Companions in Waiting is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue and adoption organization based in San Mateo County, California

Meet the CIW Dogs

Annee Terrier / Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, age 2 years

Say "Hi!" to Annee! Annee was hit by a car in San Jose on Christmas Eve, 2011. She was taken to an emergency hospital, but because she had a fractured femur (leg) and a fractured pelvis, she was to be put to sleep. Then an angel stepped in and rescued her. Annee needed rest and time to recover, …more

Joey Poodle / Terrier, age 2 years

Joey was rescued from an animal shelter in the central valley. His time was up and he was on the list to be euthanized. CIW gave Joey his second chance. Joey has all his puppy enthusiasm and is a bright, happy little guy who prances and bounds and always has a good time. Joey's foster mom calls …more

Jose Chihuahua, age 7 years

In '06, a young male chihuahua was found alongside a road in San Jose. His pelvis was fractured. We can only assume he had been hit by something. He was taken to the San Jose Animal Shelter and when no one came looking for him, he was rescued and taken to Adobe Hospital where he received …more

Marshall Terrier, age 5 years

5 years old brothers (born July 14, 2006), Marshall and Valentino are Terrier-Mixes who were serving as a companion animals to a family with neuro-immune disease. When the family were forced to move, they were unable to keep the boys. 

Marshall has the leaner build and more noble …more

Nalla Poodle, age 4 years

Nalla has no idea what is happening to her. All she knows is that suddenly her world has turned upside down. Nalla was given to a family but all was not well with the resident dog. So Nalla is still looking for her perfect "forever” family. This miniature poodle mix sweetie is a friendly …more

Valentino Terrier, age 5 years

5 years old brothers (born July 14, 2006), Marshall and Valentino are Terrier-Mixes who were serving as a companion animals to a family with neuro-immune disease. When the family were forced to move, they were unable to keep the boys. 

Marshall has the leaner build and more noble …more

What's next?

Has one of our adoptable dogs your eye? If so, you might want to:
  • Fill out our Dog Adoption Application. Please return completed applications to:
    Companions in Waiting
    P.O. Box 213
    Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
  • Or, give us a call at 650-328-0474 if you have any questions.
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