Rescue groups for specific breeds of dogs come and go. The extent to which these groups focus on senior dogs varies, too. We try to keep updated on the following list of breed rescue groups that have a special focus on seniors. If you don’t find the breed you’re looking for here, use a search engine (e.g., google.com) and a search term such as: “name of breed + rescue.” Another good option is the Petfinder site .
Remember, also, that your local animal shelter and all-breed, all-age rescues often have purebred dogs come their way, so it’s a good idea to let those folks know what you’re looking for.
Senior dog rescue groups for the following breeds:
Alaskan Malamute Alaskan Malamute Assistance League: Seniors/Special Needs
The Alaskan Malamute Assistance League’s home page is dedicated just to senior and special need Malamutes looking for a final loving home to spend their latter years. These are wonderful Malamutes whose only sins are that they grew old or became ill. Beagle
Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland, Inc. has a special program dedicated to seniors named after Winston, the founding dog of Beagle Maryland, an older gentleman who never made it out of foster care, but found himself loved nonetheless.
Boston Terrier Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue’s “Senior to Senior” Program – Making the Golden years Golden for each other”
A program designed to bring rescued Senior Boston Terriers and Senior People together in Illinois – Indiana – Michigan – Ohio. Senior people and senior pets make excellent companions for each other! To allow more senior people (60 years of age or older) to adopt senior dogs (6 years of age or older), the placement fee is reduced for those who qualify. All rescued Bostons are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, heartworm tested and all known medical conditions are addressed and treated as appropriate before placement. All placements are done by application. Apply for the Senior to Senior Program via the placement application on the website. Dachshund
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue (CTDR) The mission of Central Texas Dachshund Rescue is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home Dachshunds and most Dachshund mixes that need a second chance at life and love. Most CTDR dogs come from Texas animal shelters where they are in danger of being euthanized. Animals from the public are also accepted, if space is available in an appropriate foster home. Some of the Dachshunds accepted into the program have had a good life, but have fallen on hard times because their human has passed away or because they’ve escaped their yard and become lost. But some of the Dachshunds have been abused, abandoned and neglected and require time and patience to bring them back to happy, healthy, loving pets.
Doberman Senior and Special Needs Dobermans
Statement from the organization: “We are an organization of people with a common goal of helping senior and special needs Dobermans. That need may be financial or it may be only information and/or moral support for the owner of a Doberman with a serious illness or injury. We will also aid in rehoming and fostering senior Dobermans. These Dobermans may be shelter rescues or they may already be much loved companions with a special need. Financial aid may be through donations or through avenues such as online auctions. Every precaution will be taken to assure that the need is real.”
German Shepherd
Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. (TSGSR) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing very old or terminally ill German Shepherd Dogs and mixed breed dogs from life-threatening situations. They accept shelter dogs and owner-surrender dogs from all of California, providing foster homes and medical treatment the dogs may have been lacking. Their efforts are critically needed as many shelters do not have the resources to provide in-depth care for large senior dogs, most of whom face uncertain futures as a result. Their program is unique in that they provide free adoptions and medical care for life; all you need to add is love.
Golden Retriever
Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue, Knoxville, TN has long been recognized as a group always willing to take in a senior Golden in need. Even if our doors are closed, there is always room for a senior. We help homeless and displaced Goldens from Tennessee, SW Virginia, SE Kentucky, and NE Alabama to relocate to permanent, loving homes all over the country. Heartland is a 501[c]3 organization, established in August 1998. Heartland has helped nearly 700 dogs have a second chance at life. Our first priority is finding the right home for the right dog. E-mail: 4infogoldnresq@heartlandgoldenrescue.org or call 865.765.8808.
Greyhound Senior Greyhounds
Greyhound Pets of America Senior Sanctuary of Florida is a group of volunteers who are dedicated to placing senior greyhounds over the age of seven either in permanent foster homes or hopefully with new adoptive families. Schnauzer and Miniature Schnauzer New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network Inc.
New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network (NJSRN) is a group-run rescue and rehoming service for Miniature Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes. NJSRN does not maintain a kennel or adoption facility. Its members and volunteers are located throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, and the dogs in its care live with its members and foster volunteers until they are placed. NJSRN has been rehoming Miniature Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes since 1997 and has placed nearly 1,700 dogs into permanent, loving homes. NJSRN adheres to the American Miniature Schnauzer Club’s minimum rescue requirements and is the only Miniature Schnauzer rescue group in its service area that does. Hotline: 732-829-8242; E-mail: info@njsm.org Spaniel — Springer and Other
Springer Spaniel Rescue, Inc. (SSRI), Western US, helps older English Springer Spaniels find foster and forever homes where they are loved and cared for. When life-altering events happen and people who can no longer care for their Springers must give them up, SSRI provides adoption referral assistance. All too often there are senior English Springer Spaniels who have lost their homes because their families have tired of them, become ill, moved to an apartment that doesn’t allow dogs, or have passed away. We are a group of people who love our Springer Spaniels and want to help displaced senior Spaniels as well as younger ones find good new homes. Springer Spaniel Rescue, Inc. (SSRI) works with other rescue organizations and shelters to place senior Spaniels. We have a passion for seniors because we were originally known as Senior Spaniel Rescue, Inc. and because we know seniors are often let go with limited resources.
Weimeraner
Tri State Weimaraner Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization that takes in and rehomes purebred Weimaraners, doing so throughout the states of NJ, PA and DE. “We take in Weimaraners of all ages. For information on adopting a senior Weim, please visit The Senior Center on our website. We run a half-off adoption fee special for senior dogs every November during ‘Adopt a Senior Dog Month.’ ” Special note: Any senior citizen (age 65 and up) who adopts any Weimaraner 8 years of age or older from will be entitled to a free senior panel blood test once a year on their adopted Weimaraner, for the life of the dog.
Other breed rescue groups that may have seniors of the following breeds:
Affenpinscher, Afghan Hound, Airedale, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Brittany Spaniel, American Eskimo Dog, American Pitbull, Australian Cattle Dog, Australlian Shepherd, Basenji, Basset, Beagle, Belgian Malinois, Bichon Frise, Border Collie, Border Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brittany Spaniel, Brussels Griffon, Bull Terrier,Cairn Terrier, Catahoula, Cavalier King Charles, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested Dog, Chow Chow, Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Corgi, Dachshund, Dalmatian, Doberman, English Springer Spaniel, Fox Terrier (Toy), French Bull Dog, German Shepherd Dog, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Greyhound, Heelers, Hounds, Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Itallian Greyhound, Jindo, Keeshond, Labrador Retriever, Lhasa Apso, Malamute, Maltese, Mastiff, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, Neapolitan Mastiff, Papillon, Pekingnese, Pit Bull Terrier, Pomeranian, Poodle, Pug, Rat Terrier, Retrievers (all types), Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, Schipperke, Schnauzer, Scottish Terrier, Shar Pei, Sheltie, Shiba Inu, Shih Tzu, Siberian Husky, Sleddog, Springer Spaniel, Vizsla, Weimeraner, Welsh Corgi, Wheaton Terrier, Whippet, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Yorkshire Terrier
Affenpinscher:
Affen Rescue is a national Affenpinscher rescue group. We have volunteers across the country and are willing to adopt dogs long distances as long as the new guardians are willing to fly or drive to pick the dogs up. There is an application process including references and home visits to adopt one of our dogs. Contact: Dallas Rising 612-827-1786. E mail contacts: luna@waste.org; eslteacher@websurf.net Afghan Hound:
Couches for Afghans, located in Colorado, but try to find homes for Afghans across the US. E-mail: couchesforafghans@yahoo.com Airedale:
Airedale Terrier Rescue
Has a special focus on helping find homes for senior dogs. Akita: Akita Rescue Western New York “Our mission is to find new, loving homes for our rescues. All Akitas are altered, vet checked and evaluated. An application is a required part of the adoption process and will help to match the right Akita for your household.”
Alaskan Malamute:
Golden Years Alaskan Malamute Rescue, Muskegon, Michigan
Specializing in the older and special needs dog. Kennel run by Shirley and John Thomas. NCAMA/MUSH Alaskan Malamute Rescue, Fremont, CA
Places unwanted Alaskan Malamutes in loving and caring homes, educates the public on the behaviors of the Alaskan Malamute, and encourages people to spay and neuter their pets. Telephone: 1-800-399-8155. E-mail: spiritofashadow@aol.com
Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association (IIAMRA) is a not-for-profit organization established to shelter and care for purebred Alaskan Malamutes who have been abandoned, turned into shelters, or are in need of a new home. Telephone: 1.847.439.6751. E-mail: ilmalrescue@hotmail.com
Sleddog Rescue Spring City, TN, makes a point of taking senior Malamutes and Siberian Huskies and working hard to place them in permanent homes — until that permanent home comes along, they get grass and trees and shady kennels to call home. Good Dogs Deserve Second Chances. Telephone: 423-365-6039. E-mail: sleddog @ pobox.com(remove spaces in address before sending)
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
Rescuing Siberian Huskies, Samoyeds, Alaskan Malamutes and Northern Breed mixes American Brittany Spaniel:
American Brittany Rescue,Inc.
