Bay Area Animal Rescue Klub is San Francisco Bay Area's Cocker Spaniel Rescue. Our ultimate goal is to rehabilitate cocker spaniels and find them a loving home. Hercules, CA

BADRAP is a diverse and ever growing network of owners, rescuers, and supporters of APBTs. 'BAD RAP' evolved out of a desire to respond to the difficult issues facing this misunderstood breed.

Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit Keeshond Rescue organization. We rescue lost and abandoned Keeshonden from animal shelters and from people who are unable or unwilling to care for them. Los Altos, CA.

Borzoi Rescue Northern California provides rehabilitation, medical care, and permanent re-homing for any Borzoi in a rescue situation in Northern California, Nevada, and Oregon. Menlo Park, CA.

Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc. "Finding Good Homes for Good Bull Terriers". San Francisco, CA

California Italian Greyhound Rescue is dedicated to the rehabilitation and placement of Italian Greyhounds which are in need of new homes.

Doberman Education and Rescue, Inc. is volunteer, charitable corporation that supports Doberman Pinscher rescue organizations through fund raising, coordination, and public education.

DogWorks Canine Rescue is a non-profit organization of the Greater Bay Area specializing in the placement of Doberman Pinschers and Greyhounds. The Dobermans rescued come from animal shelters or are given to DogWorks by owners who can no longer keep them. The Greyhounds are retired racers saved from death when no longer wanted for racing. Vacaville, CA.

FlockGuard RescueNet is a listing of flock guard dog breed rescues and available dogs for adoption.

German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California is dedicated to the rescue and welfare of German Shepherd Dogs. Our volunteers help foster and adopt dogs to willing homes -- we hope you can assist us in our efforts. Emeryville, CA

Golden Gate Springer Rescueis a nonprofit northern California Springer club providing assistance to shelters and the public. We also provide general breed education for prospective Springer owners, referral to responsible Springer breeders, and advice and training resources to Springer owners. Oakland, CA.

Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. - Placing labs in loving homes since 1986. San Bruno, CA.

Great Dane Rescue of Northern California, Inc. is an organization dedicated to rescuing and placing unwanted and stray Great Danes.

Great Pyrenees Rescue of Northern California is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescuing and rehoming of Great Pyrenees.

Greyhound Friends For Life is a nonprofit, all-volunteer greyhound adoption and advocacy organization, dedicated to finding loving and qualified homes for former racing Greyhounds and to educating the public about the inherent cruelties within the Greyhound racing industry. Serves the San Francisco Bay Area.

Homeward Bound California Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue Chinese Shar-Pei dog and puppy rescue serving California, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer Shar-Pei adoption services, online health information and resources, Shar-Pei gift store, and help forum.

Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization with the mission of securing safe, loving homes for displaced or homeless Golden Retrievers. Sacramento, CA.

Kuvasz Fanciers of America, Inc. a California Non-Profit Corporation, was founded in 1985 in response to the degeneration of correct Kuvasz type in North America. KFA is dedicated not just to the preservation and promotion of the authentic Hungarian Kuvasz, but also to the support of ethical breeder conduct, rescue of Kuvaszok in distress, public education, and sponsorship of Kuvasz events and activities. KFA's volunteer rescue network has been instrumental in rescuing, rehabilitating and finding new homes for abandoned, abused and other victimized Kuvaszok. Bakersfield CA

Jack Russell Terrier Network of Northern California has a full facility for the rescue of Jack Russell Terriers.

Miniature Schnauzer Club of Northern California regularly rescues Miniature Schnauzers from northern California shelters, from owners who are no longer able to keep their animals, and from relatives and friends of owners who have died or are no longer capable of caring for themselves and their animals. Various Northern CA locations.

Northern California Alaskan Malamute Assoc./Malamutes Unsettled Seeking Homes (MUSH) MUSH is the rescue and referral division of NCAMA. Through our rescue program, we try to find these dogs temporary foster homes and permanent adoption homes. Each Malamute is evaluated for health and temperament before being placed in a home. San Leandro, CA.

NorCal Aussie Rescue is a California State nonprofit public benefit corporation. We rescue, evaluate and place wonderful Australian Shepherds. Our goal is to place great dogs in just the right new home. Sacramento, CA.

NORCAL Golden Retriever Rescue is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, which exists to rescue and place adoptable golden retrievers in Northern California from Fresno to the Oregon border.

NorCal Irish Setter Rescue, Inc. is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to finding permanent homes, or "forever homes", for homeless or unwanted Irish Setters. Sebastopol, CA.

Northern California Beagle Rescue (NCBR) is run by many volunteers who are interested in helping this challenging breed. Our mission is to help beagles find loving homes throughout the Northern California region and provide education to current and potential beagle owners about this marvelous, challenging breed.

Northern CA Border Collie Rescue is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to the welfare of the Border Collie. We are active in rescue from shelters and we assist owners who wish to place their dogs. If you need more information, please contact Terri at 408-847-7419 or email tld4now@aol.com

Northern CA German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue At any given time, there are scores of GSPs in shelters at risk of being euthanized. We learn of GSPs in need of rescue every day. If you are interested in a GSP but do not see what you're looking for on our site, please contact us and we'll put you in our database for future contact should a suitable GSP become available. San Carlos, CA

(Northern) California Rescue and Rehome Service for Bernese Mountain Dogs is a rescue and re-homing service for Bernese Mountain Dogs located from Bakersfield north to the California/Oregon border are provided on a rotating basis by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California, and the Sierra West Bernese Mountain Dog Club.

