Woody is an energetic, handsome young 8 year old. He has been well cared for, and through no fault of his own ended up at a shelter. He was owner surrendered due to the owner moving. He knows commands such as … Continue reading →

Hey! I’m charlie, and I’m a handsome 8 month old boy who is quite a charmer! I came from a home who adopted me from the shelter but then could not keep me because there other dog did not like … Continue reading →

Danielle is an adorable 6 month old pitbully mix, possibly with hound?she sure is a natural beauty, the love and light just shine from her warm & serene eyes. Danielle has allot of kindness and sweetness to add to your … Continue reading →

Jack is a 6 month old pit mix, possibly with some hound…? whatever he is mixed with – this boy is CUTE and he is  super playful,  lovable and really (really) enjoys other dogs. Jack especially loves Danielle his sister, … Continue reading →

Meet Patch! Patch was found as an underage puppy hanging out on the sidewalk all by himself at 8weeks old! He’s about a year old now-  Shortly after this guy ended up at San Francisco Animal Care and Control he … Continue reading →

Meet Santa’s Little Helper aka Santa! He’s a darling one year old Shepherd/Whippet mix around 30lbs. Santa loves being with his people, and is eager to please . He’s a real charmer and doing well with his training. He does … Continue reading →

Meet Sydney! She’s a stunning 10 month old shepherd/Husky mix we think. She is just beautiful and gets compliments everywhere she goes! Sydney loves all people, and gets along well with other dogs. She’s an active, agile girl and enjoys … Continue reading →

If you’re looking for a young, loyal, and athletic boy—look no further! “Pirate” Tux is a 3-year-old black and white Queensland Heeler (Australian Cattle Dog) rescued from a high-kill shelter in Central California. His breed is known for their intelligence, … Continue reading →

Meet Kansas City Kitty! She’s a stunning 30 lbs Pocket Pitbull. (AM STAFF).. She is about 1-2 years old. She has such a great, playful energy- This darling girl came to us from the Martinez Shelter after giving birth to … Continue reading →

Marlow is a basset hound and a pitbull mix. The first thing everyone notices is his pitbull head and the long body of a basset hound. Everyone just adores him. His demeanor is just plain amazing. He’s very calm and … Continue reading →

Meet Amy. She has a sad story: If the lady passing by had not seen the garbage bag move, this little dog inside would have died. . . This little Terrier mix girl was thrown away. Worse. She was trapped … Continue reading →

Gigi  is coming to rocket dog rescue!!  This lovely 10 month old yellow lab mix is very shy and uncertain, Sadly DD (her original name)  was just left abandoned in a ditch and found by some  people who took her … Continue reading →

Meet Gordon! He’s a darling 5-6 month old Labrador mix puppy. He’s very affectionate, intelligent, and responsive…he has a great future ahead of him. He would do very well with a family or a couple, and would prefer to spend … Continue reading →

Meet Queen Ida! She’a a beautiful 5 year old Bull Mastiff Mix who was saved from the Sacramento Shelter when she ran out of time, due to no fault of her own. She is 110 lbs, so she’s a big … Continue reading →

Meet Fabio! He’s a 2 year old spaniel terrier mix, but people have called him a mini golden retriever! (hehe). . . He’s a gentle, loving and quiet boy who enjoys the company of his people & is good with … Continue reading →

Meet Frankie Love! He’s a stunning 6 month old German Shepherd mix puppy. He weighs about 45 lbs now. He is stunning and gets compliments everywhere he goes! Frankie love is a great pup and just adores everyone he meets. … Continue reading →

Meet Hank! He’s a sweet 1-2 year old Shih Tzu.  You could not find a more loving, loyal and devoted dog than this boy. He is so kind, and gentle. He loves everything and everyone. He is fostered with 2 … Continue reading →

Meet Murphy the Gent! He’s my respectful, middleaged, and quiet foster dog. He rarely barks, but when he does it’s with a Big Dog Voice. (not that there’s anything wrong with little dog voices. Ahem.) Murphy’s pretty awesome. If you’ve … Continue reading →

Starla is a lovely 8 month old Dingo/Malinois shepherd mix with a bright personality and a stunning smile. This good girl was found as a stray &, sadly, her home never came to find her. Starla has remained in good … Continue reading →

Yep… They call me Wilbur. I think that’s a pigs name, ( I think they think that’s funny..)  I don’t care,  I’m awesome, no matter what they call me.  I’m an incredibly cool looking guy- not to mention modest-   cause … Continue reading →

