Rocket Dog Rescue
- Nonprofit 501c3 corporation
- San Francisco Bay
- Volunteer-run since 2001
30,000+ dogs rescued and lives transformed
With a dedicated foster network, volunteers, and adoption programs, we’ve helped tens of thousands of dogs find safety, care, and loving homes.
Supporting our Oakland community
From our sanctuary in the Fruitvale neighborhood, we provide free monthly vaccination clinics, daily food support, flea and tick prevention, and essential supplies to local families and their pets.
Driven by compassion, supported by a small staff and a majority-volunteer team
Our rescue is sustained by a small but committed staff and a majority-volunteer team dedicated to rehabilitation and placing dogs in safe, loving families throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
What Your Support Enables
Your support saves dogs who have run out of time in overcrowded shelters and gives them a true second chance at life.
Rocket Dog Rescue is dedicated to a world where no dog is killed simply because they are considered surplus, unadoptable, or too old. We rescue dogs at risk, provide essential medical care, and make sure they are safe, supported, and ready for a new beginning.
Once in our care, dogs receive housing at our Oakland sanctuary or with a foster family, along with spay/neuter, vaccinations, medical treatment, and behavioral support when needed. We then work tirelessly to find them loving, permanent homes through our foster network, online adoption platform, community partnerships, and adoption events.
Every dog deserves a second chance—and your support makes it possible.
What Rocket Dogs Rescue Does
Foster & sanctuary care
Online & in-person adoptions
Medical care & rehabilitation
Community support & clinics
Emergency shelter pulls
Volunteer-powered programs
Adoption events & outreach
Behavior & training support
We show up for dogs who have no one else.
Your donation turns into their hope
The Rocket Dog team shows up for animals that have been abused, neglected, forgotten, or have found themselves out of time at overcrowded shelters. We never turn away from any animal and say “that’s not my problem”.
With a 24 hour helpline, the calls come in from EMTs, hospitals, police, street teams, fire or emergency evacuations, hoarding cases, or helping in large scale spay & neuter projects. Rocket Dog is always ready to respond! With love and dedication the team shows up every single day, hearts afire, willing and ready to do whatever it takes to make a difference in that animal’s life
In the pictures: Frankie, aka Lucky, sweet 4-yr-old Shepherd mix who, despite being born with a deformed front paw, has a zest for life and it doesn’t slow him down one bit. He’s a testament to resilience and joy in every step he takes. He came to us from Fresno Humane in August 2023 and was quickly adopted by an amazing family. He is very much loved and thriving with his 2 human siblings and canine brother! Every donation makes second chances like Frankie’s possible!
The story of Bruno
In mid-July, Bruno was found tied to an abandoned car, weak and barely responsive under the sun. Most clinics were full or closing, but one finally said, “bring him in now.” Severely malnourished and dehydrated, he weighed just 35 pounds—and an ultrasound revealed nearly three feet of metal, plastic, and fabric in his stomach. After emergency surgery and a week of intensive care, Bruno began to heal. Despite the pain, he remained gentle and trusting. The dog was named after the person who saved him.
- He was taken to North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency where he stayed for almost a week. The staff absolutely fell in love with him. His surgery and stay cost us over $12K
- He went into foster care on 7/24
We’re so happy to report Bruno was adopted on October 8th by a loving family, whose son bonded with him right away.
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 into happy companions.
