You don't have to foster or write a check to change a doodle's life. From walking your dog to shopping for groceries, there are more ways than you think to fuel California's only statewide doodle rescue.
Big or small, every action adds up. Choose the path that fits your life — and know that each one directly funds the rescue, care, and rehoming of doodles across California.
Your gift goes straight to work — covering vet bills, transport, supplies, and the daily costs of rescue. CDR invested over $460,000 in veterinary care alone in 2025, and every dollar donated makes that possible.
Give TodayFoster families are the heart of CDR. By opening your home to a doodle in transition, you give them the safety, love, and structure they need to thrive before finding their forever family. No experience required — just a lot of heart.
Whether you can drive a transport route, help at an adoption event, assist with admin tasks, or photograph our dogs, there's a volunteer role that fits your schedule and skills. CDR runs entirely on volunteer power — and we need you.
If you shop at Ralphs, you can support CDR at no extra cost to you. Simply link your Ralphs rewards card to California Doodle Rescue using NPO code XX052. Ralphs will donate a percentage of your qualifying purchases to CDR — automatically, every time you shop.
Every walk you take with your dog can raise money for CDR. Download the free WoofTrax app, select California Doodle Rescue as your cause, and hit the trail. Corporate sponsors fund the program — you and your pup just have to show up.
RaiseRight (formerly ShopWithScrip) lets you earn money for CDR by purchasing gift cards to stores and restaurants you already use. Sign up with our group code, buy gift cards for everyday spending — groceries, gas, dining — and a percentage comes back to the rescue.
Many companies will double — or even triple — your donation to CDR. Check with your HR department or benefits portal to see if your employer has a matching gift program. Our EIN is 88-0967716. Submit your match request and your impact multiplies instantly.
From adoption fairs to community meet-and-greets, CDR events are where doodles find their people — and where our rescue family grows. Attending, volunteering at, or sponsoring an event puts resources directly into our rescue operations.
Follow @californiadoodlerescue and share our adoptable dogs, Happy Tails posts, and fundraising campaigns with your network. A single share can reach the exact right family for a doodle waiting for their forever home. Likes are lovely — but shares save lives.
Some of the most powerful tools in our fundraising toolkit cost you absolutely nothing extra — they simply redirect a portion of money you're already spending toward rescuing doodles. Here's how each passive giving program works:
Ralphs Community Contribution (NPO Code: XX052) — Link your Ralphs Rewards Card to California Doodle Rescue at ralphs.com/communitycontribution or at the customer service desk. Every eligible purchase you make will automatically generate a donation to CDR. It takes two minutes to set up and requires zero ongoing effort.
WoofTrax — Download the free WoofTrax app (iOS or Android), create an account, and select "California Doodle Rescue" as your benefiting organization. Every time you head out for a walk with your dog, open the app and press "Start Walking." Corporate donors fund the platform, so your walks directly translate to dollars for CDR — no purchases necessary.
RaiseRight (formerly ShopWithScrip) — Sign up at raiseright.com and enter CDR's group enrollment code to get started. Browse hundreds of participating brands — from Target and Amazon to Starbucks and Shell — and purchase gift cards at face value. A percentage of every gift card sale is returned to California Doodle Rescue.
Employer Matching — Before you submit your next donation, check whether your company offers a matching gift program. Thousands of employers match employee charitable contributions dollar-for-dollar or more. Simply request a match through your company's HR or giving portal using CDR's EIN: 88-0967716. We're a registered 501(c)(3) and can provide documentation upon request.
California Doodle Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 88-0967716). Your donation is tax-deductible and funds veterinary care, rescue transport, foster supplies, and the matching process that connects every doodle with their perfect family. No overhead fluff — just doodles saved.
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Whether you drive transports on weekends, open your home as a foster, or cheer us on at community events — you are part of the CDR rescue family. Join us and help us prove that every doodle deserves a perfect match.
