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Rescue Directories

Here you will find a listing of Directories that list Animal Rescues in the surrounding area.

Several types of Animal Rescue and Adoptions

These rescuers rescue and have adoptions for more than one type of animal, such as cats & dogs or all animal rescues etc.. Help save a life, adopt a pet!!

Animal Rescues & Shelters - Delaware

Rescue Network Organization - The PetHobbyist family of web communities, and its staff, volunteers, users, and sponsors, support the responsible and ethical rescue of all kinds of animals: companion animals, working animals, and wildlife.

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in Delaware.

New Castle, DE A Buddy for Life - We currently work on a regular basis with a few high kill shelters and we would like to continue to work with these shelters, but we need your help. Right now we desperately need foster homes for dogs. Donations and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
New Castle, DE 19720 Phone: 302-322-4997
Mailing Address: 1148 Pulaski Hwy, BOX 309, Bear, DE 19701

Seaford, DE Whimsical Animal Rescue, Inc - Sussex County Animal Association. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Seaford Delaware

Wilmington, DE Faithful Friends, Inc - Donations and Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 3 Germay Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19804 Phone: 302- 427-8514 Pet "Life" Line: 302- 427-8008

Birds - Avian Rescuers

Bird Adoption Groups - BirdAdoption.org - Bird Adoption - Adopt a parrot or another captive bird instead of contributing to the homeless bird problem by buying from a breeder. Educate yourself on proper bird care BEFORE adopting a bird. They make difficult, demanding 'pets' because they are wild animals!

Bird Adoption Groups - Listing of Bird Rescue groups.

Wings in Waiting Parrot Sanctuary - We service the DE, MD, NJ and PA areas. We need Donations and Cages.

The Bailey Foundation - Dedicated to enhancing the life of Companion Birds through Education, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Adoption. Servicing the greater Delaware Valley Tri-State area. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, we rely on the help of people like you to support us. Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Address: PO Box 2122, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Phone: 484-882-0101

Wings of Hope - We are centrally located in New Jersey, providing rescue and sanctuary for a variety of pets, from avian exotics to mice. Wings of Hope does NOT maintain a shelter and we do NOT have visiting hours or hours of operation since all of our birds are in private foster home located throughout NJ. Servicing the Tri-State area. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 214, Jackson, NJ 08527 Phone: 732-833-7825

See also Bird Information or Avian Rescues

Also See the following Directory (s): Avian Rescues

Cats - Cat/Kitten Rescuers

Juggling Cats - Listing

Forgotten Cats Inc - a nonprofit, is dedicated to ending pet overpopulation through education and spay/neuter initiatives. Donations and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Bear, DE Cast Away Cats - Castaway Cats rescues stray/abandon cats and kittens. These cats/kittens are brought in, spayed/neutered, tested for Feline Leukemia and Aids, vaccinated with the FVCRP and rabies shots, de-wormed and de-fleaed.
Contact: Bear, Delaware 19701 Phone: 302-325-2081

Seaford, DE Homeless Cat Helpers, Inc - We are a No-Kill Cat Rescue Organization primarily serving Seaford and Western Sussex County.
Address: P.O. Box 1234, Seaford, Delaware 19973

Smyrna, DE Animal Humane Sanctuary - CATS ONLY! HELP! We are full and need volunteers and donations.
Smyrna, Delaware Phone: (302) 653-2510

Smyrna, DE Dumpster Cats - PO Box 219, Kirkwood, Delaware 19708-0219 Phone: 302-834-2859

Meezer Pleasers Siamese Cat Rescue - We are an all-volunteer non-profit 501 (c)(3)charity in the York County, PA area dedicated to rescuing and re-homing Siamese (Meezers) cats in need. While our primary focus is on Meezers, we do also help with orientals, cornish rex, snowshoes and various other breeds from time to time. We currently have foster homes in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Address: PO Box 351, Shrewsbury, PA 17361 Phone: 717-235-3951

Siamese Cat Rescue Center - is part of the nation-wide partnership of individual non-profit Siamese Rescue Centers that are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned Siamese cats and placing them in permanent, happy homes. Our Center covers the East Coast of the US. The shelter is open by appointment only, Monday through Sunday. Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 366 Meander Run Rd, Locust Dale, VA 22948 Phone: 540-672-6373

Also See the following Directory (s): More DE Cat Rescues Here or Cat Rescues

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescuers By Breed Order

Senior Dog Rescue Looking out for older dogs

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA

Blind Dog Rescue - Owners of dogs that are blind or visually impaired canines. Information on joining the blind dog email list.

Delaware Puppy Rescue - We need your help! We are turning away wonderful dogs and litters of puppies everyday. If you can foster one dog, one puppy or a litter, please complete a foster application.
Hockessin, DE 19707 Phone: 302-593-8609

SOS Dog Rescue - We are a 501c3 registered non-profit organization, located in NJ but serving the entire mid-Atlantic region (MA to VA). Here are some of the breeds we rescue: Bichon Frise, Coton de Tulear, Maltese, Westie, Yorkshire Terrier and other Toy Breeds.