ABR’s mission is to provide the leadership and expertise via a network of trained volunteers to take in stray, abandoned, surrendered and/or impounded purebred Brittanys, provide them with foster care, health and temperament screening, an opportunity for any necessary rehabilitation and to assure their health and placement into new homes.
American Eskimo Dog:
KCHeart Bandits, Kansas City, KS, is a nonprofit dog rescue organization devoted to the American Eskimo Dog. Rescues Eskies in need, provides loving care, and fins qualified, permanent, adoptive homes for them. Top priority is the right Eskie into the right home. Heart Bandits American Eskimo Dog Rescue Greater Kansas City Chapter. Phone: 913-901-8430 E-mail: KCHeartBandits@aol.com
Eskie Rescuers United, Rockford, IL — American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc. An all-volunteer organization.
Midsouth Eskie Alliance — American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Knoxville, TN
American Pitbull:
Pitbull Terriers, San Francisco, CA
This group calls itself “BADRAP” for “Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pitbulls,” and has comprehensive information about the breed. The groups offers assistance in placing Pitbulls into new homes, and their site also posts dogs in need of homes. Australian Cattle Dog:
New Hope Cattle Dogs, Rescue & Rehoming, Inc. — Arizona and Colorado
New Hope Cattle Dogs’ mission is to help discarded, stray and unwanted Australian Cattle Dogs (ACD’s or Heelers) find a forever home and to provide education and training to the public. We believe that there is a special place out there for all unwanted and abandoned ACD’s. All New Hope Cattle Dogs will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, dewormed, health checked, have a fecal exam and are up to date on all vaccinations that are age appropriate. Phone: 602-690-8374. E-mail: shannon@newhopecattledogs.com Australian Shepherd:
The Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline, Inc. (ARPH) is a not-for-profit organization that is composed of volunteers who are dedicated to the Australian Shepherd breed. While senior dogs are not an exclusive “focus,” there are often senior Aussies in foster care searching for forever homes. Please visit the ARPH website to see available dogs. Basenji:
BRAT (Basenji Rescue and Transport)
Will find homes for any Basenjis of any age. There are 250 people on BRAT’s waiting list, ready to offer a home to a Basenji.This group will be sure to help you find the perfect Basenji for your family. Contact Jennie Taylor at jenniet@blueridge.net Basset Hound:
Arizona Basset Hound Rescue, Phoenix, AZ
As a non-profit 501 (c) (3) animal welfare organization, Arizona Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. provides veterinary care, food, support, and shelter to Basset Hounds, Bloodhounds and Basset Hound mixes needing assistance in Arizona. We treat these animals as our own, with the utmost care and respect and make decisions based on compassion for the quality of life these Basset Hounds, Bloodhounds and Basset Hound mixes will enjoy while in our care. We provide necessary support for the dogs while in the care of the foster home using the dogs personalities, behaviors, and special needs as a guide. We work in cooperation with local and state shelters to reduce euthanasia of Basset Hounds, Blood Hounds, and Basset Hound mixes. Phone: 602-225-7800
Golden Gate Basset Rescue has been rescuing Basset Hounds in Northern California since 1996. Based in Petaluma, CA, we cover all of Northern California, from Monterey to the Oregon border and east to Reno, NV. We rescue Basset Hounds of all ages from shelters and from homes where they are no longer wanted. GGBR is a 501 c3 not-for-profit organization. Golden Gate Basset Rescue, Post Office Box 4958, Petaluma, CA 94955. Phone: 707-765-2690.
Daphneyland, Los Angeles, CABasset Rescue Network, Inc. (BaRNi), at Daphneyland rescues Basset Hounds and Basset mixes in Los Angeles. One hundred hounds are awaiting forever families. Fosters, volunteers are urgently needed! Adoption Event: 11 AM – 5 PM, Sat. & Sun. (Weekday: by Appointment) Location: 6221 Shannon Valley Road, Acton, California 93510. Phone: 661.269.2682 | Email: Basset911@aol.com
Basset Rescue of Old Dominion (BROOD) takes in senior Basset Hounds from Maryland, Virginia, DC, Delaware, West Virginia, and parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. BROOD just about always has several senior Basset Hounds looking for new homes.
Ohio Basset Hound Rescue, Cleveland, OH
If you’re looking for a lovely, old Basset in the Cleveland area, be sure to get in touch with Basset Rescue. Adoption fee and adoption application required. Contact Elaine Brown: (216) 661-2965. E-mail: ebrown@pong.accessamg.com or visit www.ohiobassetrescue.org Beagle:
Arizona Beagle Rescue is a non-profit rescue group dedicated to saving Beagles. They usually have at least one or two wonderful senior dogs in need of a loving home. Please visit the website or call 623-977-1355 for more information about adopting a senior Beagle friend! Senior Houndsabout, Orlando, FL 32803
All too many times, dogs of advanced years are rejected by their owners, given up to a shelter, or passed around when an elderly owner is no longer able to care for them. Senior HoundsAbound, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to the rescue and lifelong care of senior Bassets and Beagles abandoned by their families or left in shelters. Senior HoundsAbound aims to help when senior dogs are left in cages or ignored in a yard. No hound should be left to spend their golden years ignored or abandoned. More often than not, these hounds are in poor condition and helping them is challenging and costly, yet worth every bit of time, energy and funding. Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland, Inc.
This group is a great source of senior beagles in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. If you are within driving distance of southern Maryland, be sure to visit their website and to get in touch about adopting one of their seniors. Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland, Inc. also has a special program dedicated to seniors named after Winston, the founding dog of Beagle Maryland, an older gentleman who never made it out of foster care, but found himself loved nonetheless. In Winston’s memory, Beagle Maryland has established a senior dog foster program to create a network of families willing to take older dogs into their homes and provide them with love until they pass over the Rainbow Bridge in their own time. We support each other and the dogs and form a unique sort of family. Beagles & Buddies, El Monte, CA
Beagles & Buddies focuses on the rescue of purebred Beagles and Beagle mixes as well as other small dogs from pounds, humane societies and the street. Each rescued dog receives a medical exam and treatment. All vaccinations are updated based on the history available for the dog. Beagles & Buddies spays or neuters all dogs to assist in the fight against pet overpopulation. Beagles & Buddies finds safe, new homes for almost all of its dogs. In accordance with their no-kill policy, any dog that is not adopted remains at their sanctuary. For available dogs, see the website.
Oklahoma Beagle Rescue, Norman, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Beagle Rescue, Inc., was established in 2004 and is the only known Beagle rescue in the state of Oklahoma. The rescue was founded in response to the growing number of Beagles ending up in shelters all over the state. They began their rescue experience in an all-breed rescue and eventually concentrated all their efforts into rescuing the greatest and most loving of all breeds — the Beagle! E-mail: okbeagles@yahoo.com Hound Rescue, Austin, TX primarily assists in the rescue and placement of beagles, coonhounds (treeing walker, blue tick, redbone, black & tan), and mixes of these breeds.
Houston Beagle and Hound Rescue, Houston and Surrounding Areas, TX. T
Lonestar Beagle Rescue, West Texas
There is now a place for the senior hounds to stretch and snore. Located out in sunny west Texas, “Old Hounds Retirement Home” is where our very special rescue beagles will live out their twilight years in comfort. It is run by the infamous Outlaws Sam and Belle Star. Their first guest is the lovely “Miss Oggie” from Tyler Texas. Funds are needed to operate, so your donation would be greatly appreciated.
Beagle Paws is Canada’s largest Beagle rescue organization. “We are a non-profit group with many dedicated volunteers across the country, all working together to find loving homes for loving Beagles. We devote much of our effort to helping senior Beagles find forever homes because we believe senior dogs make the best pets.” E-mail: adopt@beaglepaws.com Phone: 709-738-7297. Senior dogs make the best pets. Contact Beagle Paws to find out more about adopting one of their great seniors.
Belgian Malinois:
Belgian Malinois Rescue
Volunteers of this organization work especially hard on behalf of the seniors they rescue. Bichon Frise:
Bichon ResQ — Worldwide Directory
Bichon Rescue of Orange County, (CA), is a non profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of neglected, abused, or otherwise homeless Bichon Frises, Bichon mixes and other small breeds, placing them into permanent, stable, and caring forever homes. We believe in the value of our senior citizens as adopters and are committed to their advocacy and support. We believe in promoting awareness of the need to spay and neuter pets, and of the importance of proper medical, dental and nutritional care. Our motto, “Proving that age is just a number,” reflects our commitment to assisting healthy, adoptable senior bichons find loving senior owners who can care for and protect them as long as they live. Facebook. Phone: 866-822-7909
Bichon Frise Rescue — United Kingdom
The Chairman writes, “Whilst the numbers in the UK are smaller, the problems are the same: the shelters are full of older, large dogs. When we do a home check, we always take our lively Henry with us. People ask, ‘Can I keep him?’ When we tell them he’s ten years old, they change their minds. He’s not for adoption, of course, but it just demonstrates the poor attitude towards older dogs.” Small Paws Rescue — Nationwide
The mission of Small Paws Rescue Inc., a charitable not-for-profit organization, is to rescue and supply any Bichon Frise or Bichon mix, nationwide, regardless of age or medical condition, with love, shelter, food, human companionship, medical care, and spay-neuter services through local veterinarians, until permanent placement is secured into a pre-screened loving home.