Hudson -(black) He’s a sweet 4 month old boy who loves everyone and is eager to please. Hudson’s mother came to us from a high kill shelter days after she gave birth. She’s full grown at 30lbs so we think … Continue reading →

Meet Santogold, a French Bulldog mix who is about 8 years old and weighs about 17 lbs.  She’s a unique looking dog who is compact enough to be a traveling buddy.  She came to Rocket Dog because her previous owner … Continue reading →

Meet Apallo! He’s a super good lookin’ Labrador/Rottie mix fella. This sweet guy came to us from a high kill shelter where he was an absolute favorite & they could not see him killed. He was super cute when hanging out in … Continue reading →

Meet Mr. Rudolph, everyone’s sweetheart. Rudolph is a 9-month old Sheltie/Shepherd mix and he weighs around 30 lbs. Rudolph is a very happy guy with absolutely no complaints. He is house trained and crate trained as well. He is a very smart … Continue reading →

This is Duke! This handsome fella is coming to Rocket Dog tomorrow and we are so excited to have him!! Duke was confiscated from his owners when the shelter was called because his owners left him tied up in a … Continue reading →

Meet Honey Bunny & Mack Daddy! First let’s get the basic, important details out of the way – these adorable 10 week old pitbull puppies are both fixed, up to date on shots and micochipped. Honey Bunny and Mack Daddy … Continue reading →

Thor is a beautiful Shepard mix (maybe with Rottweiler?).  The shelter has estimated him to be about 10 mos old, he’s on the small side still..  He is very playful and  active and loves a lot of attention.  He would be … Continue reading →

Meet Panda .. This Poor boy….it seems that a member of his old family became allergic to dog dander….so they surrendered this sweet Australian shepherd mix to the shelter. Panda is about 3 yrs old, full grown and gets along very well with all size … Continue reading →

Meet Scooter! This good lookin’ fella came to us from the Sacramento Shelter. He ended up there when his owner became homless and could no longer care for the both of them. Scooter was his best bud… He is a … Continue reading →

Meet Boston! He is the best boy!! He just arrived at rocket dog and he has been nothing but a complete and total angel. There are not words made to describe how awesome this boy is… He is around 8 … Continue reading →

Meet this darling gal Sassa- Fras AKA Sassy…She’s a purebred American Bulldog-  This poor thing has been bred too many times, and her puppies were probably taken away from her early on and sold, and then she was dumped at … Continue reading →

Meet Bo! He’s the most handsome, loyal, friendly boy you’ll ever meet! Bo has a sad story.. this poor boy was found running down the road in Stockton with his brother after they were dumped there. Sadly, in rural area’s … Continue reading →

Meet Derby Girl! She is one of the Oakland 5 puppies who was saved from a backyard breeder selling her and her siblings outside a wallmart in Oakland, where they had been living in a backyard. Derby is the most … Continue reading →

Jobie is an 18 month, 51 lb. Labrador/Queensland Heeler mix. He is a very playful, excited & loving boy. Jobie has some weight to gain & should be at the 60-lb. range. He loves attention & would prefer not to share it, … Continue reading →

Meet Darla. She has got to be the world’s cuttest pug EVER! This little precious gal came to us from a high kill shelter, where her owners of 7 years sadly surrendered her because they had to move. She’s a … Continue reading →

Meet Levi! He’s a handsome 1  1/2 year old Schnoodle (Minature poodle & Schnauzer). Levi came to us from the Holister Shelter where sadly most dogs do not make it out alive due to overcrowding. Levi is a sweet boy … Continue reading →

Meet Elroy! He’s one cool looking, handsome, goofy miniature poodle mix. Elroy came to us matted and sad from a high kill shelter where he was found roaming the streets. He’s now then happiest boy ever! He enjoys spending time with his … Continue reading →

Meet Humble!! Hes the most HANDSOME boy around!! He’s a real head turner ! Humble is a 2 year old Malamute. He was saved from a rural shelter where he ran out of time -He won over the hearts of … Continue reading →

Meet Duke! He’s the most handsome, loyal, friendly boy you’ll ever meet! Bo has a sad story.. this poor boy was found running down the road in Stockton with his brother after they were dumped there. Sadly, in rural area’s … Continue reading →

Meet Wilson!! Talk about a handsome, loving fella with a great personality! This is your boy- Wilson came to us from a shelter where he ran out of time due to no fault of his own. He’s a happy one … Continue reading →

