From foster to forever
Grateful Dogs Rescue is the oldest all-breed rescue group in San Francisco. Since 1990 our mission has been to save the lives of local dogs, primarily at San Francisco Animal Care and Control, that are at risk of euthanasia.
Meet Birdie & Minnie
Birdie and Minnie are a tiny, blind bonded pair who navigate the world with trust, joy, and the cutest little confidence. Once they learn their space, they explore with ease, follow their humans like a cheerful parade, and give endless snuggles and kisses.
Birdie (5 yrs, 9 lbs) — the gentle leader
Minnie (2 yrs, 5.5 lbs) — her fluffy shadow who follows with total trust
They’ll thrive in a calm home with predictable routines, baby gates for stairs, and ideally a gentle sighted dog to help guide them. Their foster family will walk adopters through everything they need.
Find out more about Birdie & Minnie, and our other available dogs by clicking the button below!
Curious about fostering?
Fostering is a vital part of the process of giving a rescue a second chance. For many dogs it is the place where they learn to feel safe and secure. It is also a very rewarding experience for the foster parent. In the words of one of our volunteers:
“We thoroughly enjoy seeing the transformation from a sometimes sad, lonely, sick or un-trusting dog into a beautiful pet ready to share their love with another family and we love giving the gift of a best friend to other people and families.”
Click on the button below to learn more about the experiences of our volunteers and also what it entails to be a foster parent.
Training tips
Need some help with your dog? We have gathered some useful training tips under the Resources section. You can also find Bay Area hiking suggestions for you and your dog, as well other useful tips and links! Go to resources in the main menu, or just click the button below to go straight to training tips!
MOnthly SF Chihuahua meetup
The San Francisco Chihuahua Meetup is a fantastic group of people and their amazing Chihuahuas, chi-mixes and small dogs!!! Join people that come out every month to celebrate these amazing little dogs! We meet the FIRST Sunday of every month at Stern Grove Dog Park, San Francisco!
The next meetup is Sunday July 5, between 12:00 – 2:00 PM, Stern Grove Park.
Please click on the button below to get more info!
