10 Reputable Dog Rescues in Santa Clara County, California (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Santa Clara County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of California here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Pets In Need

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Palo Alto

    Since 1993, Pets In Need has removed animals from shelters to look for a new home. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.

    Pets In Need is a no-kill shelter.

  2. Group Education to Protect and Defend Animals

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Palo Alto

    Since 2004, Group Education to Protect and Defend Animals has fostered animals and provided public awareness on the importance of microchipping and spay/neutering animals. Adoptable pets are vaccinated and spay/neutered.

  3. Our Pack, Inc.

    4. Best Dog Rescues in Palo Alto

    Our Pack try to avoid animals from entering shelters and rescues by providing the community education about being a responsible owner and spay/neutered. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered and vaccinated.

  4. Tailchaser Rescue

    5. Best Dog Rescues in Palo Alto

    Since 2008, Tailchaser rescue animals from high kill shelters and place them in foster care. Adoptable pets are vaccinated and spayed/neutered.

    Tailchaser Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  5. Doggie Protective Services

    6. Doggie Protective Services place animals in foster homes until an in-depth screening process is completed to be adopted. In foster care they monitor their personality to make sure there is a perfect match to their new home.They were founded in 2001 and focus on rescuing all breeds, ages, and sizes. They rescue from high-kill shelters in the US and around the world.

    Doggie Protective Services is a no-kill shelter.

  6. CARE Companion Animal Rescue Effort

    7. CARE Companion Animal rescue homeless animals and place them in foster care to be medically cared for and raised until they can be adopted. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered and microchipped.

    CARE Companion Animal Rescue Effort is a no-kill shelter.

  7. City of San José Animal Care Center

    8. City of San José Animal Care Center bring in animals that need help in the city and provide them shelter and medical care. They offer animal control to go and rescue strays, injured, and lost animals. The animals are provided medical evaluation, vaccinations, spay/neutering, surgeries (if needed), and microchips.

    • ✔Adoption Fee: Under 6 mos: $135 Under 6 yrs: $120 6+ yrs: $65 Seniors adopting 3+ yrs: $40

    • ✔Address: 2750 Monterey Road San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA

    • ✔Website: website

    • ✔Telephone: (408) 794-7297 (Call them)

  8. One Planet Rescue

    9. The Mission Statement of One Planet Rescue: ”

    One Planet Rescue is based in United States.  501(c)(3)  .    

    With help of individual sponsors, some of the lucky dogs make their way to the US or Canada, and we place them in foster homes, and once we learn about them, they`re put up for adoption via petfinder and other pet adoption resources.”

  9. Jakes Wish Dog Rescue

    10. The Mission Statement of Jakes Wish Dog Rescue: “Jake`s Wish Dog Rescue consists of a system of volunteers and foster homes located in and around San Jose, CA. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to rescuing dogs in need from our surrounding communities. These dogs may be shy, sick, injured, orphaned… many are at risk of euthanasia. We bring these dogs into loving and skilled foster homes where they receive the medical and behavioral care needed to be adopted into wonderful forever homes. We also serve our community by providing information and education on responsible dog ownership.”

  10. Silicon Valley Pet Project

    11. The Mission Statement of Silicon Valley Pet Project: “Silicon Valley Pet Project (SVPP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to saving local at-risk shelter pets through rescue, community involvement, and education.

    We operate Pup Plaza (www.pupplaza.org), Silicon Valley`s first dog community center where we have weekly adoption events. If you are interested in meeting one of our adoptable dogs at Pup Plaza, please contact adoptions@svpetproject.org.”