Rescue Row is a city block in the Mission District of San Francisco, California where you can find four of San Francisco’s animal rescue & pet adoption organizations in one convenient location.LocationRescue Row is the honorary name of the section of Alabama Street between 15th and 16th streets. Its residing organizations and their respective addresses: San Francisco Animal Care & Control, 1200 15th St., San Francisco SPCA, 201 Alabama St., Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St. (First and Second Floors), Northern California Family Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St. (Third and Fourth Floors).HistoryThis city block has always been the nickname of the heavy animal welfare location. It was not until May 6, 2014 that Rescue Row was approved by the City and Country of San Francisco and finally recognized as a San Francisco staple. Thousands of homeless animals find their forever home on Rescue Row.Attractions and characteristicsRescue Row itself is a one city block long street running south from 15th Street to 16th on Alabama Street. It is parallel to and in between Harrison and Florida streets. It is roughly between Mission District and the Potrero Hill.