Meet Daisy! She’s a beautiful, gentle loving purebred 3 year old boxer. Daisy is NOT fully deaf and does have partial hearing. She adores people, and wants to be in your lap getting kisses. She’s a total lovebug, and the … Continue reading →

Meet Hacha! She’s a beautiful 3 year old purebred French Bulldog. She’s the sweetest girl and is eager to please her people and well trained. Hacha is house trained, crate trained and does well in the home. She loves hanging … Continue reading →

Meet Ziggy! She is one beautiful, brindle Akita Inu who is about 2 years old and weighs 40lbs. This precious gal came from the Selma shelter where she ran out of time due to no fault of her own. Ziggy … Continue reading →

Chipper is a happy, 3-4 year old 7 lb Chihuahua who came to us with some hair missing off his back in a semi-star shape, perhaps from chemical burns. That doesn’t stop him from being a very excitable boy who … Continue reading →

Meet Hillary: a sweet, spunky, friendly, jumpy, kissy dog who can’t get enough attention from people and loves to be loved. I think she’s a miniature Italian Greyhound/Chihuahua mix because of her lean shape and her light frame of 12 … Continue reading →

Meet Munchkin! This precious 8 month old puppy was saved from a horrible life. In the first few months of her life she had a very bad case of demodex and a secondary skin infection that was left untreated for … Continue reading →

Meet Matty! He’s a sweet boy with a heart of gold and the most beautiful markings! He is one year old, has so much good energy. He loves getting cozy & cuddling in someone’s arms like a big baby. He … Continue reading →

Meet Poor ol’ Bess, she should be enjoying her golden years laying in front of a fireplace after chasing butterflies in the backyard…..instead she was unceremoniously dumped at a high-kill shelter.  Rocket Dog Rescue could not let this poor ol’ … Continue reading →

Sweet like an OREO!  That is why this little rat terrier was named after our favorite cookies! Oreo is about one year old and 7 lbs….he is friendly with other dogs and LOVEs his people! He’s a sweet little guy and is … Continue reading →

This little gal was found wandering in Yolo county, barefoot and pregnant!  Well, the shelter did not realize she was pregnant when they asked Rocket Dog rescue to save her…boy, were we surprised when she arrived with a solid middle section!  ”Miss Nola”, as … Continue reading →

Blitz is a wonderful doberman pinscher who was turned into the shelter when his owner was sent overseas as part of his military duty…..it just did not feel right to leave this poor dog in the shelter as his owner … Continue reading →

Gordo is a little bi-lingual dachshund cross, with jack Russell or rat terrier. He loves to cuddle, and snuggle himself into blankets. He is quite flexible and as low maintenance as you can get but he will be up for a … Continue reading →

Meet Dililah! She’s a beautiful 1-2 year old Black Labrador (we think purebred). This lovely lady really wants to please, and loves her people. She does well on leash and stays close by. She loves getting kisses and belly rubs … Continue reading →

Flash is about a 4 year old Whippet Basenji mix who came to Rocket Dog Rescue when another well intended rescue organization could no longer afford to keep its doors open. He is 18lbs of lightning quickness. We love to … Continue reading →

Meet Big Mac! He’s a handsome 4 year old Purebred Boston Terrier who weighs about 25lbs. This handsome boy was surrendered by his owners because he would escape the backyard, where he was sadly left everyday and night, alone. I … Continue reading →

Meet Darling! She’s a one year old chi mix who weighs about 8lbs.  She came in with 14 other dogs from a hoarding situation where she was locked in a room all day. This sweet gal was a shy when … Continue reading →

Meet Mia! She’s a darling little 5lb, one year old Chi mix. This sweet gal came into the shelter from a hoarding situation where a man had 14 little dogs all locked up in one room. She was very shy … Continue reading →

Meet Heaven.. (new name coming soon!) This boy has one of the saddest stories, and has been through so much in his short life, at only a year and a half old. Heaven was beaten everyday by his owner, month … Continue reading →

Magoo is a male 9 month old Pitbull Terrier Mix available for adoption from Rocketdog Rescue! He is 70 lbs of pure LOVE! He’s a big affectionate boy who loves snuggles and belly rubs. He already knows sit, down, wait, … Continue reading →

Poor little foundling Bert was wandering lost on the streets of Bakersfield.  Fortunately a good samaritan found him and cared for him while trying to find his owners, to no avail.  Bert has been to the vet, been fully vaccinated, … Continue reading →

