Monsieur Marco is a very sophisicated bon vivant under his hard-luck hairdo.  This 2 yr old  Bearded collie (maybe Tibetan terrier?) mix came to us after he was unceremoniously dumped in a Central Valley shelter….not quite the lifestyle he was hoping for.  Fortunately, Rocket … Continue reading →

Meet Abe, one of two shepard mix pups saved this past weekend from a high-kill Cnetral Valley shelter….He and his brother were found wandering and no one came to claim these sweet innocent babies. Abe and Soloman are two months old, currently about … Continue reading →

Tahoe is a wonderful, calm, 6-7 yr old gentleman…..he seems to be a mix of golden retreiver and lab…he has a little gray around the muzzle but still wants to accompany his people on hikes and walks on the beach.  He was brought … Continue reading →

Meet Joey! He is a cute 3 year old terrier mix boy who weighs 25lbs. He’s a tall, and lengthy boy so he could very well have some whippet or something in there. Joey was found tied to a fence … Continue reading →

 Meet Cache! She’s a sweet 1 year old spaniel mix girl. She’s a darling girl and loves everyone .. She has lots of playful energy and she LOVES to play.  If you are just sitting down watching television, then she relaxes … Continue reading →

Gilbert is a lovely 12 lb, one year old terrier mix who originally came to us from a rural shelter….He is up to date on his vaccines, neutered, and microchipped.  He was adopted but his new owner changed jobs and … Continue reading →

Spanky, Darla & Buckwheat are adorable funny plott hound pups, about 7 months old- and 45 pounds or so ..  they love EVERYone and have great dog social skills.. These youngsters are total hounds- loosy-goosy hilarious personalities – but sweet as … Continue reading →

Meet SUGAR! This sweet lil’ girl is about 6 months old..approximately 35 pounds – (she will grow to be up to 45 pounds) She is adorable, smart and sassy – all you really need to make it in this world … Continue reading →

Meet Melton! He is an adorably CUTE puppy that is available for adoption! He is a big puppy for his age, he is 8 weeks. He looks kind of like a beautiful chihuahua but we believe he is a basenji … Continue reading →

Meet Leo! He is a beautiful 10 month old Malamute Pup who is a BIG boy, also a big baby. This darling pup was saved from a very unfortunate situation and we stepped in to help … Leo is a … Continue reading →

Meet toni! She’s a cute 4-5 mo old pup is adorable, smart, athletic, well behaved (she just needs to learn puppy basics We think she is most likely a dutch shepherd pup. She’s active, agile, loyal and loving. All we … Continue reading →

Are you looking for a young, playful, goofball? Meet Gilligan! He is a 1-2 year old American Bulldog mix from the Fremont Animal Shelter. He gets along with other dogs and loves to play and explore the world. Besides having a great … Continue reading →

Meet Sawyer! He’s a beautiful 6 year old blue tick hound who came to us from the Martinez Animal Shelter. He’s a loving, loyal and amazing dog. He is so devoted to his people, and is great with other dogs. … Continue reading →

Meet the wonderful Van the man! He’s a beautiful around 2 year old male cattle dog that was saved from the Chowchilla animal shelter on his last hour, and boy is he happy to be alive! Van is being fostered … Continue reading →

Meet Manchester, a 2 year old Jack Russell and Chihuahua mix who has the sweetest disposition.    He is clearly the best of both worlds.  He was rescued from Merced and we don’t know a lot about his history, but … Continue reading →

Meet Max & Dugan! These boys are super sweet and a true joy to have around! They have a very calm nature about them. They are both 6 year old neutered males. Max is the tan lab mix and Dugan … Continue reading →

Uzi-Duzi-Du made it to Rocket Dog from the San Jose shelter. He’s a small Yorkie/Terrier-ish mix weighing 6lb and is approximately 10 months old.  When he first came in, he was emaciated and scared but in a few short weeks … Continue reading →

Theodore is a 3-month-old American Bulldog mix available for adoption through Rocket Dog Rescue. He is a fun-loving and energetic puppy who loves to explore the world. He loves people and dogs and wants nothing more than your love and … Continue reading →

Meet Bodhi! He’s an ADORABLE 5 month old pitbull/boxer mix puppy who’s sweet as sugar! He’s a happy, go lucky puppy who found roaming San Mateo, and then brought into the shelter. He’s a petite, lengthy guy- He loves his people and … Continue reading →

Look who just rolled into town:  ZANE GREY!  He had to leave his posse behind in the wild west of San Jose where he was picked up as a stray……unfortunately, the shelter did not have room to keep him and … Continue reading →

I’m Aeron, and I’m a very sweet 9 week old female Pit Bull mix puppy.   I have very soft fur, a wrinkly face, and I might even be part Shar Pei.  They think I will probably be around  35-45 lbs when I’m … Continue reading →

Meet Murray! He’s a stunning 4 year old purebred bloodhound rescued from the local city shelter. This boy is beautiful, kind and loving. He is devoted to his people, and gets along well with other dogs. He would do best … Continue reading →

