I couldn’t help but think that Sure enough when Mike, Vivi and I went to meet Raven for the first time Mike fell in love instantly.
Vivi, our lab mix and I fell in love when we took him home. He bonded to both me and Vivi quickly but was afraid of Mike and barked at him for several weeks. Mike was undeterred – he loved Raven unconditionally. Now Raven and Mike are a deeply connected dog - human pair. Despite his fear Raven was determined to love us and enjoy his life. Raven’s life with us takes him to the most amazing places, the desert, the mountains and the ocean. He loves the wilderness like no dog I have ever known. He is naturally obedient, loving and joyful. He cuddles and plays with toys like a pup even through he’s almost seven years old. Every single day I feel lucky to share my life with this amazing animal. He is still afraid of people and takes a very long time to build trust with a new person but he does have a few friends. It is a rare family that could keep Raven safe secure and happy but we are truly a perfect match! I am so thankful to all the people who helped Raven come home to us.
Your donation to Grateful Dogs Rescue allows us to help dogs, like Raven, who are in need of medical care and loving homes. Click here to donate to the GDR General Fund. If you can contribute to Bella's amputation surgery fund please click here.