Border Collie:
New England Border Collie Rescue
You MUST first fill out an adoption application AND have a home visit BEFORE being considered for any NEBCR dog. As this process can take time, we recommend that you complete these first two steps BEFORE inquiring about a specific dog.
Glen Highland Farm, Inc is a 501c3 non-profit organization, dedicated to the rescue of abandoned and unwanted Border Collies and Border Collie mixes, and to fostering the human/animal bond through new levels of awareness and connections to the heart, in particular promoting the principles of non-violence between children and their environment through work with the rescue dogs at the Farm in Camp Border Collie for Kids. With 175 acres in the Catskill mountains of NY, GHF has most of the rescued border collies in residence at the Farm. We cover shelters and relinquishments for dogs in NY, NJ, PA, CT We only adopt into the Northeast, and each dog is placed with a lifetime contract.
North American Border Collie Rescue Network is purely a network of rescue people and organizations and doesn’t rescue dogs itself, but it is a means of contacting other Border Collie rescue groups.
Border Collie Rescue Texas
All the dogs that taken into care, and later adopted to a family, will have been spayed or neutered, vaccinations brought up to date, fecal check, heartworm check done and hip X-rays taken to screen for hip dysplasia. The group offers ongoing help with training, behavior, and health questions. If there ever comes a time when the dog is no longer wanted by the adopter, this group will gladly take the dog back into the rescue and find another home. Border Terrier:
Canadian Border Terrier Welfare
E-mail: info@cbtwelfare.org Telephone: 604-921-8351 or 450-584-3951 Boston Terrier:
wonder dog rescue — Northern California
wonder dog rescue was founded to rescue, rehabilitate and place Boston Terriers and other companion animals at risk of being euthanized due to the pet overpopulation problem. The group has recently expanded to accept many needy cats and kittens. Prior to placement, the animals are cared for by a team of volunteers in foster homes. Dogs and cats arrive at wonder dog through owner surrender and from shelters in Northern California. LA/Orange County — Boston Buddies Rescue:
Serving Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange Counties as well as some surrounding communities. Loving volunteers are dedicated to the combined efforts of shelter rescues, owner surrenders, adoptions, and education for you and your present or future Boston Buddy.
New York/New Jersey — Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue (NEBTR) is a group of volunteers based in NY and NJ. All of our rescue dogs are fostered and evaluated for a two-week minimum to allow us to assess their personality and provide them with basic foundation skills — house/crate training, basic manners — to ease their transition into new homes.
Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue’s “Senior to Senior Program – Making the Golden years Golden for each other”
A program designed to bring rescued Senior Boston Terriers and Senior People together in Illinois – Indiana – Michigan – Ohio. Senior people and senior pets make excellent companions for each other! To allow more senior people (60 years of age or older) to adopt our senior dogs (6 years of age or older), the placement fee will be reduced for those who qualify. All of our rescued Bostons are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, heartworm tested and all known medical conditions are addressed and treated as appropriate before placement. All of our placements are done by application. To apply for this program, please let us know you are interested in adopting through the Senior to Senior Program on the placement application.
Boxer:
NorCal Boxer Rescue provides a sanctuary for boxers in need throughout California. Boxers come to us from shelters, as strays, and from owners who need to give up their dogs due to changing life circumstances. NorCal Boxer Rescue of California provides the animals veterinary care, spay/neuter, shots, a foster home, and placement into a home for life under a contract that dictates their humane care. Phone: (408) 231-8036 E-mail: info@ncbr.org
FLORIDA/GEORGIA — Boxer Aid & Rescue Coalition, Inc. B.A.R.C.
Serving North Florida and South Georgia NEW YORK — Rochester — Second Chance Boxer Rescue
A 501c3 not-for-profit Boxer rescue organization that places boxers in NY, NJ and all of New England. An American Boxer Rescue Association (ABRA) affiliate and the only one in the northeast approved by the national organization to do Boxer rescue.
NORTH CAROLINA, Hickory — Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit Boxer rescue based out of Hickory, North Carolina. Our current coverage area is throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Virginia. All of our rescued Boxers are in FOSTER HOMES and are not kenneled at a facility. This way, the dogs receive one-on-one care, as well as the love attention that only comes from being in a family environment. We learn their likes, dislikes, and temperament and can address any illnesses or behavior problems quickly. They live indoors with our own pets, as they are our very own! Please visit our website to see our available dogs.
OHIO — Dayton — Boxer Rescue
Boxer Rescue has a number of seniors looking for new homes and loving families with whom to share their mellow years. Rachel Osborne of American Boxer Rescue Association can help find the perfect senior Boxer anywhere in the world. TEXAS — Dallas/Ft. Worth/Austin — Legacy Boxer Rescue
Dedicated to rescue and rehabilitation of Boxers, and routinely take in seniors. Brittany (aka “American Brittany”
American Brittany Rescue — This organization takes their commitment to finding homes for seniors seriously.
National Brittany Rescue & Adoption Network (NBRAN) is an alliance of dedicated Brittany rescue volunteers who share a deep love for the breed and who will work to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home Brittanys in need, whether abandoned, lost, stray or surrendered to rescue for placement. As volunteers united in a common cause, we are committed to the care of these dogs in foster homes, and to providing for their physical and emotional needs. We are committed in our endeavor to help them with all the resources we have available. We pledge to maintain a community of volunteers who treat each other and the dogs they rescue with respect, courtesy, kindness and love. We will seek always to lend encouragement and to support one another, and to facilitate friendly collaboration and cooperation between our volunteers. We believe that by building a supportive, dog-centered organization founded on respect, honesty and integrity, we will always remain focused on the welfare of the Brittanys entrusted to our care and hold their interests uppermost in our hearts and minds. Our mission is to place these dogs in safe, loving and permanent homes with approved applicants, and to provide a supportive network for our volunteers, who after all, make our goals possible.
Brussels Griffon:
Brussels Griffon Rescue League — Many of this group’s rescues fall into the senior category, and none are ever turned away. They are dedicated to helping Griffons, regardless of age or special needs. Bull Terrier:
BAD RAP (Northern California) accepts senior/special needs pit bulls for hospice/retirement care subject to housing availability. For more information, please contact Susi at suz@badrap.org
Bulldog:
Southern California Bulldog Rescue on a regular basis takes in older bulldogs that are looking for homes.
San Diego Bulldog Rescue is a committed group of volunteers dedicated to rescuing unwanted, neglected, abandoned, and relinquished Bulldogs in the greater San Diego region. We are eager to find loving forever homes for senior Bulldogs in our program. Email: info@sdbr.org
HeavenSent Bulldog Rescue is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization affiliated with the Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network. We work cooperatively with the Bulldog Club of Philadelphia to rehome English bulldogs in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. We have placed many senior Bulldogs in wonderful homes. E-mail: hsrescue@aol.com
Cairn Terrier:
The Cairn Terrier Rescue Network operates nationally and often has senior dogs available for adoption. They are especially proud of their record in matching the right dog to the right home and family.
Cairn Rescue USA — an all-volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing purebred Cairn Terriers and mostly-Cairn mixes. We are incorporated in New York, but we rescue Cairns nationwide. Our rescue Cairns come from animal shelters and humane societies; others are released to us by their guardians. Our rescue Cairns are spayed/neutered, tested and if necessary, treated, for heartworm and other parasites, and brought up-to-date on their inoculations prior to their placement in loving forever homes.vWe do not have a shelter or facility but depend instead on a wonderful network of foster homes throughout the United States who under our officers’ guidance evaluate and rehabilitate our rescue Cairns until they are ready for placement. We are committed to rescuing as many Cairns as our funding and number of foster homes and volunteers will permit.
Catahoula:
Cavalier King Charles:
Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue
Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue (GCCR) is a not-for-profit corporation based in the greater Chicago IL area. GCCR’s mission is to help ensure the health and security of abused, abandoned, and otherwise endangered Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by rehabilitating and placing Cavaliers from shelters and similar situations, by assisting breeders and owners in finding new homes for their Cavaliers, and by providing to the public educational materials and consultation regarding Cavalier health and care.
Chihuahua and Other Small Breeds:
Chinese Crested Dog
Rocky Mountain Chinese Crested Rescue
Rocky Mountain Chinese Crested Rescue is located in Denver, Colorado. But, as the name suggests, the Rescue serves all of the Rocky Mountain region. This includes the states of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona. RMCCR provides foster homes and subsequently rehomes Powder Puff Chinese Cresteds, Hairless Chinese Cresteds and other hairless dog breeds.
Chow Chow:
Cocker Spaniel:
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England
Age doesn’t matter at this rescue organization. They will take in and try to place any Cocker, regardless of age.
American Cocker Spaniel Rescue “Oldies But Goodies” program (near Washington, DC) Located in Fairfax, northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC, this Cocker Spaniel Rescue group has a great “Oldies But Goodies” program.
