Pet Placement Partners

We are a 501 (c) (3) Tax Exempt organization focusing our energies on saving animals from suffering or being euthanized in Greene County, Tennessee.

Above and Beyond English Setter Rescue's goal is rescuing English Setters in need of new homes. While in our care the dogs will be vetted, spayed or neutered, and evaluated in foster homes, where they can learn love and stability and we can determine which type of home would work best for each dog. Once adopted Above and Beyond volunteers will be available for the dogs and adopters for each dogs life, with advice and support. Our mission is to put English Setters welfare first and foremost. We are a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization. 100% of your donation goes to help English Setters in need and is tax deductible.

We at Adopt A Spot Dalmatian Rescue, Inc. are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Dalmatians and to help control the animal population by spaying and neutering Dalmatians before they are placed in “forever” homes. We are committed to placing Dalmatians in only permanent homes, where they will receive good, loving and humane treatment. One of our primary goals is to provide the public with education material and presentations about the breed and its needs. We try to assist owners in understanding their Dalmatian so that they do not give their Dalmatian up.

AHCA Rescue provides support, coordination, and financial assistance to a national network of volunteers. Our goal is to ensure that veterinary care, including spaying and neutering, temperament evaluations, foster placements, and loving, permanent homes are provided to homeless Afghan Hounds. AHCA Rescue receives its funding from individual contributors, fund-raising items and events, and from donations by regional Afghan Hound clubs.

Airedale volunteers stand ready to rescue, train and give away their loving charges. We focus on rescue in the southern United States. Specifically we cover Georgia, with assistance often offered in Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, North and South Carolina and neighboring states.

ABBR is a small group of individuals that takes in needy hounds from a shelter facility and also animals that the owner has discovered they can no longer care for. Although our main location is in Scottsboro, AL we have volunteers all over the state of Alabama which enables us to adopt our dogs all over the southeast easily and to locations all over the U.S. with assistance from others.

This group rescues Malamutes in the northeast TN area.

Rescue is a program that takes in dogs that have lost their home for any number of reasons. In the case of our beautiful breed, most of the rescue dogs are hunting dogs. The people involved in rescue do a variety of tasks including foster until a home can be found. They also help transport a dog to a new home, make donations of time and money, work on public education, the list goes on. These people are heroes! Without rescue programs and the people who are willing to be involved in them many wonderful dogs would loose their lives.

The American Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue program was organized to help save deserving Black and Tan Coonhounds that have been discarded by their owners. Our dogs are located all over the United States in foster homes, so don't be misled by a certain mailing address. Who knows? The dog you're looking for might be just down the street!

The American Bouvier Rescue League is not affiliated with any humane organization. The mission of this league, with the support of the American Bouvier des Flandres Club, is to coordinate the breed clubs, breeders and fanciers into a rescue network to assist them in the rescue of purebred Bouviers. The league will provide ongoing information and support to interested clubs, breeders and fanciers to ensure the humane and effective rescue of any Bouvier in need. This is a non-profit organization; funded by the Ralph Goldman Rescue Fund created solely for the welfare and protection of the Bouvier breed, through the American Bouvier des Flandres Club.

American Brittany Rescue was formed in 1991 as a cooperative effort of Brittany owners, breeders, trialers, & fanciers who believe we have a responsibility not only for our own dogs and the dogs we produce, but for our breed as a whole. Because many rescue dogs can be traced 1-3 generations back to a recognized breeder, we believe all breeders should take it upon themselves to assist Brittanys in need, in any way they can. The purpose of rescue is to take in stray, abandoned, surrendered and/or impounded purebred Brittanys, provide them with foster care, health and temperament screening, offer an opportunity for rehabilitation if necessary, assure their health and place them in new homes.

The American Bullmastiff Association Rescue Service is to find homes for unwanted Bullmastiffs that we find either in shelters or occasionally abandoned at vets or take in as owner surrenders from people whose lifestyle has changed.

American Fox Terrier Rescue is individuals and small groups of unpaid volunteers all over the US and Canada that take in Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers from animal shelters and help re-home dogs being given up by owners. Each group is independent but works together in a network of caring people who love Fox Terriers and want to help these dogs.

The American Lhasa Club Rescue Network is a group of volunteers that work within the The American Lhasa Apso Club Guidelines to find loving, responsible homes for Lhasas that for a myriad of reasons are homeless.

