Our first year was a huge success!
We averaged one senior dog rescue every two weeks.
So far this year, we have quadrupled that record, saving two dogs every week!
We could not do this without your help.
Thank you for your generous donations.
Thank you to all our loving foster homes. Thank you to all our wonderful adopters.
Thanks to all of you who have opened up your hearts to these sweet and deserving animals!
The mutts are grateful.
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Thanks so much.
Thanks to our friends
Huge thanks to these generous friends who have provided goods and services to Muttville.
Jen Scarlett DVM, Siobhan O’Connor DVM
Mission Pet Hospital www.missionpet.com
Pacifica Pet Hospital www.pacificapet.com
David Lipton DVM, Ophthalmologist
SF Vet Specialists www.sfvs.net
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between foster and adoption?Where do Muttville dogs come from?
What is a senior dog?
What's the difference between foster and adoption?
Foster means that while you take care of all your dog’s needs, Muttville retains ultimate responsibility for the dog. If there comes a time that you can’t take care of the dog, Muttville will always take it back. And if there are some things that you are unable to handle (such as high vet bills), Muttville will help.
Adoption means that you take ultimate responsibility. While most of our foster families are virtual adopters, some still want to go that final step. They don’t want to feel in any way that they are “temporary” guardians. They want to “adopt” the dog and feel that the dog is permanently a part of their family. We’re happy to help that happen.
Where do Muttville dogs come from?
Many senior dogs end up at shelters. Some come from loving homes where someone has died or has become incapable of caring for an animal. Other dogs have been dumped at shelters with little or no explanation. When this happens the majority do not make it into an adoption program. This is where we come in! We are routinely called on to rescue dogs from euthanasia. We check their health and test their temperments and match them with our foster families to make a good fit for both.
What is a senior dog?
Muttville believes that each dog should be assessed individually. Some larger dogs at conventional shelters are considered too old for adoption at 8 years old, while smaller dogs may be put up for adoption at 10 years old. Our criteria include a variety of things. Most important is if the dog is slated for euthanasia and will benefit from foster care. If a dog will benefit from even a month or a week in a loving home then we will do our best to provide this for him or her.