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Rescue
Respect
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We are a foster-based community dedicated to saving homeless and at-risk dogs in Washington and beyond.

Our Mission

We believe every dog deserves a fair shake at a loving home, and we aim to make a difference — one dog at a time!

Become a Foster

As a foster-based rescue, every dog’s journey from intake to adoption happens in the homes of everyday people united by a shared passion for saving lives. Fostering isn’t always easy, but it is always rewarding — and our community is here to support you every step of the way. 

Dog Gone Seattle is the largest foster-based rescue in the Pacific Northwest, with 400 active foster families and more than 125 dogs in rescue at any given time. Our fosters are supported by a small army of volunteers and dedicated, knowledgeable core team — always available to connect and collaborate. Working together, we transform the lives of deserving dogs and the families they complete.

See Our Amazing Dogs

Check out our adoptable dogs in foster care and ready for adoption. One of them could be your next family member! 

Meet Our Rescue's Longest Residents

These dogs have been waiting a long time for the right match. They may have special needs or quirks that make finding a home take longer, but we make sure they’re cared for in loving foster homes until the right fit comes along. Maybe you’re the one they’ve been waiting for!

So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue Podcast

So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue

A Podcast with Dog Gone Seattle

Join Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh, the women taking names and putting out fires behind the scenes at Dog Gone Seattle, for an inside look at the chronicles of rescue, the successes and abject failures, comedies and errors, and everything in between.