About Forever Friends
Rescue. Heal. Love. Repeat.
Forever Friends is a small, independent dog rescue based in Rancho Santa Fe, California, with a simple mission: help dogs who need a second chance find the safe, loving homes they deserve.
We focus on dogs in Southern California who are at risk in high-kill shelters, particularly those who may be overlooked, abandoned, neglected, or in need of medical or behavioral support.
Our goal isn't to rescue as many dogs as possible just for the sake of numbers. Our goal is to give each dog the individual care, patience, medical attention, training, and love they need to become ready for their forever family.
MEet Nancy
The person behind Forever Friends
Forever Friends began with something that has been part of Nancy's life for as long as she can remember: a love for dogs and a belief that every dog deserves a chance.
Nancy has personally cared for and rescued dogs for many years. Throughout her life, she has seen firsthand how many wonderful dogs end up in shelters simply because they were abandoned, surrendered, overlooked, or didn't have someone willing to advocate for them.
Rather than simply watching from the sidelines, Nancy decided to create her own way to help. Today, she continues that mission through Forever Friends, working to identify dogs in need, help bring them out of high-risk shelter situations, provide them with the care they need, and ultimately connect them with loving families.
She also believes strongly in education. Rescue isn't only about finding a home for one dog. It's about helping people understand the importance of adoption, responsible pet ownership, spaying and neutering, and giving shelter dogs the opportunity they deserve. Forever Friends is the result of that lifelong passion.