If you were born as a chihuahua or chi mixes, you become part of the landscape in the Central Valley.  Unfortunately, your chance of survival is nil and many little dogs do not make it out of that area! Tom Tom is … Continue reading →

This is Sparky , a 2 year old Chihuahua/Dachshund (“chi-weenie”) mix. He is a very loving and active little guy. Sparky loves to play with toys and he will follow you everywhere. He likes to be held and sits in your … Continue reading →

Tin Tin is a 6 year old Poodle mix. He is full grown and weighs about 7 pounds. Poor Tin Tin came into the shelter severely matted and covered in stickers. He most likely had never had a grooming or … Continue reading →

Meet Beau! He’s a very, very good looking 4 year old Basset Hound. This boy’s a loving emotional hound, as all hounds are! Beau is eager to please and always wants to be around his people. Beau walks well on leash, … Continue reading →

Meet Chaplin, a 6 month old, 13 lb boy who is a leggy fella. Although he looks like a Dr. Seuss character with his wispy hair, long tail and labradoodley appearance we are not quite sure what this boy is. … Continue reading →

Meet Bumpy! He’s a super good lookin’ fella! He’s a 3 year old Purebred Rottweiler. He weights 90 solid pounds. Bumpy is all around a fantastic dog who would make a great addition to any home. He loves cuddling with … Continue reading →

Meet Dumpling! He’s the luckiest one year old bully puppy EVER!! This sweet boy was dumped at the animal shelter outside in a box in the middle of the night with a horrible case of Demodex Mange (non contagious). Luckily, … Continue reading →

Meet Prince! He’s a handsome 3 year old male Carrin Terrier mix who weighs 10lbs. This darling boy came from the San Francisco shelter, where his owners surrendered him because “he wouldn’t play with the kids.” Prince is simply to … Continue reading →

Meet Utah! He’s one handsome purebred Standard Dachshund. Utah is a sweet 8 year old boy is so loving, gentle and is all around a great dog. Utah gets well with everyone he meets and is fine when meeting other doggies … Continue reading →

Meet Lulu! She’s a stunning 4 year old german shepherd/Husky mix who came to us when he owners had to move & could no longer keep her. She’s a gentle, soft and loving girl. She can be shy when meeting … Continue reading →

Meet Little Ms. Muppet.  A sweet, mini (6lb) poodle who is sweet as pie and has the cutest button nose. The shelter says she is about 7-8 years old however she seems and acts more like a 4-5  year old … Continue reading →

Meet Hannah! This girl is a sweet & Spunky 5 year old Min Pin! She can be an independent girl, but loves her people & was a staff favorite at the shelter. Shes a very outgoing gal and would love a home where she … Continue reading →

Meet Daisy! She’s an 11 month old darling Irish Wolfhound/Snhauzher mix we think. She is stunningly cute!! This sweet gal is goofy, loving & gentle with everyone. She is still very puppy like so will need training & proper amount of exercise so … Continue reading →

Meet Ms Millie! She’s a spayed 9 year old 17lb Purebred Boston Terrier! This girl still has lots of spunk left & loves everyone she meets! She enjoys spending time with her people, and taking long walks. She has that … Continue reading →

Meet Scooby! He’s a beautiful purebred 5 year old Great Dane! He’s a goofy, and loving boy & has the awesome personality great dane’s do. Scooby lived in a home with an old man who was unable to train or … Continue reading →

Meet Low Rider Lou! Boy, is he one handsome guy, probably weighing about 65lbs, but with short little legs! We think he’s around 2 years old. This fabulous dog came to rocket dog when someone found him roaming around San … Continue reading →

Meet Rockefeller! He’s a freakishly good looking boy, and highly educated as well. He has a college degree in kissing and has quite strong cuddle skills. At a year old, that’s alot for a boy to accomplish! While competing his … Continue reading →

Meet Stella Shortcake! This little darling is a 2 year old female corgi/bully mix. She is only 40lbs and has the shortest little legs around. Stella is a gentle, loving gal who is eager to please & loves her people. … Continue reading →

Meet Coltrain!! He’s a loving, charming and mellow one year old border collie mix. He has been nothing but a darling since he has been at the shelter, and everyone’s favorite boy! He has a great demeanor and is so loving. This boy … Continue reading →

Meet Lexie (aka Geneva). She is a very sweet and gentle girl. She loves people; She will literally run up to strangers in the streets and lay on the floor asking for belly rubs. This baby walks very nicely on … Continue reading →

