Poor Johnny Angel!  He was left in the night drop box at the shelter by his family of four years…he had been adopted as a pup from Rocket dog rescue in 2009.  Now he is back with us and ready … Continue reading →

Introducing Neecie, a lovely golden girl about 10 mos old.  She was saved by Rocket Dog rescue before she was put down for lack of space at the shelter.  We are guessing her mix as “lab” and “sight-hound”….Neecie is a … Continue reading →

Meet Ace, a darling Formosa Mountain Dog puppy. He is 8 months old and weighs 35lbs. He’s got an adorable face with big & long ears! He offers a loving personality along with the curiosity & excitement of a puppy. … Continue reading →

Welcome Beautiful Pearl to Rocket Dog! Pearl came to us from the city shelter, as she was getting stressed out in a kennel environment. This lovely lady is 1.5 years old and is full of love and puppy energy. Pearl came … Continue reading →

Meet Lucy & Ruby! Lucy is the one with the green collar. She is the more confident one of the two. She loves to wrestle and plays a little ruff, but is still very sweet and loves her people too. … Continue reading →

This is Harry, a Labradoodle from Taiwan.  He’s only been in country something like one month, and is doing well with the transition.  He’s housebroken, neutered, up to date on shots. Some special handling required, he’s a sensitive boy with … Continue reading →

Homer is a “cartoon dog”..that is, he looks and acts like a silly dog from your favorite cartoon….his outrageously pointy nose and his incorrigible curiosity further supports the foster mom’s initial theory that Homer is fun-loving, adventure-seeking, and best friend … Continue reading →

Meet Emma! She’s a 3-4 year old purebred Dalmatian who is coming to Rocket Dog! This lovely gal is gentle, loyal and affectionate. She has won over the hearts of many shelter staff already. Emma is still an active girl and would love … Continue reading →

Paper boy is an adorable purebred toy fox terrier puppy! We think he’s around 4-5 months old. He’s a lucky boy that he ended up with RD and never had to experience a shelter. He does have a docked tail … Continue reading →

Meet Red! He’s a 2 year old male pitty who came to us from the Sacramento shelter, after his owner was hospitalized. He weights 56lbs. Red is an all-around great boy! He passed the shelter’s temperament test, meaning he was social with … Continue reading →

Baby Girl is a scrumptious puppy delight! She’s a 3 month old pitty mix who came into then city shelter after they saved her from an abusive owner who was seen hitting babygirl… This absolutely adorable gal is active and … Continue reading →

Handsome Hobster (aka, “Hobo”) is a fawn Boxer/Pit Bull mix available for adoption through Rocket Dog Rescue. He is about one year old and currently weighs 50 pounds. Despite his turbulent start, Hobster loves everyone he meets and is eager … Continue reading →

Frankie is an extremely handsome and sweet boy. He is a young pup, still under a year. He weighs in at 54lbs. He is a blue pitbull and turns a lot of heads wherever he goes. While Frankie is a typical puppy– pretty … Continue reading →

Meet Rocket! He’s a handsome 2 year old staffie mix who weighs about 40lbs. This darling boy was found abandoned and dumped in the middle of no where on a highway up north. A good samaritan stopped on the side … Continue reading →

Meet Aden.  He’s a 6 month old, 50 lb, Formosan Mountain Dog. Aden is a slighly uncoordinated pup who makes us laugh when he gets the zoomies and races around like a maniac and acts silly. He’s pretty quiet except … Continue reading →

Hi there! I’m Roxy! I’m the cutest little min pin mix pup. I’m around a year old. I’m a foxy, loving little thing – and would love to find a new home. I lived with my daddy since I was … Continue reading →

Meet Talulah! This beautiful 60lb bundle of love came to Rocket Dog Rescue and is looking for a forever home! We think she is around 2 years old and is a american bulldog/pitbull mix. She just loves everyone, and loves … Continue reading →