Colorado’s Cockers’ Angels
A group of volunteers dedicated to finding homes for rescued and abandoned Cocker Spaniels in Colorado, New Mexico, and surrounding states. All dogs are vaccinated, spayed or neutered, dipped, clipped and treated for any medical needs they may have including Heartworms.
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio, a non-profit organization, is a small group of volunteers who work to place abandoned and rescued cocker spaniels in new homes. Dogs are vetted and assessed for temperament.
Collie:
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio (AHDRO)’s mission is to provide homeless Collies and other family-friendly dogs a safe haven where they will receive medical care, nutrition, and love until an approved home is found; to reduce the number of unwanted pets by altering all dogs in our rehoming program; to educate the public about the importance of altering pets, and to promote the message that owning a pet is a lifelong commitment. Norcal Collie Rescue
NorCal Collie Rescue is a nonprofit corporation founded by Collie lovers who are dedicated to taking responsibility for each and every Collie. Collies come to rescue from many sources, including animal shelters, death of the primary caretaker, people whose health has changed, breeders, divorce and many other circumstances.
Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue
Finding New Hope and New Homes for Homeless Collies…..Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue (MWCR) is a registered non-profit charitable organization made up of volunteers who are dedicated to the safety and welfare of purebred rough and smooth Collies. The purpose of MWCR is to rescue as many unwanted Collies as possible. Adoptability is assessed and the dogs are placed into loving homes, with the best possible match between dog and new family. Collie Rescue of Greater IL, Inc.
Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois is a nonprofit organization established in 1995 providing shelter and care to purebred Collies who have been abandoned or turned in to shelters. The Collies are placed in temporary foster homes until a permanent home can be found. Each rescued Collie has a modest adoption fee which covers most of the dog’s expenses. E-mail: info@CollieRescue.org Phone: 630.415.1206
Collie Rescue, Inc., Chantilly, VA is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Our mission is to place stray, abandoned and surrendered Collies into loving and permanent homes, educate the public about the Collie breed, and promote responsible pet care. Our goal is to provide a safe and healthy haven for all dogs placed in our care until loving, adoptive homes can be
Corgi:
Corgi Aid has set aside funds specifically for the needs of senior Corgis.
Dachshund:
Florida Dachshund Rescue At one time this organization ran a “Seniors for Seniors” program; check the website for updated information on that program.
Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education (D.A.R.E.) is a non-profit, 501(c)3, no-kill dachshund rescue in the state of Florida. D.A.R.E. accepts all dachshunds and dachshund-mixes in need regardless of age, health or behavior issues. rehabilitation and re-homing of dachshunds in need. Please visit our website to see our list of available dogs. 727-525-2019. info@DAREtoRescue.com
Dachshund Rescue of North America
Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue
All Texas Dachshund Rescue is a group of dedicated volunteers whose primary goal is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home neglected, abandoned, disabled and otherwise endangered Dachshunds throughout the state of Texas. We rescue dachshunds in the Austin, Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston & San Antonio metroplexes, as well as in surrounding areas including Abilene, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Longview, Midland and San Angelo. We are a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization. As most groups, we rely heavily on donations and contributions which are vital for keeping up with our vet expenses.
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue — A non-profit 501(c)3 since February 2003, Central Texas Dachshund Rescue provides care and rehabilitation for homeless Doxies in a network of foster homes.
Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas is an all volunteer group in the heart of Texas that is dedicated to the health, welfare and happiness of our Dachshund friends. We are based in Kerrville, Texas, but service all of San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Our volunteers come from San Antonio, Kerrville, and other parts of Central Texas. We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. As such, we must rely heavily on donations and contributions, which are a necessity in order to continue to be able to pay the costs of health care, administrative needs, and other necessary expenses for each of our Dachshunds. Diamond Dachshund has rescued, rehabilitated and placed approximately one hundred Dachshunds each year since our incorporation in 1998. This number has continued to climb each each year, now reaching close to 200 or more. That’s a lot of happy, healthy dogs and equally happy families! We strive to find the right home for each dog’s individual personality and needs, so that the placement is permanent and both the dogs and the humans who adopt them, are equally happy.
All American Dachshund Rescue nationwide headquarters in Nolensville, TN….with a special segment of the site dedicated to senior Dachsies needing homes.
Dalmatian:
Dallmatian Rescue of Southern CaliforniaDalmatian Rescue of Southern California, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to finding new and loving homes for abandoned or homeless Dalmatians. Dal Rescue was formed to help rescue Dalmatians and Dalmatian mixes from the many high-kill shelters in the Southern California area, and serves the communities of Orange, San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles counties.
Doberman:
Doberman Rescue of New England Doberman Rescue Unlimited
Since its founding in 1988, Doberman Rescue Unlimited, a non-profit rescue organization, has helped over 1,200 homeless Doberman Pinschers. Why so many? Death, divorce, relocation, abandonment, and landlord problems are some of the most common reasons. Many who are rescued suffer from the effects of abuse and reglect; too many are in poor or life-threatening condition. Most are rehabilitated; only a handful cannot be saved. Medical care and careful screening before placement of a rescued dog are very important to the dog’s welfare. Each animal taken in by DRU is examined by a veterinarian, treated, if necessary, vaccinated, and tested for heartworm. All DRU animals are spayed or neutered. Pending placement, the dogs are kept in foster homes or are boarded at various facilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Each dog is carefully evaluated before placement. Doberman Rescue Unlimited does not turn away other breeds or other animals and works closely with other rescue organizations. Doberman Rescue Unlimited, Inc., 52 Tenney Rd., Sandown, NH 03873. Hotline (leave a message): (603) 887-1200. E-mail: Doberman@dru.org Senior and Special Needs Dobermans
Statement from the organization: We are an organization of people with a common goal of helping senior and special needs Dobermans. That need may be financial or it may be only information and/or moral support for the owner of a Doberman with a serious illness or injury. We will also aid in rehoming and fostering senior Dobermans. These Dobermans may be shelter rescues or they may already be much loved companions with a special need. Financial aid may be through donations or through avenues such as online auctions. Every precaution will be taken to assure that the need is real. English Springer Spaniel:
Oregon English Springer Rescue, Willamette Valley, OR
Willamette Valley Rescue is committed to placing English Springers in loving homes. It is made up of members of the Willamette Valley English Springer Spaniel Association in Oregon. While we do have “committee members,” all our club members help when they’re needed. We also have some dogs in foster homes maintained by people who care but who are not members of the club. We are allied with the national English Springer Rescue America, working closely with Northwest Regional ESS Rescue, the Puget Sound ESS Rescue and the Golden Gate ESS Rescue. Mid-Atlantic Springer Spaniel Rescue
Covering the mid-Atlantic region of the continental United States, including: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. English Springer Spaniel — National Rescue Website
To see dogs available nationally, visit the site the national site. English Springer Spaniel Rescue, Sacramento, CA
If you are looking for a senior English Springer Spaniel, this is a good resource;
French Bull Dog:
French Bull Dog Rescue
Statement from the organization: The French Bulldog Rescue Network is a nationwide, private French Bulldog rescue network, not affiliated with any AKC breed clubs. Our sole and exclusive purpose is to find homes for Frenchies who need them. However, all of the current board of directors are members in good standing with the French Bulldog Club of America, and we fully recognize the good efforts of FBDCA rescue. Some of our current state contacts are also rescue coordinators, or have been rescue coordinators, in the FBDCA rescue network. Our aim is to provide an additional safety net for homeless Frenchies, not to provide an alternate one. Incorporation and 501(c)(3) tax exempt status are pending. German Shepherd Dog:
German Shepherd Rescue of New England (GSRNE)
German Shepherd Rescue of New England takes in some beautiful older dogs. For more information about adopting a senior GSD. Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary (New Jersey)
A statement from Jim Dascoli, President: “In November 2014, Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary (New Jersey) began our mission to help rescue and re-home adult and senior German Shepherd and mixes in New Jersey and surrounding areas. During the five years I served as President of Garden State German Shepherd Rescue, the percentage of senior dogs rescued by GSGSR increased from 7% of total dogs placed, to 24% of total dogs placed. For me it was only natural that whatever I did following my time as President of GSGSR, I would focus on senior and adult dogs. Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary has two primary goals: to help rescue and find homes for adult and senior German Shepherd dogs in need throughout New Jersey and to help support other rescue and shelter organizations in the Northeast finding homes for German Shepherd dogs that wish to work with us. Today we are a virtual sanctuary, working as a foster based rescue and partnering with other rescue organizations to find forever homes. Someday we hope to have our own facility, but until then we are always looking for foster homes to help save a good dog’s life. We would like to be listed on your website so that adopters looking to foster or adopt a senior dog will know about us. If you have any questions or need any additional information or references please let me know. We are a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization listed with the New Jersey Division of charities.” Adoption area includes: New Jersey, Delaware Valley, Manhattan, Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern New York. We will also consider Connecticut.
Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, CA, is a nonprofit 501(c)3 rescue saving all ages and kinds of German Shepherd Dogs from high-kill shelters E-mail: peggy@sheprescue.org There are always several senior dogs listed on the website.
