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Ruff Patches is an animal rescue organization that operates completely through foster homes. Although we are unable to take in your dog (or the dog you rescued), we can provide you with a place for showing your pet for adoption.

Use our expertise to your advantage! Our volunteers have placed hundreds of dogs in new, loving homes and we would be happy to assist you in re-homing your dog.

Please note: We must meet your dog before enrolling him or her in our program. We retain the right to deny entry into our program and the right to ask you to leave the program at any time.

Our outreach program is designed to help people with the following situations:

1) The owner of a dog who wishes to find their pet a new home.

2) An individual who has rescued a dog and has made a reasonable attempt to find the owner of the dog. (You may be asked to demonstrate proof that you have searched for the owner – flyer or newspaper ad.)

What our program will do for you:

1) Provide a safe atmosphere for your dog to be seen by individuals interested in adopting a pet.

2) Provide thorough screening of potential adopters, including a visit to their home to ensure the safety of the dog. We do not do same day adoptions. You will need to pick up your dog at the end of each adoption day.

3) Require the adopters to sign a legally enforceable contract with Ruff Patches and the final adopter to ensure the future welfare of the dog.

For more information on our program, please review the PDF files below:

Dog Outreach Program
Dog Information Form
Dog Outreach Agreement

If you are interested in participating in the Dog Outreach Program, please contact us at 818-714-1147 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .