Find out about Dog Rescue in your area, what you can do to help and learn about what others are doing to get dogs into a safe, healthy environment.For many dogs out there, adoption is the only option. Dog shelters are full of abandoned, lonely dogs who dream of having a family of their own. But, can you be sure that adopting a dog is the right choice for you? Petguide.com’s Dog Rescue blog covers important topics for all people looking to adopt a dog, whether it’s advice and help, or connecting owner-less dogs with loving parents through or our Adoptable Dog of the Week action.
It doesn’t matter if you are looking to adopt a specific dog breed or an adorable mutt, Petguide.com’s Dog Rescue guides on dog adoption will help you prepare for the process. Find out what are the requirements for dog adoption and which mistakes not to make when adopting a dog. If you’re worried about choosing a pup with your heart rather than with your head, read our emotional story on making the right choice.
Even if you’re not in a position to adopt a dog, there are numerous ways of helping dog shelters and rescues, both locally and globally. Learn more about how to help pups in need and their rescuers, whether it’s volunteering at the local shelter or making crafts. Read inspirational adoption stories, both from our contributors and Hollywood celebrities, and have a look at adorable pooches waiting at a shelter near you. Sometimes, the only thing you can do is spread the word, so feel free to share tales about adoptable dogs to your friends on social media. Who knows, you might turn out to be a purrfect matchmaker!
Being involved in Dog Rescue helps your community and dogs in need a forever home. Find out about Dog Rescue in your area, what you can do to help and learn about what others are doing to get dogs into a safe, healthy environment.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ruthie, a 2 years old Labrador Retriever and Terrier mix from Pennington, New Jersey. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, microchipped, housetrained, crate trained, and she knows basic commands.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sugar, 7 years old Hound mix from Columbia, South Carolina. She is housetrained, spayed, microchipped and vaccinated.
Brownie is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. An adult female German Wirehaired Pointer Mix, she's waiting for her forever home in Dodson, Montana.
Gracie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is as sweet as they come. This 5-year-old female purebred Rottweiler from Huxley, Iowa loves everyone she meets.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Starla, a 5 yo American Staffordshire Terrier Mix from Auburn, California. She is spayed, house trained, and crate trained.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lexi, a 7 years old Yorkshire Terrier from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is spayed, vaccinated, and housetrained.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Indie, a 5 to 6 years old German Shepherd from Nashville, Tennessee. She is spayed, crate trained, and housebroken.
Charles, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, lives up to the notoriety of the breed's good nature. A 6-year-old male English Bulldog from Miami, Florida.
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Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Watson, an adorable 3 year old Daschund with tri-colored coat from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
We need to "point" this out - Camry, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is a great catch... and a great pointer! She's an adult English Pointer from Otis, Maine.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Romulus, a 4 year old German Shepherd from Washoe Valley, Nevada. He is neutered, vaccinated, and knows basic commands.
Blue, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is one happy little guy. He's an adult Dachshund and Border Collie mix from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Spirit, 7 to 8 years old Siberian Husky mix from Columbia, Missouri. He is housetrained, vaccinated, and neutered.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lucy, a 5 year old Shih Tzu mix from Seattle, Washington. She is spayed, house trained, crate trained, and vaccinated.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Booser, a 3 years old Great Pyrenees and Labrador Retriever mix from Minot, North Dakota. He is neutered and vaccinated.
You’ve got to love Shanghai, an adorable mop of fur who happens to be our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Shanghai is a 1.5-year-old male Shih Tzu and Bruss…
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Nyla, a one year old Pomeranian from Madison, Wisconsin. This adorable little lady is spayed and current on her vaccines.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mr. Anderson Floofer, a 2.5 years old Australian Shepherd and Pitbull mix from Phoenix, Arizona.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ireyna, a 4 years old Australian Kelpie mix from Gretna, Nebraska. She is spayed, housetrained and vaccinated.
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Hugo, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, has a huge heart to go along with his huge personality. He is a young Pitbull Terrier from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Prepare to fall in love with Jill, our Adoptable Dog of the Week! This little bundle of joy is a 5 month old Brussels Griffon from Bryant, Arizona.
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Smart and charming, Lareina is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a 1-year-old Shepherd Mix looking for a forever home in Helena, Alabama.
If you're looking for a new friend, you've got to meet Buddy, our Adoptable Dog of the Week! He's an adult male Collie from Dublin, Ohio.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is the extremely adorable Ringo, a 6 year old Boston Terrier and Chihuahua mix from Paris, Maine.
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Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Stormy, a 3 and a half years old Husky mix from Lake Odessa, Michigan. She is spayed and vaccinated.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Luna, a little over 1.5 years old Jack Russell Terrier and Australian Shepherd mix from Little Rock, Arkansas.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Chase, a little over 3 years old Treeing Walker Coonhound from Seattle, Washington. He is neutered, up to date on his vaccines, and microchipped.
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Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lacey Jane, a one year old Collie from Dublin, Ohio. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Well howdy-do, Miss Daisy D! This adorable flower is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Daisy D hails is an adult Papillon from San Antonio, Texas.
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Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Marvin, a 1.5 years old Golden Chinese Shar-Pei, or in other words – a mix between a Golden Retriever and a Shar Pei breed.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Gucci, a 2 years old Texas Heeler mix from Seattle, Washington. She is spayed, vaccinated, housebroken, and crate-trained.
Sweet, goofy, and charming as they come, this little gal is looking to settle down with a furever family! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Nona, a 3 years old mixed-breed dog from Madison, Wisconsin.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Darcy, a 3 to 4 years old Boxer mix from Cranston, Rhode Island. This lovely pooch is spayed, vaccinated, and housetrained.
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Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mocha, a 5 year old Labradoodle from Atlanta, Georgia. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, and currently working on her housetraining.
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sadiee, a 5 years old Bull Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier mix from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is spayed and housetrained.
Daisy, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is the pick of the litter! She's a young Labrador Retriever Mix from San Antonio, Texas.
This cute 4 year old Brussels Griffon and Shih-Tzu mix from Seattle, Washington might be tiny but he has a big personality.
Meet Tara, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. She is a 1-year-old Papillon Mix from Milpitas, CA. Tara is already spayed, housetrained, up to…
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Magellan, a 3 year old Mastiff mix from Parkersburg, West Virginia. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Bring on the snow, says Ryan, our Adoptable Dog of the Week! Keeping cool in Jefferson, New Hampshire, this 5-year-old Alaskan Husky is full of energy.