Hambone (aka hammy) is -without a moments hesitation – one of the most lovely devoted true & exceptional souls I have ever had the honor of knowing in this world. Hammy came to us as a Oakland stray-but we soon … Continue reading →

Meet Buster! He’s a 2 1/2 year old purebred Male Boxer. He’s a real beauty and a head turner every where he goes. Buster is extremely loyal to his people, and bonds strongly. Buster is a very active dog who … Continue reading →

Meet Ari, a five month old FORMOSAN mountain dog from the streets of Taiwan!  This young boy survived daily danger on the streets , but was rescued and cared for by Taiwan rescuers. He is now in San Francisco looking for his forever home! If you … Continue reading →

This handsome, silly pup is quite mature for his age! Ray is about 32 pounds and just parted with his brother who was adopted by a wonderful family in SF.  Ray is doing very well without his leader/brother, but since … Continue reading →

  Meet Copper! She’s a 6 year old, 100 lb Bloodhound looking for a new home! Copper’s beloved bloodhound traits (drool and baying to name a couple) have taught us much patience, we learned to love Copper for her clumsiness, … Continue reading →

Archer is a very cute little (10 lbs) spaniel -chi-??? mix….he has silky long hair and little pert ears and a long body.  Archer was found as a stray and was never redeemed by his owner.  Archer is about 2 … Continue reading →

  Duncan’s heart is as true as the wind – he has a calm gentle steadiness and is quietly & sweetly affectionate. His loyalty and devotion shine bright. Duncan is a bit of a broken hearted soul, he loves his … Continue reading →

Meet Delilah! She’s an ADORABLE american bulldog/basset hound…”Delilah is a fun, ridiculously cute, sweet and silly girl- Delilah weighs 82 pounds (!!)  and to me she looks a little like if Pixar  had been asked to design a dog .. … Continue reading →

Snuffy has been the loyal and devoted  family member to an amazing man (& dear friend of us all) who had dedicated his life to helping others .. sadly snuffys gaurdian passed away after very long serious illness leaving his … Continue reading →

Meet Blitzen! He is a min pin male rescued from a Modesto shelter and about 7 months old. He is your typical min pin… spunky, active, curious, a total sweetheart and love bug, and he loves being with his human. He … Continue reading →

Meet Pigeon! She’s a 2-3 year old female staffy who weighs 30lbs. She’s a compact little thing and very stocky- who is cute as can be! She came to us from the Sac County shelter where she was found as … Continue reading →

Meet Holyfield! He’s a sweet 5 year old Purebred Min Pin who came to us from a high kill shelter. Holyfield is a sweet boy who is just adorable! He is very attached to his people, and has all the … Continue reading →

  This mop of a fellow was left in a Southern Calif shelter where his undercoat was literally soaked in urine from the filthy kennels….. Fortunately, an angel of a rescuer (thank you to Anna!) petitioned to save this boy … Continue reading →

Meet Timmy! he’s an adorable 2 year old Pekinese mix boy who came to us from the San Jose Animal shelter. Timmy is a sweet boy with a soft thick coat.  He so badly wants a family of his own… we can’t believe … Continue reading →

Meet Banjo! He’s an adorable 4-5 year old chiweenie mix who came to us after his owner could no longer keep him. Banjo is a comical guy with a big personality. Banjo is housebroken and crate trained and does well … Continue reading →

Sweet Georgia Brown is a lovely 12 year old German Short Haired Pointer  with a sugar sweet spicy soul and a true love for life.. Georgia is happy, energetic, funny, affectionate, she loves other dogs but will sass them loudly … Continue reading →

Reese is a Plott Hound mix who is around 10-12 months old .  Reese is a loving, energetic, playful, goofy dog.  Reese still has puppy mannerisms and is full of energy but he is calm and loves to lie around … Continue reading →

Meet Philadephia, AKA “Phillie”.  He is part terrier, part chhuahua, part doxie, but ALL 10 lbs of sweetness!  Phillie was found as a stray in the Sacramento area and no one claimed him.  We think he is about 8 mos old, so he … Continue reading →

