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Rescue Directories

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

Animal Rescues & Shelters - Connecticut

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 Connecticut.

SPCA of Connecticut - Animal rescue group in Monroe. Offers photographs of animals available for adoption, site location, and information.

Animal Rescue Network of New England - To create a unified network of shelters and rescue organizations throughout New England, all working together for a common good.
Address: P.O. Box 1053, Pelham, NH 03076

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 - Connecticut

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

SPCA of Connecticut - Animal rescue group in Monroe. Offers photographs of animals available for adoption, site location, and information.

Northeastern Connecticut Animal Rescue - We are a non-profit animal welfare group that finds homes for dogs and cats in municipal pounds. Our listings include photos of many of the pets and listings of all available animals in pounds in NE Connecticut.

Berlin, CT Friends of Berlin Animal Control - is dedicated to finding homes for animals at the Municipal shelter that are not claimed. We show animals by appointment only.
Address: PO Box 1, Kensington, CT 06037 Phone: 860-828-5287

Bridgeport, CT Friends of Bridgeport - the acting manager of the shelter has euthanized many, many dogs in the past week of May 17, 2006 at a vet in Bridgeport.

Colchester, CT Helping Paws, Inc - is a charitable, 501c3 organization dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, abused and neglected animals, getting them their necessary medical care and adopting them into good homes. We do not have a shelter but many foster homes throughout New London county.
Address: PO Box 476, Colchester, CT 06415 Phone: 860-267-0496

Litchfield, CT The Simon Foundation Inc - We try to save as many as we can and to then place them in loving, forever, homes. We will have our new facility in Bloomfield. Foster parents always needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: Litchfield, CT 06759 Phone: 860-567-1144

Mansfield, CT Friends of Mansfield Animal Shelter - Address: PO Box 95, Mansfield Center, CT 06250

Naugatuck, CT Flora's Pet Project - We are a foster home-based operation. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 38 Fairview Ave, Naugatuck, CT 06770

Newtown, CT The Amanda Connection - Our adoptable pets are kept in foster homes not a shelter facility. We welcome donations of cat food, litter and any kitty carriers or accessories that will help us care for our foster kitties. All funds are used to cover the costs of medical care for the cats (and our recent rescued dogs). We greatly appreciate your support! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: Newtown, CT 06470 Phone: 203-426-5488

North Granby, CT Paws 4 Rescue - We are an all volunteer based rescue group. We are an all breed rescue group that specializes in rescuing and rehoming unwanted, abandoned and homeless dogs and cats. Donations and Foster homes needed!!
Mailing Address: PO Box 24, North Granby, CT 06060 Phone: 860-558-2446

Old Lyme, CT Pet Connections, Inc - As yet we have no actual shelter, but we hope to have one soon.
Address: PO Box 1033, Old Lyme CT 06371 Phone: 860-434-4640

Pelham, CT Animal Rescue Network of New England - is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides support to area shelters, rescue groups and animal control officers. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: P.O. Box 1053, Pelham, NH 03076 Phone: 603-635-2211

Storrs-Mansfield, CT Northeastern Connecticut Animal Rescue - is a group of volunteers who work to place pets needing homes. We don't have a physical location. We are volunteers who work out of our homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 362, Storrs-Mansfield, CT 06268 Phone: 860-423-0849

Waterbury, CT Paws and Noses Rescue - is a small nonprofit rescue dedicated to helping young pups find forever homes. Many pups are rescued from overcrowded shelters with high rates of euthanasia in West Virginia and transported north by CUR(canine underground railroad) runs. The pups are then vetted and evaluated. Dogs are fostered as family members in our homes.
Waterbury, CT 06770

Waterbury, CT Rose Hope Animal Shelter Rescue - Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!
Location: Petsmart, 475 Bank St, Waterbury, CT 06708 Phone: 203-597-1236

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!

CT Bird Rescue - Save Haven for Displaced Birds
Address: 666 Boston Tpke, PO Box 9470 Bolton, CT 06043

Lazicki's Bird House & Rescue, Inc. - Parrot Rescue Adoption Exotic Birds.

