Saving lives,
one dog at a time.

We are a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that rescues and rehabilitates dogs in the poorest areas of Baja California.

Adoptable Dogs

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Meet Hiccup, the energetic pup with a big heart and a contagious smile! 🐾 Hiccup was found on the streets of Rosarito, and she’s now thriving at her foster home in San Diego. She’s a fun-loving girl who is ready to find her forever home
Ohana means family 🐾 and family means no one gets left behind ❤️ These sweet pups are the last from their litters, still waiting for their forever homes 🏡 Meet the pups: Pepe and Jeremiah (Love Island litter)
🐕 Husky Lab Shepherd mixes
🎂 Born M
Are you my mamasita?⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Meet Nic, our very own Love Island USA Season 7 heartthrob in dog form. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ He’s a Husky/lab mix with a smile that could light up the fire pit and a heart big enough to make you think, “I’ve g
❤️ Zelda needs your help! ❤️ Zelda has been in a foster home for 3 years, waiting patiently to find her forever family. And while we are grateful to save more lives every day, the ongoing costs of caring for dogs in foster care and at our sanctuary
‼️ Chief needs a foster ASAP! ‼️ This perfect boy needs somewhere to stay until he finds his forever home! Chief is an easy-going, affectionate, friendly guy who just wants to be loved. He gets along with dogs, kids, and even cats — whoever
Hi, I’m Poppi! 🌸 I’m a 7-year-old terrier/chihuahua mix, weighing about 50 lbs (I’m on a little weight-loss journey — aiming for 35 lbs!). I was rescued from Tijuana, and now I’m fully vaccinated, spayed, and ready to
Jaclyn has been with us since she was just 4 weeks old, rescued with her mom and 7 siblings, locked in a lot with no food or water. She’s watched every one of her siblings find their families. Now she’s almost 6 months old and still wait
Hi friends, I’m Alannah! 🐶 give me a GRRRR I’m a playful, curious little Terrier mix with a big personality just waiting to shine. I was born around April 28, 2025, and even though my life began in a tough spot, found in a box with eig
Our Jawleneeeee says Happy 🐪 day! #rescue #adoptdontshop #fostersaveslives
POV: You ask our adoptable dogs what their dream date looks like… 💘🐾 Swipe to hear their answers—and yes, they’re all looking for the one. Adopt, don’t scroll 🐶💌
Meet Edamama🌸 Hi, I’m Edamama! I’m a 3 years old, 45 pound female boxer/terrier mix and I’m looking for my forever home🤎 I was rescued in Tijuana while caring for my puppies, and now I’m ready to be someone’s loyal,
🌟 Meet Philly 🌟 the most charming Boxer mix who is truly the total package! At 2-3 years old, he’s the perfect easy-going family dog who is ready to find his forever home. Philly is potty trained, crate trained, and great with kids and othe
🎆 Fireworks season is here, and for many dogs, this means fear, stress, and escape attempts that can be dangerous or even deadly. What’s the #1 way to protect them from fireworks panic? KEEP THEM INSIDE. Even in a fenced yard, dogs will go