OUR MISSION: Real Good Rescue is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit saving dogs from high-kill shelters, providing full medical and behavioral care, and creating lasting matches built on trust, compassion, and transparency.

We’re devastated and heartbroken to share that we said goodbye to our resident little lamb, Doris (aka Dee Dee), yesterday.

She came to us after a lifetime of neglect, the kind that takes months to even start undoing. She’d been with us

Imagine sitting on the couch, having this face stare back at you, and telling us you’re not in love. Go ahead. Try it.

Jamie waited over 100 days at the North Central Shelter. She came in at 93 pounds and lost 30 from the stress of it. When we

Lord Joffrey Hollenbeck has been formally relieved of his royal duties, stripped of his title, and reassigned to a permanent position: couch.

His new name is Rocky, which is a lot easier to fit on a dog tag.

Turns out the guy with the most dramatic

Luna will wear a full tinsel wreath around her neck and stick her tongue out through the entire thing like she requested it herself.

She’s medium energy in the best way: down for a light jog, equally down to lay around chewing a bone while you

Who doesn’t love a Saturday morning farmers market?
Well, we definitely do, and we’ll be stealing hearts with some Real Good pups looking for their forever home.

Saturday, September 19th
9AM-11AM
2925 E Sierra Madre Blva
Pasadena, CA

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Six months ago, we welcomed Ranger to the Real Good Rescue family. Since then, he’s fully recovered from a rough medical stretch, made three separate best friends, and posed for what can only be described as a squad photo.

The only thing he ha

$Rita survived a gunshot wound, starvation, and multiple fractures to her skull and spine from blunt force trauma. And somehow her biggest concern these days is whether the couch cushion is comfortable enough. She’s approximately 1 year 10 mont$

Biggie and Smalls have two expressions: thrilled beyond words, and personally offended by something you haven’t figured out yet.

There’s no in between, and there’s no warning which one you’re getting.

Biggie:
10 years old
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Lacy has two modes: model citizen and menace to sticks everywhere.

Age: approximately 2 years old
Weight: approximately 40 lbs
Leash skills: a work in progress, but she’s come a long way
Gentle treat taker
Dogs: yes
Kids: older kiddos
Cats: ye

Baby Shark survived the medical unit, weeks in the hospital for mycoplasma pneumonia, and came out the other side with one lifelong goal: do less.

He’s settled into foster life like he’s been doing it for years: naps hard, walks calm, an

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Real Good Rescue (RGR) is registered as a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization. Contributions to RGR are tax-deductible to extent permitted by law.

RGR’s tax identification number is 84-4508219

Real Good Rescue welcomes fosters, adopters, volunteers, and partners from every background. We are a volunteer-driven, foster-based nonprofit, and we work to remove barriers that keep people from saying “yes” to rescue. We evaluate dogs and applicants individually, invest in humane training and medical care, communicate with dignity, and hold ourselves accountable through clear policies and annual review. Questions or concerns? Contact us at hello@realgood.dog

Mailing Address: 506 S Spring St #13308 SMB#69555 Los Angeles, CA, 90013

Photography by Shayan Asgharnia

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