Majestic Waterfowl Rescue - A Non-Profit Organization and Sanctuary Dedicated to Finding Homes for Abandoned Ducks and Geese.
Address: 17 Barker Road, Lebanon, CT, 06249

Cats -Cat/Kitten Rescuers

See more cats listed under Several Types of Animals Rescue and Adoptions

Connecticut Cat Rescue - CCRW IS NOT A SHELTER -- it is a list of shelters to help CT residents locate the help they need.

Forgotten Felines - is a charitable, non-profit organization with a mission to stop the proliferation of homeless cats living hard lives and struggling to find food and shelter on the streets of our local communities. At our no-kill shelter, we provide nutritious food, warm beds and expert care to as many cats as possible with the goal of finding them permanent, loving homes. We release ferals into managed colonies or barn homes, where they have food and shelter. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 734, Clinton, CT 06413 Phone: 860-669-1347

Central Connecticut Cat Project - We run a MONTHLY low cost ($60) spay/neuter clinic, practice TNR, run feral cat colonies, do adoptions, foster kittens and take cats from the municipal shelter then find them homes.
Address: PO Box 1, Kensington, CT 06037 Phone: 860-828-5287

C.A.T.S. Northeast Inc. - We are a small, all-volunteer organization dedicated to promoting feline health and well-being primarily through population control and vaccination of cats who would otherwise not receive veterinary care. We do not have a physical shelter. You must make an appointment to visit the foster home. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 345, Mansfield Center, CT 06250

Catales, Inc Connecticut Association To Assure Love & End Suffering - Staffed only by volunteers, C.A.T.A.L.E.S. has been extremely busy (adopting, fostering, trapping, etc.) since its inception in December 1998. The group was started by a few people who were concerned about the welfare of our feline friends & wanted to do something about it. Our main focus is the health and well being of strays and ferals.
Address: PO Box 901, Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: 860-344-9043

Riverside Animal Rescue - We are an organization working to help reduce the problem of cat overpopulation. We place cats in loving homes, assist and educate pet owners. We trap, neuter and release feral cats.
Address: PO Box 123, New Hartford, CT 06057 Phone: 860-738-7724

The Greater New Haven Cat Project - is dedicated to improving the lives of stray, abandoned, and feral cats in the Greater New Haven area of Connecticut. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 1432, New Haven, CT 06506 Phone: 203-782-CATS

The Amanda Connection - Our adoptable pets are kept in foster homes not a shelter facility. We welcome donations of cat food, litter and any kitty carriers or accessories that will help us care for our foster kitties. All funds are used to cover the costs of medical care for the cats (and our recent rescued dogs). We greatly appreciate your support! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: Newtown, CT 06470 Phone: 203-426-5488

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

Project Hope Adoptions - We are a volunteer run organization dedicated to reduce the number of cats/kittens who suffer due to overpopulation.
Address: Box 84, Somers, CT 06071 Phone: 860- 763-3747

Friends of Felines - We are located in lower Fairfield County Connecticut and prefer to place our cats close to home. We work on behalf of homeless cats, both feral and friendly, in lower Fairfield County.
Address: PO Box 8147, Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: 203-363-0220

Bridgeport Cat Project - is not a shelter, but a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) program. Among the feral cats we trap, we do find some very sweet adoptable cats. Please contact us by phone or email for the location of the cat you are interested in.
Address: PO Box 801, Trumbull, CT 06611 Phone: 203-380-1003

Cat Haven - We are a small group of volunteers dedicated to helping homeless cats find new homes and to promote spay and neutering to help control cat overpopulation. Donations needed!!
Address: PO Box 46, Poquonock, Connecticut 06095 Windsor, CT

Feral Care - is a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding cats and communities through no-cost spay/neuter clinics and informative outreach.
Address: PO Box 954, Stratford, CT 06614 Phone: 203-362-9440

Stepping Stone Cat Rescue - We are several dedicated individuals who care deeply about the welfare of our feral and stray cat population here in Connecticut.
Contact: Windsor, Connecticut 06095 Phone: 860-683-2162

Straykatz - A service to assist rescue people in placing their cats only.
Contact: Wolcott, Connecticut 06716 Phone: 203-879-5459 or 203-217-0600

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 CT Cat Rescues Here or Cat Rescues

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescuers By Breed Order

See more dogs listed under Several Types of Animals Rescue and Adoptions

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.

