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US Pet Rescues
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items I am a huge advocate for adopting rescue dogs. I wanted to create a list for rescues and vets in the US. My goal is to find locations in all 50 states. Please check back as I add more to the list. I will say as I was creating the sections, I was singing the state song that I learned in 5th or 6th grade music class lol I cannot sing on key if my life depended on it. I can whistle better than I can sing!
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Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Alaska
The rescues that I found in this area were primarily discovered through Facebook and Google Maps. The reviews for each location show that they are highly recommended.
Matanuska Susitna Borough Animal Shelter is located in Palmer, AK. I came across their Facebook page and then remembered that the Rainey family from Homestead Rescue has shown this area on TV.
Animal Shelter
Alaska SPCA in Anchorage, AK has a wonderful facility, a mobile spay/neuter clinic, and a whole lotta love for their rescued animals. Check out their site today!
ADOPTION CENTER | Alaska SPCA
Arizona
I get my recommendations through several different people and platforms. Google maps recommendations and friends on TikTok, Facebook, and text messages. :)
Helping Animals Live On aka HALO Rescue is an amazing location in Phoenix, AZ. They are a no-kill facility, which also means that they have a limit on how many cats and dogs they can rescue at a time. A Facebook buddy of mine has adopted through them...
HALO Animal Rescue
California
In California I have a few different options as far as rescues go. You will see more of a variety of critters available to adopt. Enjoy!
Sacramento Animal Care came highly recommended from a very good high school friend. They are located on Front Street in Sacramento, CA. Check out their amazing adoptable pets!
Animal Care
Miranda's Rescue is quite unique. They rescue small AND large animals in Fortuna, CA. If you are able to adopt or donate, they would greatly appreciate it!
Mirandas Rescue |
I came across Roadogs Rescue on TikTok and had to add them to my list! They rescue and rehab medical bulldogs and puppies with birth defects. They are based out of Los Angeles, CA and are in need of more foster homes so that they may rescue even more...
Roadogs Southern Calfornia Dog Rescue | Roadogs.org
Colorado
Colorado is absolutely gorgeous. I have been to Colorado several times in the past and am absolutely thrilled to add them to my list! If you are on the hunt for your next furry family member, check these rescues out!
Bounce Animal Rescue is in Loveland, CO and was recommended by a high school friend. Check them out if you live in the area!
Bounce Animal Rescue
National Mill Dog Rescue in Colorado assists with the recuperation and recovery of dogs that were in puppy mills. Sadly, there are way too many of these and NMDR's mission is to save as many as they can and find them their furever homes. Looking to b...
National Mill Dog Rescue - Colorado Springs Dog Adoption
Florida
So many of my recommendations are coming from TikTok! I do have several other avenues of recommendations, but TikTok seems to be where I am discovering such amazing groups and facilities!
Big Dog Rescue Ranch is located in Loxahatchee, FL and is a pretty large no-kill facility. They have several programs available and I really love what they are doing for our furry friends!
Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Largest Cage-Free NO-KILL dog rescue in the U.S.
Marion County Animal Services has such an amazing facility in Ocala, Florida. They offer a wide variety of services, scheduled events, a great system for adoption, and a great love of animals. Their website is packed with a LOT of information and tip...
Marion County Animal Services: Home & Animal Services
Georgia
I have some very dear friends that live in Columbus, GA that highly recommended some of the locations in Georgia.
One of my good friends that lives in Columbus, GA highly recommends Classy Cats Adoption.
Classy Cats Adoptions - Columbus, GA
The Momma of one of my old Girl Scout buddies highly recommends Paws Humane Society which is located in Columbus, GA.
Paws Humane Society - Columbus, GA
Hawaii
Hawaii has a similar climate to Costa Rica (I am told). I haven't been there yet and knew that I would have to hunt for rescues and vets in this lovely state.
Maui Humane Society is located in Puunene, HI. There are several awesome reviews on Google maps for this location. I also love that they have a mobile vet clinic for micro chipping and general health care.
Home - Maui Humane Society
Idaho
One of my good friends that lives near me in Costa Rica knew of these three rescues and had nothing but excellent things to say about them!
Moonsong Malamute Rescue out of Boise, ID came as a recommendation from a friend that I have here in Costa Rica.
Moonsong Malamute Rescue, Inc | Boise ID
Northern Star Dog Rescue is located in Boise, ID. My friend Beth here in Costa Rica highly recommends them. Check out their pawesome facility!
Northern Star Dog Rescue | Boise ID
Paws Rescue, Inc can be found in Boise, ID. A friend in Costa Rica absolutely loves them!
PAWS Rescue, Inc.
Illinois
Illinois is an excellent state in the Midwest that has a variety of rescues. Please check back for the updates on this list.