AnimalWorks is a non-profit low-cost spay/neuter clinic located in Alcoa, just outside of Knoxville, TN. They have spayed and neutered over 5000 dogs and cats since September 2001 and have animals available for adoption.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Establish a Humane Education Program in schools and community organizations. Establish a Disaster Relief Facility to provide temporary emergency care and shelter. Reduce the number of animals being killed in rural and community shelters.

Annie's Rescued Friends, Inc is an organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless cocker spaniels. We will also accept other select breeds of dogs when our space permits us to do so.

Site devoted to rescuing homeless English Setters nationally and placing them in new, loving homes. Includes adoptable dogs and links to rescue groups.

The purpose of ARCBCR is to rescue Border Collies and Border Collie mixes from situations that are neglectful, abusive, and endangering. We take in dogs from shelters, dogs found as strays, and dogs that can no longer be kept by their current families.

Arkansas Herding Dog Rescue, Inc. (AHDR) is a non-profit adoption and referral service dedicated to placing homeless or abandoned herding breed dogs in loving, permanent homes. All representatives and foster homes are volunteers.

Atlanta Persian & Siamese Rescue, Inc. is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 cat rescue organization and no kill cat shelter located in Powder Springs, Georgia. We specialize in rescuing Persians, Himalayans and Siamese cats but also rescue other breeds and mixed breed cats and kittens. We rescue our cats from all over the Southeastern US from animal control facilities, breeders, pet owners and people who find stray cats and contact us to help.

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption is a non-profit, volunteer organization located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA that is dedicated to finding great homes for purebred and mixed breed homeless dogs and cats.

The Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline, Inc. (ARPH) is a not-for-profit organization that is composed of volunteers who are dedicated to the Australian Shepherd breed. Available dogs listed by region of the US.

TACDROM is now a highly respected, well-known and networked private shoestring budget non-profit rescue group with just a few part time foster homes. We try to maintain dignity and respect for our own real lives and families by controlling how many rescue dogs we have in at any given time.

We are a group of volunteers devoted to providing care and placement into quality adoptive homes for unwanted, neglected, and/or abused Australian Shepherd dogs, Australian Shepherd mixes as well as other unfortunate dogs. We are committed to enhancing the human-dog relationship through education and compassion. Our commitment is to place only dogs that we deem to have a sound temperament and are healthy and disease free. We are a group of volunteers devoted to providing care and placement into quality adoptive homes for unwanted, neglected, and/or abused Australian Shepherd dogs, Australian Shepherd mixes as well as other unfortunate dogs. We are committed to enhancing the human-dog relationship through education and compassion. Our commitment is to place only dogs that we deem to have a sound temperament and are healthy and disease free.

Basenji Rescue and Transport Inc. (BRAT), is composed of a group of dedicated volunteers. We are a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation that places "pre-owned" dogs with new owners and attempts to provide transportation to their new home.

We are a private, not-for-profit, volunteer organization working in collaboration with nationwide basset rescue organizations in the interest of finding the best possible homes for homeless hounds! Based in Birmingham, AL, our services extend throughout the state and beyond. We use volunteer resources to transport our bassets. We take in basset hounds who need homes. They may come to us from shelters, vet clinics, or individuals who either own or have found bassets they cannot keep. We provide essential medical care to include spay/neuter and even heartworm treatment, if needed. We completely rehabilitate any adoptable dog and prepare him/her for a "forever home."

We are an all volunteer organization providing assistance in finding good homes for abandoned, abused, and/or unwanted Basset Hounds in the greater Memphis, TN area. The bassets we rescue are brought into foster homes where they are evaluated and trained as necessary. We are a "hands-on rescue" allowing all basset rescues to be part of our families. All rescues are checked by our veterinarians, wormed if needed, brought current on shots, spayed/neutered, and placed on heart worm preventative if heart worm negative. Rescues that are heart worm positive are treated if medically and financially feasible.

The Bengal Rescue Network (BRN) is an organization of volunteers. Our members are active Bengal enthusiasts, who truly care about the health, welfare and happiness of the Bengal breed. Our volunteers are located across the United States and Canada. We work in conjunction with (but are not directly affiliated with) Missouri Bengal Rescue and Bengal Cat Rescue UK, by providing referrals as they become available. Our mission is to ensure that NO Bengal cat roams the streets, goes hungry, sleeps in the cold, requires attention, lacks affection, or remains alone to face an uncertain future. The “Network” is a meeting place for rescuers, foster caregivers, and adopters to exchange ideas, discuss needs, and assist in re-homing Bengal cats.