Breed Order: Dog rescue groups are in breed order from this point down. If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and animal shelters and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for. Most likely, somebody will be able to help you. Some rescues will rescue other breeds other than what they specialize in. So tell them, what your looking for and see if they can find that breed through their network of connections.

Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association - ACDRA helps with rescue ONLY in the Mid-and North-Atlantic regions of the US - that includes the area from North Carolina north through Maine. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Basset Rescue of Old Dominion (BROOD) - BROOD currently services Delaware, DC, Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, northeastern North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia,. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 1762 Timberwood Blvd, Box 248, Charlottesville, VA 22911 Phone: 301-770-7170

Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue - is a nonprofit basset hound rescue group who provides veterinary care, food, shelter and support to basset hounds needing assistance in the mid-Atlantic states. We serve CT, DE, NJ, NY and PA. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 57 Mine Hill Road, Washington, NJ 07882 Phone: 908-256-0598

BREW Midwest Beagle Rescue - We rescue beagles from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Southeastern Wisconsin. Mid-Atlantic regions covers: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA and WV. Mid-West region covers: IL, IN, MI and OH. Foster Homes Needed!! BREW desperately needs foster families in Eastern PA, Maryland, and the DC Metro area. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 522, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Belgian Malinois Rescue - ABMC Rescue is committed to finding new homes for Belgian Malinois being fostered. Northeast Region covers: CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, ME. MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WI, and WV. View some of the dogs up for adoption in the Northeast Region HERE.

Riverside Bloodhound Rescue - These dogs come from all over the mid-Atlantic region from our home state of Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue - (formerly known as Kent County Border Collie Rescue) is a recognized non-profit group comprised of volunteers who give of their time, ability and their homes to help place Border Collies where they will be well cared for and loved. Donations and Volunteers needed!! We currently serve the following states; Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Chestertown, MD 21620

Northeastern Boxer Rescue - all volunteer effort to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the Northeastern United States. We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. P.O. Box 95, Sunderland, Massachusetts 01375

Adopt A Boxer Rescue - is an all-volunteer charitable organization formed to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the northeast United States. We work within Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 423, Harrison, New York 10528 Phone: 877-570-0360

National Britney Rescue and Adoption Network -
Address: 2664 Drayton Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19808 Phone: 302-999-8650

Cairn Terrier Rescue Network Northeast Region - We are a national network of volunteers working to help re-home Cairns in need. The Northeast Region is Serving CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT areas. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Whitesboro, NY 13492

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Northeast Division - Serving CT, DC, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Cold Noses Warm Hearts Chihuahua Rescue - We service Delaware, DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Dachshound Rescue of Bucks County was originally founded to help dachshunds in the Bucks County, PA area; however, our need and our ability to help stretches from Delaware to Southern New York. DRBC helps dachshunds regardless of age, color, size or medical difficulty. DRBC is always looking for new volunteers. View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 1009, Langhorne, PA 19047 Phone: 215-321-5558

Hevan Sent English Bulldog Rescue - Serving DE, MD, NJ and PA.
Address: PO Box 816, Medford, NJ 08055

English Bulldog Rescue and Adoption - The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN) has volunteers working throughout the US and some in Canada.

Above & Beyond English Setter Rescue - All of our dogs are in foster homes in the PA, NJ, DE, and MD area. View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE.
Address: 737 Sweinhart Road, Boyertown, PA 19512 Phone: 610-367-1803

Mid-Atlantic English Springer Rescue - is a non-profit volunteer organization devoted to the rescue and placement of stray, abandoned, relinquished or impounded purebred English Springer Spaniels. Our primary focus is on the mid-Atlantic region of the continental United States, including: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 15354, Richmond, VA 23227 Phone: 301-362-0423

Golden Retriever Rescue - GRREAT, Inc is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care, and placement of Golden Retrievers in Maryland, Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, Delaware, south central Pennsylvania and adjacent portions of West Virginia. Foster Homes Urgently NEEDED!!
Address: PO Box 3069, Falls Church, VA 22043 Phone: 703-620-6593

Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue - We service Delaware, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Washington, Southern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern North Carolina.
Address: PO Box 1606, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

King Charles Cavalier Rescue - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and very much depend on public support to pay for the medical costs of the dogs we rescue. Our Northeast Region covers rescue adoptions in the following states: CT, DE, DC, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV. View some of the animals we have available HERE. Phone: 860-677-2558

Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. (LRR) is a local all-volunteer group whose purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted Labrador Retrievers in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, Maryland Suburbs, and parts of central Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Address: PO Box 246, Palmyra, PA 17078

American Labrador Retriever Rescue - is an all-breed rescue group specializing in Labrador and Labrador mixes. American Lab Rescue is an all-volunteer volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to helping homeless dogs from puppy to senior age find loving homes. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: PO Box 215, Willington, CT 06279-0215

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. Our "Region" includes DC, DE, MD, VA and WV. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Smilin Pitbull Rescue - is a pit bull and American Staffordshire dog rescue focusing on the northeast US. Stamford, CT

