Open your home
and your heart,
adopt or foster
a dog in need.
Welcome to Hugs for Harry dog rescue
Located at 3458 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Visit us from 11am to 3pm, 7 days a week
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Matilta *
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Krypto *
Kenny *
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Harriet *
Jackson *
Nora *
Eddie *
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Pawsum *
Bubba Lou *
RayRay *
BonBon *
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Leonard *
Gandolf *
Frodo*
Cookie*
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Nutmeg *
Stella *
Buddy *
Bentley *
Zuri*
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Floyd *
Rayne *
Connie *
Charlotte *
Penny Lane *
Click to Meet Our Pups *** Matilta * Rustie * Krypto * Kenny * Click to Meet Our Pups *** Harriet * Jackson * Nora * Eddie * Click to Meet Our Pups *** Pawsum * Bubba Lou * RayRay * BonBon * Click to Meet Our Pups *** Leonard * Gandolf * Frodo* Cookie* Click to Meet Our Pups *** Nutmeg * Stella * Buddy * Bentley * Zuri* Click to Meet Our Pups *** Floyd * Rayne * Connie * Charlotte * Penny Lane *
Your Help Matters !
Hugs For Harry is a Bay Area 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Rescue and Sanctuary for dogs who desperately need help.
We focus on helping senior, special-needs and abandoned dogs who are the most vulnerable and in danger .
Ways you can volunteer and make an impact
Our Mission
Hugs For Harry is a Sanctuary devoted to rescuing senior, special needs, and at-risk dogs who have nowhere else to go.
We provide a cage-free environment where dogs live together in thoughtfully matched playgroups, allowing them to experience safety, companionship, and the simple joy of being dogs again.
We believe every life holds value, regardless of age, condition, or past. While many of our dogs go on to loving adoptive homes, some will remain in our sanctuary for the rest of their lives—and that is not a failure, but a promise kept.
These dogs are home. They are safe, they are loved, and they will be cared for with dignity for all their days.
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Help Us Help More Dogs!
Volunteer
Open your heart and hands to a dog in need. At Hugs for Harry we rely on compassionate volunteers like you to provide essential care and support to our furry residents. Whether you can walk dogs, help with administrative tasks, or assist at adoption events, your time and talents will make a life-changing difference. Join our family of dedicated animal lovers and experience the joy of giving a homeless dog a second chance.
Sign up to volunteer today and become a hero in a dog's life!
Foster
At Hugs for Harry, fostering is about love, healing, and second chances. Many of our dogs are seniors or have special needs, and your home can be the safe haven they deserve. Whether you're new to fostering or have done it before, we provide everything you need and support you every step of the way. You provide comfort, care, and kindness.
Fostering is a gift, a chance to experience unconditional love and the satisfaction of knowing you've given a deserving dog a second chance at happiness.
Adopt
Ready to open your heart and home to a furry friend? At Hugs for Harry, we have so many wonderful dogs just waiting for a loving family. Each one has a unique personality and story, and they all deserve a second chance at happiness.
Browse our adoptable dogs today and discover the perfect match for your family. Your new best friend is waiting!
Donate
Give the gift of a golden opportunity to a senior, special-needs, or hard-to-place dog.
At Hugs for Harry, we specialize in rescuing those often overlooked – the older pups with gentle souls and the dogs with unique needs who require extra care. These deserving animals often face limited options, but with your compassionate donation, we can provide them with vital medical attention, comfortable foster homes, and the unwavering love they deserve.
Become a Sponsor and Save a Life
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Become a Sponsor and Save a Life *
As Connie’s sponsor, you will directly impact her well-being. She has come through so much before receiving lifesaving care at Hugs for Harry.
As Harriet’s sponsor, your funds will go directly to pay for a monthly injection to fight her painful arthritis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For years, Melonie Jackson has poured her heart into rescuing dogs, driven by an unwavering passion to provide them with loving homes. Now, that passion has blossomed into Hugs For Harry, a registered California non-profit dedicated to expanding our reach and helping even more dogs in need.
