Dog Rescue Groups 

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Articles:  

Choosing a pet for you      

How to be a responsible pet owner- choosing the right pet for you  

College of Veterinary Medicine - A large list of articles on various subjects about pets.  

Barking and Destruction - Learn why dogs bark and ways in which you can prevent your dog from barking. 

Crate Training - Crate training is not cruel nor should it be punishment for Puppy. Find out why you should use crate training and how you can introduce it to your dog.

Dog Information - Several articles covering various topics about dogs.  

Dog Owner's Guide - Articles are listed in alphabetical order.  

Some Tips for House Training Happiness - How old should your puppy be before you begin housebreaking? Start as early as you can but don't expect results until the pup is about 14 weeks old. Before 14 weeks your pup cannot physically hold it in. Learn how to house train your puppy.

Service Dog Articles - What are Service (Assistance) Dogs? How to get an Assistance Dog. How to act around an Assistance Dog. What are my rights with an Assistance Dog? 

Problems and Privileges:  The Truth about owning a dog 

Puppies as Christmas presents - Not a good idea!  

Positively Puppy:  Patterns For the First Days Home

Purebred Rescue is a choice for youInformation on choosing a rescue group, what to expect from a rescue group, how to choose a rescue dog and more!  

Your Purebred PuppyHonest reviews of 180 purebred dogs, including AKC dog breeds, rare dog breeds, and mixed breed dogs. Choosing and buying puppies and dogs, finding dog breeders and rescue groups.  

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Dog Rescuers                 Alphabetical Breed Order

The Senior Dogs Project - Posts information and pictures of senior dogs needing homes in the United States and Canada, tips on finding a home for an older dog, lists advantages of  

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA  

Field of Dreams Gun Dog Rescue, Inc. - is a small, one-family operation located in Conyers, GA that grew out of our love for Sporting dogs and a desire to get involved in volunteer work.  

American Kennel Club - Breed Rescue:   These contacts can assist you with information about purebred rescue. 

Helping People with Pets - Helping people help pets.  To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.  

Department of Defense Military Working Dog Center - is now making Military Working Dogs that are no longer capable of performing their military duties available for adoption.  If you are interested in adopting one of the dogs please call Status Control at 1-800-531-1066.

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AKC Rescue Groups - In Breed order.   

Affenpinscher Rescue - Affenpinscher Rescue is an organization dedicated to helping Affens in need. Whether it be a dog in a shelter or an affen who has found itself homeless for any reason, we are here to help them find new forever homes.  

Afghan Hound Club of America - National Rescue

Airedale Terrier Rescue - Services the following states:  Arkansas, Colorado, Iowan Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada  

Southwest Airedale Terrier Rescue    AZ, NM, NV & UT.  We also work with Airedale Rescue volunteers in California, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma and Texas. 

Airedale Rescue Group - We focus on rescue in the southern United States. Specifically we cover Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North and South Carolina and assist in neighboring states.  

Airedale Terrier Rescue Contacts    

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Alaskan Malamute Assistance League - The Alaskan Malamute Assistance League is a 501c3 charitable non-profit and volunteer animal organization dedicated to the welfare of all Alaskan Malamutes. Our national efforts include breed rescue, adoption, referral, education, and other needed assistance. Malamute rescuers urgently need your help during this summer season! The annual problems of less rescue space and resources, combined with higher numbers of needy dogs, is a seasonal nightmare for rescue volunteers. And there are many more dogs this year.  Volunteers and Donations needed!!  

American Eskimo Dog Rescue - Eskies Online rescues abandoned American Eskimo Dogs throughout the northeastern states. We are an organization of chapters in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Eastern New York. Eskies Online is a non profit, breed rescue group that seeks new, permanent homes for Eskies. Our website includes up to date descriptions of available dogs, adoption and rescue stories, breed and behavior information.   