Austin German Shepherd Rescue is a 501-3(c) non-profit, 100% volunteer organization. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home German Shepherds from across the state of Texas. We also strive to educate the public about the versatility and ability of the German Shepherd Dog.
Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue, Maryland, Washington, D.C., & Virgnia
This group has a very special and exceptional interest in rescuing and finding new homes for senior German Shepherd Dogs.
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, serving Virginia, DC, suburban Maryland and the panhandle of West Virginia. In existence 3 1/2 years, and have found homes for 700+ dogs in that short time.
Garden State German Shepherd RescueFanwood, NJ
A 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming German Shepherd Dogs. A full-service rescue and referral organization serving New Jersey.
White Paws German Shepherd Rescue Alliance of WisconsinOur mission is to help ensure the welfare of all German Shepherd Dogs by rehabilitating and placing unwanted and abandoned German Shepherd Dogs from shelters and similar situations into new homes and providing education and guidance to new owners. German Shepherds. E-mail: gsdcentral@aol.com; phone (334) 272-1218. Chris Wilson, Secretary; Linda Barlow, President. All dogs are altered, heartworm free and up to date on shots when they are placed.
Mostly Shepherds (New Monmouth, NJ) is a non-profit animal rescue organization that primarily rescues German Shepherds, but also rescues other dogs and cats. All our animals are evaluated by a licensed veterinarian, receive check-ups and shots, as needed, and are spayed or neutered, if necessary. Our goal is to find the “right owner” for the “right pet”. We help you find the dog that’s best for you!
German Shorthaired Pointer:
Mid-Atlantic German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue, Inc.
The Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue group covers the state of Maryland, northern Virginia and the surrounding areas.
Mayflower German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue, New Englandoften has senior dogs available for adoption. To learn more about the organization and to see GSPs currently available for adoption, visit the website.
NorCal GSP Rescue, Menlo Park, CA, is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to placing unwanted and abandoned German Shorthaired Pointers into new homes. All monies received go towards the costs of operating NorCal GSP Rescue and the rescue expenses of German Shorthaired Pointers. Phone:(408) 402-2092, E-mail: info@NorCalGS
German Wirehaired Pointer:
Golden Retriever:
Arizona: Rescue a Golden of Arizona, Phoenix California: Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue
Many people ask why anyone would want to adopt a Golden who is over 5 or 6 years old. It’s hard to explain to anyone who has never been fortunate enough to adopt a senior Golden…but they are very special! There is nothing like “old gold”!
California: Elverta, CA (near Sacramento) — Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary — Rescues senior dogs all the time and offers sanctuary to many of them. Also developing a “Golden Oldies” program, under which a senior citizen can adopt a senior Golden and HBGRR will maintain financial responsibility for the dog.
Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida — Rescue can take many forms, from a single individual trying to make a difference by saving one dog to a group of people working together for the common goal of saving many animals. GRRMF concentrates on Golden Retrievers because we are passionately devoted to this breed. All across America, local Golden Retriever clubs are working to save Goldens that show up wandering the streets or in shelters. GRRMF provides a wide range of services including: education of new and prospective golden retriever owners; counseling, problem intervention and training; temporary or long term shelter and care of golden retrievers; placement and adoption follow-up; promotion of responsible dog ownership including the importance of spaying and neutering all pets; advice on behavioral problems or other concerns; referral to rescue groups in other geographic locations around the country. GRRMF is an all-volunteer organization and is self-supporting, relying on fund raising and donations to support all rescue efforts including veterinary care. 100% of all donations are used for the rescue effort. GRRMF, Inc. is recognized by the National Rescue Committee, a committee of The Golden Retriever Club of America.
California: Golden Retriever Club, Greater Los Angeles Rescue — To view senior goldens looking for homes in LA County, go to the website at: http://grcglarescue.org/
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania: Goldheart Golden Retriever Rescue
This group serves Delaware, south-central Pennsylvania and north-central Maryland. From their mission statement: “Our goals are to encourage and promote responsible dog ownership and responsible breeding practices. We also hope to reduce the abuse and neglect of unwanted Goldens through rehabilitation and adoption.”
Georgia: Atlanta — Adopt A Golden The five founding members of this organization comprise over 35 years rescuing, caring for, and finding loving homes for Golden Retrievers in the Atlanta area. The groups offers services to anyone looking to adopt a Golden, place a Golden, or in need of help regarding a Golden. Visit the website or phone: 404.364.5377.
As Good as Gold, Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois is a membership based, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization . The mission of As Good as Gold is two fold: (1) The rescue, care, and adoption of abandoned, mistreated and/or unwanted Golden Retrievers in the Northern Illinois area. (2) The education of Golden Retriever guardians and the general public about the importance of spaying/neutering, positive training methods, diet and exercise, appropriate medical treatment, and humane care.
Almost Heaven –Golden Retriever Rescue, Delray, WV— Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, accepts senior or “special needs” Goldens from shelters, owner give-ups, and other rescues. Almost Heaven is a refuge for those Golden Retrievers who otherwise may be labeled “hard to adopt” or “unadoptable” by ordinary standards. Some of our Sanctuary Goldens are only with us until they become well enough to be adopted, or until that “special” home is found. Others will receive love and care here at the Sanctuary for the rest of their lives.
New England: Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
New Jersey, Pennsylvania: Golden Retriever Rescue (Delaware Valley)
Pets Alive Inc., in the Catskills, NY is a not-for-profit no-kill Sanctuary which does NOT believe that euthanasia is the final solution. At any given time more than 40% of their dogs are seniors. There are many and varied breeds and mixed breeds. This organization was founded because an elderly, abandoned Golden Retriever saved the founder’s 18-month-old son’s life in 1972. Will take in ANY Golden Retriever — age is NOT a consideration. “They are all welcome to spend their very golden years with our family.”
Ohio — northeast: Golden Retrievers in Need (GRIN) Rescue Service Inc.
Golden Retrievers in Need (GRIN) Rescue Service Inc. takes in senior Golden Retrievers and makes them available for adoption to good homes.
Sooner Golden Retriever Rescue, Oklahoma City, OK. Covering the state of Oklahoma. The Sooner Golden Retriever Rescue has been established for the purposes of placing unwanted Golden Retrievers in good homes, and educating the public about Golden Retrievers and their needs. All incoming dogs are spayed or neutered and temperament and health checked before placement. An in-home interview is conducted with every potential adoptive family to determine that all adoption criteria have been met and to carefully match a Golden with a new and permanent home. Further, the Sooner Golden Retriever Rescue provides in-depth educational materials to all potential adoptive homes and other interested parties, solicits donations, and holds ongoing fund raising projects to help defray the costs of rescue operations.
Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon, Inc. is a volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Golden Retrievers. Our mission is to find caring, adoptive homes for Goldens in need and to educate the public to prevent the homeless Goldens of the future. Goldens in need of new homes come from a variety of circumstances. Some come to us due to compelling family situations such as death, divorce, family illness, relocation or economic hardship. Other Goldens are released to rescue because of behavior problems due to lack of exercise and poor understanding of the needs of the breed. Since our beginnings in 1990, we have successfully placed over 1000 Goldens with new loving families.
South Carolina: Midlands Golden Rescue, Columbia, South Carolina
Serves South Carolina from the midlands area. Always open to senior dogs. Grateful Goldens Rescue of the Low Country, Charleston SC area.
We rescue Goldens in need in SC and Coastal GA. All our Goldies are fostered in loving homes until adopted. Typically we have several wonderful, loving Seniors looking for their furever homes at any time. Please contact us at 843-8100-0146 or email at info@ggrlc.org
Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (covering Knoxville, TN and Decatur, AL and surrounding areas) was formed in July 1997 to facilitate the adoption of displaced and unwanted Golden Retrievers, to provide a good quality of life for homeless Golden Retrievers, to educate the public in responsible dog ownership, and to reduce the abuse and neglect of unwanted Golden Retrievers through rehabilitation and adoption. Most Goldens placed by TVGRR are currently in foster homes, which enables a better assessment of the temperament of each Golden for matching to an appropriate permanent home and provides prospective adopters the opportunity to visit the Golden in a non-kennel environment. All TVGRR Goldens are spayed/neutered (if old enough); fully vaccinated (including Bordatella); on heartworm preventative and micro-chipped. An adoption application, contract and fee are required.
Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue, Knoxville, TN has long been recognised as a group always willing to take in a senior Golden in need. Even if our doors are closed, there is always room for a senior. We help homeless and displaced Goldens from Tennessee, SW Virginia, SE Kentucky, and NE Alabama to relocate to permanent loving homes all over the country. Heartland is a 501[c]3 organization, established in August 1998. Heartland has helped nearly 700 dogs have a second chance at life. Our first priority is finding the right home for the right dog. E-mail: 4infogoldnresq@heartlandgoldenrescue.org or call 865.765.8808.
Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT) GRNNT’s mission is to rescue, care for, and place in permanent loving homes, neglected or unwanted Golden Retrievers and to educate the general public about responsible pet ownership and the special qualities of the Golden Retriever breed in the North Texas area.
