The Milo Foundation
Our Mission
The Milo Foundation is dedicated to rescuing adoptable dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and finding them loving homes where they can thrive. We strive to provide a vital second chance for homeless pets through compassionate care, rehabilitation, and education.
Our History
Founded in 1994, our organization was inspired by a special Australian Shepherd named Milo. Despite being deaf and blind, Milo lived a joyful life, proving that every animal deserves a chance to flourish when given the right support. His legacy continues today as we work to ensure every pet finds a safe, happy future.
How We Help
We are an established 501(c)(3) no-kill organization providing a comprehensive care model for animals in need. Our work includes operating the Milo Point Richmond Adoption Center and a 330-acre Sanctuary in Mendocino County for animals requiring extra rehabilitation or space. Through our dedicated network of fosters and shelter facilities, we strive to provide every rescued animal with medical care, socialization, and the security they need to prepare for life in a new home.
Your Perfect Match
At Milo, we believe that adoption is a joyful partnership. We are committed to helping you make the perfect match for a new four-legged family member by providing transparent information about our animals’ unique personalities and needs. Our team is here to support you throughout the process, ensuring a smooth transition as you welcome your new companion home.
Join Our Community
You can help save a homeless pet today by exploring our current adoptable dogs and cats online. We welcome visitors to our Adoption Center in Point Richmond, so please feel free to stop by and meet your new best friend. If you aren't ready to adopt, consider joining our mission as a volunteer or foster parent—every action makes a lasting difference.
Trust Assessment
SilverRated Sep 28, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 30+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Dedicated staff and volunteers
- Successful and rewarding adoption experiences
- Rigid and impersonal screening processes
Coverage We Reviewed
East Bay Times
10/12 - Meet Arya, Oreo, Shellsea, Shortcake and S’mores, plus Loki: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
10/5 - Meet Jujubee, Aloha, Huncho, Charlotte and Cookie: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
9/28 - Meet Koah, Genesis, Finn, Capybara and Blue, plus Hobbs: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
9/21 - Meet Oreo, Catniss, Eclipse, Bunny and Olive, plus Tobias: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
9/14 - Meet Toto, Coachella, Milo, Georgie and Stevie, plus Snazzy: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
9/7 - Meet Oreo, Rascal, Daisy, Princess Arianna and Pearl: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
8/31 - Jimbo, Terk, Penny, Lucky, plus Zelda and Zion: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
8/24 - Meet Proud Mary, Rascal, Dakota, Gina and Joey: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
8/17 - Grace, Iris, Finn, Leo, Pixie and Penn, plus Redwood: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
8/10 - Meet Benny, Mrs. Moose, Gambit, Kiki and Bugzby: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
8/3 - Meet Arya, Ashia, Daphne, Elvira and Selby: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
Improves Trust
7/27 - East Bay pets of the week for July 31
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
7/20 - Meet Biscuit and Bagel, Max, Lexi, Blue and Green, plus Chuckie: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
7/13 - Meet Mel, Artemis, Mystique, Molly and Pauly Boy, plus Bebe: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
7/6 - Meet Johnnie and Donnie, Bambi, Sinatra, Leo and Amy: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
6/29 - Meet Serafina, Kevin, Applejack, Ava and Avery, plus Shiro: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
5/25 - Meet Jessie, Bogo, Moira, Wednesday Addams and Morticia Addams, plus Harris: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
5/18 - Meet Figaro, Ben and Jerry, Shellsea, Wendy and Peter Pan, plus Cotton: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
East Bay Times
5/4 - East Bay pets of the week for May 8
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
Recent Videos
10/11 - Alex and Journey 🐾💕 just 2 of the cuties available for #adoption at @milodogsandcats #adoptdontshop #bayarea #rescue #spaniel
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10/9 - 10-month-old Logan is a bright playful companion with a big personality! He thrives in a family environment where he can be part of the action-whether that’s playtime in the yard, car rides, or simply spending time with his favorite people. Logan is great with kids and gets along well with other dogs, making him a wonderful addition to an active household. He’s a quick learner who’s highly motivated by food, toys, and affection, which makes training both fun and rewarding. Logan loves mental challenges and will do best with plenty of enrichment activities to keep his sharp mind engaged. Because of his intelligence and eagerness, continued training classes will help him reach his full potential. Logan would do best in a home with a yard where he can burn off energy and enjoy outdoor play. With patience, consistency, and continued training, he’ll continue to grow in confidence. Logan is for the time being at our Sanctuary in Willits. We’re hoping to get him into a home real soon. Read his full bio and apply on our website, www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/MILO-A-10524 #dobermanmix #needsafoster #adoptdontshop #milofoundationsanctuary
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10/6 - Big lovable goofball Toby is a favorite by many staff, volunteers and fosters but still hasn’t found his forever home! 🏠 He’s a happy boy with a love of life, a handsome boy who gets excited about the simple things, whether that’s interacting with people, zooming around the yard, heading out for a walk or getting belly rubs. One of his quirky behaviors is playing fetch and hiding the ball. 😝 Toby is in a wonderful foster home, where he’s shown he’s potty trained and a gentle boy who enjoys affection from adults and kids, willingly soaking up all the pets and cuddles. He’s the perfect boy when it comes to handling, happy to flop onto his back while you brush him, and isn’t bothered if you need to touch his paws, ears or teeth. He isn’t bothered if you need to take away a toy or food, happily giving it to you in exchange for some pets or a treat. Toby rides amazingly in the car, just snoozing for the ride, and could definitely join a home where road trips are a regular Toby is working on two things to become the best boy we know he can be: his demand barking, and his leash reactivity. He’s making good progress with the help of this amazing fosters. More about this in his bio! He’d do best with an experienced adopter happy to continue his training. Toby is looking for an active family or individual who loves spending time outdoors. If you’re looking for a fun-loving adventure buddy and you’re up for helping him polish his manners, Toby is your guy! 🤩 Toby we’ll be coming back from foster to our adoption center real soon. We’re eager to find him a new foster or adopter! 🙏❤️ Full bio and applications on website. www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/MILO-A-8675 #lovemymilodog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshop
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10/5 - While renovations have been underway in the building, sweet Gus has been spending some time at our Sanctuary. He’ll soon be returning to our adoption center in Point Richmond, but what he really wants-and deserves-is a home of his own with caring, loving people by his side. Gus is a smart, loyal guy with a big heart and a couple of very relatable toxic traits. Gus’ toxic trait? He thinks cars are personally offending him and loud noises are absolutely his business. Because of that, city life just isn’t his vibe. What Gus really wants is a quiet suburban home, a comfy couch, and someone professionally skilled in belly rubs. Honestly, that’s the dream. Gus is low energy, super smart, and loves having his brain engaged. He already knows “sit” and enjoys learning new things, especially when treats are involved. He does well with other dogs when introductions are slow and respectful, but he’ll need a confident, experienced handler to continue helping him work through leash reactivity and big feelings out on walks. Busy city life is not Gus’s vibe. Loud streets and constant commotion can overwhelm him, so he’d thrive in a quieter suburban home where life moves a little slower. Read about what a previous foster has to say about Gus: “Gus is the definition of chill. When he’s not trying his best to sit in your lap or rest his head against you, he’s most likely sun bathing or bird watching. He was extremely tolerant and respectful of our large high-energy shepherd. He is crate trained and will often go in his crate on his own when bedtime comes around. He can be a bit reactive towards other dogs and cars while on leash, but this can lessen with training and someone willing to work with him. Gus would be perfect for a homebody or family who want a loyal companion to enjoy cuddle time.” Please give Gus a chance, foster or adopt! Apply on our website, www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/ MILO-A-9584 #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #lovemymilodog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop
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9/30 - Periwinkle is looking for a forever 🏠 💕 Hiking partner, professional snuggler, fetch enthusiast, and all ears. 😍 Periwinkle is a two-year-old Border Collie mix: confident, playful, and even-keeled. She’s spayed, fully housebroken, walks well on leash, and knows sit, stay, and food recall. Not a barker, no resource guarding. She loves her crate and knows how to settle, which makes her an excellent office or work-from-home companion. Give her good exercise and she’s fine home alone for a couple of hours; give her a couch and she’ll claim the sunny spot. She adores other dogs (chase and be chased are her love languages), and she’s a polite greeter to dogs, people, and kids alike. She bonds fast. Her ideal family is active, willing to exercise her daily, and ideally has another dog she can live with. (She’s currently bunking with her foster family, alongside her brother Joocy.) She’s a quick study with a champion sniffer: on walks, stopping to smell everything is the whole point. She’s super athletic and can clear a 6-foot fence with actual grace, so a regular yard won’t contain her unsupervised. She doesn’t need to be leashed everywhere: her recall is good, so off-leash hikes and park time suit her. Full disclosure: not cat friendly, and her triggers are runners, fast bicycles, lizards, and squirrels. She’s decidedly not squirrel friendly. She’s working on the first two with redirection; the last two she’s written off. Her ideal week: daily walks, fetch, play sessions, a couple of long hikes, plus errands, town outings, and patio brunch. She travels well in the car, so road trips and trailheads are on the table. Could you be her person? She’s in Berkeley, CA. To meet her, please fill out an adoption application: shelterluv.com/embed/animal/MILO-A-11637 #fostersaveslives #fosteringsaveslives❤️🐶 #lovemymilodog #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer
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9/29 - Adopted! Corey is the total package - smart, adaptable, eager to please, affectionate, funny and surprisingly mellow for a herder. Give him a walk in the morning and he will happily curl up at your feet for the rest of the day! He's dog-, cat- and kid-friendly, fully housebroken, rides well in the car and sleeps through the night. Despite being the best boy around, he's still looking for his forever family. Corey sometimes has a hop when he walks, which has been checked out by a vet and is being treated with anti-inflammatories and rest (more details in his bio). If you're looking for all the loyalty and intelligence of a cattle dog without needing to run him for miles every morning, Corey might just be your perfect fit. Apply to meet him! www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/MILO-A-11588
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9/29 - Corey is a 2.5 yr old cattle dog up for adoption through @milodogsandcats ❤️ He’s the total package - smart, adaptable, eager to please, affectionate, funny and surprisingly mellow for a herder. Give him a walk in the morning and he will happily curl up at your feet for the rest of the day! He’s dog-, cat- and kid-friendly, fully housebroken, rides well in the car and sleeps through the night. Despite being the best boy around, he’s still looking for his forever family. Corey sometimes has a hop when he walks, which has been checked out by a vet and is being treated with anti-inflammatories and rest (more details in his bio). If you’re looking for all the loyalty and intelligence of a cattle dog without needing to run him for miles every morning, Corey might just be your perfect fit.