American Pit Bull Terrier Rescue - Pit Bull Rescue Central is a virtual shelter for homeless Pit Bulls, Am Staffs and Pit Mixes.  (See Also Pit Bull Rescue )  

Aussie Rescue and Placement, Inc. -  is a not-for-profit organization that is composed of volunteers who are dedicated to the Australian Shepherd breed.  Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  ARPH is in desperate need of foster homes across the US and Canada. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 85, Honesdale, PA 18431   Phone: 1-877-ARPH-779  

Midwest Australian Dog Rescues - Australian Cattle Dog Rescue (aka Blue or Red Heelers).   

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Basenji Rescues - Basenji Rescue and Transport, Inc.

Bearded Collie Rescue -  Bearded Collie Club of America Beardie Home Page for club and breed information rescue litter listings for puppies and breeder also includes articles photos advice.  

Bichon Frise Rescue  Bichon Frise Rescue: FAQ's, Rescue Contact Directory, Guardianship Procedures, Ways you can help, Rescue Stories, Bichon Information   

Nebraska Border Collie Rescue - 824 Calais St, Bellevue, NE 68123 Dedicated to serving the immediate needs of Border Collies and Border Collie mixes in danger of harm or euthanasia, as well as educating the public to reduce the need for rescue in the future.  

Midwest Boxer Rescues - The purpose of this coalition is to help people in the Midwest U.S. find a Boxer to adopt and to coordinate the rescue and care of dogs in need.  

American Brittany Rescue - American Brittany Rescue takes in and places purebred Brittanys in need of homes.  Dogs Available  

National Brittany Rescue - National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network help saves Brits all across the US and Canada.  

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Cairn Terrier Rescue - Potter Cairn Rescue Network. Whether you wish to adopt a rescue Cairn, want to participate in rescue, or already own a Cairn Terrier, you will find plenty of information on this breed here.  

Cairn Terrier Rescue USA - Cairn Terrier rescue and adoption. Listings of dogs available for adoption.
Foster dogs.  

Cane Corso Rescue -  We have Volunteers and dogs available through out the United States.  We are always in need of volunteers. We need help with transport, evaluations and most importantly foster homes.  

Chihuahua Rescue and Transport -   Chihuahua Rescue and Transport (CRT) rescues Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes. Chihuahua Rescue and Transport is a nationwide breed rescue group dedicated to rescuing homeless, abused, neglected and abandoned Chihuahuas. We provide all necessary veterinary treatment and place them in foster homes until they are adopted into forever homes.  

Chihuahua Rescue USA -  We are an all-volunteer rescue, transport, foster and adoption group. It is our belief that irresponsible breeding of animals for profit is unethical and seek to encourage potential pet guardians to consider adoption as their first choice in selecting a loving canine addition to their family.  Chihuahua Rescue focuses on the mid-west region of the United States which includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee.  

Chinese Crested Dog Rescue -  We are a group of individuals living across the United States and Canada, whose goals are to preserve and protect Chinese Cresteds in need.  

Chow Chows Welfare - The most comprehensive Chow Chow site on the web! Published by the Chow Chow Club, Inc.'s Welfare Committee. Information on the Chow Chow breed, training, socialization, responsible breeding, Chow clubs and Chow collectibles. Special tips for animal shelters. Find Chow Chows to adopt across the U.S. and Canada.  

American Black & Tan Coonhound Rescue - American Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue 

Canaan Dog Rescue Network, Inc  

Cattle Dog Rescue Contacts  - A list of  people who are volunteers for Australian Cattle Dog Rescue in North America.  

Chesapeake Bay Retriever      

Chihuahua Rescue and Transport - Chihuahua Rescue and Transport (CRT) rescues Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes. Chihuahua Rescue and Transport is a nationwide breed rescue group dedicated to rescuing homeless, abused, neglected and abandoned Chihuahuas. We provide all necessary veterinary treatment and place them in foster homes until they are adopted into forever homes.  State Listings with rescue  

Collie Club of America Rescue List - The list contains contact information for the United States and England. The U.S. information is organized by state.  

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Dachshound Rescue of America  Dachshund Rescue of North America, Inc. is an organization whose sole purpose is rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing needy dachshunds and mostly dachshund mixes.  To contact a DRNA representative directly to ask about adopting or surrendering a dog please use our map to email the representative closest to you. If your state doesn't have a representative, please use our form.  

