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Dogma Animal Rescue Dogma Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer based organization serving Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties.

Dogma Animal Rescue is based in Sebastopol, California, and focuses on saving pregnant and nursing dogs from overcrowded animal control facilities throughout California. We are dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned dogs from overcrowded animal control facilities throughout the State of California. We especially focus on pregnant dogs that are in danger of abuse, neglect, or euthanasia. Dogma

Animal Rescue places dogs into temporary foster homes where they are socialized, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and treated for any medical or behavioral conditions limiting their adoptability. We actively search for permanent homes for foster dogs by producing and hosting mobile adoption events and other special events that provide exposure to potential adopters. In practicality, we are just a handful of dedicated animal-loving volunteers who rescue animals from a variety of sources - from county shelters, persons finding litters on their property or sadly abandoned on streets and near businesses. Often we stay up nights bottle feeding puppies, nursing sick or injured animals, or making trips to the emergency vet. We have no physical address for our organization - we all foster animals in our homes. We are NOT a public shelter – we typically can't help people who need to find homes for their animals. Our purpose is to literally save lives by help animals on the brink of death - animals scheduled for euthanasia due to overcrowding, or abandoned or orphaned animals.

Hello everyone, I'm stepping out of retirement to share a couple important items with you all. There is a gentleman name...
18/08/2025

Hello everyone, I'm stepping out of retirement to share a couple important items with you all. There is a gentleman named Mario Bertozzi who is using my name, Duane Ledward, to secure puppies, equipment and donations in Sonoma County. I want everyone to know that I am not working with anyone doing rescue right now. If I was going to be helping anyone to secure animals it would only be through another 501(3)(c) rescue. Be smart and protect yourself from online scammers. This guy's a joke but still poses a danger to local animals in need.

While I'm posting I'll just say that I'm doing well and adjusting to normal life again. I'm still looking for a full time employment position. If you know of anyone hiring please shoot a message to the page. I would love to send you my resume.

If you haven't transferred your Dogma dog's medical care to Northtown Guardian Pet Hospital you should do so now. I may not be actively working rescue but I am still very invested in your dog receiving the best care available. In my 16 years of experience working with local veterinary hospitals Northtown Guardian is by far the best.

As you may have already heard, after 13 years and thousands of dogs rescued, Dogma Animal Rescue has closed. Duane put ...
20/03/2025

As you may have already heard, after 13 years and thousands of dogs rescued, Dogma Animal Rescue has closed.

Duane put his heart and soul into this rescue and we salute him for 13 years of hard work, sacrifice and heartbreak to make a difference in the lives of each of these animals.

We would like to thank No Boundaries Animal Rescue and Dogwood Animal Rescue Project for stepping in and making sure every animal currently in foster care or already adopted is taken care of. The rescue community is tightknit and amazing – we all understand the difficulties of rescue and we take care of eachother and the animals.

Like many of my fellow fosters for Dogma Animal Rescue, I adopted my foster dog, Luna, from Dogma in March, 2022.

Luna was a 3 year old Rottweiler, suffering from untreated diabetes. As she continued to suffer from diabetes, the children in the home fed her more and more, even candy, to fatten her up. A neighbor became alarmed at Luna’s deterioration, arranged for the owners to surrender her, and sent out a message to rescues.

Luna arrived emaciated at 42 lbs. Her intake picture shown here is still difficult to look at.

Her blood glucose was so high that it didn’t register. We honestly weren’t sure she would survive. She was too emaciated to be spayed, but her hormones wreaked havoc on our attempts to lower her blood glucose so that she could gain weight. She slept on a thick padded bed as every one of her bones protruded.

Even worse, we discovered upon her arrival that she was blind from the diabetes.

After many adjustments in her food and insulin, her weight creeped up. She was spayed, and over the course of many months she gained weight.

Luna is now 78 lbs. She has a pitbull “brother”, who she adores. They wrestle, argue, and sleep together. Luna goes for walks on creek trails every day, and has gone on camping trips and hikes with us. She has a huge crate of chew toys to pick from, adores people and is extremely happy and loving.

Luna’s story of rescue and redemption is one of thousands that Dogma has handled. Dogs that were abandoned, abused, neglected, or just ran out of time at the shelter and placed on death row.

Luna and I wholeheartedly thank Duane for rescuing her so she could live out her best life.

If any adopters would like to comment and add a pic of their dog, we would love to hear from you!