New Leash on Life - Connecticut based all breed companion animal rescue group.

Avon Adoptions for Dogs - is a small non-profit group that works to save the lives of great dogs who are in clear danger of being euthanized if they remain in their present situation. Phone: 860-677-2558

KP Rescue - we are a very dedicated bunch of volunteers helping save small dogs from being euthanized. Foster homes DESPERATELY needed!!
Contact: Griswold, Connecticut 06351

Libby's Haven for Senior Canines - is an all-volunteer group dedicated to rehoming and caring for Senior dogs in need. Applicants from NH and surrounding states are welcomed (CT, MA, ME, VT). We are always in need of dedicated, compassionate volunteers to help us in our rescue efforts. We need assistance with fostering, transportation, processing applications and fundraising.
Address: PO Box 65, Canterbury, NH 03224 Phone: 603-783-9416

Bandits Place - Donations needed!!
Mailing address: 70 Granville Road, East Hartland, Connecticut 06027 Phone: 860-653-0558

Good Dog - is a all-breed rescue group made up of volunteers all over New England who love dogs and want to help those that end up homeless through no fault of their own.
Mailing Address: 54 Hazard Ave #139, Enfield, Connecticut 06082

Shelter Friends Rescue - Shelter Friends Rescue's purpose is to save special dogs in kill shelters from being euthanized. We rescue dogs throughout the United States by pulling them on their last day, and transporting them to screened foster homes in New England where they are loved until they are matched with a wonderful adoptive person or family. All our dogs are currently in foster homes throughout New England while awaiting their forever home. FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED TO SAVE SWEET LIVES!!
Address: PO Box 3, Freeport, ME 04032

Double Dog Rescue - We are in desperate need for foster homes. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! Our dogs are fostered in homes throughout the New England area.
Mailing address: PO Box 268, Harwinton, Connecticut 06791

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.

Hot Water Rescue - We focus on the rescue of the Molosser breeds that we consider to be at most risk of overpopulation, abuse, neglect, and abandonment. The breeds that we feel most fit that category are as follows: Rottweilers, Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, American Bulldogs, Cane Corso Mastiffs, Dogo (Presa) Canario's, Dogo Argentino's, and Bandogges. We are a 501(c)3 non profit organization. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 7072, Prospect, Connecticut 06712

Desperate House Dogs - We are a group of dedicated volunteers passionate about helping the underdog that has been tossed aside for whatever reason. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: Stamford, Connecticut 06905

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.

Afghan Hound Rescue of New England - We are a non-profit organization. We service CT, ME, MA, NH, RI and VT.

New England Airedale Rescue - we find homes for Airedales whose previous homes have disappeared.

Alaskan Malamute Rescue of New England - is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to finding permanent, loving homes for homeless Alaskan Malamute dogs.AMRONE serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Contact: 57 Paige Hill Road, Brimfield, MA 01010

American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc - We are an all-volunteer nationwide American Eskimo dog rescue organization with chapters in many states throughout the country, and we are always adding more. We rescue stray, orphaned, unwanted or abused Eskies from humane societies, pounds, shelters, etc. We can also be found on Petfinder.com in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Washington state. We need volunteers, transporters and foster homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

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.

New England Basset Hound Rescue - is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our organization is dedicated to helping homeless basset hounds in New England find a new home. Contact us if you want to adopt a basset hound or if you need help in placing a basset hound.
Address: PO Box 835, Raymond, NH 03077

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

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.