Coast 2 Coast Dachshound Rescue  Rescuing dachshunds from coast to coast.  Volunteers and  foster parents are always needed!  

The Dachshound Rescue  The Dachshund Rescue Web Page maintains listings of Dachshunds needing homes, breed information and links to rescue contacts.  

Almost Home Dachshound Rescue Society - We are a network of independent rescue volunteers who work together to rescue abandoned, abused, and unwanted dachshunds.

Doberman Rescue - 1018 S 92nd St, Omaha NE 68114. Doberman Rescue & Adoption of Nebraska  

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English Cocker Spaniel Rescue

English Setter Rescue  

English Springer Rescue America  ESRA is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and finding new homes for English Springer Spaniels. We offer referral and foster home service for springers in need of new homes.  

Mid-Atlantic English Springer Rescue    

English Springer Rescue  Upper Midwest Region 

American Eskimo Dog Rescue - Eskies Online rescues abandoned American Eskimo Dogs throughout the northeastern states. We are an organization of chapters in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Eastern New York. Eskies Online is a non profit, breed rescue group that seeks new, permanent homes for Eskies. Our website includes up to date descriptions of available dogs, adoption and rescue stories, breed and behavior information.   

Fila Brasileiros Rescue, Inc. -  is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation staffed entirely by volunteers throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our charitable and benevolent purpose is to find loving permanent homes for Fila Brasileiros, to provide these dogs with medical care and shelter in times of need, and to educate potential adopters about the uniqueness of this breed and the importance of sterilization.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Contact: PO Box 14226, Austin, TX 78761-4226   Phone: 1-866-FILA-HELP  (1-866-345-2435) 

French Bulldog Network - Mailing address:  FBRN, PO Box 4764, Glen Allen, VA 23058-4764 

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German Shepherd Rescue Links - Page down for a listing of rescue links.  

Echo Dogs White German Shepherd Rescue - Echo Dogs is a non-profit organization that helps rescue white german shepherd dogs from shelters and/or abusive situations, and place them in safe, new homes, or in safe, temporary foster care until they find a permanent, safe home.  View our listing of adoptions available here and Here.  

German Shorthair Pointer Rescue

German Shorthaired Pointers Rescue of New England - is an all-volunteer organization committed to finding loving, permanent homes for German Shorthaired Pointers in need.  We place GSPs with families in our coverage area of CT, MA, RI, VT, NH and ME. In addition, we work cooperatively with GSP Rescue in NY state.  

Golden Retriever Rescue - P.O. Box 30847, Lincoln, NE 68503-0847 Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Nebraska  

Great Dane Rescue & Adoption - A Non-profit 501 (c)(3) Group Dedicated to the Rehoming of Relinquished Great Danes. Serving Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Alabama, and neighboring states, as well as, Ontario, Canada. 

Great Dane Links - Doglogic Resource Center & Breeder Listings  

Great Pyrenees Rescue -     

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Japanese Chin Care & Rescue 

 

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Keeshound Rescue of North America

 

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Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. (LRR)   

Lhasa Apso Rescue & Adoption Network - We rescue and foster nationwide.  

 

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MastiffsFriends of Rescued Mastiffs, Inc. (FORM) Rescue & Placement Service is available to provide re-homing services to purebred Mastiffs. Dogs are accepted from their owners, shelters, as well as other rescue organizations. Our goal is to find homes for Mastiffs less fortunate than our own.   
Texas - Arizona - New Mexico  

Mastiff Club of America RescuesMastiff Club Of America (MCOA) Rescue - Mastiffs available for adoption. Help us help them. 

Southern Star Miniature Pincher Rescue, Inc   - Southern Star MinPin Rescue, Inc. (SSMPR) is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of Miniature Pinschers (minpins) of all ages. Upon entering our care, each Miniature Pincher is evaluated for general health and updated on vaccinations. After the Miniature Pinscher is restored to good physical and emotional health and spayed or neutered the search begins for the best and most appropriate home.  We service AR, ID, KY, LA, MI, MO, MT, NC, NM, OH, OR, SC, TX, UT, WA and Canada.  
Contact: Po Box 16244, Lubbock TX 79490   Phone: 866-331-PINS (7467).  