The Bichon Frise Rescue Effort will endeavor to efficiently use the limited resources of volunteers, money, housing, and time, to rehabilitate and responsibly place in adoptive homes, those Bichons which have been relinquished or abandoned and which appear to have reasonably sound temperaments and health.

Bless the Bullys Pit Bull Rescue & Education is a safe haven and foster home for bull breeds in need. We are located in Cookeville, Tennessee on the beautiful Cumberland Plateau. Working in conjunction with animal shelters across the state, Bless the Bullys rescues bullys who have been abandoned, abused, neglected or are the victims of other unfortunate circumstances. All of our bullys are temperment evaluated and adopted as house pets only. Bless the Bullys is dedicated to matching responsible breed advocates with our wonderful breed ambassadors!

Bluegrass Basset Rescue, Inc., was founded in 2002 by Pat Workman, Susan Intessimone and Pat Ludlam as the first organization in Kentucky dedicated solely to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming basset hounds. The rescue is a non-profit organization as defined by IRS code 501(c)(3) and operates through fundraising, donations and adoption fees.

Pom Posse is a nationwide network of dedicated volunteers. We help to place homeless Pomeranians, Pom mixes, and Chihuahuas into foster care and to find forever homes for them. We are ready to make a difference one dog at a time!

The Boston Terrier Rescue Net is a not for profit organization dedicated to aiding with Boston Terrier rescue efforts . Our main objective is to raise money to help Bostons requiring assistance with medical and other expenses which are necessary to restore the rescued Boston to optimal health before placement. We help in the location of adoptive and foster homes for Bostons that have been abandoned, abused and unwanted by their owners, or homeless as a result of owner death or disability. We also assist the Boston Terrier Club Of America, affiliates, and other recognized Rescue Groups through our activities.

BrightStar is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based out of Rochester, NY dedicated to saving the lives of German Shepherd Dogs. Every year BrightStar helps hundreds of homeless German Shepherds find new forever homes. Visit our "How Are We Doing" page for our exact placement statistics. BrightStar is a dedicated team of experienced owners, handlers, trainers and breed fanciers that have one common goal....SAVING THE LIVES OF GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS1

Carolina Poodle Rescue is a no-kill/limited entry private rescue group; we believe and support the No More Homeless Pets and spay/neuter initiatives. All animals adopted from Carolina Poodle are spayed or neutered before being placed. We provide sanctuary and rehabilitation and, when the right home comes along, rehome poodles and other needy small dogs. We maintain a waiting list of homes and most of our animals are placed from this list. Our efforts are funded solely through adoption fees and donations

The James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation for Animals is a 501(c)3, no-kill, foster home animal rescue and spay/neuter charity. All our animals are cared for in foster homes only.

Catahoula United Rescue Society or C.U.R.S. as we like to be called, is a 501c3 Non-Profit rescue run completely by volunteers that are dedicated to saving Catahoulas, Curs, and mixes throughout North America. We are regular people trying to make a difference.

Carolina Poodle Club information and rescue links.

Chihuahua Rescue focuses on the midwest region of the United States which includes Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. As volunteers join and our support increases, our scope will broaden to include additional states. We want to thank you for taking a moment to read about our cherished Chihuahua friends and look forward to helping you through the adoption process. We are an all-volunteer rescue, transport, foster and adoption group. It is our belief that irresponsible breeding of animals for profit is unethical and seek to encourage potential pet guardians to consider adoption as their first choice in selecting a loving canine addition to their family. We work tirelessly to place lost, abandoned and surrendered Chihuahuas into loving and responsible homes.

The Chinese Crested Club of Nashville is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of the Chinese Crested breed through education, rescue efforts, and promotion of events that bring Crested fanciers together to enjoy activities with these great dogs.

Cocker Companions Rescue's goal is to help unwanted cocker spaniels in the East Tennessee area to find permanent, loving homes. Our dogs come from a variety of sources including shelters and owner surrenders.

Collie Concern, a nonprofit, self-funded organization, was founded in November, 1994 by Dawn A. MacCammon. This rescue effort focuses on placing collies into qualified homes after acquiring them from shelter or owner-surrender situations in the East Tennessee area. The dogs that are taken in are spayed or neutered, groomed, heart worm tested and put on preventive, dewormed, fully vaccinated, vet checked, and any health problems are treated before placement.