West Virgnia: Delray — Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary
No Golden is ever turned away from Almost Heaven because of age or health. Each Golden is considered a valued member of the “family.” Visit the website to Adopt or Sponsor a Golden. Serving West Virginia and regional areas.
Wisconsin Adopt A Golden Retriever (Southeast Wisconsin) “We routinely take in senior Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes. We are able to find forever homes for the majority of the seniors that we take in. If we can’t find them a suitable home, we foster them until the end. We’re a 501(c)(3) organization. One of the highlights of our site is our tribute to the seniors. We just love them!”
Golden Retriever Rescue — All State Listings
Great Dane:
Great Dane Rescue of North Texas — This group rescues every Great Dane who comes to their attention in kill shelters in North Texas, regardless of age or health status. The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc.
(MAGDRL) is an all volunteer non-profit covering NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, WV, and NC. We rescue Danes and Dane mixes from shelters or directly from owners and place them in foster homes until a permanent home can be found. Phone: 410-945-5454 E-mail: debra.rahl@verizon.net Great Dane Rescue of the Carolinas
Dedicated to placing abandoned Danes from North and South Carolina in safe environments, where they can receive the care and affection they deserve. Adoption philosophy: “We find people for Great Danes, not Great Danes for people.” Greyhound:
Adopt a Greyhound:
After their racing days are over, these sweet, gentle dogs need a retirement home.
Greyhound Rescue, Southern Utah — This group always has senior Greyhounds for adoption and is a great proponent of them. They give a free sample of glucosamine to anyone who adopts a senior greyhound. Proceeds from the sale
Senior Greyhounds
There are senior Greyhounds available throughout the US.
Italian Greyhound Rescue — You can select your state to read more about local Italian Greyhound rescue chapters, view adoptable dogs, learn about volunteer opportunities, and other ways to get involved in your area.
Heelers:
Hounds:
Austin, TX — Hound Rescue primarily assists in the rescue and placement of beagles, coonhounds (treeing walker, blue tick, redbone, black & tan), and mixes of these breeds.
Irish Setter:
Magnolia Setter Rescue, Apex, NC, is the official rescue group for the Irish Setter Club of America in the SouthEast. We frequently have senior dogs in our program. Irish Wolfhound:
Italian Greyhound:
Nebraska Italian Greyhound Rescue
Finding displaced Italian Greyhound puppies and adult dogs new loving homes throughout Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, South and North Dakota. Jindo:
Jin-Sohl Jindo Dog Rescue
An organization dedicated to educating the public about Jindo dogs, to providing support and guidance to Jindo owners, and to rescuing Jindos from Southern California shelters when possible. Email: adopt@jindo-dog-rescue.org Keeshond:
Southern California Keeshund Rescue, (SCKR) is run entirely by volunteers who rescue Keeshonden from the shelters, where they face euthanasia, and from owners who can no longer care for them. Our mission is to provide safe foster care which includes comprehensive evaluation, veterinary treatment and related services for Keeshond dogs in need. The adoption process includes an adoption application, home visit and lifetime adoption agreement. Labrador Retriever:
LAB RESCUE NATIONWIDE
LAB RESCUE CALIFORNIA
Central California (CCLRR) Labrador Retriever Rescue, Stockton, CA, was “born” in July of 1998 due to the great need to find loving homes for abused, abandoned or unwanted Labrador Retrievers in the Central Valley. We are a 501-c non-profit, all volunteer organization covering the greater Sacramento area south to Merced.
Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, San Francisco Bay Area.
Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Southern California. Founded at the beginning of 1998, our organization takes in and fosters or kennels dogs on a limited basis. We also offer a referral system, whereby folks wishing to adopt Labrador Retrievers, or wishing to place them, may utilize our referral list. You can find several lists of available Labradors: our fostered Labs, Labs in shelters, in private homes and with other rescue groups. Covering these areas: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Victorville and environs, Santa Barbara County. 1-888-554-ALAB
Fetching Companions Retriever Rescue (FCRR) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, Southern California organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering and rehoming homeless retrieving breeds. We specialize in Labrador Retrievers, but will take in other retrieving breeds from time to time, including Golden and Flatcoat Retrievers, as well as the occasional mixed breed Retriever. Our aim is to rescue dogs of exceptional temperament, regardless of breed, and to find the best possible homes for them. another mission of FCRR is to provide public education regarding the humane care and training of companion dogs, and the benefits to your canine friends and to the public at large of spaying or neutering. We’re are a federal 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public benefit corporation and meet the corresponding California requirements for nonprofits. Palos Verdes, CA. Telephone: 888-4-1-2-FETCH (888-412-3382) E-mail: info@fetchingcompanions.org
LAB RESCUE MID-WEST
Central Indiana Lab Rescue and Adoption (CILRA)
CILRA is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose goal is placing rescued, purebred Labrador Retrievers in suitable, loving homes throughout Indiana, Illinois, and surrounding midwestern states. E-mail: cilralabs @ yahoo.com(Remove spaces in address to send.) Phone: 1-888-882-1900 Labrador Education and Rescue Network (L.E.A.R.N.)Serving Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin.
This rescue group always has senior Labs and/or Lab mixes needing foster homes and adoption.
Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue was formed to rescue Labradors and Labrador mixes and to educate the public about pet overpopulation. The group is not-for-profit and licensed by the State of Illinois. Operates with foster-homes, based in Palatine, IL. Email: labs@fortunatelabrescue.org Telephone: 847-224-9560
.Lab Rescue OK, Inc., Tulsa, OK is a volunteer organizationdedicated to saving Labrador Retrievers in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas…one dog at a time. Lab Rescue OK, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible!
LAB RESCUE MID-ATLANTIC
Labrador Retriever Rescue, Washington, DC
Washington, DC area; this group does amazing work in the DC area, and can also direct you to a Lab Rescue group near you.
Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc., Warrington, PA is a non-profit, all- volunteer rescue group, operating in Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey. BLRR’s mission is to help rehome Labrador Retrievers from shelters and homes where they are unwanted or where they can no longer get appropriate care. Labs and adopting families are evaluated by volunteers. A $75 donation is requested for senior labs.
LAB RESCUE NORTHEAST
Long Island Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc.– All Volunteer, Nonprofit 501(c)(3), Tax Exempt, Charitable Organization based in Long Island, New York, U.S.A. Founded and organized through long time participation and representation with the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. National Rescue Program, The American Kennel Club Breed Rescue Network, Project Breed Rescue, State and National Humane Societies, ASPCA, SPCA and animal welfare organizations devoted to animal rescue endeavors. Region LILRR effort is generally limited to the NY region of Long Island, New York City and North to Scarsdale vicinity. LAB RESCUE SOUTH ATLANTIC STATES
Lowcountry Lab Rescue, Charleston, SC
Lowcountry Lab Rescue (LLR) is a 501c3 animal welfare organization that rescues stray and unwanted Labrador Retrievers from life-threatening situations and rehomes them. LLR promotes responsible Labrador ownership and seeks to prevent abandonment through education and spay/neuter advocacy.
North Carolina Lab Rescue: If you need to place a purebred Labrador go to: www.labrescuenc.org/placement; to place a MIXED breed Labrador: www.labrescuenc.org/mixes. If you’ve found a stray Lab, go to: www.labrescuenc.org/stray. Questions about adopting or to fill out an application: www.labrescuenc.org/adoption Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida, Inc.
Saving Labrador Retreivers throughout Florida, one dog at a time.
LAB RESCUE TEXASThe Heart of Texas Lab Rescue is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization based in Austin, TX. Their mission is to rescue Purebred Labrador Retrievers from shelters, pounds, abandonment, and other situations, and place them in loving, caring homes. The HOT Lab Rescue serves Austin, San Antonio, and surrounding Central Texas communities. It is HOTLR’s policy to accept and place dogs ONLY in the state of Texas. All Labradors are neutered/spayed, current on shots, microchipped, and heartworm negative prior to being put up for adoption.
Dallas | Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Rescue Club, Inc.
Rescuing Labrador Retrievers in the Dallas | Fort Worth Metroplex. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit rescue group dedicated to rescuing and rehoming Labrador Retrievers.
Lhasa Apso:
Lhasa Happy Homes, Los Angeles, CA
If you are interested in adopting a senior Lhasa Apso, please complete the application at the bottom of their home page. Telephone: 310-74-LHASA. E-mail: LhasaHappyHomes@aol.com(Remove spaces in address to send.) Lhasa Rescue Network (National)
National Coordinator: Meredith Morris
Email Address: meredithwm @ aol.com (Remove spaces in address to send.)