Glen Highland Farm Border Collie Rescue - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of abandoned and homeless border collies and border collie mixes. We are located 1 hour north of Binghamton, NY where dogs are in residence and also have foster homes in other locations in CT, MA, NJ and NY. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 217 Pegg Road, Morris, NY 13808 Phone: 607-263-5415

New England Border Collie Rescue - We work together in the New England states of CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT, and in Eastern NY and Northern NJ, to find homes for stray, abandoned or unwanted Border Collies. We have no shelter. Dogs are fostered in private homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

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. PO Box 95, Sunderland, Massachusetts 01375

Second Chance Boxer Rescue - is an independent, 501c3 not-for-profit organization that places boxers in need into loving homes throughout NJ, NY, PA and all of New England.   Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 525, Woolwich, ME 04579-0525   OR
PO Box 323, Honeoye, NY 14471-0323   Phone: 1-877-281-3146

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

Bully Breed Rescue - New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 Phone: 203-219-2749

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

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue - Find a rescue near you HERE. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE in Connecticut/Northeast.

Yankee Chihuahua Rescue - YCRAA is a 501c3 non-profit tax exempt Chihuahua rescue organization serving New England. We serve the six New England states ONLY (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). We need your help! Be a YCRAA VOLUNTEER! Donations needed!! Send to: YCRAA, Treasurer, 111 South State St, Concord, NH 03301

Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England - CSRNE, Inc. (CSRNE) is one of the oldest and largest cocker rescue groups in the country. It is a non-profit organization composed of volunteers throughout New England dedicated to rescuing and placing homeless cockers.
Address: PO Box 162, Greenfield, NH 03047 Phone: 603-547-3363

Collie Rescue League of New England - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing any pure-bred Collie in need of a home. We only serve the New England area and adoptors must live in either Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. We do not have an actual building. We rely on foster homes throughout New England to care for our Collies.
Address: 869 Lake Morey Road, Bradford, VT 05033 Phone: 802-222-5124

Doberman Rescue Unlimited - Servicing New England and Eastern New York. We have provided rescue services to more than 1500 dogs throughout the greater New England region and New York.
Mailing address: 52 Tenney Rd, Sandown, NH 03873 Phone: 603-887-1200

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

New England English Springer Rescue - is a group of volunteers that rescue stray, abandoned, relinquished or impounded English Springer Spaniels in the New England and New York areas and provides foster care, with the eventual goal of adoption. We are a nonprofit organization. We're always looking for dedicated foster homes, who make rescue possible.
Address: PO Box 407, Ashland, MA 01721 Phone: 877-861-7701

Long Island English Springer Rescue - Right now we have 20-30 English Springer Spaniels in need of loving homes! We need your help!! Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! We service CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY and VT.
Address: 163 Academy Street, Bayport, NY 11705 Phone: 207-846-6848

English Springer Spaniel Rescue Rescue of Long Island - English Springer Spaniel Rescue finds new homes for unwanted and abused Springers in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Connecticut.

German Shepherd Rescue of New England - Providing rescue and adoption services for German Shepherd Dogs throughout New England.

Von Monte-Haus German Shepherd Rescue - We are a non-profit organization. We Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Rehome Purebred German Shepherds who are in need of forever, loving homes.
Tolland, CT 06084 Phone: 860-268-8525

Northstar German Shepherd Rescue - places German Shepherds in need in homes throughout the six New England States, and eastern NY State. If you are not in New England and are looking to adopt please feel free to contact us for listings of rescues in your area. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: PO Box 291, Winchendon, MA 01475

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.

Connecticut Golden Retriever Rescue - We are an all-volunteer rescue group dedicated to finding forever homes for Golden Retrievers and Retriever Mixes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 322, Canton, Connecticut 06019

Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue - We are a network of volunteers based in New England, New York and New Jersey who are dedicated to finding the best possible homes for Golden Retrievers in need. We have volunteers throughout the North East including Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, & New Hampshire as well as volunteers in the South East. Volunteers needed! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Golden Retriever Rescue Lifeline, Inc. - We are headquartered in Maine with branches all over New England. We have dedicated a portion of our life in rescuing and placing in forever homes the breed we have learned to love. Our rescued dogs are all housed in private foster homes throughout New England where we learn about the dogs personality, likes and dislikes. GRRLL needs volunteers to help with home visits and fostering. Every month we save dozens of wonderful dogs from shelters and re-home them with loving New England families. Please consider joining us in this effort, we would love to have you!
Address: 6 Charles Ave, Biddeford, ME 04005 Phone: 207-282-4251

