Join Our Family

We are dedicated to saving dogs from shelters across Southern California. We believe that with patience, understanding and dedicated training, every dog can find a perfect home.

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Adopt

Tell us exactly what you are looking for in a dog and we will find that for you in a southern California animal shelter.

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Foster

Fill out a foster application to be the temporary home for a rescue dog while it looks for it’s forever human.

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Volunteer

There are so many ways to volunteer! No amount of time given is too short. We love any support we can get.

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About Us

It all started in 2013…
when I saw a little grey dog limping down the side of Alameda Street in Downtown LA. I got out of the car and whistled, and the little matted dog hopped right into my arms. She was malnourished and had a broken leg but was so incredibly grateful to be sitting on my lap. I spent weeks caring for her then found her the perfect forever home.

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Adoption Stories

Check out of some other dogs we have rescued!

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We are so incredibly grateful to Sandy Dog Rescue for bringing the newest (and cutest) member of our family into our lives. They worked tirelessly to make sure they found us the perfect dog, and their dedication to finding loving homes for all their rescues is inspiring. Thanks to them, our home is filled with the joy and love only a dog can bring. Thank you Sandy Dog Rescue!

Zella B & Ollie

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Emma and Monty at Sandy Dog Rescue were a dream to work with, and I couldn’t be happier with my rescue pup, Millie! They really listened to what kind of dog and temperament I was looking for, helped with everything from coordinating pickup and transportation from the shelter, to literally everything in between. I am so grateful for their help!

Lindsay H. & Millie

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Emma and her team found me my perfect match. Stella comes to work with me everyday and is 100% living her best life.

Michael D. & Stella

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I feel deeply connected to onyx, we’re the same in many ways. We have similar personalities, similar fears, are both skeptical of the world, but our main goal in life is to radiate love and positivity to everyone/everything we come into contact with.

Mikey D & Onyx

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Ollie and Otis are the best together. We just got home from a family Sano morning and Zane and I took turns surfing and watching the dogs and I realized we are living our best lives. Thank you so much.

Kayla, Zane & Otis

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I think Frank is the best most unexpected thing that’s ever happened to me. He’s been on all of my adventures with me since I got him, and really just brings happiness to everyone who meets him

Grace & Frank

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Cody changed my life. Thank you.

Nano & Cody

Frequently Asked Questions

Want to get involved?

We’re always looking for new fosters. Please fill out this application to join our team!

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