The Rescued Dog

Every dog rescue that has the best interests of the dogs and doesn’t breed discriminate deserves 100 stars in my book.
I had the pleasure of attending The 1^st annual Pup Crawl that was put on by this great organization. Really what a way to get people interested in rescue and raising money. Beer. Yep most people relate to that. And this event attracted a lot of people. All for a good cause for this rescue.
They recently took on some medical cases which means they also took on an increase in bills. I would highly suggest people donate to this very worthy group as it appears the LARGE majority of the money is for the dogs. And who doesn’t love dogs?
Check out their website
and check out all the volunteers that give their time, money and energy to this cause. Oh and while you are at it check out the pawdorable pawsome pups available for adoption. Don’t you have room in your home and heart for a new family member?

They are the best rescue ever! I am not just saying this because we got our dog Seamus from them but they really go above and beyond. Heal the broken. Save the abandoned. Give love and confidence to one’s who never had it. Even on personal vacations their work is never complete… saving 2 dogs from Oaxaca Mexico! (And that was coming back to states to get things in order just to fly back to get them!!!) Their work and heart amaze me everyday.
I cannot say enough great things about the rescue. I have met all the wonderful ladies involved in this rescue and I LOVE LOVE them!

In March, my fifteen-​year-​old and I were browsing homeless pup pups online when we came across the TRD site. The most adorable little guy was looking back at us, «Please come take me home with you.» He was a half long-​hair chihuahua half dachshund. TRD fosters dogs in homes until they are rescued. This particular dog was being fostered with a little teeny tiny eentsy weentsy white and tan chihuahua. We applied for the first dog and were told 8 other people had also applied for him. Jeez! Of course 8 people had applied – he was sooo adorable. TRD came to do our home inspection, which checked out a-​okay. The next step was to go to the adoption event on the next Saturday (second Saturday of every month). We had to bring our current dogs (2) with us to see how they would interact with the new dog. The other applicants would be there, too, along with their current pups if they had them.
When I arrived at the event, only one other applicant had shown up. She seemed very nice, and her dog was beautiful. But, her dog was intensely shy. He would not say «hi» to other dogs, or even to people. He just wanted to snuggle his owner (easy to understand that). My two pups, on the other hand, immediately started playing with the dog we wanted as well as his foster sister. And, to top it off, they have the exact same coloring. Ours are a white and tan and a black and white, and they were a white and tan and a black and white. It was Doggy Brady Bunch adorableness. Everyone was commenting on the cuteness.
As soon as little miss chihuahua sauntered up, I knew I wanted her. She was simply adorable, calm, and cuddly – just like my chihuahua. And we all know chihuahuas can be hyper, barky, and just overall not cool. I had purposely always gotten dogs at 8 weeks from reputable breeders so I could both choose carefully from a litter as well as strongly influence the personality to create loving, calm dogs – and had been successful at this so far. I was nervous about getting a 5-​year-​old and a 9-​month-​old dog that had been stray and kenneled for all or part of their lives.
The TRD people took me on a ten-​minute walk with my two dogs and the two adoptable dogs. We chatted about relevant topics. One of the ladies told me she had had four dogs and how wonderful it was. Having four kids, I could relate a bit, hehe. Still, I was a bit doubtful about having four. Wowza, that’s a lot of leashes and poop. But, altogether, they weigh 32 pounds (15, 10, 4, 3). So, it would still be only like half of a real dog.
Toward the end of the walk they asked me if I’d be willing to adopt the second dog. Now there was zero hesitation – yes. My sons had polo games that morning and my girls were otherwise occupied (15, 17, 19, 21), so I was there solo. He had said, «Mom, if there’s any way you will get that other dog, please get her.» He would be so happy to hear that she was going to be voted onto our island.
The dogs came to $ 250 each, so $ 500 total. Since my others are purebreds that cost $ 2,000 and $ 2,500 respectively, this seemed like a bargain. It was also great to help the The Rescued Dog organization continue its great work with this fee.
The dogs are every bit as beautiful as my purebreds, loving, and so grateful. We did our traditional family vote for naming new babies and animals, and landed on Easton (which means «noble power») for the black and white and Emmy (as in the Emmy Award) for the white and tan.
It took about five weeks for our other dogs to realize the new dogs were not just visiting. It was hilarious watching our 10-​year-​old chihuahua literally turn his head away when they would try to talk to him. «Dogs? What dogs? I don’t see any new dogs here.» Once our dogs took the newbies off the guest list and put them onto the family roster, a ridiculously glorious bonding period ensued. Games, ball-​chasing, chasing of each other, licking, snuggling, sharing food, stealing food, group meditation, group twilight barking, massive puppy piles, group property protection barking, morning doggy kisses, you name it. They bonded as a four pack.
Thank you, TRD for bringing these two dogs that were left on the streets of San Bernardino into our lives. Thank you for your thorough process that ensures dogs will be well placed and cared for in their new forever homes. I was so nervous about doubling my dog responsibility, but it was the best decision.

