The Dog Squad is a San Diego based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by a group of dedicated volunteers. We take dogs from overcrowded, local shelters and find them loving, permanent homes. We are one of the few local rescues that take all breeds, sizes and ages.


You can find out more about The Dog Squad Rescue and our staff on the About Us page.

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We depend on the support of the public. As a volunteer-based organization, every penny you donate goes directly towards helping the dogs in our program. Your donation is tax-deductible and greatly appreciated!

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IGive

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Our Latest Rescues

Hot out of the shelter! They'll be available for adoption soon.

Double

Double

Dobi

Dobi

Dutchess

Dutchess

Thank You FOCAS!

FOCAS is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization formed to help the lost and abandoned dogs and cats in the three San Diego Department of Animals Services' shelters.

FOCAS has helped us by paying the medical expenses for several of the dogs we've rescued including Bellah, a young hound mix with mange, Hogan, who had a growth on his tongue, and Hennah, a blind, 10 year old poodle. Thank you, FOCAS. We appreciate everything you've done for us and everything you do for the homeless animals of San Diego.

A Happy Ending

Blueberry

Blueberry

Her adopters looked past her breed and cropped ears and saw the beauty within. Read More...

To see more happy endings, go to our Happy Tails page.

Join Our Mailing List

To receive news and updates, including happy endings and updates on our adopted dogs, and our quarterly newsletter, click here.

If you'd like to help with the newsletter and other mailings, please download our volunteer application and send it to us.

 

101 Dogs and Counting!

Monty

Monty

On August 7th, the first anniversary of receiving our tax-exempt status, we went to the Carlsbad county shelter to rescue our 100th dog, Monty. Read the full story.

Tashe

Tashe

While at the shelter, we came across a pregnant Dalmatian whose time had all but run out. We decided to rescue her and she's now our 101st dog -- our "101 Dalmatian".

Upcoming Adoption Events

Sat. August 30th, 11AM-3PM

PetSmart, Encinitas  Map
   1034 N El Camino Real
   Encinitas, CA 92024

Sat. September 6th, 11AM-3PM

PetSmart, Encinitas  Map
   1034 N El Camino Real
   Encinitas, CA 92024