08/03/2025

Hello Friends. We are coming to you with the sad news that Dogma Animal Rescue is shutting down. We are still navigating this ever changing situation and hope to have more information soon but for now, our focus is getting our current fostered dogs into wonderful forever homes with the help of our partners in the rescue community. We are also working on solutions for Dogma dogs needing alterations and will post updates as we have them. Please check back on this page and our website, dogmaanimalrescue.org for updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding and for supporting Dogma over the years.

24/02/2025

Foster needed!

These boys have arrived and a mix up has left them without a foster home. Fear not, they are camping overnight at Dogma Central.

These are two male 8-week old Yorkshire Terrier mixes. Thess boys are a whole lot of fun. They're like the happiest hurricane you'll ever see. All kidding aside, this video was taken right when they got here after a 6 hour car ride. They calm down, sometimes, lol. Got kids? Put them in the yard with the pups, mix in some kid and puppy zoomies, and everyone is tired. You're welcome.

If you can foster these two pups please email [email protected] and include your cell number. They are safe right now but not in an ideal living situation. You can change that.

ADOPTION EVENT TODAY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd from 11-2 pm at Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital, 6742 Sebastopol Ave in...
22/02/2025

ADOPTION EVENT TODAY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd from 11-2 pm at Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital, 6742 Sebastopol Ave in Sebastopol. Park on neighborhood streets because the event is in the parking lot.

Meet all available dogs at the event! Bios and application can be found at dogmaanimalrescue.org.

ADOPTION EVENT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd from 11-2 pm at Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital, 6742 Sebastopol Ave in Seb...
21/02/2025

ADOPTION EVENT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd from 11-2 pm at Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital, 6742 Sebastopol Ave in Sebastopol. Park on neighborhood streets because the event is in the parking lot.

Meet all available dogs at the event! Bios and application can be found at dogmaanimalrescue.org.

FARRAH! This 10 pound corgis mix is the perfect small dog. She’s dog, cat and children friendly. She’s crate trained, po...
17/02/2025

FARRAH!

This 10 pound corgis mix is the perfect small dog. She’s dog, cat and children friendly. She’s crate trained, potty trained, leash trained and does great in the car. Who could ask for more?

Application can be found at dogmaanimalrescue.org and email it to [email protected].

Foster neededThis fluffy, pixie girl is a 3 year old, 9 pound Corgi/Chihuahua mix. She is good girl. Good with people, g...
16/02/2025

Foster needed

This fluffy, pixie girl is a 3 year old, 9 pound Corgi/Chihuahua mix. She is good girl. Good with people, good with dogs, loves warm laps, getting her coat brushed, and being a part of the family. She arrives Sunday afternoon and is in need of a foster or foster with intent to adopt.

Dogma provides all needed equipment, food and vet care with our provider in Sebastopol. Fosters provide a structured, nurturing home environment and transportation to adoption events and any medical appointments. For logistical purposes fosters should live in Sonoma County near our office and medical provider.

If you can care for this gal please email [email protected] and provide your cell number so we can reach you quickly.

Foster neededThis very friendly puppy is a 7 month old, 14 pound Terrier mix. He is good with other dogs and actively se...
16/02/2025

Foster needed

This very friendly puppy is a 7 month old, 14 pound Terrier mix. He is good with other dogs and actively seeks out people for attention. Even though he's been locked up in a loud scary shelter he has done his best to get his belly rubbed every chance he gets. He arrives Sunday afternoon and is in need of a foster or foster with intent to adopt.

Dogma provides all needed equipment, food and vet care with our provider in Sebastopol. Fosters provide a structured, nurturing home environment and transportation to adoption events and any medical appointments. For logistical purposes fosters should live in Sonoma County near our office and medical provider.

If you can care for this baby please email [email protected] and provide your cell number so we can reach you quickly.

Foster neededThis sweet girl is a is a 2 year old, 11 pound brindle Pug/Chihuahua mix. She is good with other dogs and p...
16/02/2025

Foster needed

This sweet girl is a is a 2 year old, 11 pound brindle Pug/Chihuahua mix. She is good with other dogs and people. She also has the biggest ears we've ever seen on a small breed dog. They're so big. She arrives Sunday afternoon and is in need of a foster or foster with intent to adopt.

Dogma provides all needed equipment, food and vet care with our provider in Sebastopol. Fosters provide a structured, nurturing home environment and transportation to adoption events and any medical appointments. For logistical purposes fosters should live in Sonoma County near our office and medical provider.

If you can care for this girl please email [email protected] and provide your cell number so we can reach you quickly.

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