Meet Izzy Bopstein! He’s a SUPER cute, short, stocky little corgi/catahoula mix. This sweet boy’s only a year old, and weighs about 60lbs. Izzy is a very happy boy with a hilarious personality and is a real people pleaser. He … Continue reading →

Meet Ellie! She’s a precious little border collie mix. She’s not a big girl, at only about 40lbs. The shelter thinks she’s about 7 years old, but we think maybe closer to 5 years old. She is just an amazing … Continue reading →

Meet Sir Churchill! This fine-looking Corgi mix is looking for his forever home! Churchill just arrived from Bakersfield shelter, where 98% of all the dogs don’t make it out alive. He is a 3 year-old, 30-pound Corgi/Lab mix. He is … Continue reading →

Meet Boomer! He’s a super handsome Akita/Shepherd mix who is ten years old and ended up a the most high kill shelter, due to no fault of his own. His owners dropped him off there when his elderly owner tripped … Continue reading →

Meet Frannie… she’s a sweet old lady pitte girl who is only 30lbs (she’s super tiny!) who has a heart of gold & loves her people more than anything else in the world. Frannie has a sad, different story. This … Continue reading →

Sonja is a four month old, Vizsla-lab/pit mix, and will likely be about 45-50 lbs when full grown. Sonja came to Rocket Dog from a country shelter where she was picked up a stray. She is mellow for a pup … Continue reading →

Squirt is a 3 yr old chi-weenie who arrived from Yolo County, where he was the personal favorite of the head honcho! seems to like socializing with other dogs, likes kids who are respectful, and loves to cuddle. We are not … Continue reading →

Meet Snowflake! She is a mild mannered little Chihuahua female whose presence is lightly but sweetly felt. She is happy to be around people but only lets a few into her personal 3 foot radius. The rest she enjoys from … Continue reading →

Hi! I’m Erline. I am a 1-2 year old Shih Tzu mix girl who got saved by Rocket Dog Rescue from a central valley shelter. I was in pretty bad shape when I got to SF with major skin infections … Continue reading →

Cider is a beautiful, 7 month old white German Shepherd mix who currently weighs 40 lbs and although will remain relatively “compact” will continue to grow and fill out.  She came in as a stray to Visalia SPCA and is … Continue reading →

Meet Ramsey! This is one amazing boxer/pit mix who was found roaming the streets of Modesto, but then being rescued by a wonderful samaritan who fell in love with this boy’s amazing demeanor. Ramsey is estimated to be about 1-2 years … Continue reading →

Sweet Esmeralda (Esmie for short) came to Rocket Dog Rescue from a high-kill shelter in the Central Valley. Her story is all too common these days; she was found abandoned by the side of a road with a bite wound … Continue reading →

Meet Ruffy, a beady eyed, little bambi of a chihuahua mix who came to us from Yolo county this week. He is young, about 1-2 year old boy.  Ruffy is almost 6 lbs and needs to gain some weight. He’s … Continue reading →

Meet Tux, a sweetheart of a dog who came to us from Yolo county this week. He is a young 1-2 year old boy, weighs 7 lbs and probably won’t get much bigger unless you feed him too many treats … Continue reading →

Cali is a happy, sweet and GORGEOUS 11 month old Boxer and blue nose Pit mix who we guesstimate to be about 55 lbs.  She was relinquished to RDR by an owner who could no longer care for her. She … Continue reading →

Meet Rocky! He’s a precious 1 1/2 year old kelpie/shepherd mix. He is a real goofball he loves to schmooze with everyone: people, dogs and children & even is friendly with cats! He’s a real lover, and a great friend. … Continue reading →

————————————ADOPTION PENDING —————————————- Meet Plucky! He’s a darling 5 year old Boxer/ Lab mix. Poor Plucky was a cherished, loved member of his family for 5 years and was always a good boy, then his owners lost there home & … Continue reading →

Look at who’s coming to town!….SAMMY, Secret Agent Man….  Sammy is about 1 yr old, 12 lbs…we think he is a terrier mix (maybe a little chihuahua thrown in the mix!) .  Sammy is confident, gets along with everyone, and is … Continue reading →

Paulie is a 1-2 yr old terrier mix who found himself in a rural shelter with no way out!  Luckily, Rocket Dog Rescue swooped in to save this shy guy.  According to the shelter staff, Paulie is still learning basic … Continue reading →