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9/28 - Meet Gabe (m), Gordy (m) and Gussy (f)!! Happy, social Chi pups! 🐶🐶🐶 Ready for love, learning and moving forward in life and into loving homes! They’re learning about the joy of toys, and sticks...tug-of-war! Figuring things out, like dog doors, and steps. Clever and affectionate, tiny loves.💕 Time, and consistency, training and heart, that’s a good start for sweet, little puppies eager to feel safe, happy and engaged! Playtime and a lap, learning about house manners, walking on a leash, and getting lots of playtime and socialization- great pups, wonderful companions in the making. Apply on our website! www.milofoundation.org #chipuppies #chipuppiesofinsta #adoptdontshop #milofoundationrescue
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9/28 - Skye is a sweet, affectionate girl who doesn’t need much to make her happy! She is a perfect house guest—well-mannered, litter box trained, and always happy to spend time with her people. She loves attention and enjoys being held, and when she’s ready to play, she has a wonderfully silly side! Skye will happily chase a ball around like a dog, making playtime with her extra fun. Skye was also a wonderful mama and raised two kittens who have both found forever homes! Now that her kittens are settled, Skye is patiently waiting for someone to choose her. She has so much love to give and would be thrilled to finally have a forever family of her own. Skye is not comfortable around dogs and while she can do okay with cats, she would prefer to be the only animal in the household. If you are looking for a cat to be your one and only furry companion, Skye may be your match! Apply here for Skye: https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/MILO-A-11405 #cats_of_instagram #rescuecats #beautifulcats #adoptdontshop❤️ #siameselove
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9/27 - 🐶🐱🤩 Time for another happy adoption post! 🐶🐱🤩 More pups and kitties officially traded shelter, sanctuary or foster life for forever-home life this past weeks! ❤️ 🏠 Hooray for them and their new families!🎉 🎊 Here’s to a lifetime of cuddles, adventures, treats, and all the love they deserve! Happy tails, sweet ones! 🥰 Check our website for available dogs and cats! www.milofoundation.org #adoptdontshop #happyadoptionday #adoptarescueanimal #milofoundationrescue
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9/23 - Come meet the most adorable scruffy pair, Leroy and Steven, and many more at our adoption event this Saturday September 26th! 🐶 We will be @belindawickwirejewelry store 528 San Anselmo Ave. in San Anselmo from 12-3pm! You can find Leroy and Steven’s bios on our website, www.milofoundation.org #schnauzermix #adoptdontshop #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #lovemymilodog
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9/22 - Our Saturday adoption event was a busy and happy one with lots of connections and excitement! 🤩 We’re thrilled to have had several adoptions, made some wonderful connections, and even have some very promising adoptions and fosters ahead! A HUGE thank-you to all of our amazing fosters who brought their dogs out to meet potential families, and to every volunteer who showed up to help. 🙏❤️ We truly couldn’t make these events happen without all of you! Your time, love, and dedication make such a difference in the lives of our rescue dogs.💕🙏 We’re looking forward to more of these events (the next one coming up this weekend already)! Have a look at our website for more info, www.milofoundation.org #happyevent #mobileadoption #adoptdontshop #fostersrock
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9/21 - 🤍Grayson is one big, white hunk of love! 🤍 He is the biggest love bug and cuddly boy you will ever meet. He is a licking machine and will try to give you kisses any chance he gets. And don’t be deceived by his size, all 73 lbs. of this affectionate boxer boy loves to cuddle and act like he’s small enough to be a lap dog. He will play ball, go for walks/hikes, jog with you, or play in the backyard. He’s also a chill boy in the house and will lay in his bed or cuddle with you in yours. He can be active outside and mellow inside, best of both worlds! He loves going on outings and gets excited to go for car rides. Grayson is the ultimate adventure buddy and is always up for anything! Read MORE about Grayson on our website, www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/MILO-A-9020 #whiteboxer #fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshop #lovemymilodog
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