Wonder Dog Rescue has a long history of rescuing dogs in need! Our founder, Linda Beenau, was introduced to rescue in 1992. She assisted Nancy Ford, a long-time Boston and Pug rescuer. Over time she formed Bay Area Boston Terrier Rescue. As time went on, the group grew, and began helping dogs of all sizes, shapes and breeds. Wonder Dog Rescue is the synthesis of this progression.

We are a dedicated volunteer group, serving the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, and rescuing dogs from all over Northern and Central California. Wonder Dog Rescue has saved blind and deaf dogs, puppies as young as two weeks and seniors as old as 15! We offer hospice to special needs and elderly dogs, caring for them until the end of their lives. Each animal has so much to offer… and we learn so much by opening our hearts to these deserving companions.

When a dog comes into rescue he or she is evaluated carefully. All dogs receive vaccinations and are spayed or neutered, and some dogs receive additional medical care or behavior modification. We work with each dog, giving them the love and structure they need to move onward. Dogs stay in foster homes until they are matched with their ideal family. We want these adoptions to be life long, and take this very seriously!

Volunteers help in the transporting of dogs from shelters, socializing & walking, bathing, fostering and assisting at mobiles. Email us if you have even two hours a week and want to make a real difference in these animals' lives.... you won't be sorry!

Wonder Dog is signing a lease for a new home! Our new home base will be in the Western Addition, at the corner of Fillmore and Hayes!! This will give us a space from which to conduct daily business, hold mobile adoptions and orientations and to conduct really neat workshops!

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650 Fillmore Street Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives
The mission of 650 Fillmore is to enhance the rescue work of Wonder Dog Rescue and to create an environment of healing and growth for animals and people. We will seek to strengthen the human/animal connection in a number of ways. We intend to expose urban youth to dogs and other animals, offering them the chance to develop respect and to experience the love and companionship that animals offer to people. We will also explore the connections between the creative, conscious and nurturing aspects of our selves through programs that integrate art and animals. These goals will be accomplished in the following ways:
• Offer training for animal guardians, animal care professionals, dog sitters/walkers, trainers, therapists and others in homeopathic healing techniques, including traditional Asian and Western bodywork therapies, herbal medicine, aromatherapy and floral essences. Workshop participants will work on dogs fostered by Wonder Dog and other rescue groups.
• Reach out to at-risk youth and populations that do not have experience with animals, to give them sustained and meaningful opportunities to interact with animals. (both at 650 Fillmore and through our partnership with A Chance for Bliss)
• Offer classes/workshops in creative arts, including writing, improvisational theater, drawing/painting, art and activism.
• Offer practical workshops and events such as monthly microchip clinics, workshops for animal rescue groups and/or small non profits in fundraising, marketing, direct mail, other "how-to skills."
• Volunteer orientations and outreach.

We need more help than ever before to make bring these plans into fruition. If you are interested in volunteering or fostering please email linda@wonderdogrescue.org or drop a note on our Contact page.

At the moment we need a decent refrigerator and microwave or convection oven. Throw us a note if you have something to donate to our new home.

Thank you to EVERYONE, for your support and kindness.
Linda Beenau