HUGS FOR HARRY is a California nonprofit corporation and certified with a IRS 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status. Your generous donations are tax-deductible.
We are a certified charity with Meta and PayPal Giving Fund, and Volunteer Match.
Google, is a partner matching fund from employees.
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Hugs for Harry fills a vital niche in the East Bay’s pet rescue landscape:
We have a specialized focus on Senior, Special Needs, and Vulnerable Dogs: While many rescues do excellent work, Hugs for Harry’s dedicated focus on senior dogs, those with special needs, and “at-risk” cases sets it apart. These dogs often face significant challenges in finding homes due to age, medical conditions, or other issues. They require specialized care, patience, and resources that not all rescues can provide.
Hugs for Harry fills the critical gap by prioritizing these overlooked souls.
We Address the Unique Needs of Senior Dogs: Senior dogs often require specific medical care, dietary considerations, and a calm, supportive environment. Hugs for Harry is positioning itself to provide this specialized care, ensuring that senior dogs can live their golden years with dignity and comfort. Many rescues do not have the resources to properly care for senior animals.
We Provide Hope for “Vulnerable” Cases: Dogs with past trauma, or specific needs are often overlooked or deemed “unadoptable.” Hugs for Harry offers these dogs a second chance, providing them with the necessary training, rehabilitation, and loving support to overcome their challenges and find forever homes.
We Fill a Critical Need in the East Bay: While the Bay Area has many rescues, the need for specialized care for senior and hard-to-place dogs remains high. The East Bay, in particular, benefits from a dedicated organization like Hugs for Harry, which can focus on the unique needs of this community.
We Are Creating a Community of Compassion: Hugs for Harry fosters a community of compassion and support for both the dogs and their adopters.
By providing education, resources, and ongoing support, they empower adopters to provide the best possible care for their new companions.
This community aspect is vital for the success of adoptions and the well-being of the dogs.
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We believe all of our rescues are wonderful and that they deserve a home and humans who love them unconditionally and for all time.
We believe dogs are our family. When you adopt from us, they become your family too. We will always care about them and if for any reason you cannot care for them, you need to return them to us so we can care for them.
We believe our dogs deserve love and comfort and belong on our beds as part of the family.
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Yes indeed! There’s always a need. Besides caring for over 20 dogs at our Hugs for Harry rescue, our foster parents also need help with food/ bedding/ pee pads/ crates/ bowls/ toys, etc.
Donations of these items are welcome but from time-to-time we limit accepting some donations (other than food, towels and peepads which are always needed) until we have the ability to properly process them.
You can find our most urgently needed items on our Amazon wish list https://a.co/guEdnFN
You can drop off your donations at Hugs for Harry’s location in Lafayette at 3458 Mt. Diablo Blvd. , entrance on Second Street, between the hours of 11 and 3.
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Our adoption fees are $500 for puppies, $250 for Adults. Adoption fees are non-refundable once you have taken home your dog.
Adoption fees go toward all the costs of rescue operations including surgeries, sterilization, vaccinations, heart worm testing, microchipping, and ongoing care.
As required by law, with the exception of puppies, your new dog will come to you altered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
All you need to do is get ready to meet your new best friend and give them the love and kindness and care they deserve.
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First fill out the online adoption application and our Adopt/Foster team will contact you.
Next schedule your Meet & Greet. It is important to include your entire family when meeting the dog you are considering. You’ll be asked to bring your own dog(s) to meet with the dog you have chosen and see if it’s a match for your family.
Lastly is the Adoption Agreement. If you want to adopt, and we have approved you for one of our rescues, you will be asked to sign our adoption agreement. Once the signed agreement has been received and the adoption fee has been paid, we will verify the microchip information for your dog and you will be ready to pick up your dog.
Hugs For Harry reserves the right to refuse to adopt/foster.