Making a Difference in Their Lives. We are a non-profit & all breed rescue organization operating in the Baja, Mexico and San Diego, CA areas to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats & dogs. Learn more about
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Check the animal attendance the morning before the event to confirm attendance of a particular rescue. In addition, please check the up-to-date animals attendance list 1 HOUR BEFORE an event to know if the dog or cat you want to meet is still attending.
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Fostering is FREE and FUN!
We not only provide you with everything you need to take care of one of our rescues, but the experience is SO fulfilling. By placing one animal into a foster home, you allow us to save another. We are always in need of foster parents.
Please review our Adoption Process before filling out an application. If you would like to try a Foster to Adopt trial, please fill out an Adoption Application.
If you are only interested in temporarily Fostering one of our rescues, please fill out a Foster Application.
General Color: Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Color: Tan/ Black w/ White Socks
Current Size: 5 Pounds
Potential Size: 55 Pounds
Current Age: 11 Years 10 Months (best estimate)
Location: Clairemont CA 92111
Declawed: No
One of Ava's six beautiful pups, this little guy is one of the smallest. Rufio is very sweet, loves to play and even finds himself trying to play with dogs much larger than he is. Rufio enjoys the same past times as most puppies, but loves any additional snuggles a human companion will give. Rufio loves exploring. Upon meeting him, you will fall in love with him and his four white "socks" paws.
More about Rufio
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids
Rufio's brother, Dante (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Rufio's sister, Cordalita (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Rufio's sister, Keira (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Rufio's sister, Triny (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Rufio's sister, Dinah (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Rufio's mother, Ava (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
If you would like to meet one of our animals, PLEASE fill out an adoption application.