November

Rescue Directories

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

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

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

New Hampshire Directory - New Hampshire (NH) animal shelters, rescue leagues and animal advocacy organizations.

Several types of Animals

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!!

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

Animal Rescue League - The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire has dogs, cats, rabbits, & other animals available for adoption. View our animal profiles on-line, all with photos. Our lists are updated weekly.

Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire - The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire has dogs, cats, rabbits, & other animals available for adoption. View our animal profiles on-line, all with photos. Our lists are updated weekly. Address: 545 Route 101 Bedford, NH 03110 (603) 472-3647

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: PO Box 1053, Pelham, NH 03076 Phone: 603-635-2211

Salem Animal Rescue League - We are a limited admission animal shelter in Salem New Hampshire. We provide loving homes for stray or abused cats, kittens, dogs and puppies.
Address: 4 SARL Drive, Salem, NH 03079

Another Chance Animal Rescue - PO Box 552, 37 Market Street, North Berwick ME 03906

Methuen, MA MSPCA at Nevins Farm - We are a 501(c)(3) organization. We serve the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. We care for more than 7,000 animals each year. In addition to adopting out a wide variety of dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals, we also have horses, cows, goats, sheep and chickens for adoption! Donations needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 400 Broadway, Rt 28, Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: 978-687-7453

Birds - Avian Rescuers

Fauna Rescue, Inc - Fauna Rescue's mission is to provide Rescue, Sanctuary and Medical services to parrots and other animals in need. We provide education to current and potential owners on the commitment, complexity, and care required for companion parrots to help reduce future problems.
Address: PO Box 6142, Nashua, NH 03063 Phone: 603.889.5035

Also See Avian Rescues

Cats - Cat/Kitten Rescuers

Kitty Angels - Kitty Angels is an all-volunteer, no-kill cat shelter serving southern New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts.

Kitty Rescue & Adoption - Monadnock Kitty Rescue and Adoption Inc. is a no-kill cat shelter committed to providing the basic necessities to every cat or kitten we are able to rescue.
Jaffrey, NH Phone: 603-532-9444

Cats on the Web - The Pat Brody Shelter for Cats is a non-profit, no-kill shelter. We, through our volunteers, rescue stray and abandoned cats and kittens and care for them until they are placed in good homes. We are located in Central New England, an enjoyable ride from Boston, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.

Cat Craze Rescue & Animal Shelters - This is a directory of cat Rescues and Shelters around the USA and other countries.

Safe Haven Cat Rescue - Address: 19 Brook Rd, Litchfield, NH 03052

Seacoast Area Feline Education and Rescue - PO Box 1531, Hampton, NH 03843-1531 Phone: 603-929-4975

Feline Friends - A volunteer organization working with the public to alleviate the suffering of the stray cat / kitten population. Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Address: PO Box 2452, Salem, NH 03079 Phone: 603-893-2483 or 603-898-9142

Kitty Companions, Inc - is an all volunteer, non-profit, non-kill organization, dedicated to the welfare of all felines.
Address: PO Box 15, Suncook, NH 03275 Phone: 603-485-9404

Also See: More Cat Rescues Here or Cat Rescues

Chow Chows for Adoption in New Hampshire -

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.

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

I Believe Dog Rescue - is a small group of dog lovers and friends. We are an all breed rescue, with a soft spot for coonhounds, Momma dogs and puppies. We do our rescue work in our free time. All pets in our program will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Their vaccinations are complete (for their age), they have been wormed and all adults will be on heartworm preventative.
Madison, NH 03849

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, CT 06791

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. You may also try our Dog Breed Rescue page.

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

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.

Mini Aussie Rescue & Support - is the first rescue group devoted exclusively to Miniature Australian Shepherds. Our goal is caring for, evaluating, and finding new homes for Mini Aussies in need and educating people about these wonderful dogs. We have foster homes all over the United States and work very hard to place our dogs with the best match for them, regardless of the location. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 636, Hillsboro, NH 03224

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

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.

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. P.O. 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, 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

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

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 Dedicated to the protection of English Springer Spaniels, The New England English Springer Spaniel 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 non-profit 501(c)3, tax-exempt corporation.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue - Fast Friends is a state-licensed animal shelter and non-profit organization. We are dedicated to educating the public about racing greyhounds and finding responsible, loving homes for greyhounds that have failed to qualify at various New England racetracks.