We are a group of individuals living across the United States and Canada, whose goals are to preserve and protect Chinese Cresteds in need. We provide vetting, transportation, and foster homes for each dog in need, until he or she can be carefully matched to an approved home. We provide education about the breed to private individuals interested in adopting, and to shelters as well, in an effort to help ensure the integrity of the breed as a whole. We are involved in Crest-Care, Inc. for no other reason than our concern for Chinese Cresteds in need. We realize our limitations in that we cannot save them all, but working together, we help those we can. We work within the framework of local and civil laws, in order to protect both dogs and all parties concerned.

Dachshund Rescue of East Tennessee always has homeless Dachsies longing to be members of a loving “forever family”. If you desire to rescue a precious Dachshund, or provide a temporary "foster home" for a homeless Dachshund until it is adopted, please contact us via our web site.

DRNA is an organization with one sole purpose — rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing needy dachshunds and mostly dachshund mixes. We are a network of experienced rescue people throughout the United States and Canada who were previously doing rescue independently and realized the benefits of joining together and combining resources. We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.

Our mission is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned and relinquished Dalmatians, and to place as many as possible into responsible and caring homes. Our team also works to create awareness and support for the humane treatment of all animals and to end animal overpopulation through education and the promotion of spaying and neutering.

I am an independent individual rescue who rescues homeless animals from individuals, rescues, and shelters. I do this from my heart, and my wallet, and receive no assistance. I spay, neuter, vaccinate, and create a healthy environment for them in my home until they are adopted to forever compassionate homes. All my animals are also tested for diseases and treated for worms and fleas before leaving my home. I love each and every animal who enters my life through rescue and look for good loving homes for the unfortunate animals who have lost theirs!

Dog Pack Rescue Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit, dog sanctuary and animal welfare organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabiliation, and rehoming of adoptable companion dogs in order to prevent needless euthanasia of these healthy animals. We rescue dogs from high kill animal control facilities in the Northwest Georgia area.

Dogs Hope is a private, independent rescue which works with local animal control shelters. We "pull" and foster dogs (mostly pointers and German Shorthaired Pointers) that have "run out of time." Most of the dogs come from Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Stanly, and Union Counties of North Carolina. We do occasionally get dogs from further away if we can get help with transport.

DogWorks, Inc. is an all volunteer, nonprofit (pending 501c3), no kennel, domestic sporting dog group. Our purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abandoned, neglected and unwanted sporting dogs of various breeds, pure and mixes. Primarily, (not limited to) our orphaned dogs are pulled from euthanizing shelters and given a new chance at life. Our goal is placement into companion homes well matched for human and dog.

East Kentucky Rescue is a small rescue group run out of our home. We believe very strongly in responsible pet ownership and strive to give our friends a loving, caring and responsible home. Proper screening of each adopter's application helps us ensure that our friends will be given the quality of life that he/she needs. We are strictly non profit and do not support PUPPY MILLS or BACKYARD BREEDERS. Our love for animals is the motivating force behind our mission.

ETBCR's goals are to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome Border Collies that have been abused, abandoned, neglected, or placed in a situation where it is no longer appropriate that they stay in their present home. Information about rescue and care of this special breed; comprehensive animal rescue and shelter list for the region.

We are an all-volunteer group of doberman lovers working to find new homes for needy doberman pinschers in the East Tennessee area.

The Old English Sheepdog Rescue Network of the Southeast is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. We are dedicated to helping destitute and needy sheepdogs find shelter and love. Our precedence is to find these animals loving guardians and warmth through adoption. In spite of conditions, we value the life and well being of all Old English Sheepdogs that have become a part of our organization. Please join us and support our efforts to make better lives for these abandoned sheepdogs.

English Springer Rescue America, Inc. (ESRA) is a national referral and foster care purebred placement organization, and a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. ESRA's mission is to provide foster care and adoption referral services to humane societies, private shelters, and animal control facilities nationwide and Canada with English Springers they have impounded.

F.A.C.T. is a non-profit Ferret Education, Adoption, and Rescue organization founded in 1991 and located in East Tennessee. F.A.C.T., with the help of volunteers and foster homes, has been able to handle over a hundered ferrets each year. If you would like a free ferret information packet, want information on how to adopt one of our ferrets, or wish to make a donation to F.A.C.T., please contact us at the e-mail or phone number below.