I’m Cleo, a toy poodle mix who is cute as can be!  Well, WILL be as cute as can be when my hair grows back.  See, I got demodex mange.  It’s not contagious to people or dogs but makes me look … Continue reading →

Meet Rupert! He’s an 8 week old chow/shepherd mix puppy who is 13lbs and will be a big dog. He’s a goofy, loving, playful puppy! He loves playing with other dogs- and is full of energy. Rupert is a great … Continue reading →

Meet Echo! She’s a darling 3 year old border collie mix who weighs 70lbs (and needs a diet!) She is a playful, and wonderful dog. She LOVES people and other dogs- and is a kind hearted gal. She’s people oriented, eager … Continue reading →

Meet Ruth! She is a beautiful 2 year old black lab. She is just stunning and her personality is just as wonderful as her looks! She is 65lbs, and was saved from someone trying to get rid of her in … Continue reading →

Meet Lizzy! She’s a darling 6 year old manchester terrier mix gal who came to us from the San Jose Shelter. Lizzy is one of a kind! She’s a beautiful, tall, sleek, active gal who wants nothing more than to … Continue reading →

Meet Hambone! Yes, that’s right- he’s the cuttest little ham you’ll ever meet! He’s a darling 6 month old purebred American Bulldog who came to us from the Martinez shelter where sadly, he did not pass behavior because he was … Continue reading →

Meet Peanut! He’s a beautiful 8 month old pitbull/ pointer mix. He weighs about 50lbs and is just a little bundle of joy-  He came to us from the city shelter where he sadly ran out of time due to … Continue reading →

Wally Cox is a friendly and loving boy 2 year old. He came to us from the Merced Animal Shelter where sadly, not many dogs make it out alive-  He is good on a leash, which is good because he … Continue reading →

Puppy is an adorable 7 year old Pomeranian and Chihuahua sprinkled mix.  She weighs about 13 lbs and was rescued from an owner who got another dog and chose to treat Puppy like the red headed stepchild of the house. … Continue reading →

Bonita is a cute young white Poodle/Lhasa Apso mix. She is as soft as a rabbit,  as playful as a pup and friendly like the president, happy to meet n’ greet everyone! She is compact (under 10 lbs) and although … Continue reading →

Meet Indy! She’s a 3 month old, 15lb bundle of joy! We think she’s a pitbull/shepherd mix. She’s a real lover gal. She is being fostered with other dogs & loves them! She is learning all her house manners, and … Continue reading →

Adopt Baby! She’ll be a great addition to your family. The Basics Baby is a 1-2 year old female American pit bull terrier mix with floppy ears and a smooth, soft, grayish-brown coat (ears and snout suggest maybe beagle or … Continue reading →

Mackenzie is a female German shepherd that is only about a  year old and weighs 51 pounds. She came in to the shelter as a stray  and has not been redeemed by an owner – though every day she sat … Continue reading →

Daphne is a 6 month old mini-Britney Spaniel looking pup. We’re not quite sure what her mix is but whatever it is, it’s adorable and she will most likely remain under 20 lbs when fully grown. With her feathery hair … Continue reading →

Meet Dougie! He’s a 10 week old pitbull mix who weighs about 16lbs. He was the biggest puppy in his litter. He’s a stunning boy with a cute grey/blue coat and stunning markings. People can’t help but to compliment him … Continue reading →

Meet Haley! She is a beautiful 6 month old Jindo who weighs about 30lbs now! This is a wonderful spitz type dog, much like the shibu inu and akita’s. They are independent dogs, and have free spirits, much like Ms Haley. This … Continue reading →

Meet Tasha! She is a beautiful 6 month old Jindo who weighs about 30lbs now! This is a wonderful spitz type dog, much like the shibu inu and akita’s. They are independent dogs, and have free spirits, much like Ms Tasha. This … Continue reading →

Meet Rocco! He’s a darling 11 month old rottie/shepherd mix who came to us from a high kill shelter. Rocco’s is the sweetest, most loving boy and dosen’t have mean bone in his body. He loves other dogs & is … Continue reading →

Meet Candy! She’s a stunning 3 year old Purebred American Bulldog who was saved from the city shelter after found running stray & sadly no one came to redeem her. She is ADORABLE.. She has a face that could make … Continue reading →

Mia is a 5 pound deer chihuahua.  She is very shy, timid little girl, but is very sweet! She loves to cuddle on your lap or in her dog bed. She is friendly with dogs and would likely be fine … Continue reading →

Help this Sharpie find his permanent home! Sharpie is a 1.5-year-old black Shar-Pei/Labrador Retriever Mix available for adoption through Rocket Dog Rescue! He is a 60-pound teddy bear with the distinctive looks of a Chinese Shar-Pei and the personality of … Continue reading →

Meet Rosamunde or as I call her, Mammaz. She looks like a terrier/doxie/teddybear [face] mix with black nails and a small white patch. She’s got beautiful hazel eyes which I WOULD capture if she wasn’t soooo camera shy – a … Continue reading →