Tailwind Greyhound Adoption Program - is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization based in Canterbury, NH. Our mission is to find loving responsible homes for greyhounds who do not qualify or no longer qualify to race at the track. We serve all of Central New Hampshire but often work outside our normal area by referral.
Address: PO Box 144, Canterbury, NH 03224 Phone: 603-783-5988

New England Greyhound Welfare - is a greyhound rescue and placement group. We place ex-racing greyhounds throughout the metropolitan Washington DC area (MD, VA and DC), and in New England (MA, RI, NH). Serving DC, VA, WV, MD. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 120788, Boston, MA 02112 Phone: 617-479-2323

Greyhound Pets of American NH Chapter - is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding responsible and loving homes for greyhounds that have failed to qualify or retired from racing. We now do placements throughout NH and have also found homes for several greyhounds in MA, ME and VT.
Address: PO Box 778, Concord, NH 03302 Phone: 1-800-507-9597

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, Inc - is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing; homes for homeless Labrador retrievers. Serving MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. Volunteers needed!! Phone: 978-356-2982

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

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

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

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!

Green Mountain Pug Rescue - We do not have a Shelter location to visit. We have a network of foster homes. You must live in Vermont, Northwest New Hampshire or NE New York to adopt from us. . View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 14 Pine Ridge Circle, Lyndonville, VT 05851 Phone: 802-626-8280

North East Rottweiler Rescue Serving New England States.

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

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

Patriot Siberian Husky Rescue - is a group of volunteers in New Hampshire and Massachusetts whose goal is to find permanent, loving homes for Siberian Huskies in need. Phone: 413-498-4455

Also See: More Dog Rescues Here or Dog Rescues

Farm Animals

Also See Farm Animals Rescues

Ferrets

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

The Ferret Connection - was established for the sole purpose of finding new homes for abandoned or rescued ferrets. This service is provided at NO CHARGE to the shelter or to the adopted parents.

Ferret Wise Rescue & Rehabilitation - Ferret Wise currently has many ferrets awaiting adoption. We also have a referral service.
PO Box 561, Marlborough, NH 03455 Phone: 603-876-4975

4 Li'l Paws Ferret Shelter - If you would like to visit the shelter, please call in advance for an appointment and directions.
Address: 49 Prescott Rd, Brentwood, NH 03833 Phone: 603-778-0172

See Ferret Rescues

Horses

Live & let Live Farm - Our mission at Live and Let Live Farm is to rescue abused and unwanted animals, rehabilitate and/or retrain them, and find them appropriate homes. We are a no-kill shelter. We specialize in equines, but will provide shelter to other companion animals as room permits.

Turtle Rock Rescue - Our mission at Turtle Rock Rescue is to rescue abused and unwanted animals, rehabilitate and/or retrain them, and find them appropriate homes. We are a no-kill shelter. We specialize in equines, but will provide shelter to other companion animals as room permits. We are currently working closely with the Bureau of Land Management's Adopt a Horse Program.
P.O. Box 156, Rindge, NH 03461 Phone: (603) 899 - 6200

E.P.O.N.A. Horse Rescue - With the dramatic cut backs in the Premarin industry the number of Premarin mares and foals that will be available this year will be at an all time high. If anyone has ever considered adopting a Premarin mare or foal and have been "on the fence" this is the year to make that decision. With the reduction of Premarin contracts and the number of mares and foals at the auctions this year it will be harder than ever to prevent a large number of mares and foals from going to feedlots or slaughter houses. We are currently accepting applications for this years mares and Foals. Find out how you can volunteer.
Mailing Address: PO Box 315, Epping NH 03042-0315

PMU Horse Rescue - nonprofit rehabilatation rescue and sanctuary for animals in need (mostly horses).

Also See Equine Rescues

Llamas

Also See llama Rescues

Rabbits

New Hampshire Rabbit Services - is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the care of domestic rabbits in New Hampshire. We offer advice and support to house rabbit companions in NH, VT, and ME.

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, CT, 06138-0605 Phone: 413-427-7345

See Small Critters

Reptiles

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.

Ferret Wise Rescue & Rehabilitation - P.O. Box 561, Marlborough, NH 03455

Also See Small Critter Rescues

Other

Wild Animals - Wildlife/Exotic Rescuers

US Wildlife Rehabilitators - NH

Wildlife Care - NH A list of wildlife rehabilitators in New Hampshire.

NH Wildlife Rehabilitators - A listing of people who rescue and rehabilitate wildlife.

Also See Wildlife Rescues or Small Critter Rescues