Animal Rescue Groups and Shelters

How

How to Find a Rescue/Shelter

There are shelters and rescues all over the world. Start in your local town or region by visiting a shleter. Many have websites with animals looking for a home. The website will give you information about how to contact or inquire. From personal experience, I have found some shelters request you make an appointment and complete a survey about the pet you hope to adopt.

You can find breed specific rescues. Use the breed and rescue as your search terms - ex. "golden retriever" rescue and you will find a list of resources. Do your homework about the rescue groups. Many rescues are run by volunteers who have full time jobs. Find out how the pets are cared for while waiting for adoption. Are they fostered in homes? Does the group adopt out of state? Are home checks involved? My experience with rescue groups is that they want the pets to be good match with you. Sometimes the pet whose picture you fall in love with isn't the right pet for your lifestyle.

Rescues

Rescue Groups

These are rescues and shelters that my family and friends have worked with.

OBG Cocker Spaniel Rescue

Link to OBG Rescue

Established in 1996, Oldies But Goodies's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cocker spaniels and spaniel mixes of all ages, while providing a positive experience for our community of adopters, volunteers and supporters

Location and Type of Rescue

Maryand, Virginia, Washington, DC

Breed Specific - Spaniels

OBG Cocker Spaniel Rescue

Canine Companions Rescue Center

Link to CC Rescue

CCRC was founded in 2004 to work with the community and area animal control agencies to promote the adoption of dogs without families.Its mission is to prevent and/or reduce the numbers of dogs in, and entering, Michigan shelters.

Location and Type of Rescue

Michigan

All breeds

Canine Companions Rescue Center

Friends of Homeless Animals of RI

Link to FHA of RI

Established in 2007, FOHARI has grown into one of the largest and most reputable animal rescues on the East Coast.Their mission is to rescue homeless and abandoned dogs, cats (and every so often, rabbits, pigs and once a hedgehog named Crouton.).

Location and Type of Rescue

Northeast USA

Mostly cats and dogs

Friends of Homeless Animals, INC of RI

Meriden Humane Society Animal Rescue

Link to MHS Rescue

Founded in 1893, the Meriden Humane Society is a non-profit, no kill animal shelter and rescue facility. Many of our animals are taken from high risk situations or surrendered by private citizens who are no longer able to care for their animals.