I would recommend The Rescued Dog to anyone that is looking for a dog or wanting to foster or volunteer. My daughter enjoys being one of their youngest volunteers. Everyone is very nice, the dogs are always happy and well taken care of and the adoption events are extremely organized. Getting a dog from The Rescued Dog is a perfect situation because you are getting a dog from a foster home not a dog that’s living with a bunch of other dogs in a kennel. I can’t say enough positive things about The Rescued Dog. Everyone I have met has the best interest at heart when it comes to finding the best home for each dog that comes into their life.

The Rescued Dog is by far the best rescue I have worked with. When working with rescues either as potential adopters or volunteers people need to remember that this rescue is 100% volunteer run by people with regular full time jobs. The amount of time and energy put into saving dogs, creating relationships with foster families, organizing adoptions, seeking vet care and running events is a TON! This crew works well together and all have a common goal – set people up for success with their new pup. They work with families to find the right dog to ensure long term success. They also bring in trainers to help families and dogs adjust. They are in this for the right reasons and do it carefully and respectfully to all involved. There are rescues out there that push dog adoptions without making sure it’s a good match. Some lie about dog behaviors to get the adoption done. Rescues are a dime a dozen and although they are all working to save dogs from euthanasia in shelters, you should make sure you are working with one that has YOUR best interest in mind as well as the dogs’. TRD DEFINITELY does this– you won’t be dissappointed if you adopt a dog from here!

What an amazing group of people I have come across at The Rescued Dog. I have been fostering their rescues since early this year. Everyone of the volunteer based organization has the absolute best interest of these dogs first and foremost. I can tell you after fostering over four dogs this year, I have seen the best of the human spirit through these selfless people dedicating their extra time to help these innocent victims of neglect and abuse and abandonment. If you have the time or the resources, please join me in making a difference to the life of at least one dog. The Rescued Dog relies solely on donations and volunteers. Adopt, Foster, Donate. Thank you!

Such an amazing rescue. It is apparent that everyone at this rescue truly loves animals and cares about joining the right pup with the right human. If you’re looking to add the right four legged friend to your family, look no further. They are a great team who will support you and your pup. Love them and won’t rescue from anywhere else!

The individuals who run this organization are not just good dog people, but also good people people. Everyone is responsive, helpful, and genuinely passionate about rescuing dogs. As a 9−5er, first time dog owner, and apartment dweller, I figured my adoption application would fall into a dark abyss. Instead I was pleasantly surprised by a prompt response and total enthusiasm to work with me on adopting the right dog.
If you are considering becoming a foster parent: do it! They make it really easy, awesome, and fun. They supply everything you need and will check in with you on a regular basis to make sure everything is going well. They hold regular adoption events, are very active on social media, and work hard to place the dogs in good homes.
If interested in adopting, the process with The Rescued Dog is pretty simple. Just apply and complete a quick home check. They rescue all kinds of dogs from shelters wayyyy out there, dogs that might otherwise never be seen by anyone (mine came from El Centro.) They are also honest when it comes to providing thorough information about the dogs so you won’t be surprised by anything or end up with a dog you can’t keep.
The cost of adoption, though higher than going to a shelter directly, is well worth it. This is especially true if you already know you want to adopt a rescue, but you want to make sure the dog is healthy and would be a good fit for you. By the time The Rescued Dog clears a dog for adoption, he/​she has received foster assessment, training if needed, and excellent medical care from their vet (above and beyond just standard vaccinations.) That cost alone exceeds the adoption fee in many cases.
Pro tip: follow them on IG or Facebook if you want to check out the dogs as they are rescued, but before they’re actually posted for adoption on the website. Get that head start on the adoption process, you know.

