Dogwood
Animal Rescue
- Nonprofit 501c3 corporation
- Sonoma County, CA
~800-1000
Rescue/adoptions each year.
~50,000+
Affordable spay/neuter surgeries offered to family pets and unowned cats.
~200
Puppies and kitties thrive alongside their siblings and mother in a nurturing home.
What Your Support Enables
We support animals and the people who love them through rescue, rehoming, spay/neuter and education.
Dogwood Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization in Sonoma County, CA. We are foster-based, meaning the animals live in volunteer homes, not shelters, where they receive love, care, and attention until adopted. Why it matters: Every animal you help avoids suffering, gets treatment, and finds a chance at a happy life.
We are honored to have a community of volunteers who give their time and energy to support our mission. Our volunteers are our superpower!
What Dogwood Animal Rescue Does
Rescue & rehabilitation
including critically sick or injured animals
Safe fostering & rehome
animals are cared for in the houses of prepared volunteers
Spay/neuter programs
for owned and feral animals to reduce overpopulation
Rescue of Cats & Dogs
adoption programs & animal surrender
Community education
on responsible pet ownership
Gus's Legacy of Love Fund
to support emergency medical cases
Every rescue, every surgery, every happy tail is made possible by people like you. Your gift is a lifesaver.
Your help gives them a better future
Compassion creates change. Countless dogs and cats are abandoned, injured, or surrendered to overcrowded shelters. Many arrive sick, scared, or out of options—victims of neglect, lack of resources, or simply bad luck. But every animal deserves more than survival—they deserve warmth, care, and a chance to be loved. Dogwood believes in community over competition, in people and animals healing together, and in building a kinder world, one rescue at a time.
Our team of over 200 volunteers help with events/fundraising, fostering cats and dogs, provide transportation, assist with grant-writing and administration, and so much more.
You can help them grow!
The story of Kylie
Kylie was a stray seen wandering the streets for some time before someone noticed significant injuries to her back legs, likely from being hit by a vehicle. A rescue angel cared for her until she could make her way to Dogwood.
Once in our care she was seen by our vet partner who treated her wounds. She had a significant infection and there were heightened concerns for one leg. After weeks of antibiotics and daily bandage changes Kylie felt better and showed us what a special girl she is. Kylie caught the eye of her new loving family and we’re thrilled for this girl’s life of love ahead.
REVIEWS AND VOICES
What People Say
What they say
We know they can’t talk, but if they could… what would they say?
With your help, we turn scared, abandoned, or neglected dogs and cats into happy companions.
