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.
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.
