San Felipe Dog Rescue

25/07/2025

Purebred German Drahthar Needs a Home

Boone is a wonderful and sweet German drahthar of 3 years old, and is very good with other dogs. He is neutered, chipped and vaccinated. He is a really sweet boy, full of energy and love. He is a great dog, loyal, easy going and playful. He loves his food, likes going for walks and rides great in the car. Boone is crate trained and house broken.
If interested, please contact Vicky at 760-672-2258

21/07/2025

Update: Bambi still needs a home! Open your hearts to this little darling. 8 years without a home is enough. Please share!!

Meet Little Bambi: A Heart Ready for Healing

At just 10 lbs and 8 years old, Bambi carries a lifetime of quiet suffering. Rescued from the Ensenada crisis, her eyes tell stories she’ll never speak aloud—but her heart? It’s still hopeful.

We can’t rewrite her past, but we can offer her a future wrapped in comfort, compassion, and care. She isn’t asking for much—just a soft lap, a gentle hand, and someone who’ll remind her what love feels like.

💞 Isn't 8 years long enough to wait?

If you've ever dreamed of giving a second chance to a soul who’s never known safety, Bambi might just be the one. Let’s fulfill her dream. Let her curl up beside you and forget the years that came before.
https://sanfelipedogrescue.org/adoption-form/

Conoce a la pequeña Bambi: Un corazón listo para sanar. Con tan solo 4.5 kg y 8 años, Bambi carga con toda una vida de sufrimiento silencioso. Rescatada de la crisis de Ensenada, sus ojos cuentan historias que nunca dirá en voz alta, ¿pero su corazón? Aún tiene esperanza.

No podemos reescribir su pasado, pero podemos ofrecerle un futuro rodeado de consuelo, compasión y cuidado. No pide mucho: solo un regazo suave, una mano tierna y alguien que le recuerde lo que se siente el amor.

💞 ¿No son 8 años suficientes para esperar?

Si alguna vez has soñado con darle una segunda oportunidad a alguien que nunca ha conocido la seguridad, Bambi podría ser la indicada. Cumplamos su sueño. Deja que se acurruque a tu lado y olvide los años que pasaron antes.

https://sanfelipedogrescue.org/adoption-form-spanish/

21/07/2025

Shout out to our road warriors!

Yesterday, seven lucky pups hit the road to Yuma, giving our team a much-needed breather. Huge thanks to Jean Breslin and Jan Hejtmanek, who rose with the sun—6 a.m. sharp!—to get our babies across the border and into the loving hands of Vickie Silva.
These transports don’t just happen—they’re fueled by compassion, early wakeups, and a whole lot of gas money. Jean and Jan, thank you for giving so generously of your time, your wallets, and your hearts. ❤️
Every trip creates room for rescues still waiting. Every mile driven is a step toward a better life.

But here’s the reality behind the scenes…

We’re caring for 130 dogs right now—puppies, seniors, and everything in between. The food bowls are emptier than we’d like. We urgently need donations for both puppy and adult food.

Every bag helps. Every dollar fuels their recovery. Every act of kindness keeps tails wagging.

🙏 If you’re able, please consider donating—whether it’s a few cans, a full bag, or a contribution to our food fund. You’ll be feeding more than dogs. You’ll be feeding hope.

Donate at: sanfelipedogrescue.org

Thank you for standing beside us, step by step, tail by tail. 🐾

21/07/2025

BAXTER’S BIG BREAK 🐾💙

Once cramped in a filthy cage, fighting tick fever and mange, Baxter is now living his dream life!

Rescued from the Ensenada crisis and cared for by our team, he was driven to Calexico by Craig—where he met his new mom, Kali Carroll.

Kali flew from Washington, rented a car, and picked up her boy with love written all over her journey. Baxter is now home, healthy, and part of a family that adores him.

From heartbreak to hope… this is what rescue looks like.

19/07/2025

17/07/2025

Update: Laura's match gave us an extra $1000!! Thank you to everyone who donated!!