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue - is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization which provides veterinary care and permanent new homes for Golden Retrievers from the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). We are a full-service rescue and we assist Goldens of all ages and medical conditions.
Address: PO Box 808, Hudson, MA 01749-0808 Phone: 978-568-9700

Great Dane Club of Oxford Rescue -is committed to finding homes for Great Danes. Our goal is to place rescue Danes in a new home with people who will provide, companionship and a secure, loving and healthy permanent home.

Connecticut Greyhound Adoptions - We are a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to find permanent, loving homes for retired racing greyhounds.
Address: PO Box 506, Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 Phone: 860-836-5049

Irish Setter Rescue Rescue in Central Connecticut - View some of the animals we have available HERE.

Irish Wolfhound Association of New England Rescue - is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization and AKC Licensed Specialty Club dedicated to the welfare of the Irish Wolfhound. Serving CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT.

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 - CT Inc - We receive on the average 5 calls a week from shelters or owners asking us to take a lab into our program. We are a small rescue and It is not possible to take them all. We are in desperate need of foster homes.
Address: PO Box 461, Bridgewater, Connecticut 06752 Phone: 860-354-9098

Labrador 4 Rescue - s a volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a new life for rescued or displaced Labrador Retrievers and Labrador Mixes. We are in URGENT need of foster homes!!
Address: PO Box 955, Killingworth, Connecticut 06419

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, Connecticut 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.

New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue - 49 Stonehedge Road, Lincoln MA 01773 Phone: 781-259-8173

Pekingese Rescue Network - is a registered non-profit corporation dedicated to the rehoming of Pekingese in need. Foster Homes needed!! Serving CT, NJ and NY. Address: PO Box 468, Hillsdale NJ 07642

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

New England Pomeranian Rescue - We are dedicated to the rescue and placement of unwanted, abandoned and abused pomeranians in the New England area, into forever homes with loving families. We are in need of volunteers and foster homes needed!

North East Rottweiler Rescue Serving New England States.

Saint Bernard Rescue of Connecticut and Rhode Island - We are in desperate need of loving foster homes and volunteers!
Contact: Pawcatuck, Connecticut 06379 Phone: 860 599 2167

Minuteman Samoyed Rescue - Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! Serving New York and New England.

Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Service of New England - We are a nonprofit organization based in Webster, MA with volunteers throughout the New England area, finds homes for rescue and owner turn-in miniature (and occasionally standard) and schnauzer mixes. Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have available HERE.
Address: 190 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 01570 Phone: 508-949-2012

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

Scottish Terrier Rescue - Area(s) covered: CT and New England. (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).
Address: 152 Holland Ave, Riverside, RI 02915 Phone: 401-434-7649

Siberian Husky Rescue of Southern New England - We locate homes for displaced Siberian Huskies within Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Phone: 203-270-8233

Wire Fox Terrier Rescue - Great Lakes covers those areas in which we have support volunteers for the dogs we place. Generally this includes MICHIGAN, northern OHIO, and northern Indiana. We have been able to successfully place a few dogs in CONNECTICUT.
Address: PO Box 20543, Kalamazoo, MI 49019 Phone: 517-579-4710

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

United Yorkie Rescue - Serving AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WI and WV.

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

Farm Animals

Tara Farm Rescue - is a nonprofit animal sanctuary. We are funded by private donations and staffed by volunteer workers of all ages. We originally started as a home for unwanted horses, but have expanded and now unwanted, neglected and abused cows, pigs, rabbits, chickens, goats, dogs and cats are taken in, rehabilitated, and when possible, placed in adoptive homes.
Address: 670 Babcock Hill Rd, Coventry, CT 06238 Phone: 860-742-2215

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 Rescue

Horses

Horse of CT - HORSE of CT is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected horses. A 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
Address: 43 Wilbur Rd, Washington, Connecticut 06777 Phone: 860-868-1960

Chances Miniature Horse Rescue - is a not for profit organization dedicated to the well-being of all miniature horses.