Schnauzer Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic - miniature ( mini ) schnauzer rescue. Schnauzer Rescue of miniature schnauzers in the Mid-Atlantic region including DE, MD, PA, VA and Washington, DC.
Mailing Address: PO Box 5034 Laurel, MD 20725 Phone: 301-776-7370

New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network, Inc - is a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill re-homing service for Miniature (and occasionally Standard) Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes throughout the northeastern United States. All dogs are fostered in our homes and may be seen by appointment. We are staffed entirely by committed volunteers located throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Delaware. Donations & Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have available HERE.
Contact: Lisa Winters, 131 Oak Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Phone: 908-534-2225

Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue - Nonprofit organization: breed rescue dedicated to finding permanent homes for Siberian Huskies in need. Breed information and more. The majority of our dogs come from "Death Row" in the animal shelters. Our network of volunteers are throughout DE, NJ, MD, NY, PA and WV. Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Contact: PO Box 612, Colmar, PA 18915 Phone: 215-412-0270

MaPaw Siberian Husky Rescue and Referral Service, Inc. - is an organization dedicated to the caring and placement of Siberian Husky dogs into loving, permanent homes through adoption and referral services. We service DE, MD, NJ and PA. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 134 West 7th Street, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446 Phone: 215-997-9217

Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue - We are a non-profit organization who NEEDS YOUR HELP! Many of our dogs come out of shelters after sitting on death row because they are 10 years old and considered too old to take up space. Others are found wandering as strays just looking for a warm place to sleep and food to eat. Pet store puppies come from puppymills and irresponsible breeders. These are people who claim to breed "teacups" (there is no such thing) and end up selling you a dog that grows to be 2-3 times the size of a standard Yorkie. We adopt to homes in DE, MD, NJ, PA and some areas of CT, NY and VA. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Phone: 717-264-9799 or 856-786-4479

Also See the following Directory (s): More DE Dog Rescues Here or Dog Rescues

Farm Animals

Also See the following Directory (s): Farm Animals Rescues

Ferrets

Don't forget to check your local shelter. Sometimes they get ferrets in that need a loving home.

Also See the following Directory (s): Ferret Rescues

Horses

Tri-State Equine Adoption & Rescue, Inc - To rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt out horses in need while educating the public in the proper care of equine husbandry. Giving slaughter bound horses a second chance at life.
Address: 869 Hartly Rd, Hartly DE 19953 Phone (302)492-0492 or (302)492-3914

Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue - MidAtlantic Horse Rescue is dedicated to giving Ex-Racehorses a brighter future through horse rescue and adoption. We serve the midatlantic region (PA, MD, DE) of the United States.
Address: PO Box 403, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 For information call: 302-376-7297

Summerwinds Stables - located in Kent County, Delaware is a non-profit all volunteer organization. We offer adoption services for our rescued horses, education for the public regarding proper horse care and environment, and volunteer training at our farm.
Address: 148 GreyStone Road, Hartly, DE 19953 Phone: 302-492-8038

Whimsical Equine Rescue - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Seaford, Delaware Phone: 302- 628-1530

Also See the following Directory (s): Equine Rescues

Llamas

Also See the following Directory (s): llama Rescues

Rabbits

SE Pennsylvania & Delaware House Rabbit Society - Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern Delaware, Northern Maryland and Southern New Jersey. Located in Newport, Delaware. Phone: 302-683-9009

Also See the following Directory (s): Small Critters

Reptiles

Also See the following Directory (s): Reptile Rescuers

Small Critters

Don't forget to check your local shelter. They do get a variety of small critters in that need a loving home. Also, ask if you can have your name put on a list to give you a call if any arrive at the shelter for you to adopt.

Hope Habitat Small Animal Rescue - We are a small 501 c 3 non-profit small animal rescue located outside of Milton Delaware.
Address: Hope Habitat Small Animal Rescue, Inc., Milton, DE 19968 Phone: 302-684-5099

Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue - is a guinea pig rescue based out of Florence, NJ. The rescue works together with the foster homes to rescue guinea pigs and on occasion other small animals from kill shelters and find them loving, forever homes. Donations and Foster homes are ALWAYS needed. We are ALWAYS in need of new foster homes!!! We have foster homes in NJ, PA, DE, AND MD!!!!

Also See the following Directory (s): Small Critter Rescues

Other

Wild Animals - Wildlife/Exotic Rescuers

US Wildlife Rehabilitators - DE

Wildlife Care - DE A list of wildlife rehabilitators in Delaware.

Tri-State Bird Rescue - TriState Bird Rescue and Research Society is a private, non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization located in Newark, Delaware. Tri-State provides professional care for injured, oiled & orphaned wild birds, from hummingbirds to bald eagles, at its modern medical rehabilitation facility.
Address: 110 Possum Hollow Rd, Newark, DE 19711 Phone: 302-737-9543

Also See the following Directory (s): Wildlife Rescues or Small Critter Rescues