“BAWDY” : that is the one word we would use to describe SImone….if she inhabited a human body, she would be dressed in velvet, smoking cigarettes (or skinny cigars) and playing poker….Simone knows what she wants(usually an extra helping of food)…Simone … Continue reading →

Here he comes!  Introducing CETUS, a wonderful and sensitive pit-sharpei-lab mix…he was found wandering in the East Bay where he ran into some lovely people who took him in and fed him and gave him a place to lay his head at night…..   … Continue reading →

Meet Miles!!!! Miles is a beautiful black brindle pit bull mix, probably about a year and a half old. We think he might have some hound dog in him. He loves people and does fine with children, and is very … Continue reading →

Rosie is a shy but sweet 7-year old huskie mix.  She’s beautiful, with one brown eye, one blue eye and a coat that’s a mix of black, tan and white.  Rosie has lived with the same family since she was … Continue reading →

  Meet Minnie! She’s an adorable 5-6 month old pitty mix girl who was saved from Modesto – on a farm with 29 other puppies. They were living in horrid conditions, but now are in foster care and doing amazing! … Continue reading →

Ollie Hopkins just rolled into town and he is ready to put down roots in a new home!  This little (10 lbs) sprite is a “California” dog….a mixture of chihuahuha, doxie, maybe terrier, and other fun stuff!  Ollie is crate-trained, house-trained, and up to … Continue reading →

Stella Rae is our little shy girl….she was brought to Rocket Dog rescue several months ago.  At that time, she would cower in the back of her crate, refusing to leave.  With much patience and time, she is now able to leave her … Continue reading →

Meet Hank! He’s a super awesome easy going 3 year old pitbull mix. Hank is the most well behaved,& mature boy around! He’s super loving and very affectionate and respectful. He’s nothing but a gentleman with every person & dog … Continue reading →

Meet Memo! He’s a beautiful 3 year old Brindle American Pitbull Terrier with stunning brindle markings.. Sweet Memo was rescued from the SF city shelter when he was just a few months old. He was adopted out, and lived with … Continue reading →

Meet Eddie! He’s a darling 2 year old terrier mix who weighs about 12lbs. He came to us from the San Jose Shelter when he ran out of time due to no fault of his own. Eddie is an adorable … Continue reading →

Meet “Hope” – a 3 year old, 16 lb. (yes, she is chubby) Chihuahua/Doxie girl that looks like a mini mini lab.  She was left behind at the shelter when anotehr rescue took her pups only! Hope is very sweet and friendly, although … Continue reading →

Meet Buzz! He’s a sweet 4 year old Pointer mix with stunning icy blue eyes who was saved from the Lake County Animal Shelter. This boy was a favorite up there, and everyone wanted to see him make it out … Continue reading →

  Big lovable Sampson is a male, 6 year old, pit bull terrier mix who is a friendly people-lover, enthusiastically greeting everyone who comes to visit him or take him for a walk. He loves to trot happily alongside his … Continue reading →

Meet Memo! He’s a beautiful 3 year old Brindle American Pitbull Terrier with stunning brindle markings.. Sweet Memo was rescued from the SF city shelter when he was just a few months old. He was adopted out, and lived with … 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 →

Mini’s size is deceptive – she may be little but her heart is enormous! She was quite shy at first but with a couple days of solid hugs and kisses she has blossomed into a very sweet, gentle, obedient girl who … Continue reading →

Meet Ginger! She is a darling 7 year old boxer mix rescued from a shelter… the shelter staff adored her and she had been there for months, she was everyone’s favorite. Since being in rocket dog’s care, we have fallen … Continue reading →

This sweetie is the most inquisitive, curious, intelligent dog I’ve yet to meet! She loves to be active and outside, and definitely needs to go somewhere with a backyard. She’s about eight years old, and is a mix of some … Continue reading →