Goodest (also known as Goodest Dogs) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization based in Long Beach, California, serving the broader Southern California region. The organization is uniquely dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Great Danes and other large-breed dogs, specifically focusing on animals with complex medical or rehabilitation needs. In addition to direct rescue efforts, they provide community pet retention resources to help families facing challenges keep their dogs.

Operating entirely as a foster-based rescue without a traditional brick-and-mortar shelter facility, Goodest places its giant-breed rescues into dedicated domestic foster homes. This operational model ensures that resources are directed straight to the dogs, funding necessary surgeries and specialized veterinary care. The rescue is funded through public donations, sponsorships, and standard adoption fees. They place fully vetted dogs—complete with mandatory spay/neuter surgeries,core vaccinations, and microchipping—into carefully screened permanent homes across the United States and Canada following a rigorous application and approval process.

Animals over profits: Unlike typical corporate chains, we are completely against selling animals — always, now, and forever.

You choose where 25% of the earnings goes: We believe in full transparency — we calculate this 25% before paying for any executive salaries or business overhead. By skipping the fancy corporate costs, we ensure the money actually lands where it belongs: with the animals.