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Find Your Best Friend

Apply today to adopt or foster a Stinky Paw

Our Rescue Mission

Stinky Paws Dog Rescue is a small, San Diego-based 501c3 nonprofit, husband-and-wife rescue focused on high-need dogs: those facing long shelter stays, dogs on euthanasia lists, and dogs with medical needs too costly for potential adopters to consider. We step in, cover their treatment, and give them the time and care it takes to get them healthy, stable, and ready for a forever home. Small rescue, big commitment, one Stinky Paw at a time. 

Woman with Dog

How We Work

Intake

Step 1

We identify dogs facing long shelter stays, euthanasia lists, or costly medical needs -- we pull them out

Rehab

Step 2

We cover veterinary treatment, medication, and rehabilitation, and foster each dog ourselves

Adopt

Step 3

Once a dog is healthy, stable, and ready, we match them with the right forever home -- that's where you come in!

Support Stinky Paws

Join our mission to rescue and support dogs in need. Your contribution helps us provide a safe home and a second chance at life for every dog we rescue.

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