Saving lives,
one dog at a time.

We are a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that rescues and rehabilitates dogs in the poorest areas of Baja California.

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🫖 Pinkies up! Join us for Tea Party for Tails, where tea, treats, and giving back come together. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, bring your mom, bestie, or a special woman in your life and celebrate (fellas, you’re welcome, to
💗 Meet Avena! 💗 POV: You just found your new favorite cuddle partner. Avena is a 2-year-old Catahoula mix, 35 lbs, and 100% sweetheart. If you’re looking for a low-drama, high-snuggle lifestyle, Avena is the perfect blend of calm little loaf
🏒 Meet Shane! 🏒 You may not be able to take Hollander home, but our Shane is ready to find his forever cottage. 🏡 What makes Shane the perfect team captain for your home? 🐕 Lab/Shep mix with a coat that envies Hollander’s flow 💞 Certi
💥 Meet Bing 💥 the resilient 4-month-old pup who is ready to find his forever family! Bing has a heart of gold and a story that shows just how brave he is. Rescued from a tough neighborhood in Rosarito, Mexico, he was the only puppy from his litte
🐾 Meet Ganzito 🐾 4 months old, 20 lbs, and full of personality 💙 This playful Shepherd/Lab mix is expected to be 40–50 lbs full grown and is already winning hearts in his foster home. ✨ Dog, cat & kid friendly
✨ Crate trained & a
✨ Meet Saucony ✨ 📅 DOB: 9/1/25
🐶 Terrier mix (with a little Chihuahua charm!)
⚖️ Estimated adult size: 15–20 lbs
🏡 Great with: Dogs, cats & kids Hey hey! I’m Saucony 💕 A petite Terrier mix with the sweetest little soul. I may be
Meet Egg! 🥚 This resilient boy "hatched" into the world last December and is ready to scramble right into your heart. After a rough start in a cardboard box, Egg is now living his best life in foster care, practicing his world-class snuggl
Ready to find your new best friend? 🐶 The Cantu Foundation is bringing adoptable dogs to Muttropolis this Sunday! Come by, say hi, and spend time with pups who are ready for a fresh start. 📍 Muttropolis - Solana Beach 🗓️ Sunday, Feb. 22 ⏰ 11:30
Happy Valentine’s Day from adoptable Raycin ❤️❤️❤️ Raycin — The Gentle & Devoted Mama Hi there! My name is Raycin, and I am a 3-year-old female Schnoodle, I weigh around 35 pounds, and I’m looking for my very own happily ever
Tyson is a 3-year-old Staffy mix serving looks, loyalty, and legendary cuddles.
If you’re ready for a relationship built on trust, affection, and shared naps! Swipe right. 💛
Bad Bunny gave us Album of the Year. Rescue gave us the content. Running a dog rescue is 80% emotions and 20% trying to stay calm. Which slide is your favorite? #fostering #sandiego #fostertales
In 14 days, love will be everywhere. 💘 Still looking for a Valentine, or just waiting for the right pup? Meet the Motocross Litter, brought to you by Mama Raycin - A schnoodle mix crew featuring - Dash, Whip, Rip, Suzuki, Kawi, Endo, Sprocket, Husk
Being an adult means you get to make your own choices. Like choosing to adopt another dog. Or two. Every dog pictured is available for adoption, and some are looking for foster homes to help them make their way to San Diego. If getting involved was
The holidays are a popular time of year to add a new furry friend to the family. But it's also the time of year when shelters and rescues need the most support. About 2.8 million pets entered shelters and rescues in the US this year, yet total adop
🐾 Meet Poppi! 
6 yrs | Terrier–Chihuahua mix | 50 lbs (on a glow-up journey ) 
💖 Adoption fee sponsored! Why you’ll love me:
🚶‍♀️ Leash pro & potty trained
🐶 Social butterfly — love pups & people
🛋️ Cuddle queen &a
🔔 PUPPY ALERT!! 🔔 Meet the Milestone litter, a group of 7 fun-sized sweethearts who are ready to find their perfect families! These cuties were born on Sept. 1, 2025, in a foster home, and they are growing into sweet, playful, and brave little pup