Welcome to Better by the Pound, an all-breed dog rescue based in North San Diego County, California.  We are a 501(c)(3) public charity.  Our Mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of dogs from shelters, rescues, and humane societies in order to advance their chances for adoption.  We specialize in assisting these organizations with their dogs that face special challenges.  On this site you will find out who we are and what we do, information on the dogs we have helped, and the ways that you can make a difference.  If you would like to volunteer at an event, help out as a foster family, or have items to donate, jump ahead to our Volunteer!, Foster!, and Support! pages.  If you are looking for a special canine, please visit the Our Dogs and Adopt! pages.  If you are a rescue or shelter and you require assistance with a dog in your care, please Contact us directly by phone. 

                                          Our Federal Tax ID # is 26-4336995

FOR A LIST OF LOCAL RESCUES AND SHELTERS THAT WE WORK WITH, SEE OUR About Us PAGE.

Better by the Pound has joined Ralphs Community Charity Program.  To see how you can help dogs every time you shop, visit our Support! page for details about this terrific program.

Giving Dogs a New Leash on Life