Foster-based dog rescue · Southern California

Rescue is just
the beginning.

We help dogs facing euthanasia get care and find suitable homes. You can be part of what happens next.

Dolly sitting beside a caregiver on the grass, with the caregiver’s arms around her.
Dolly With a caregiver

In good company.

Rocky resting in a patch of sunlight on the floor of his foster home, ears alert and paws stretched out.
Rocky At his foster home
Toby, a brown and white dog, playing with a red toy indoors.
Toby Toy time

A little help. A big part of their life.

Find your way to help.

Have time or skills to share? Ask about volunteering

THE DOGS

Meet the dogs.

Get to know their personalities, their histories, and the homes that may suit them.

Featured profiles from our Adopt a Pet listings · Checked . Confirm current availability with us. How adoption works.

Rocky looking up from a grassy field, wearing his red harness and leash.

Rocky

2 yr 8 mo · 42 lb · Male

Curious and quick to learn, Rocky likes being close to the people he trusts.

Meet Rocky

Adults only · Only pet to start. Experienced adopter. Bite history, including a visitor bite; can nip his handler when overwhelmed. Needs slow outdoor introductions, a muzzle, and ongoing training.

Hopper, a gray dog with a white blaze and chest, looking at the camera.

Hopper

2 yr 1 mo · 67 lb · Male

Affectionate and focused on his person, Hopper has made progress with training.

Meet Hopper

Experienced adopter. Continue his structure and training. Discuss children, other pets, and time alone with the rescue.

Dolly, a black and white dog, looking up from a wash tub during a bath.

Dolly

2 yr · 62 lb · Female

Dolly likes staying close to her person. The rescue describes her as affectionate and clever.

Meet Dolly

Discuss her household fit. Ask about Dolly’s history, current behavior, and introductions to children or other pets.

Perry, a dark brindle dog with a white chest, sitting on a lawn.

Perry

2 yr 1 mo · 67 lb · Male

Perry loves attention and knows sit, down, and stay. He has gained confidence with training.

Meet Perry

Listed as good with children and dogs. Cat compatibility is unknown. Ask about his training routine and introductions.

Toby, a brown and white dog, playing with a red toy indoors.

Toby

2 yr 1 mo · 85 lb · Male

Toby is settling into foster life alongside another dog.

Meet Toby

Discuss his household fit and care. Ask about Toby’s history, introductions to children or other pets, and current skin and coat care.

How adoption begins

  1. Request the application

    Email the rescue to request an application, then complete it and return it by email.

  2. Interview and discuss the fit

    The rescue holds a one-to-one interview. Discuss your home and the dog’s history and care needs.

  3. Contract, fee, and placement

    Sign and return the emailed adoption contract. After the fee is paid, arrange placement with the rescue.

Each dog’s page includes the listed fee, an inquiry link, and the original adoption listing.

Before you decide

Talk through the fee, recent health and behavior records, introductions, and where you’d meet the dog. Share your city, household, pets, and routine so we can discuss the fit.

Request an adoption application
Dolly sitting beside a caregiver on the grass, with the caregiver’s arms around her.
Dolly, with a caregiver · From her rescue listing

The work of rescue

Know the dog.
Care for the individual.

A shelter label is only a start.

A dog’s history, health, routines, and behavior all matter. Foster care, medical care, behavior support, and careful matching are part of the work. We talk through each dog’s history and the care they may need with prospective adopters.

Get to know the rescue

Foster with Friends of Anubis

Be their home
for now.

Fostering is a chance to get to know a dog beyond a listing: their routines, their habits, and the care they need. Tell us about your home, experience, and availability. Before a placement, we’ll need to talk through the dog’s care, expected stay, supplies, veterinary costs, transport, and support.

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What we’ll discuss
before a placement.

Care and supplies

Before accepting a dog, ask who arranges and pays for veterinary care, food, equipment, training, and transport. Talk through expense approvals and what happens in an emergency.

Time and availability

Discuss the expected time frame, your availability, and the plan if your circumstances change. Agree on a transition plan with the rescue before accepting a placement.

Your household

Share everyone in your household and your experience with dogs. Ask about the specific dog’s history, suitability, and introductions. Some dogs need an adult-only or only-pet home.

Contacts and support

Ask for a contact person, behavior and training guidance, an emergency contact, and a clear plan if the dog is struggling or the placement needs to change.

Volunteer & offer your skills

Bring what you’re
good at.

Have time, skills, or practical support to offer? Tell us where you’re based, what you can help with, and when you’re available. Ask where help is currently needed.

Offer your time or skills

Let’s talk

Start with
a conversation.

Ask about a dog, fostering, giving, or getting involved. For an existing placement, include the dog’s name and the person you’ve been speaking with.