Phone: 301-990-0729
Lhasa Rescue always has wonderful senior Lhasas to place. This breed lives well into their teens and are so very grateful to have loving people care for them. They will give you back so much more than you ever imagined. Please contact us or go to our website to find a state or regional representative near you. Malamute:
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
Specializing in Huskies, Malamutes, Samoyeds, and Nordic mixes. Contact Northern California Sled Dog Rescue. Telephone: 800-471-5822. E-mail: rescue@norsled.org
Maltese:
Peke A Tzu Rescue is a Non-Profit Shih Tzu Rescue and Pekingese Rescue exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are also active in Maltese Rescue, Poodle Rescue, Yorkie Rescue and Mixed Small Breed Rescue. Our primary location is in Trufant, Michigan, but we do have foster homes in Indiana and Florida. We rescue dogs from local animal shelters, animal control facilities and private guardians. All are fostered in our homes until they find their Forever Home. We primarily rescue seniors and special needs small breed dogs. Mastiff
Great Plains Mastiff Rescue is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of volunteers dedicated to saving Mastiffs in need in Oklahoma. Our goal is to find a forever home for those Mastiffs that we rescue. We health check all of the Mastiffs that come in to rescue. This includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, testing for worms and parasites and treatment, heartworm testing, and microchipping. Currently, we are only adopting to the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Colorado. Phone: 1-206-202-4364 Email: info@greatplainsmastiffrescue.org Mailing address: Great Plains Mastiff Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 6173, Edmond, OK 73083-6173 Miniature Pinscher:
Miniature Pinscher Rescue Service, Michigan Area
Miniature Pinscher Service (IMPS), National
Miniature Schnauzer:
New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network Inc.
New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network (NJSRN) is a group-run rescue and rehoming service for Miniature Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes. NJSRN does not maintain a kennel or adoption facility. Its members and volunteers are located throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, and the dogs in its care live with its members and foster volunteers until they are placed. NJSRN has been rehoming Miniature Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes since 1997 and has placed nearly 1,700 dogs into permanent, loving homes. NJSRN adheres to the American Miniature Schnauzer Club’s minimum rescue requirements and is the only Miniature Schnauzer rescue group in its service area that does.
Papillon:
Papillon Haven Rescue always has several senior Papillons available for adoption. These Papillons, though considered senior, are active and love going for walks and being playful. Please consider giving one of these joyful, loving dogs a forever home. To start the adoption process, please go to Paphaven.Org and on the home page click on “Adoptions” in the left column. You can then look through all the beautiful Papillons available for adoption. If you find a Pap that tugs at your heart strings, please fill out an Adoption application at the bottom of the page. New dogs are added frequently to the adoption list. PapiIIon Haven Rescue is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit volunteer organization operating nationwide for the soIe purpose of preserving and protecting purebred and non-purebred PapiIIons in need. Veterinary medicaI care, spay/neuter, full dental, microchips and rehabiIitation in foster homes are all provided as needed, along with carefuI screening for placement into a Ioving adoptive home.
Pekingnese:
Peke A Tzu Rescue is a Non-Profit Shih Tzu Rescue and Pekingese Rescue exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are also active in Maltese Rescue, Poodle Rescue, Yorkie Rescue and Mixed Small Breed Rescue. Our primary location is in Trufant, Michigan, but we do have foster homes in Indiana and Florida. We rescue dogs from local animal shelters, animal control facilities and private guardians. All are fostered in our homes until they find their Forever Home. We primarily rescue seniors and special needs small breed dogs. Pit Bull Terrier:
BAD RAP (Northern California) accepts senior/special needs pit bulls for hospice/retirement care subject to housing availability. For more information, please contact Susi at suz@badrap.org Pomeranian:
Poodle:
Florida Poodle Rescue
The mission of Florida Poodle Rescue is to place unwanted, abused and abandoned Poodles of any age in loving homes where they will be cherished family members for the duration of their lives.
Peke A Tzu Rescue is a Non-Profit Shih Tzu Rescue and Pekingese Rescue exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are also active in Maltese Rescue, Poodle Rescue, Yorkie Rescue and Mixed Small Breed Rescue. Our primary location is in Trufant, Michigan, but we do have foster homes in Indiana and Florida. We rescue dogs from local animal shelters, animal control facilities and private guardians. All are fostered in our homes until they find their Forever Home. We primarily rescue seniors and special needs small breed dogs.
Pug:
Kentuckiana Pug Rescue — Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois
Phone: 502.609.5836. E-mail: puglovin@hotmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box 782, New Albany, IN 47150
PROS Pug Rescue Bay to the Borders, northern CA
A non-profit organization that takes in Pugs from northern California that have been abandoned, found as strays or turned in by their guardians. We then spay/neuter, vaccinate, heartworm test and health check. PROS Pug Rescue, PO Box 355, San Ramon, CA 94583 925-974-PUGS (7847) E-mail: rescue@pugpros.org
“Pug Luv” — Michigan Pug Rescue
Larry and Kathy Nathan – Chairpersons
248-473-8389
E-mail: puginfo@michiganpugrescue.com
Pug Nation — Los Angeles, CA
Mission: Rescue every area Pug in need and provide medical care and place them in a forever home. If no home can be found, we pledge to provide a comfortable and loving place where those Pugs can live out their lives.
Pugs ‘N Pals , Newport Beach, CA
A non-profit organization, run by volunteers, dedicated to rescuing Pugs and other small dogs and giving them a second chance at life. We rescue dogs regardless of age or physical condition. We have a soft spot for senior dogs in need. All of our dogs are in caring and loving foster homes until their forever home is found.E-mail: pnp@pugdogrescue.com Phone:(949) 262-7843.
Alabama Pug Rescue and Adoption, Inc.
Rat Terrier — Nationwide:
New Rattitude is a nationwide, all-volunteer rescue group for Rat Terriers and Rat Terrier mixes. In private foster homes, abandoned, abused, neglected, sick, or unwanted Rat Terriers are nurtured, socialized, trained, supported medically, and provided with professional veterinary care while we work diligently to find them new and permanent adoptive homes where they will be safe, loved, and properly and humanely cared for the rest of their lives. Adopting a senior dog through New Rattitude comes with special advantages. Because each of foster dog lives in a home setting, we have the chance to learn about the dog’s personality and any health issues. We take the time to make all of our foster dogs, seniors included, healthy from their teeth to their toes, so we can give an accurate picture of the dog you are interested in. To see available Rat Terriers, visit New Rattitude’s website.
Ratbone Rescues takes in senior Rat terriers to foster and offer for adoption nationwide. On their website you will find information on all of the dogs currently available for adoption. Contact: ratbonerescues@ ratbonerescues.com
Retrievers — All — Northeast US:
Rhodesian Ridgeback:
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc.
Operates throughout the US and Canada and often takes in senior dogs for adoption. Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue of Northern California has as its mission the re-homing of Rhodesian Ridgebacks in need. The group also pursues all availables avenues to educating people about the breed, and perhaps preventing the need for their re-homing services.
Rottweiler:
North East Rottweiler Rescue & Referral
North East Rottweiler Rescue & Referral (NERR&R) works to preserve the Rottweiler breed through education, rescue, appropriate placement and other services.
Happy Tails Rottweiler Rescue, Washington State.
Saint Bernard:
Samoyed:
San Francisco Samoyed Rescue, Inc. (SFSR) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit group that rescues Samoyed and Samoyed-mix dogs. All dogs are neutered before placement and are fostered in private homes. If you would like to foster a dog, volunteer, or donate, please contact us at rescue@sfsr.org or 415-451-7175. Silver Sammies
Dedicated to saving older Samoyeds. Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
Specializing in Huskies, Malamutes, Samoyeds, and Nordic mixes. Contact Northern California Sled Dog Rescue. Telephone: 800-471-5822. E-mail: rescue@norsled.org
National Samoyed Rescue is a nationwide assistance organization for regional Samoyed rescue groups. Their website lists dogs available nationally, and the group helps to connect potential adopters with rescue groups in their areas, and assists in coordinating the rescue of dogs when needed. While National Samoyed Rescue does not rescue dogs directly, the organization helps to identify local Samoyed rescue groups across the country that might be able to take in or adopt out senior dogs.
Schipperke:
Schnauzer:
Schnauzer Friends for Rescue and Adoption is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers who are trying to match “orphaned” miniature schnauzers with loving adoptive homes. We are based in Cincinnati, Ohio, but our members are spread throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and now in western Pennsylvania! E-mail: Kismet1@fuse.net New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network Inc.
New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network (NJSRN) is a group-run rescue and rehoming service for Miniature Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes. NJSRN does not maintain a kennel or adoption facility. Its members and volunteers are located throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, and the dogs in its care live with its members and foster volunteers until they are placed. NJSRN has been rehoming Miniature Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes since 1997 and has placed nearly 1,700 dogs into permanent, loving homes. NJSRN adheres to the American Miniature Schnauzer Club’s minimum rescue requirements and is the only Miniature Schnauzer rescue group in its service area that does. Hotline: 732-829-8242; E-mail: info@njsm.org Miniature Schnauzer Rescue, Pacific Northwest
Miniature Schnauzer Rescue (MSR) was founded in 1988 by Jonnie Hart with funding help from the Portland Miniature Schnauzer Club. The goal was to help schnauzers in need find new homes. After 25 years, MSR continues to be run solely by volunteers. We do not have a dedicated facility; we operate out of individual foster homes scattered throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho. We are able to see the dogs in a home environment and can fully assess them so they are placed in an appropriate forever home.
Scottish Terrier:
Shar Pei:
North American Shar Pei Rescue — a national 501(c)3 organization with the goal of rehoming as many Peis as possible. The group also helps smaller, local Pei rescue groups advertise dogs available for adoption. NASPR takes in dogs of every age.