Casper was found wandering in a very rural town…his true identity is unknown so he was given the name of Casper (for his sweet nature) and the last name of Smith as a nod to his anonymity.  We guess he … Continue reading →

Poor Archer….his family lost their home and had to move.  Unfortunately they could not take Archer with them, so he was turned into the shelter. He’s a stunning boy! Archer is a border collie mix, about 28 lbs, and full … Continue reading →

Mr Hairy Winston appeared to be out for his morning constitutional when lo and behold, he was scooped up by Animal Control.  Quite understandable, since this 4 yr old terrier mix was wandering sans collar or tags  and no one to claim him!!  … Continue reading →

Meet Panson! He’s a 7 year old Dogue De Bordeaux (french mastiff) mix who was rescued from the Sacramento shelter when his owners left him behind because they were moving to a place that would not allow big dogs.  Although … Continue reading →

Adia is a beautiful shepard mix (18 mos old, 50 lbs.) who was brought to Rocket Dog Rescue as a 1 week old pup with her 13 siblings!  (Yep, you read that right!).  Her family must relocate to a new country and she … Continue reading →

What a Catch!  CeCe is such a lovable girl and you would NEVER believe she is 10 years old. She has a true zest for life and especially her people.  She likes nothing better than to curl up on the … Continue reading →

Meet Delilah! She’s adorable 10-12 week old puppy with a great demeanor and zest for life! Her mommy was a shepherd mix around 4olbs and we don’t know the daddy. Delilah just loves everyone but most of all, loves playing with other … Continue reading →

Meet our Little Texas Beauty, Thelma!  This lovely 8 month old Weimeraner mix was saved by a couple of RDR volunteers from a rural kill shelter in South Texas.  She endured the long flight from Austin to find her forever … Continue reading →

Meet Benny! He is a WONDERFUL one year old JRT mix who came to us from the san jose shelter. Benny is a funny, cool, playful little boy and much like a pup still. He adores his people & plays … Continue reading →

Meet Luca! He’s a beautiful and stunning 12 month old purebred Braque du Bourbonnais (a french pointer.) They are an amazing breed. Loyal, smart, eager to please & energetic. Luca has proved to be just that! He won over the … Continue reading →

Marcie is almost four mos old, a bundle of energy, and sassiness!  She is a shepard mix who we “guess” may be about 35-40 lbs when full grown.  She has an incredibly soft and thick furry caramel colored coat, lovely pert ears … Continue reading →

Rex is a really nice 8 year old English Lab who is searching for his new home! This boy is pretty happy by nature but still, he  sure would love a family of his own! He is a soft hearted … Continue reading →

Meet Suzi! She’s a fabulous, loving & loyal 10 month old pittie mix who’s full of love. Suzi came from the shelter where she had been passed up by, by the smaller dog or the younger dog next to her. … Continue reading →

Little Lady Godiva is the ultimate poodle!  She is a lightweight at 6 lbs and is 2 years old., with a beautiful blue-gray coat (unfortunately it was very matted when she was at the shelter, so her coat was shaved…).  She is … Continue reading →

Meet Luna Bella, a sweet girl who didn’t get much love earlier on in her life but that doesn’t stopping her from hoping and being affectionate. She’s a cream colored terrier girl with a shaggy, scruffy coat yet is quite … Continue reading →

Breed: I am an American Pit Bull Terrier. Age: I’m between 2 and 3 years old. Weight: I weigh about 65 lbs. Health: My health is excellent. Markings:  I’m black with beautiful white markings (if I must say so myself). … Continue reading →

Lucinda is the undisputed queen of all  bloodhound girls.  This girl is a striking beauty with her shiny soft golden hair and her amber eyes. Lucinda has graceful long legs and a sleek body.  She is, in all ways, a … Continue reading →

Meet Marvin! He’s a stunning 8 month old pitty mix saved from the Martinez shelter minutes before he was going to be put down, due to lack of space. Marvin is an all around loving, goofy &playful boy. He has … Continue reading →

MR.B IS A SWEET NATURED BEAGLE TERRIER X WHO GETS ALONG WITH ALL THE DOGS BUT WOULD LIKE TO CHASE CATS, BUT HE IS LEARNING MANNERS AND IS DOING MUCH BETTER….A NO KITTIE HOME WOULD BE PREFERRED. HE IS WONDERFUL WITH … Continue reading →

MEET MAC! HE’S A GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX WHO IS AROUND 2-3 YEARS OLD. HE IS A FRIENDLY CALM DOG THAT COMES UP AND LOVES TO PUT HIS HEAD ON YOUR LAP AND LOOK UP INTO YOUR EYES. HE IS CURRENTLY … Continue reading →

Leon is an amazing one if a kind dog! He is ridiculously cute, has a happy outgoing personality and is guaranteed to get you at least one good date! Ok, I kid- you are on your own as far as … Continue reading →

Bonnie is a striking beauty – inside and out! She greets every body with a soft sweet smile & gazes up at you with warm gentle eyes. She really is a special girl who, at only 2 years old, found … Continue reading →