24 Hour Match!!!
Laura Sachs continues to support SFDR and these dogs from Ensenada. She will match another $1000 in the next 24 hours. If the $1000 is raised within 18 hours she will add another $500. This is in addition to her other $1000 match! Wow! We are so grateful to have her support.
These dogs did not ask for the kind of life they had in Ensenada. They come into this life wanting to be man’s best friend, and all they have been shown is neglect. The cruelty inflicted on these dogs by people is unforgiveable.
We will be their voice and thanks to Laura and all our other donors, they will never feel this pain again.
To Make a donation- https://sanfelipedogrescue.org/make-a-donation/

17/07/2025

Ensenada Rescue Update

SFDR has successfully rescued 23 dogs from devastating conditions in Ensenada. The first 11 are thriving, and the second group—who arrived on July 12—is receiving much-needed care. Many are battling Scabies, Parasite and Ehrlichia, but vet checks are underway, and healing has begun.

Yesterday, the last dog—an elderly German shepherd—joined the pack thanks to the amazing Celeste Feldman, who drove our van from Calexico to meet up with Street Dog Hero and picked up Diego on the way back to complete this mission of love.

Every rescue tells a story of grit, teamwork, and hope. Thank you to our amazing volunteers and donors who make moments like these possible. 💛

16/07/2025

Hi all,

It’s Belle Starr—your volunteer coordinator with San Felipe Dog Rescue! I’ll be back in person this October (along with many of you!), and I’m so excited about what we can build together.

But we don’t have to wait until fall to get things going.

Can you join a Zoom check-in this Saturday, July 19 at 10 AM Pacific?

Let’s talk about what worked last year, what didn’t, and how we can make things smoother and more impactful for everyone—especially the dogs we’re all here for.

I'm also putting together a Volunteer Manual to help new (and returning!) folks hit the ground running. Your input now will help shape it into something truly useful.

If you’re in, DM me, and I’ll send you the Zoom link. Even if you can’t make it, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Hope to "see" this weekend. Bring along your pups for a truly enlivening experience!

With gratitude,
🐾 Belle Starr
Volunteer Coordinator

16/07/2025

🚗 Driver Needed for Sunday Transport to Yuma!

We’ve got a small but important transport scheduled for Sunday morning and currently have one amazing driver, Jean Bresling—but we need one more to make it happen!

If you’re available to help give some deserving pups a fresh start, please reach out ASAP. We can provide gas money if needed.

Your time could mean everything to a rescue dog. 💛

Contact us here, or at [email protected]

15/07/2025

More dogs off to Oregon!!
This morning our road warriors headed to Calexico to bring 15 dogs from the rescue, 7 street dogs from Bill and Donna, and a pup of Celestes that is adopted already.
Thank you to Bill and Donna White, Dyan Lee, Tammy Romano, Celeste Feldman, Jan Hippieczek, Giselle Betak and Karen Fosnes. Everyone loaded their dogs in the van and Celeste was off to Liguna Niguel to meet up with Kellie of Street Dog Hero.
Espy and her litter of 10, and the four remaining dogs from the litter that were born in the south campos.
Thank you to everyone who made this day happen for our dogs. You guys all ROCK!!!

15/07/2025

Double Your Impact Today!

Laura Sachs, one of SFDR’s most passionate supporters, is matching another $1,000 in donations to help fund rescue efforts for the innocent dogs saved from tragedy in Ensenada.

Baxter was one of the 23 dogs rescued in Ensenada. He has found a home in Washington State and will be leaving on Saturday to start the final chapter for him. From a horrific situation in Ensenada to a forever home.

SFDR is on the front lines — your contribution brings relief, medical care, and hope to dogs who desperately need it. Together, we can turn heartbreak into healing.
Please donate at sanfelipedogrescue.org.

13/07/2025

Looking for a Puppy or Small Breed?
All of these babies will be available for adoption soon!