Fable's German Shepherd Rescue is on a 33 acre farm located in Winchester, Kentucky. Our homeless pets come here to learn, relax and sometimes heal, mentally or physically. We offer them woods to roam in, creeks to play in and ponds to swim in. We temperament test each guest and begin basic training, so that the new family will have a smoother start to getting to know each other. Our goal here at Fable's Rescue is to reduce the unwanted pet population and by spaying and neutering. Also we think that training is the key to a happy family, that is train the pet and the humans!

Fancy Feline Rescue of the South, a non-profit, no-kill rescue licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, is a small rescue organization with a big heart for the "Fancy Feline" breeds -- specializing in Persian, Himalayan, Exotic, Ragdoll, Birman, Maine Coon, Siamese, and other CFA- and TICA-recognized breeds and mixed breeds.

Every Great Pyr should be a wanted pyr, but in the event that this is not true, our club offers a rescue service. Dogs are accepted from local shelters or are given directly to Rescue by persons who, for whatever reason, can no longer keep the dog. Rescued pyrs are given vet care, shots and heartworm tests, and are spayed or neutered. The dogs are fostered by dedicated volunteers until suitable homes are found.

The French Bulldog Rescue Network is an independent, North American rescue organization, not affiliated with any AKC breed clubs. Our purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Frenchies in need.

Friends of Rescued Mastiffs, Inc. has a two-fold aim: 1. To provide information to owners and potential owners so that they can better care for their Mastiff, thereby preventing potential mistreatment, abuse or re-homing situations. 2. to provide supplies, services and financial assistance for the Mastiffs which have been relinquished or abandoned by their owners.

Fuzzy Face Rescue is a non-profit organization comprised of a small group of volunteers . We are not a shelter and do not have a facility. Animals in our care are placed in foster homes where they receive medical attention and lots of love until they are adopted. We assist the community with re-homing their pets as well as finding the perfect pet for those wishing to provide a permanent home for an unwanted animal. We also assist shelters and rescue groups, both near and far, when they are overwhelmed and need help finding places for their animals. We support shelters and frustrated families by being a resource for training, veterinary help or rescue contacts. We feel that spay/neuter is the only way to solve the pet-overpopulation problem, and promote pet alterations everywhere we go.

Georgia Samoyed Rescue is mostly referral, but we have and still do rescue samoyeds of all ages from shelters, and bad situations. All dogs are spay/neutered and have their shots updated before being rehomed. Sick shelter dogs are vetted and stay in a foster situation until they are ready to be adopted. In addition we assist other samoyed rescuers out of state in networking to see that as many sammies in shelters or bad situations are saved. We also counsel owners to help them help their sammies, and refer adopters directly to shelters when appropriate.

The Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc.'s Rescue program is a network of regional Gordon Setter rescue programs from across the United States. These nonprofit programs are run independently by volunteers from each regional Gordon Setter club. Availability of dogs varies from region to region. The ages of the dogs tend to range from 8 months to 10 years, and dogs are spayed or neutered as a condition of placement.

Great Creatures Rescue, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to rescuing abandoned, abused, and neglected Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds and placing them in loving new homes. Our dogs come from four major sources: shelters, owners who surrender their dogs to us, strays, and abused and neglected dogs. All of our dogs are vet checked, spayed or neutered, current on shots, heartworm negative, and microchipped. We also temperament test all dogs.

We are a small all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization devoted to placing orphaned and displaced Great Pyrenees in suitable, loving homes.

Our mission is to place retired racing greyhounds into loving, caring homes. Since greyhounds, like humans, have differing personalities, it is important to us that we match each dog with the home best suited for both the dog and the home.

We are a 501(c)3 non profit, all-volunteer Greyhound rescue and adoption group. It is our belief that racing Greyhounds should all have a chance to be placed into loving, responsible homes at the end of their careers. Our mission is to inform the public about the retired racers, show them to be the beautiful, gentle animals that they are, and make a difference in the lives of as many retired racers as possible. We believe that racing Greyhounds deserve every chance to become a treasured family member at the end of their careers, and will strive to provide the best possible homes for them. All Greyhounds are checked by a vet, spayed/neutered, current on shots, heartworm tested and on preventative, wormed when necessary, teeth are cleaned, they are microchipped, prior to adoption. A new martingale collar and leash set and a muzzle is given at the time of adoption.

GRReat Dog Rescue specializes in family pets.

OUR COVERAGE AREA IS KENTUCKY, EASTERN MISSOURI, OHIO, INDIANA, TENNESSEE, WEST VIRGINIA, AND NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA. WE WORK PRIMARILY WITH BLOODHOUNDS.