Chihuahua Rescue & Transport adopted one of their chihuahuas to one of my cousins. The foster homes are located all over the Midwest, and they offer transportation when it is needed.
Midwest
Gateway Pet Guardians can be found in East St. Louis, IL. A previous boss and friend had awesome things to say about this rescue!
Gateway Pet Guardians | East Saint Louis IL
Chicago Canine Rescue is located near Chicago, Illinois and has several dogs available. If you are interested in fostering or adopting, please check out those sections on their site. The more foster families that are available, the more dogs that can...
Chicago Canine Rescue
Indiana
Indiana has several rescues and I am currently going through and narrowing down which ones came with the highest recommendations.
Forever Friends Great Dane Rescue out if Indianapolis, IN is an amazing place that one of my childhood friends recommends.
Forever Friends Great Dane Rescue, Inc
Kansas
I have friends and relatives that live in the Kansas City, KS area. I will be updating this list as more of my relatives respond. :)
Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary was highly recommended by a old high school friend.
Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary | Spring Hill KS
Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue is a foster based organization that is mainly located in the Kansas City and Topeka areas. I have several relatives in the Kansas City area and was very happy to hear about this particular rescue!
Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue
Kentucky
I love visiting Kentucky and cannot wait to add even more lovely rescues to this list!
Chihuahua Rescue & Transport has several locations in the midwest. Their foster homes are located all over, and they offer transportation when it is needed.
Midwest
Louisiana
Louisiana is well known to be the home of Villalobos Rescue Center which also had a show on Animal Planet for several years called Pit Bulls and Parolees. I am in the process of rewatching the show to pull even more partners of theirs to add to the l...
Villalobos Rescue Center is ran by Tia Torres which you might recognize from the Prime Video series Pit Bulls & Parolees. They have a few different locations.
Villalobos Rescue Center
Bayou South Animal Hospital is located in Lake Charles, LA and handles a wide variety of animals.
Bayou South Animal Hospital
Cypress Lake Animal Hospital is one of the vet offices that Tia Torres, from Animal Planets show Pit Bulls and Parolees, has taken several of her rescue dogs to for years.
Cypress Lake Animal Hospital
Michigan
Michigan is actually a state that is still on my bucket list to visit. I will be digging around to find even more rescues for this amazing state.
Chihuahua Rescue & Transport is an excellent rescue that my cousin recommends. The foster homes are located all over the Midwest in which the rescue offers transportation when it is needed.
Midwest
Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue can be discovered in Detroit, MI. A good friend of mine on TikTok highly recommends these guys. She had some really awesome things to say about them!
Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue
Misfit Angels Dog Rescue is based out of the Detroit, Michigan area and is strictly a foster based group. As we all know, there is ALWAYS a need for additional foster homes as well as adopters to find their furever new best friend and family member.
Home » Misfit Angels Rescue
Missouri
Each of these locations has been used by my family members with our pets with the exception of Stray Rescue of St. Louis. This particular location I assisted with volunteering while working at Creve Coeur Camera years ago. We had a huge fundraiser to...
Stray Rescue of St. Louis is very well know in STL Missouri. If you are looking to adopt, this is a wonderful place to go to!
Stray Rescue of St. Louis - Home
Open Door Animal Sanctuary is where my parents adopted their black cat Buddy. Pop had an amazing experience with them. He had gone to visit Buddy and they still let him visit even when Buddy was in “time out.” A few days later, Buddy came home with P...
Open Door Animal Sanctuary | No-Kill Animal Shelter | Serving St. Lous County Area & Jefferson County Area - Open Door Animal Sanctuary
Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment aka CARE rescue was recommended from an old high school friend. I love that they promote reuniting lost pets with their families!
Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis | Animal control | 2700 Walnut Place, St. Louis, MO, USA
The Bridgeton Animal Hospital is excellent with cats and dogs. They assisted me with my cat Phoebe when I was living in Missouri.
Best Animal Hospital in Bridgeton, MO | Bridgeton Animal Hospital
Dr. Elizabeth Ryan with DeSoto Veterinary Hospital is an amazing vet that has been taking care of my parents cat Buddy for years.
DeSoto Veterinary Hospital
If you are looking for a new cat or kitten, Stray Haven Feline Rescue is a purrfect place to adopt! My friend Christi adopted her sweet kitty from them in St. Louis, MO!
STRAY HAVEN Feline Rescue St. Louis
A previous coworker recommended Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue that is located in St. Peters, MO. Apparently her son adopted several of his foster dogs! 😅
Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue MO | Saint Peters MO
New Jersey
I am very happy to be able to find rescues all over the US. I have never been to New Jersey before and I don't have any friends (that I'm aware of) that reside in this lovely state. TikTok has been most helpful for discovering amazing rescues!
Home for Good Dog Rescue is located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. They also have a facility in South Carolina where some of the dogs from the south get their surgeries and then they are transported to the New Jersey location. They are huge advocat...