Internet Miniature Pinscher Services, Inc.IMPS is a non-profit rescue group. IMPS attempts to assist Miniature Pinschers in need by providing foster care, transport, adoptive homes, veterinary care, and other services and information for the well-being of Miniature Pinschers.  

Neapolitan Mastiff RescueThe United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club's Rescue Program exists to place stray, abandoned, or abused Neapolitan Mastiffs in adoptive homes.  

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Miniature Pinscher Rescue - The IMPS mission is to improve the lives of homeless and abandoned Miniature Pinschers through rescue and the love and respect that comes with humane care, compassion and kindness. 

Pitbull rescue of the Great Plains -Pit Rescue of the Great Plains rescues, fosters and rehabilitates Pit Bulls that have been abandoned, neglected, abused and injured. Pit Rescue of the Great Plains strives to educate the public about the true nature of the Pit Bull, dispelling myths about the breed through education and responsible pet ownership! Sioux Falls, South Dakota  

Pit bull RescuePit Bull Rescue Central is a virtual shelter for homeless Pit Bulls, Am Staffs and Pit Mixes.  List of organizations.   (Also see under American Pit bull)  

American Pit Bull Terrier Rescue - Pit Bull Rescue Central is a virtual shelter for homeless Pit Bulls, Am Staffs and Pit Mixes.  (See Also Pit Bull Rescue )  

Nebraska Border Collie Rescue - 824 Calais St, Bellevue, NE 68123 Dedicated to serving the immediate needs of Border Collies and Border Collie mixes in danger of harm or euthanasia, as well as educating the public to reduce the need for rescue in the future.  

 

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Ratbone Rescue - Ratbone Rescues is a rescue group dedicated to helping Rat Terriers in need.  Ratbone Rescues has dogs in foster homes all over the United States. We even have some in Canada. On this web site, you will find information on all of the dogs we have up for adoption.

MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescue - Making A Difference......One Rottie At A Time!  

National List of Rottweiler Rescues   -  is an organization devoted to helping Rottweilers.  

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue

 

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Saint Bernard Rescue Foundation, Inc -  Saint Bernard rescue and adoption.  A non-profit 501c3 organization.501c3. Services in all 50 states. Usually 100-150 dogs listed, some with pictures. Updated daily.  

Sharpei Rescue Groups -   

North American Shar-Pei Rescue  -  Donations and volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE .  
Address:  2203 Walnut Grove Ln, Richmond, TX 77469   

Sheltie Rescue - Listing of Sheltie Rescue groups throughout the US and Canada.  

Shih Tzu Rescue & Adoption in the United States - Listings of how to sponsor a dog, adoptions, rescue groups and more.   

Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue  - First Coast Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue is based in the southeast, but with the help of our dedicated volunteers, we rescue and rehome small pure and mixed breed dogs throughout the United States, specializing in toy breeds, such as Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles, Yorkies, Maltese, Chihuahuas, and Pomeranians.  FOSTER HOMES NEEDED: We need you wherever you are. We especially need homes in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Wisconsin, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts.  

Springer Spaniel Rescue - English Springer Rescue America, Inc. (ESRA) is a national referral and foster care purebred placement organization, and a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. ESRA's mission is to provide foster care and adoption referral services to humane societies, private shelters, and animal control facilities nationwide and Canada with English Springers they have impounded.

 

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Whippet Rescue and Placement 

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Rescue  

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Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue - Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Inc. For the Rescue of Yorkshire Terriers.  

United Yorkie Rescue & Adoption - Adoption and Rescue.   

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Chicagoland Dog Rescue - Goal to rescue dogs that suffer or are homeless!  

Hugs for Homeless Animals

 

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Airedale Terrier Rescue & Adoption - 632 S 68th St, Omaha NE 68106.  

Animal Shelter Organization - IA  The AnimalShelter.org web site was created in an effort to place homeless animals. 

 

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