Mission Statement

The purpose of the organization is to provide for and aid in the rescue, foster care and adoption into permanent homes of homeless dogs in our community. The organization will promote, present, advertise and encourage the adoption of homeless dogs through various publications, presentations, materials and media. The organization will do all things necessary for the operation of a dog adoption and rescue service which will find homes for dogs that have been abandoned, abused, hurt, harmed, neglected or mistreated. It will administer care, medical treatment, and rehabilitation services along with screening of qualified individuals to serve as fosters and find new homes for dogs in need of adoption and/or rescue.

About The Founder, Vicky Hetrick

Since 2005, I have been fortunate enough to have been involved in the animal care business. I began my career as General Manager at Helen Woodward Club Pet and later moved to The Animal Keeper Encinitas in the same capacity.

It was over the years at Animal Keeper that I developed relationships with the top rescue groups in San Diego. I offered them space in our facility when boarding was slow. Some of these groups were Coastal German Shepherd of San Diego and Bichon Fur Kids to name a few.

In 2012, I started K9 Connection Pet Re-Homing and Adoption, a 501(c)(3) charity specializing in small hypoallergenic dogs for seniors and families. I help re-home dogs for people who can no longer care for them. I also do special requests and help find the perfect dog for each lifestyle.   Happy dog, happy family.