Home For Good Dog New Jersey Dog Rescue
New York
While the only time that I have been to New York on a layover flight back to St. Louis, I was able to discover some resources for the Syracuse area. I love the Animal Planet show Pit Bulls and Parolees and found some of the resources from Season 7 Ep...
DeWitt Animal Hospital is in Syracuse, NY. They offer veterinary services as well as pet boarding. I originally found this animal hospital from the Animal Planet show Pit Bulls and Parolees.
DeWitt Animal Hospital
B & R Bunkhouse Adoptables came as a recommendation from Cuse Pit Crew's website. I checked out their page and it looks like an awesome shelter with a LOT of positive feedback.
Facebook
While Cuse Pit Crew is not a rescue or shelter, they do offer low cost spay/neuter services as well as training resources for your pets. I found this organization through Animal Planets show Pit Bulls and Parolees.
Cuse Pit Crew
North Carolina
North Carolina is absolutely lovely and has a variety of climates depending on how far inland vs beach areas. Very beautiful scenery no matter which way you go. I will be adding more rescues as I come across more.
One of my awesome Girl Scout friends highly recommends Pasquotank County Animal Services for the Elizabeth City, NC area. I've known Megan since grade school and have visited her in NC over the years.
Pasquotank Animal Services | Elizabeth City NC
Ohio
Check out these amazing rescues that are in the great state of Ohio! More will be added so please check back soon.
Chihuahua Rescue & Transport is highly recommended by one of my cousins. Their foster homes are located all over the midwest and they offer transportation when it is needed.
Midwest
In Grafton, OH you will find this lovely Multiple Breed Rescue that came highly recommended from a good friend of mine that is moving to Costa Rica. They have lovely adoption events, so check their calendars frequently!
Multiple Breed Rescue
Pennsylvania
Women's Animal Center has advocated for homeless animals since 1869. They can be found in Bensalem, PA. One of my TikTok friends absolutely LOVES them!
Women's Animal Center
Texas
The large state of Texas has some absolute pawesome rescues. Some of these rescues even go live on TikTok to get more eyes on the dogs that are up for adoption. Remember, you still have to fill out adoption applications and go through the vetting pro...
I follow Paws Saving Paws on TikTok and absolutely LOVE them! They are located in Houston, TX and go live on TikTok every Sunday.
Paws Saving Paws
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Nate and Snoop's Dog House rescue in San Antonio, TX is a great spot to find your furever dog! Highly recommended from a rescue that I follow on TikTok.
Nate and Snoops Dog House | San Antonio TX
You can dind K-9 Angels Rescue in Houston, TX. I discovered them through a friend on TikTok!
ADOPT A DOG | K-9 Angels Rescue - Houston Texas
Take a peek at Baby Gunn's Animal Rescue in Paris, TX! A great friend of mine from TikTok had such amazing things to say about them!!!
Baby Gunn's Animal Rescue | Paris TX
A good friend of mine recommended a great veterinarian in Commerce, Texas! The facility is called Sulphur River Veterinarian.
Sulphur River Veterinary Clinic | Equine & Pet Care
Animal Protection League is a really neat resource for Texas. They are a traveling spay/neuter clinic that offers 40 different locations with multiple dates available for those locations. The spay/neuter is by appointment only; however, the vaccinati...
Animal Protection League
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue is in Sulphur Springs, TX. They came recommended by a very good friend on TikTok!
Hearts Of Life Animal Rescue | Sulphur Springs TX
Rescue Dog Army is an amazing group that networks with different rescues, shelters, and foster homes to save dogs from being euthanized. They assist out of Houston, TX. If interested in fostering or adopting, please contact them. 🐾
Rescue Dog Army
Harris County Pet Clinic needs your help! They are in Houston, TX and have a LOT of dogs and cats at their location. If you can sign up to help foster, that can help so many of these pets lives. Unfortunately, they do have 3 days a week for euthanasi...
County Pets | Veterinary Public Health Harris County
Utah
One of my great friends and moderator on TikTok adopted one of her rescue dogs from Cache Humane Society. She had an absolutely amazing experience with them!
Cache Humane Society
Wisconsin
Look at these wonderful rescues that are found in the great state of Wisconsin. Have you ever seen a dog eat squeaky cheese? If you know, you know! lol
If you are looking for the perfect small dog companion, Chihuahua Rescue & Transport is the place to go. Their foster homes are located all over the Midwest so transportation is offered when it is needed.
Midwest
Are you looking to adopt your furever pet family member? Take a gander at Brown Paw Rescue that covers the Madison, WI area!
Brown Paws Rescue
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue is based outbof Madison, WI. A really good TikTok friend that lives in the area highly recommends them for your adoption and pet needs!
Shelter From the Storm | Animal Rescue based in Madison