Heart Bandits is a dog rescue organization devoted to the American Eskimo Dog. Founded in 1996, Heart Bandits rescues American Eskimo Dogs in need, provides loving care, and finds them qualified, permanent, adoptive homes. Heart Bandits saves American Eskimo Dogs from shelters, humane societies and from situations of neglect and/or cruelty, takes in American Eskimo Dogs from concerned citizens who have found them as strays, assists American Eskimo Dogs whose owners can no longer provide a permanent home by finding them new permanent and loving homes. Heart Bandits is a nonprofit federally tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization with chapters across the USA and Canada.

Heart of Dixie Akita Rescue is a non-profit North Carolina Akita Rescue group serving North Carolina, South Carolina, East Tennessee, Southeast Kentucky and Southeast Georgia. Our goal is to save, rehabilitate and rehome as many Akitas as possible as well as serve as an information resource for all Akita lovers.

Rescues Siberian Husky and other Northern Breeds and mixes.

HOMEWOODS RESCUE provides rescue, relay, fostering, medical, rehab, retirement and adoption services for abused, abandoned, neglected, homeless and "last chance" wayward hounds.

Hope's Haven is a friendly rescue where we attempt to help people to keep their dogs through education, as well as taking in dogs in need that are looking for forever homes. Chinese Crested Dogs, Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless), American Hairless Terriers and any breed of hairless dog (and their coated counter parts!), are among the breeds we rescue.

Helping to protect our God-given equine from abuse and neglect in Tennessee. Educating the public on cruel and inhumane practices inflicted on our equine friends, by giving a voice to those that cannot speak for themselves.

Illinois Birddog Rescue, Inc. is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to saving, transporting, vetting, fostering, and adopting homeless American Field-bred English Pointers and English Setters - a group of canines commonly known as BIRDDOGS. We are funded solely from adoption fees and donations. Since our slow beginning in October of 2001, we have placed over 500 dogs and puppies. It is our mission to provide a temporary safe haven and rehabilitation for field bred English Pointers and English Setters found homeless in shelters. In an effort to find the dogs homes, we also hope to educate the public on dog health and training. We also work to dispel such myths as “a neutered dog won’t hunt” and “you ruin a hunting dog by letting him live in the house.”

The Irish Wolfhound Association of the Greater Smoky Mountains (IWAGSM) Rescue Committee is dedicated to the welfare of the Irish Wolfhound by: providing immediate shelter and veterinary care for homeless, stray, abandoned, and neglected Irish Wolfhounds; providing a good, loving, permanent home for homeless Irish Wolfhounds; and providing education to dog owners and the general public about responsible pet ownership, including spaying or neutering, training, and humane care of Irish Wolfhounds and other pets.

A group of people with one common goal: to find caring, loving homes for Norwegian Elkhounds and Elkhound mixes, in both the United States and Canada.

We are a small, independent chow chow rescue located in southwestern Minnesota. We primarily are asked to take homeless chows from shelters in the Midwest and prepare them for adoption into loving permanent homes. All our adoptees are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, heartworm checked if old enough, and groomed. We are no longer taking owner surrenders, but would be happy to help owners find new homes for their chows by courtesy posting them on this site.

Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue is a family run rescue that opened in June 2001 by Janet Adams and her three children ages (now) 17, 16, and 11. Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue began when in May, 2001, Janet and her family lost one of our little female guinea pigs. Wanting to provide her little cagemate with another companion, they decided to give a rescued piggie a home rather than buy one from a pet store. They had seen so many pet store animals who were sick and had parasites due to the conditions those pigs are bred and transported in from the guinea pig "mills". They had met the folks who ran a Guinea Pig Rescue in another city and began to realize the need for a rescue in our area. It didn't take long to decide that it was something that they could do! Janet found out they were moving so in February, 2008, Susan Lewis and her three daughters took over the rescue. We have 5 guinea pigs, Milo, Maggie, Jason, Patch, and Mollie and a dog, Ellie Mae.

A group of volunteers who rescue purebred Labrador Retrievers (and occasionally, exceptional Lab mixes) from animal shelters and dogs who are homeless and place them in appropriate, forever homes. Also involved with educating the public.

Dedicated to the rescue and adoption of small breed dogs.

We are a small regional Lhasa Apso breed specific rescue organization based in Mississippi and Tennessee. We serve the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Kentucky as well. We are dedicated to saving Lhasa Apso lives, both purebreds and mixes, and finding appropriate homes for each little life we take into our program. Our volunteers have many years experience with the breed and try very hard to match the right dog with the right family.

