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The rescue of our pets; dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, etc., is critical to the well-being of these companions. This page is dedicated to providing rescue lists for all types of pets. We thank all those people who give unselfishly to the saving and placement of the less fortunate, and we hope that any heartache you encounter is overwhelmed by the happiness you make.
You will find listings with a "Yes" in the No-Kill column. This means that rescue is a shelter where animals are only euthanized if they are too sick to be treated or too aggressive to be suitable for adoption.
Here are two good articles to read prior to deciding to rescue a dog and bringing home your new adopted pup: Thinking of adopting a dog? and Guide For Taking Home a Rescue Dog Must read articles for those adopting a dog from a rescue or shelter. The articles are by Julie Bjelland Lokhandwala, the founder of webDogTrainer at www.webDogTrainer.com
A good place to start looking for a pet adoption opportunity is at PetFinder. Just indicate the kind of pet you're looking for and your zip code in the search parameters. If you are aware of a violation of law by any Petfinder member, please send documentation to Outreach@Petfinder.com . If you are having difficulty resolving an issue with a rescue group, Outreach may also be able to contact the group on your behalf if needed.
Also visit Temperment Testing in Shelters for information and links on terperment testing of dogs.
Help Animals. Animals911.org provides animal abuse, rescue and news online. Save one animal at a time. Please help by donating today!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is PGAA's desire to provide a list of adoption and rescue sites that rescue pets and, hopefully, place them into new loving and caring homes. While we make every effort to only publish links from reputable rescue agencies, we HAVE NOT physically reviewed these organizations. Let us know of any unfavorable experiences that you may have had with any rescue/adoption group at PGAA Rescues.
It is difficult to continually maintain a completely valid list of operating rescue agencies so some of these rescues may no longer be operating. Your cooperation in notifying us of closed rescues will also be appreciated.
Search Recommendations
- Click on your state and scroll down to the appropriate pet
- If you don't find a group in your state search the surrounding states
- Still no luck? Go to the National section and scroll to the appropriate pet
- When all else fails E-mail us for assistance.
If your search of our listings has not provided you with the help you needed please contact PGAA at Rescue and Adoption Assistance. Describe your situation and provide your City, State and Zip Code for a faster response.
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