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.

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Meet Hansel & Gretel: Two little survivors who remind us exactly why rescue work matters. 💛

These siblings were found abandoned in a park, scared and alone. Thanks to incredible rescuers, volunteers, and fosters, they’re now safe, loved,

🍂🐾 A Real Good Reason to Fall in Love! 🐾🍂

Join us Sunday, Nov 9th from 1–3 PM at The Auld Fella in Culver City for an adoption event full of love, cuddles, and wagging tails! 💛

Come meet your new best friend and fall head over paws. 🐶✨

Meet Lacy 🐾
Two years old, 40 pounds of heart, and in need of a hero.

Lacy’s journey hasn’t been easy. She was found as a stray, scared and shut down, then placed on the euthanasia list before Real Good Rescue stepped in to give her a s

🎃 Happy Howl-o-ween from the Real Good gang! 👻

Dakota, Birdie, Rita, and Leo have officially traded their leashes for costumes — and honestly, we think they nailed it.

From Dakota’s “too-cool-for-this” model stare, to Bird

Meet Cowboy 🤠💛

Once a scared pup found alone in an apple orchard, now a goofy, gentle, 67-lb lovebug ready for his forever home.

Cowboy is all heart, playful, loyal, and happiest when he’s adventuring with his people (or cuddled up after).

Meet Edward 🐾
106 lbs of Shepherd charm, zoomie power, and pure love.

After a tough start, this 2-year-old gentle giant is back to full health. Gaining confidence, belly rubs, and plenty of sunshine zooms along the way. ☀️

He’s house-trained

It’s #NationalPitbullAwarenessDay, and we’re here to set the record straight:
Pit bulls aren’t scary, they’re snuggly, hilarious, loyal, and (in Rita’s case) occasionally dramatic. 💅

💗 Rita is our lovable chaos agent:

Say hello to Barry! 50 lbs of bulldog charm and chaos wrapped in one wrinkly package 🐾💛

He’s funny, social, and has a smile that’ll melt you instantly. Barry loves other dogs (especially fellow bulldogs), does great with cats, and live

Laughs for a cause 🐶💛

Join us Thursday, Oct 23 at 7:30PM for Comics for Canines - a night of comedy hosted by @jennifersterger at The Laugh Factory (8001 Sunset Blvd)!

Every ticket helps Real Good Rescue save, vet, and rehome dogs in need. 🎟️
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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