East Tennessee rescue and animal-welfare links (including links for surrounding areas and states).

We are a nationwide network of volunteers who share one love, Our Beloved Maine Coon Cats, and One Great, Big Vision: to rescue abused, abandoned, surrendered and homeless Maine Coon Cats whether registered or not; to act as liaison between shelters, animal control and disaster agencies nationwide; to assist in providing appropriate medical care; to ensure all MC and MC Mix cats placed directly through, or into carefully screened Maine Coon Rescue Foster Homes are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots, tested for FeLV/FIV; to provide carefully screened foster homes, if necessary prior to re-homing; to assist in assuring that they are placed in carefully screened forever homes; share our wisdom and knowledge of this magnificent breed to assist in identifying MC/MC Mix cats that wind up in shelters; to educate potential adopters about the breed; to alert breeders that a cat from their cattery may need help; to network with other rescue groups and pool our resources; to help transport MC/MC Mix cats to their temporary foster or new forever homes; to network with other transport groups and pool our resources; to remain ever at hand, if needed, after a successful rescue has taken place; to assist in providing resources, education and information regarding spay/neuter, declawing, behavior problems, indoor/outdoor issues; to do our part to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

Welcome to Mid-South Eskie Alliance, American Eskimo Dog Rescue. We are a group of dedicated volunteers uniting to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Rehome these beautiful companions: the American Eskimo Dog. We recognize that there are millions of companion animals that have no homes through no fault of their own. We know that we do not have the resources to rescue all of these pets and so we focus our efforts on the breed we know best: the American Eskimo Dog.

Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue is located in Brentwood, Tennessee - about ten miles south of Nashville. MTBR has been rescuing and placing boxers since approximately 1990. During this time, we have seen more and more boxers come into rescue as the breed becomes more and more popular.

Mid-South Great Pyrenees Rescue is dedicated to the assistance of Great Pyrenees and Pyr-Mix dogs that find themselves in need of a home through no fault of their own. We have members in Tennessee and Kentucky, and we work in combination with other Rescue groups throughout the Nation to find appropriate, loving homes for our rescued dogs and make a lifelong commitment to each and every one.

MARS assists orphaned Akitas in the midwest area. Their purpose is to rescue, medically treat, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned, relinquished, or otherwise homeless Akita dogs.

Music City Pug Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit (application applied for) organization that serves the needy pugs of Middle Tennessee. We depend on, and are solely supported by, monetary funds donated from the pug-loving public. It is our mission to rescue, care for, and adopt out stray, abandoned, neglected, and surrendered pugs and pug mixes.

NNational Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network (NBRAN), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a network of caring and dedicated volunteers who have a deep passion for dog rescue and specifically the homeless Brittany, affectionately called a "Britt."

National Brussels Griffon Rescue, Inc. is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization which maintains a national rescue league for Brussels Griffons which have been abandoned, lost, abused or for other reasons must be re-homed.

New England Brittany Rescue is a group of volunteers which rescues stray, abandoned, or relinquished Brittanys in New England, and Pennsylvania areas. To that end, we provide medical and foster care to Brittanys until a "forever" family can be found. We work in conjunction with various rescue organizations throughout the US to find forever homes for Brittanys in need. The primary goal of NEBR is to protect Brittanys and educate the public about the breed. We also provide general breed education for prospective Brittany owners as well as advice and training resources. Our adoptive families know they can always contact a member of NEBR for any advice for their new family member. New England Brittany rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3, tax-exempt corporation.

The Newfoundland Club of America is a non-profit organization recognized by the American Kennel Club to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of Newfoundland dogs.

Night Song Refuge, founded in 2004, is a wolfdog rescue and sanctuary. We are also home to five New Guinea Singing Dogs and two coydogs. Night Song Refuge hopes to be an education center for several different types of wild canines.

NORTH MOUNTAIN SMALL DOG RESCUE is a small breed rescue geared toward but not limited to Pomeranians. Our objective is to rescue and place small breed dogs in need.

OVPWCC is involved in rescuing Pembroke Welsh Corgis, who for some reason or other, find themselves in need of a home. Each dog is tested and evaluated before placement. Loving homes are always in demand.