Sheltie:
Sheltie Rescue of Georgia
Never turn down a Sheltie in need — no matter how old. (Woodstock, GA) Sheltie Rescue, Northern Chesapeake
(Abingdon, MD)
Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue Bloomington, Il.
“We take in any Sheltie that needs us, address all their needs, and then place them in wonderful new homes. We do not have a shelter facility. All dogs are housed and cared for in our network of foster homes.” Shetland Sheepdog Fanciers
Long Island Shetland Sheepdog Fanciers has just uploaded their new website. Please visit to check on the latest seniors that are available. Minnesota Sheltie Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming homeless Shelties of all ages. We take in many senior Sheltie who are looking for a warm bed, a kind word and a gentle touch. Please visit our website for more information on Shelties available for adoption and our adoption process.
Sheltie Rescue of Central Indiana, Inc
Sheltie Rescue of Central Indiana, Inc. ( SRCI ) is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation consisting of caring volunteers who are dedicated to caring for and placing Shetland Sheepdogs into permanent and loving homes. Since 1994, over 500 Shelties have been received into the group’s foster care program. Most of the Shelties come from areas in Indiana and are adopted and fostered within the state of Indiana.
Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue is a non-profit 501c(3) organization established to rescue, rehabilitate, and place lost, abused, and abandoned Shelties where they will be loved, protected, and well cared for. The group takes in Shelties of all ages and gets many senior dogs.
Shiba Inu:
Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue, Chicago, IL., is a non-profit corporation that fosters and places homeless Shiba Inu dogs (and other primitive breeds) into carefully-screened, lifelong homes.
Shih Tzu:
Peke A Tzu Rescue is a Non-Profit Shih Tzu Rescue and Pekingese Rescue exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are also active in Maltese Rescue, Poodle Rescue, Yorkie Rescue and Mixed Small Breed Rescue. Our primary location is in Trufant, Michigan, but we do have foster homes in Indiana and Florida. We rescue dogs from local animal shelters, animal control facilities and private guardians. All are fostered in our homes until they find their Forever Home. We primarily rescue seniors and special needs small breed dogs.
Siberian Husky:
Siberian Husky Rescue, Delaware Valley, PA
Siberian Husky Rescue Referral, San Francisco Bay Area
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
Rescuing Siberian Huskies, Samoyeds, Alaskan Malamutes and Northern Breed mixes.
Siberian Husky Rescue of New Mexico, Inc. , Cedar Crest, NM. Telephone: (505) 331-3335. Email: piacash@aol.com
Sleddog
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
Rescuing Siberian Husdies, Samoyeds, Alaskan Malamutes and Northern Breed mixes Springer Spaniel:
Mid-Atlantic Springer Spaniel Rescue
Covering the mid-Atlantic region of the continental United States, including: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. English Springer Spaniel Rescue, Sacramento, CA
If you are looking for a senior English Springer Spaniel try this site.
Senior Spaniel Rescue, Inc. (SSRI), Las Vegas, NV, helps older English Springer Spaniels find foster and forever homes where they are loved and cared for. When life-altering events happen and people who can no longer care for their Springers must give them up, SSRI provides adoption referral assistance. All too often there are senior English Springer Spaniels who have lost their homes because their families have tired of them, become ill, moved to an apartment that doesn’t allow dogs, or have passed away. We are a group of people who love our Springer Spaniels and want to help displaced Senior Spaniels find good new homes. Senior Springer Rescue, Inc. (SSRI) works with other rescue organizations and shelters to place senior Spaniels. Although we specialize in English Springer Spaniels, we occasionally help with the placement of other Spaniel breeds.
Vizsla:
Utah/Idaho Vizsla Rescue is coordinated by Rebecca and Daryl Dowdell in Salt Lake City, UT. It came into existence in November of 1997. For Utah, please call Rebecca at either 801-272-9390 (H) or 801-581-5621 (W), or send email to rebel@utahvizsla.org. For Idaho, contact Penny Fenton in Boise by calling 208-343-6620 (H) or 208-334-0313 (W), or send email to pfenton@utahvizsla.org.
Weimaraner:
Heartland Weimaraner Rescue, Pleasant Valley, MO
We are a non-profit non-kill animal rescue organization. Our family foster home system provides safe haven for abandoned, abused or unwanted Weimaraners. All dogs in our care are spayed or neutered and receive all life saving or necessary medical attention. When our foster animals are emotionally and physically healed, we search for the correct human companion(s) for each, ensuring a loving, forever home. We make a “lifetime” commitment to every Weimaraner we accept into our program.
Weimaraner Club of Greater Kansas City
Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas
“We have placed senior Weimaraners from the state of Texas, often having them released form the vet when they were taken there to be euthanized.” Northern California Weimaraner Rescue.
Northern California Weimaraner Rescue is a regional group operating under the auspices of the Weimaraner Club of America. We cover Northern California and also work with Weimaraner rescue groups in Southern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah and Arizona. We are made up of volunteers who are familiar with the Weimaraner breed and who donate many hours of their time and money to make sure these grey-friends-in-need find loving homes. We are not able to place every dog, but we do have a very good success rate.
Oregon Weimaraner Rescue
We are a plucky little band of folks. Catherine, Leslie, and Laura. Aided at different times and places by many. We have a deep love and affection for the Weimaraner in all its different shapes, sizes, colors, and ages. We are non-profit (boy is that an understatement!); 100% volunteer. We spend hundreds of hours per year attempting to protect, rehome, and care for the abandoned, unloved, disposed of, sick, injured, abused, and damaged Weims in Oregon and Washington and occassionally in Idaho and northern California.
Louisville Weimaraner Rescue, Inc., is a non-profit corporation, which has 501(c)(3) taxable contribution status with the IRS. “Our objective is to find permanent, responsible owners for Weimaraners that come to our rescue through area shelters or private owners that, because of various situations, are unable to continue to keep their dogs.” Phone: 812.256.3967. E-mail: rescue@louisvilleweimrescue.com
Tri State Weimaraner Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization that takes in and rehomes purebred Weimaraners, doing so throughout the states of NJ, PA and DE. “We take in Weimaraners of all ages. For information on adopting a senior Weim, please visit The Senior Center on our website. We run a half-off adoption fee special for senior dogs every November during ‘Adopt a Senior Dog Month.’ ” Special note: Any senior citizen (age 65 and up) who adopts any Weimaraner 8 years of age or older from Tri State Weimaraner Rescue, Inc., will be entitled to a free senior panel blood test once a year on their adopted Weimaraner, for the life of the dog.
Welsh Corgi:
Idaho State Welsh Corgi Rescue
Kathleen Mallery, 28495 Scott Pit Road, Parma, Idaho 83660; 208-722-5003; E-mail: Castell @ WIdaho.net(Remove spaces in address to send.) Registered Rescuer with CorgiAid Wheaton Terrier – Soft-coated:
S’Wheat Rescues (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Rescue) is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Telephone: 816.506.7283. The rescue’s mailing address is: PO Box 26274, Kansas City, MO 64196. Whippet:
Whippet Rescue and Placement
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon:
Yorkshire Terrier:
United Yorkie Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit rescue group, takes in all Yorkies or Yorkie mixes, regardless of age or medical condition. More and more senior Yorkies are finding their way to this rescue.
Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc. is a Yorkshire Terrier Rescue incorporated since 2002 covering PA, NJ, NY, DE, MD, and parts of other states. The founder writes, “We have placed well over 1800 Yorkies since we began. We spay and neuter and microchip all of our dogs prior to placement. We are very finicky about who takes one of our dogs. We take them in from one day old to 17 years. We are always in need of foster homes. We always have Yorkies available. We are one of the few rescues with a phone number to call for information 610-670-2183.
Yorkie Friends Rescue, Moulton, AL, believes that all Yorkshire Terriers and Yorkie mixes deserve loving and caring homes and the medical care necessary to ensure the best possible quality of life, regardless of their age or condition. Members will rescue Yorkies and Yorkie mixes, and sometimes other small dogs in need, then strive to work together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect to achieve that goal for the dogs in our care. We will also strive to educate the public about the cruelty to animals that exists in our country, and how they can help to end it, and about the role rescue plays in ending the misery of animals.
Rescue Me – Yorkie Rescue (PA, NJ)
Serving PA, NJ, and parts of DE, MD, VA, CT and NY. Rescue Me is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of the Yorkshire Terrier breed. We are a small group of rescue buddies who came to know one another through one common interest – saving the lives of dogs. We have decided to focus on Yorkies at this time but have future plans to assist with the rescue of other small breeds as well. Rescue Me takes great care in the placement of our dogs. All dogs in our rescue live in a foster home where they receive the safety and love they deserve. We are passionate about what we do and take pride in the care given to our dogs. We carefully screen every home with a veterinary reference, phone interview and home inspection prior to approval. Placement of our dogs happens only when the correct match for the dog is found. Each of our dogs is spayed or neutered and brought up-to-date on all vaccinations prior to being adopted. Phone: 717.264.9799. E-mail: rescuemeyorkierescue@gmail.com