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DOG ADOPTION & PUPPY ARTICLES
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UNITED STATES DOG RESCUES
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DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
IN THE NORTHEAST
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English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island - Rescue
English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island - Rescue
(serving Bayport, Long Island,
New York State & the Northeastern U.S.)
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Labrador Retriever Rescue
Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. (LRR)
(serving Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island & Vermont)
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Labrador Retriever Rescue-CT, Inc.
Labrador Retriever Rescue-CT, Inc. (LRRCT)
(rescuing from the Northeast,
adopting to Connecticut,
southeastern
New York & southern Massachusetts)
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Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue, LLC
Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue, LLC (SGRR)
(serving the New England States
of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont plus
New York & New Jersey)
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Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR)
(serving the New England States
of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont)
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Connecticut Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Labs4rescue
Labs4rescue, Inc.
(serving the State of Connecticut)
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New York Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Akita Rescue of Western New York, Inc.
Akita Rescue of Western New York, Inc.
(ARWNY)
(serving Buffalo &
upstate New York)
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Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York
Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York, Inc. (GRRCNY)
(serving Central New York State including
Binghampton, Corning, Ithaca, Rochester,
Syracuse, Utica & Watertown)
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GRROWLS-NY, Inc.
GRROWLS-NY, Inc.
(serving the State of New York)
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Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue
Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. (LIGRR)
(serving Long Island, New York)
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Metropolitan Maltese Rescue
Metropolitan Maltese Rescue (MetroMalts)
(serving the New York City
metropolitan area & the NYC tri-state area)
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Rescue for Life Labrador Retriever Rescue
Rescue for Life Labrador Retriever Rescue (RFLLRR)
(serving the Hudson Valley of
New York including Bloomingburg)
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Rudy’s Rescue and Resource Services, Inc.
Rudy’s Rescue and Resource Services, Inc.
(serving upstate New York
including Palmyra)
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Pennsylvania Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Pennsylvania Animal Rescue & Pet Adoption
Pet Adoption & Rescue Agencies by Location,
Ten Spider Pets,
Ten Spider Enterprises, LLC
(dog rescue & dog adoption
agencies serving
the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania)
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New Jersey Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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MID-ATLANTIC
DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
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Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training
Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training, Inc. (GRREAT)
(serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, the District
of Columbia, Delaware, south central Pennsylvania
and eastern West Virginia)
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Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc.
Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. (LRR)
(serving metropolitan Washington, DC, Northern
Virginia,
the Maryland suburbs and portions
of Central Pennsylvania,
Delaware and New
Jersey)
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Lab Rescue of the LRCP, Inc.
Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac (LRCP)
(serving metropolitan Washington, DC, Northern
Virginia,
eastern West Virginia, Maryland,
& the Mid-Atlantic region)
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Maryland Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Virginia Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Virginia Animal Rescue & Pet Adoption
Pet Adoption & Rescue Agencies by Location,
Ten Spider Pets,
Ten Spider Enterprises, LLC
(dog rescue & dog adoption
agencies serving
the Commonwealth of
Virginia)
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North Carolina
Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Cape Fear Golden Retriever Rescue Inc.
Cape Fear Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. (CFGRR)
(serving New Hanover,
Brunswick, Pender & Onslow Counties in
North Carolina)
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Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte
Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte (GRRCC)
(serving the Charlotte,
North Carolina, area)
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GREAT DANE RESCUE of the Carolinas
Great Dane Rescue of the Carolinas (GDRC)
(serving North & South
Carolina including Huntersville, NC)
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Lab Rescue of North Carolina, Inc.
Lab Rescue of North Carolina, Inc. (LRNC)
(serving the State of North Carolina)
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Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. (NRGRR)
(serving Raleigh, North Carolina)
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North Carolina Schnauzer Rescue
North Carolina Schnauzer Rescue, Inc. (NCSR)
(serving the State of North Carolina, especially
the greater Raleigh,
Greensboro, Winston-Salem,
Charlotte, Asheville & Wilmington areas)
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Triad Golden Retriever Rescue
Triad Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. (TGRR)
(serving the Piedmont Triad
region of North Carolina including
Greensboro & Winston-Salem)
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APPALACHIAN
DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
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Kentucky Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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KENTUCKY LAB RESCUE, Inc.
Kentucky Lab Rescue, Inc. (KLR)
(serving Lexington & the State of Kentucky
with out-of-state adoptions upon approval)
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Tennessee Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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GREAT LAKES
DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
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Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption, Inc.
Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption, Inc. (CILRA)
(serving Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota &
surrounding Midwestern states)
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LOVE OF LABS, IN
Love of Labs, IN (LOLIN, Inc.)
(serving Indiana, Illinois,
Ohio & Michigan)
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Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue, Inc.
Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue, Inc. (NLSDR)
(serving Indiana &
the Great Lakes & Midwest Regions)
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Ohio Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Central Ohio Greyhound Rescue
Central Ohio Greyhound Rescue (COGR)
(serving Columbus &
Central Ohio)
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Golden Endings Golden Retriever Rescue
Golden Endings Golden Retriever Rescue (GEGRR)
(serving Central &
Southeastern Ohio)
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Golden Retrievers in Need Rescue Service, Inc.
(G.R.I.N.)
Golden Retrievers in Need Rescue Service, Inc. (G.R.I.N.)
(serving Northeast Ohio)
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Golden Treasures Rescue
Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.
(serving the Bath, Ohio, area)
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GO Boxer Rescue, Inc.
GO Boxer Rescue, Inc. (GOBR)
(serving the State of Ohio)
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GRRAND - Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs, Inc.
Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs, Inc.
(GRRAND)
(serving Greater Louisville,
Lexington,
Northern Kentucky &
Cincinnati, Ohio)
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OHIO Basset Rescue Inc.
Ohio Basset Rescue, Inc. (OBR)
(serving Goshen & the State of Ohio)
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Ohio Pug Rescue, Inc.
Ohio Pug Rescue, Inc. (OPR)
(serving the State of Ohio)
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rescuealab.com -
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Cincinnati
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Cincinnati, Inc. (LRRoC)
(serving Cincinnati, Ohio)
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The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
(serving the State of Ohio)
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Indiana Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Wisconsin Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
IN THE SOUTHEAST
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South Carolina
Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Georgia Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Florida Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Florida Pet Adoption - Pet Adoption FL
Pet Adoption & Rescue Agencies by Location,
Ten Spider Pets,
Ten Spider Enterprises, LLC
(dog rescue & dog adoption
agencies serving the State of Florida)
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Mississippi Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Louisiana Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
IN THE MIDWEST
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Minnesota Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
IN THE SOUTHWEST
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Texas Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Adopt a Husky of Dallas, Inc.
Adopt a Husky of Dallas, Inc.
(serving the Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas,
area)
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All Texas Dachshund Rescue, Inc.
All Texas Dachshund Rescue, Inc. (ATDR)
(serving the Austin area &
the State of Texas)
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Austin German Shepherd Rescue
Austin German Shepherd Dog Rescue (AGSDR)
(serving Austin & the
Central Texas area)
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Austin Sheltie Rescue Group
Austin Sheltie Rescue Group
(serving Central Texas)
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BLUE DOG RESCUE
Blue Dog Rescue, Inc.
(serving Austin &
Central Texas)
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Border Collie Rescue Texas
Border Collie Rescue Texas, Inc. (BCRT)
(serving the State of Texas)
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Central Texas Dachshund Rescue
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue (CTDR)
(serving the State of Texas)
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Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio (CSR)
(serving the State of Texas)
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COCKER SPANIEL RESCUE OF EAST TEXAS - HOUSTON
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas - Houston (CSR)
(serving Houston & the
East Texas area)
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Dallas | Fort Worth Labrador Retriever
Rescue Club, Inc.
Dallas / Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Rescue Club, Inc. (DFWLRRC)
(serving the Dallas, Fort Worth &
Plano, Texas, area)
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Dallas/Ft. Worth Metro Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.
Dallas/Ft. Worth Metro Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. (DFWMGRR)
(serving the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex &
North Texas)
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Dallas/Ft. Worth Sheltie Rescue
Dallas/Ft. Worth Sheltie Rescue
(serving the Dallas-Ft. Worth,
Texas, metroplex)
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DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue
DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue (DFWCSR)
(serving the Dallas &
Fort Worth, Texas, area)
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DFW Tzus & More Rescue
DFW Tzus & More Rescue (DDRTX)
(serving the Dallas-Ft. Worth,
Texas, metroplex)
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DiamonD DACHSHUND RESCUE OF TEXAS
Diamond Dachshund Rescue Of Texas (DDRTX)
(serving San Antonio, Texas,
& surrounding areas)
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German Shepherd Dog Rescue of San Antonio, Texas
German Shepherd Dog Rescue of San Antonio
(GSDR of San Antonio)
(serving the San Antonio, Texas, area)
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German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas
German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas (GSDRescueCTx)
(serving Central Texas including
Austin, Waco, Killeen, New Braunfels, Bastrop,
Dripping Springs & surrounding areas)
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Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.
Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. (GBGRR)
(serving the East Texas area)
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GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE of Houston
Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston, Inc. (GRRH)
(serving the greater Houston, Texas, area)
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Gold Ribbon Rescue
Gold Ribbon Rescue (GRR)
(serving Austin, San Antonio
& Central Texas)
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Great Dane Rescue of North Texas
Great Dane Rescue of North Texas (GDRNT)
(serving the Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas,
area)
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HEART OF TEXAS GREYHOUND ADOPTION, INC.
Heart of Texas Greyhound Adoption, Inc. (H.O.T.)
(serving the San Antonio, Texas, area)
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Heart of Texas Lab Rescue
Heart of Texas Lab Rescue, Inc. (HOTLR)
(serving Austin, San Antonio,
Houston, & surrounding areas of Texas)
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helping hands BASSET RESCUE
Helping Hands Basset Rescue (HHBR)
(serving Round Rock & Central Texas)
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Houston Labrador Retriever Rescue
Houston Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. (HLRR)
(serving Houston, Texas, &
surrounding cities)
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Houston Sheltie Sanctuary, Inc.
Houston Sheltie Sanctuary, Inc. (HSS)
(serving the Greater Houston,
Central & Southeast Texas areas)
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Labrador Retriever Rescue of North Texas
Labrador Retriever Rescue of North Texas (LRRNT)
(serving the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex &
North Texas)
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Lone Star Boxer Rescue
Lone Star Boxer Rescue (LSBR)
(serving the Houston, Texas,
area)
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Lone Star Shih Tzu & Lhasa Apso Rescue
Lone Star Shih Tzu & Lhasa Apso Rescue (LSSTALAR)
(serving the Dallas, Houston,
Austin, & San Antonio, Texas, areas)
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North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc.
North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. (NTBHR)
(serving the Fort Worth & Dallas, Texas,
metropolitan area)
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PAWS OF AUSTIN
Protection for Animal Welfare Services of Austin (PAWS)
(serving the Austin, Texas, area)
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Recycled Canines Dalmatian Rescue
Recycled Canines Dalmatian Rescue (RCDR)
(serving the Houston, Texas,
area)
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San Antonio Chihuahua Rescue
San Antonio Chihuahua Rescue (SACR)
(serving the San Antonio,
Austin, & Hill Country areas of Texas)
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San Antonio Doberman Advocacy and Rescue
San Antonio Doberman Advocacy and Rescue (SA/DAR)
(serving the San Antonio, Texas, area)
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SOUTHEAST TEXAS LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE
Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. (STLRR)
(serving Houston &
Southeast Texas)
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Texas Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association
Texas Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association (TAMR)
(serving the State of Texas)
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WeimRescueTexas.org - WEIMARANER RESCUE OF NORTH TEXAS
Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas, Inc. (WRNT) &
Lone Star Weimaraner Club, Inc. (LSWC)
(serving the Dallas & Fort Worth area &
the State of Texas)
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WEST TEXAS CHOW CHOW RESCUE
Mike & Linda Brantley, Anna Wallace & Sherell G. Thomas
(serving Lubbock County,
Texas, Lubbock & the U.S.)
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Oklahoma Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Arizona Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN
DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
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Companion Golden Retriever Rescue
Companion Golden Retriever Rescue (CGRR)
(serving Utah, Idaho, Montana,
Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona & Nevada)
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Dalmation Rescue of Colorado
Dalmation Rescue of Colorado, Inc.
(serving Colorado, Wyoming,
Idaho & New Mexico)
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Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc. (RMGDRI)
(serving Colorado, Kansas,
Nebraska, Wyoming & Utah)
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Colorado Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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ALL BREED RESCUE & TRAINING
All Breed Rescue & Training (ABRT)
(serving Colorado Springs &
greater El Paso County, Colorado)
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Colorado Beagle Rescue
Colorado Beagle Rescue (CBR)
(serving the Denver,
Colorado, metropolitan area)
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Colorado Greyhound Adoption
Colorado Greyhound Adoption, Inc. (CGA)
(serving the Denver,
Colorado, metropolitan area)
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Colorado Pug Rescue
Colorado Pug Rescue (CPR)
(serving Colorado & Wyoming)
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DENVER Samoyed Rescue (DSR)
Denver Samoyed Association (DSA)
(serving the Denver,
Colorado, metropolitan area)
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Doberman Rescue of Colorado
Doberman Rescue of Colorado
(serving the State of Colorado)
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Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue, Inc.
Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue, Inc. (GRFR)
(serving the Denver,
Colorado, metropolitan area)
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Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR)
(serving the City of Golden, Colorado)
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High Country Basset Hound Rescue &
Adoption Service, Inc.
High Country Basset Hound Rescue & Adoption Service, Inc.
(serving Denver & the State of Colorado)
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Jack Russell Terrier Rescue of Colorado
Jack Russell Terrier Rescue of Colorado
(serving the State of Colorado)
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PACIFIC DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
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California Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Hawaii Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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CANADA
DOG RESCUE & DOG ADOPTION
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Nova Scotia, Canada,
Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Ontario, Canada,
Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Québec, Canada,
Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Alberta, Canada,
Dog Rescue & Dog Adoption
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Alberta Small Dog Adoption Network
Alberta Small Dog Adoption Network
(serving Leduc & the Province of Alberta,
Canada)
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Calgary Purebred Labrador Retriever Rescue
Labrador Retriever Club of Alberta
(serving the greater Calgary
area, Alberta, Canada)
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Chinook Winds greyhound rescue
Chinook Winds Greyhound Rescue Foundation
(serving the Province of Alberta &
Western Canada)
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Senior Canine Rescue Society
Senior Canine Rescue Society (SCRS)
(serving the Calgary, Alberta, Canada, area)
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SAGA - Southern Alberta Greyhound Association
Southern Alberta Greyhound Association (SAGA)
(serving the Province of
Alberta, Canada, for adoptions &
the U.S. for surrenders)
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Southern Alberta Rottweiler Rescue
Southern Alberta Rottweiler Rescue (SARR)
(serving Southern Alberta &
Calgary, Canada, for adoptions &
Canada
& the northern U.S. for rescues)
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People have come together worldwide to assist a special class of
friends unable to speak for themselves — our pets and companion
animals. These people have formed animal rescue and adoption agencies
and humane societies of local, regional, national and international
scope. Most animal rescue agencies and humane societies are
not-for-profit organizations, relying upon donations, grants and
volunteer assistance.
Numerous dog rescue and dog adoption agencies exist in the U.S. and
worldwide that look to the needs of our lost, cast off and abused
canine companions. The focus and goals of each agency vary, but as
a group dog rescue and dog adoption agencies serve to perform and promote
the following important functions:
- Protection, rescue and placement (through dog adoption or return to
owner) of lost or stray, endangered and abused dogs;
- Education of dog owners and prospective dog owners regarding the
health, safety and proper care of their pets;
- Operation of clinics to insure that even low-income dog owners can
have their canines innoculated against common diseases;
- Introduction and sponsorship of legislation for the protection of
dogs;
- Sponsorship of humane programs to eliminate populations of domestic
canines that have, through abandonment, become feral (wild). Such
programs typically include sterilization (spaying for females,
neutering for males) and redomestication when possible. Feral dogs
tend to form packs and can become dangerous to human and wildlife
populations if left unchecked.
Many dog rescue and dog adoption agencies specialize in a single breed of
dog. Breed specialization occurs when lovers of a particular dog
breed band together to assist the less fortunate members of that breed.
Specialization is efficient and desirable because each breed of dog
exhibits a specific temperament, possesses a unique set of physical
attributes, and is prone to certain canine medical conditions.
Specialization begets expertise, which leads to better understanding, care
and placement of rescued animals.
If you would like to become a dog owner, please consider dog adoption
through a dog rescue agency, dog adoption agency or humane society.
Canine adoption not only places a dog who might otherwise not find a home,
but also makes it more difficult for
puppy mills to remain in operation. Older dogs
are in special need, since most people do not consider acquiring an
older dog due to its shorter projected lifespan and potential or actual
health problems. However, older dogs tend to be less active, which may be
an advantage in a smaller living space or around children and other pets,
and have their own special charm. I can personally attest to a
13-year-old gentleman golden retriever, Sinbad Zachary, who brought great
joy to all who had the pleasure of meeting him.
Authored by Kenneth L. Anderson.
Original article published prior to 13 April 2003, updated
1 July 2004.
Follow links to the right to learn more about dog rescue and dog adoption agencies.
At the left margin, Related Links address topics of interest
pertaining to pets and companion animals. View the
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