Northern California Sled Dog Rescue (NorSled) is an all-volunteer non-profit group which rescues, rehabilitates and finds new homes for unwanted, abused and abandoned Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds, American Eskimo and Northern-breed mixes in many Northern California counties including Contra Costa, Solano, Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, Glenn, and Yolo.

Northern California Whippet Fanciers Association runs Whippet Rescue for Northern California. We foster and find homes for whippets in need. We get whippets from the pound, as strays, or released to us by the owner. We place whippets in good permanent homes.

Northcoast Greyhounds answers the toll free number for Greyhound Pets of America (1-800-366-1472) for California callers north of the Bay Area. We direct potential adopters to the nearest adoption resources, including GPA groups, and we respond immediately to reports of lost or found greyhounds. In addition to being advocates and advertisers for greyhounds on the north coast, Northcoast Greyhounds is primarily a FUN-Draising enterprise. McKinleyville, CA.

Operation K9 Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Education/Legislation/Rescue organization. Operation K9 Rescue is a rescue organization whose objective is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome the abused, neglected and abandoned American Bulldogs, Rare Mastiffs and Bulldog breeds. Encinitas, CA.

PROS Pug Rescue of Sacramento Bay to the Borders a non-profit organization serving the entire Northern California area is to rescue all pugs and pug mixes from situations in which there is abuse or neglect, and in cases of voluntary relinquishment regardless of age, health, and/or temperament and to restore their health and emotional well being so that they may be placed in a new, loving, nurturing, and life-long home. San Ramon/Sacramento, CA.

PugSavers was founded in June 2002 by a group of former P.R.O.S. members who wanted to do more to help the pugs in their community. They all work hard to do what they can for the needy pugs in the area. Sacramento, CA.

Ratbone Rescues (CA Chapter) is a rescue group dedicated to helping Rat Terriers in need because of neglect, abandonment, abuse, illness, or homelessness. We work to find new, permanent, loving homes for them.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue of Northern California provides loving homes for Rhodesian Ridgebacks in need. Concord, CA.

San Francisco Bay Area German Shepherd Rescue is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering and finding new homes for purebred German Shepherd dogs. Our first priority is to adoptable dogs in shelters, especially dogs facing euthanasia. We also help owners who need to find new homes for their pets.

San Francisco Samoyed Rescue "Bridging the gap between homelessness and a loving family". SFSR is recognized by and supports National Samoyed Rescue (NSR) and is a 501c3 organization dedicated to the rescuing of homeless Samoyeds. San Carlos, CA.

Second Chance Rottweiler Rescue Inc. (SCRR) rescues Rottweilers from kill animal shelters, humane societies and other rescue organizations where otherwise the dogs would be euthanized. We rarely accept personal surrenders but if you are interested in finding a new home for your Rottie we would be happy to place your dog on our web page if you send us a picture and a biography of the dog.

Siberian Husky Rescue/Referral of CA"Helping Siberian Huskies find new homes for over 10 years". Danville, CA.

Silky Terrier Club of America Rescue Alameda, CA contact: (540) 961-0309

South Bay Purebred Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of purebred dogs of all breeds.

The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network, Inc. is a non-profit organization with IRS 501c3 status and more than 100 active volunteers nationwide who love the Bulldog breed and are dedicated to its continued well-being. They have a local rescue chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Dalmatian Club of Northern California, Inc. (DCNC) is a non-profit organization composed of people who love Dalmatians. Some members are strictly pet owners; many others are also actively involved in breeding Dalmatians, showing in conformation, obedience and other performance events. They also host the breed rescue for this area.

The Greyhound Adoption Center adopts ex-racer Greyhounds in loving homes throughout California. They test each ex-racer with cats, kids and other dogs (non-greyhound) for safety and compatibility. The Greyhound Adoption Center is one of the oldest and largest greyhound rescue groups in the United States.

The Newfoundland Club of Northern California (NCNC) formed its Rescue Committee in the late seventies. Its mission has always been to find homes for displaced purebred Newfs. This is done through a careful process of screening both people and dogs to find a successful match.

The San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club is an AKC sanctioned club and recognized by the Weimaraner Club of America as being in Good Standing. The SFBWC is comprised of members dedicated to the betterment, protection and enjoyment of the Weimaraner breed. They have a good listing of Weimaraner needing homes in California, the Bay Area and beyond.

The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern California's rescue operation was begun in order to help abandoned and surrendered Shelties in need of new homes. Sheltie Rescue volunteers rescue stray and owner-surrendered dogs from animal shelters. Palo Alto, CA.

The Vizsla Club of Northern California, Inc. supports the concept of rescuing Vizslas from unfortunate situations and placing them in loving homes where there is mutual benefit to the new owner and the Vizsla. Oakley, CA.

TikiHut Akita Rescue Association was founded in 1976 by a small group of Akita fanciers who recognized the need to assist abandoned Akitas. The breed has grown and with it, the need for rescue has increased. Individuals and groups throughout the country have become involved in rescue work. The constant need for money to fund the work has become a responsibility of the Akita Club of America’s Rescue Committee and is supported by the club’s membership.

Vizsla Rescue The goal of Vizsla Rescue is to unite Vizslas needing new homes to caring and appropriate new owners.

Westie Rescue of California AKA West Highland White Terrier Rescue of CA, is a not-for-profit-organization that is very active in providing breed education, rescue, fostering, medical and adoption services for abused, abandoned, neglected and/or homeless Westies. El Cajon, CA.