E.A.R.S. - Equine Angles Rescue Sanctuary - The Equine Angels Rescue Sanctuary was established to rescue foals, mares, geldings and stallions and place them into loving homes. We rescue the equines from slaughter and qualify potential adopters and foster homes. EARS was started because of many people's concern for foals and horses. Three years ago Frank Weller, one of EARS founders, was making a documentary film about the Premarin story.
Address: 214 Candlewood Mtn. Road, New Milford, Connecticut 06776
Phone 203-733-3576

Curly Horse Rescue, Inc - has been formed to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home Curly Horses in need. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 481, Oxford, Connecticut 06488 Phone: 802-426-3136

Also See the following Directory (s): Equine Rescues

Llamas

Also See the following Directory (s): llama Rescues

Rabbits

Massachusetts House Rabbit Society - is a non-profit organization devoted to sheltering, adopting and educating the general public about pet rabbits. We also keep in close contact with other organizations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Even if you live out of our area we will be happy to direct you to a foster home or organization closest to you. Donations & Foster Homes needed!!
Address: PO Box 999 Melrose, MA 02176 Phone: 781-665-9962

3 Bunnies Rabbit Rescue - is an all volunteer not for profit organization dependent on donations to help us rescue unwanted domestic rabbits and educate the public on rabbit care. We are a network of foster homes located in New England and New York. View a list of rescues and some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 380605, East Hartford, Connecticut 06138-0605 Phone: 413-427-7345

4 Pines Rabbit Rescue - e aim to help rabbits find a safe place to be until they can find their forever home. We are a no-kill shelter.
Contact: Wilton, Connecticut 06897 Phone: 203-762-1395

Also See the following Directory (s): Small Critters

Connecticut Amphibian Monitoring Project -

Reptiles

New England Amphibian & Reptile Rescue - Our purpose is the rescue, rehabilitation & adoption of abandoned, abused & unwanted reptiles, as well as education of the general public. We currently cover the entire State of Maine. We are looking for new contributing members from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont who can work as a local contact within those states.
Contact: NEARR, c/o Richard Sisco, 280 Browns Corner Road, Canaan, ME 04924

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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.

Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue Inc - We are a non-profit, volunteer-based, no kill rescue which has provided a safe haven for unwanted and neglected chinchillas.
Contact: PO Box 841, Enfield, Connecticut 06083-0841

The Hedgehog Welfare Society - Hedgehog Welfare Society has members across the United States and Canada take in homeless hedgehogs and prepare them for adoption into loving forever homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. Special notice: Hedgehogs are illegal to own as pets in the following locations: Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, New York City boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island), Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington D.C. Please check with your local state, city, and county ordinances to find out if there are any laws or regulations about owning exotic pets in your town.
Address: PO Box 242, Chaplin, Connecticut 06235

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

Other

Majestic Waterfowl Rescue - A Non-Profit Organization and Sanctuary Dedicated to Finding Homes for Abandoned Ducks and Geese.
Address: 17 Barker Road, Lebanon, Connecticut 06249

Wild Animals - Wildlife/Exotic Rescuers

US Wildlife Rehabilitators - CT

Wildlife Care - CT A list of wildlife rehabilitators in Connecticut.

Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary - A Non-Profit Organization and Sanctuary Dedicated to Finding Homes for Abandoned Ducks and Geese. Address: 17 Barker Road, Lebanon, Connecticut 06249

Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators - On-line resource for outdoor activities, native wildlife and more. Wildlife Rehabilitators discussions and Rehabilitation Center Directory

The Wildlife Orphanage - is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife and educating our community on how to peacefully coexist with our native wildlife.
Mailing Address: PO Box 4706 Stamford, Connecticut 06907 Phone: 888-727-ORPHAN

Majestic Waterfowl Rescue - A Non-Profit Organization and Sanctuary Dedicated to Finding Homes for Abandoned Ducks and Geese.
Address: 17 Barker Road, Lebanon, Connecticut 06249

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