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.  

See our dogs!

Meet Naomi McGee!

She’s a joyful, affectionate little dog – social, playful, and loves everyone she meets. She’s a great road‑trip buddy, a fetch fanatic, and a snuggler who burrows under the covers. She’s wonderful with small dogs, friendly with cats, and good with older children. Larger dogs can be overwhelming for her. Her age is somewhere between 18-24 months. 

Naomi has congenital Megaesophagus (ME) but is easy to manage. Experience with ME is helpful but not required. This sweet girl would love a calm, supportive home where she can be included in daily life and adored for her sweet, playful personality. She’s young, fun, and full of love. 

Find out more about Naomi McGee, 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!

Next meetup is on  Sunday December 6th, between 12:00 – 2:00 PM, Stern Grove Park.

Please click on the button below to get more info!

Grateful Tails

Stories of happy ever after from our adopters!