Soulshine Dog Rescue is a San Diego–based 501(c)(3) dedicated to saving dogs who’ve been forgotten, abandoned, or abused in Southern California and Mexico. Many of our dogs arrive scared, hungry or sick — and that is where our work begins.
When a dog enters our rescue, we provide safety, medical care, nutritious food, and the steady, patient love that helps them decompress and begin to feel safe. Because we are an all-volunteer, foster-based organization, our dogs don’t go to a facility — they go into real homes.
Foster homes are the heart of our mission. It’s where we learn who each dog truly is: their personality, their needs, what helps them feel safe, and what kind of family will be the best match. From rescue to vet care to foster placement, we prioritize thoughtful, responsible placements — so every dog is set up to thrive for the long term.
Our mission is simple: rescue with heart, place with responsibility, and build a community that cares and wants to help. We don’t believe in quick placements — we believe in the right placements, so every adoption can be the last one.
OUR MISSION
Soulshine Dog Rescue is a volunteer, foster-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to rescuing unwanted, abused, and abandoned dogs and protecting them through every step of care — from safety and medical treatment to the stability of a loving foster home. We take the time to understand each dog’s needs and temperament so we can make thoughtful, responsible matches with adopters.
We stand behind every placement with a lifetime promise: if an adopter can no longer care for their dog at any point, the dog will always be welcomed back into our rescue. With compassion, transparency, and responsible standards at the center of our work, we protect dogs for life and match them with homes where they can truly thrive.
ways you can Help
You can make a direct impact today. Choose the way that fits you best — foster in the San Diego area, donate toward food and medical care, or apply to adopt and welcome a Soulshine dog into your home. Every day, more dogs need help, and your support is what makes rescue possible. Please click on the link below to connect with us.
Our rescue dogs need, and appreciate your support!
FOSTER
Fostering is a life-changing experience! It gives you the opportunity to help a dog in need of an immediate home, for a limited period of time. This time can range from one week to a few months. All supplies will be provided, as we work to find the right home for the dog.
DONATE
Monetary donations go directly to the dogs and provides immediate and necessary medical assistance, continued vetting, food, supplies and transport costs. All donations are tax deductible. You can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteering is rewarding, and is the foundation of our rescue organization. We often have adoption events we need volunteers to help with on the weekends. In addition, we also always need dog walkers, trainers, and photographers.