I adopted Hugo, a cute little dog with a lot of love to give. The league was excellent. They ensured the care and well being of Hugo through an application, interview, and home visit prior to me receiving this dog. They provided as much past information on Hugo’s health and any information my vet would need to continue his care. I would and have highly recommended the league to anyone who truly wants and can care for a furry friend.

I work for San Carlos Animal Hospital and we care for a lot of The Rescued Dogs that come out of the shelters. This organization does not take any shortcuts on the care they provide these dogs. The fosters are fantastic, sweet and provide excellent care for these poor, sometimes neglected dogs. Not knowing what the background of each dog is, they do end up with dogs that have serious medical issues. They put all of their efforts into fundraising and make sure that every dog gets every chance available, no matter the cost. I could not say better things about The Rescued Dog. We adopted «Coco,» now «James Woods,» a year ago and she has become an incredible addition to our family. Thank you The Rescued Dog for bringing this amazing dog into our lives, I can’t imagine being without her!

We recently adopted our dog Bodhi (formerly Cheeto) from TRD, and the entire experience was amazing!
From the first email, to the application, to the home visit and the play date, every volunteer and foster we worked with was quick with replying, professional, and kind. You can really tell that everyone involved with TRD truly loves and cares for animals, and we felt so good about choosing them as our rescue.
They did everything they could to ensure that Bodhi was good medically (up to date on all shots, flea preventative, and neutered), and his fosters were great about getting him started on training. If we ever choose to add another furry member to our family, we will definitely be going through TRD again. They are all amazing!

My husband and I fostered for The Rescued Dog starting last year and they were so helpful, providing us with everything we needed — x-​pen, food, leash & collar, vet care, and helpful advice. They also listened to us about the kind of dog we could take (it had to be both dog & cat friendly). We ended up adopting one little guy who just fit our family perfectly and is now a best buddy for our big labrador retriever and both our cats.
We thank everyone at The Rescued Dog for saving our newest family pet. They grabbed our little Alfie just in the nick of time — he was on his last day on earth if they hadn’t taken him out of the high-​kill shelter he was at. I still volunteer for the group and have found them to be extraordinary dog lovers who go above and beyond — both in helping their volunteers and in caring for the dogs they rescue.
People tell me they are reluctant to foster because they think it will be really hard to give up a dog you grow to care about. However, when the dog goes to the right forever home, and you hear the grateful new owners’ stories, it is so worth it. And then even more dogs can be saved!

As the other reviewer, I just had a successful fostering experience with The Rescued Dog.
My family and I fostered a dog from The Rescued Dog, and all the ladies were very polite, respectful, and genuinely care for the dogs they save.
I was very cautious with what kind of a dog to foster, as I have small children.
The Rescue Dog will listen to all your needs and wishes and find a dog that will suit your family.
The dog we fostered was almost a perfect dog and we fell in love with him. Fortunately for him, and unfortunately for us, he was adopted only after 2 weeks and we had to let him go. (Hardest part of fostering!) I think that’s pretty fast, and it’s probably because The Rescue Dog works hard on getting the dogs get adopted.
Few days after we got the dog, I was asked to fill out a questionnaire to answer in details on his personality. It is then related to his adoption page, which helps potential adopters to have an idea if he matches them. I think that makes a big difference, rather than seeing a generic information.
I was able to meet his future owner during the adoption (like the other reviewer said. The Rescued Dog will initiate the meeting, but I asked if I could join the process) and got to witness the process.
The coordinator would make sure that the dog matches their expectation and their lifestyle, for the sake of both the adopter and the dog.
In our case, our pup was exactly what they were looking for in a dog.
I am excited to foster another dog from them soon.
If you are thinking of fostering, or adopting a dog, I wouldn’t hesitate to give them a call!

I just completed my first successful fostering with The Rescued Dog.
I believe they began in February this year. I like that they are good communicators and were willing to work with me and what I was willing to accept in my home as a foster.
I got to hang with the most cute, sweet little dog for three weeks, and today he was adopted by a nice couple.
Like most rescues, they provide everything you need to foster – food, bedding, a crate, leash, and medical care.
Another thing I liked about them is that they facilitate the adoption process. If someone wants to meet a dog, The Rescued Dog organizes and carries out the «play date». (Another rescue I fostered with expected the fosters to do everything – including the adoption paperwork and payments!) They are very careful to screen adopters thoroughly, and do a home check before letting a dog go to their new home.
It seems like they also work hard to get the dogs adopted quickly.
I would highly recommend this organization if you are looking to foster or adopt a dog.