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Milo Foundation

Animal rescue in Pt. Richmond, CA

THE MILO FOUNDATION was named after an Australian Shepherd. Milo was five weeks old when Lynne Tingle discovered that her puppy was both deaf and blind. Despite concerns from friends and family, Lynne was determined to give Milo a good life.

It was a learning process for both Milo and Lynne, his "seeing eye person". Lynne developed a series of taps to communicate with Milo. A tap on the left or right flank would instruct Milo which direction to go. And a tap on the rear meant 'stop'. In the park, Milo's feet read the ground like Braille, where he bounded around in circles with his nose in the air, barking with joy.

Given a chance to live, Milo became a happy, beloved dog. The experience with Milo led Lynne to learn about other animals who needed a chance - abandoned and stray dogs and cats who fill city shelters - which led to the founding of the nonprofit no-kill sanctuary: The Milo Foundation.

After a full and happy life, Milo passed away in August of 1998. He was the perfect spirit and namesake for a sanctuary dedicated to saving the lives of creatures who deserved, like Milo, a chance at a good life.

Today, The Milo Foundation is an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill organization providing an alternative for homeless pets throughout Northern California, through education, adoption services, and providing sanctuary for animals until permanent homes can be found. Founded in August of 1994, The Milo Foundation is located on two hundred and eighty-three acres in Mendocino County - offering lots of room for the animals to run and play. Milo houses cats, dogs, puppies and kittens - occasionally farm animals and other domestic creatures find their way to the sanctuary.

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220 S Garrard Blvd
Pt. Richmond, CA 94801
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Adoptable pets at Milo Foundation

We'll also keep you updated on BRITA's adoption status with email updates.
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BRITA

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on THACKERY BINX's adoption status with email updates.
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THACKERY BINX

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JONESY's adoption status with email updates.
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JONESY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on NALA's adoption status with email updates.
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NALA

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MARIE's adoption status with email updates.
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MARIE

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Adult
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on APRIL's adoption status with email updates.
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APRIL

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BERKELEY's adoption status with email updates.
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BERKELEY

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JACKSON's adoption status with email updates.
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JACKSON

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Pt. Richmond, CA

Rescue FAQs

We work in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. We have an Adoption Center in Point Richmond and a Sanctuary outside of Willits.

Additional adoption info

You can download an application from our website. Adoption fees range from $125-350, depending on the animal and animal's age. Special fees may apply for some animals.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Milo Foundation

There's No Place Like Home

San Pablo, CA 94806

Goldie and Papis' Animal Rescue

P.O. BOX 5242,
Richmond, CA 94805

Jelly's Place

2905 San Pablo Dam Road,
San Pablo, CA 94803

We'll also keep you updated on Valentino's adoption status with email updates.
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Valentino

Labrador Retriever/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Senior
San Pablo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Boots's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Boots

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
San Pablo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cosmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cosmo

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 8 mos
El Sobrante, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally

Chihuahua

Female, 14 yrs 11 mos
Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ellie and Sandy (JG)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ellie and Sandy (JG)

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Young
San Pablo, CA

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