The Old English Sheepdog Rescue Network of the Southeast is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.We are dedicated to helping destitute and needy sheepdogs find shelter and love. Our precedence is to find these animals loving guardians and warmth through adoption. In spite of conditions, we value the life and well being of all Old English Sheepdogs that have become a part of our organization.

Oldies but Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc, (OBG) is an all-volunteer non profit animal rescue organization based in Washington DC that is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. We do this through the rescue, medical care, rehabilitation and placement by adoption of homeless and/or abandoned cocker spaniels and cocker spaniel mixes to good homes in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club, Inc. has an active rescue committee. To see the dogs currently in rescue, please visit our rescue page.

Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption, Inc. is a charitable organization created to rescue Papillons and Papillon mixes nationwide. We will supply food, shelter and loving attention plus medical and dental care to all Papillons in need. We will rescue and shelter any Papillon or Papillon mix abandoned in a kill shelter or from an owner who is unable to care for the Papillon.

This group rescues senior and special needs Cocker Spaniels.

Peaceful Kingdom is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to end animal overpopulation in Knox County. Awarded with a DJ&T Foundation Spay/Neuter grant and sharing it with the citizens in East Tennessee,Pk's website offers adoption and pet care information, along with links U.S. animal shelter euthanasia statistics.

My rescue group is striving towards a goal -- to rescue the homeless and abandoned Pekingese of the world and place them in carefully screened, permanent situations. While our focus is on our Rescue Programs, we strive to offer a variety of information and resources related to the breed of dogs known as Pekingese. We hope that you will enjoy learning more about this special breed of dog.

Persian Rescue of Virginia takes in and places homeless Persian cats.

Pit Prints Pit Bull Rescue/Rehabilitation is located in north metro Atlanta. We are a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Shelter licensed with the Georgia Department of Agriculture that specializes in the rescue and rehabilitation of the "Bully Breeds", such as APBT (American Pit Bull Terrier), American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and Bull Terrier, as well as the Rottweiler, Presa Canario, Neapolitan Mastiff, Cane Corso and Tosa-Inu.

Everyone at Pug Rescue of North Carolina is dedicated to the pug breed. We want only the best happy, healthy life for the pugs. All pugs we rescue are fostered in our loving homes, nurtured back to health and are socialized into our families. Each pug we rescue is spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, brought back to health before they are ready for adoption. Everything we do is totally volunteer, we have no paid employees.

This Purebred Cat Breed Rescue Website has a very specific mission to support reponsible Purebred Cat Breed Rescue efforts. Purebred Cat Breed Rescue involves the rescue of both pedigreed cats and "copycats". Purebred Rescue organizations are usually composed of people who are expert in identifying the various breeds of cat and dealing with the specific needs of the breed(s) that they rescue. They aim to not only promote & rescue purebred cats, but also endeavor to place these purebred cats into caring, loving homes for adoption.

Ratbone Rescues is a rescue group dedicated to helping Rat Terriers in need. We feel a responsibility toward these unfortunate animals, and work to find new, permanent homes for them. Ratbone Rescues has dogs in foster homes all over the US and some in Canada. On this web site, you will find information on all of the dogs we have up for adoption.

Refuge Ridge is a non-profit organization in Kentucky combining the welfare of children and animals to create a unique program in which both can flourish. Children participating in our Adventure based camps as well as our KIA program learn skills that not only build their self confidence, but also prepare them for their futures. Our humane education programs teach the humane treatment of both animals and people. Adventure based camps teach kids teamwork and trust, while the KIA Program helps connect the humane treatment of both animals and humans in each lesson. Our sanctuary program works with our environmental education program allowing children and adults alike to meet the relatives of animals that are being killed by our thoughtless treatment of the environment and its residents.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc., (RRRInc) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of abandoned or unwanted Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, as well as to protecting and preserving the integrity and welfare of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed. It is an all-volunteer organization that includes breeders, owners, and other devotees of the breed. RRRInc was established under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc., is the official national rescue program of the AKC-recognized US national breed club, the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Inc., (RRCUS), and the CKC-recognized Canadian national breed club, the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Canada (RRCC). RRRInc is also the official rescue program for most local and regional clubs across the USA and Canada

Rosa’s primary mission is to find permanent homes for adoptable shelter animals and strays. We rescue all breeds and specialize in German Shepherds and Australian Shepherds, understanding their incredible drive and devotion to humans. We partner with local shelters, rescues, caring individuals and businesses in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. We also provide education to children on humane care of animals, support spay/neuter initiatives, stabilize animals and begin their training in caring foster homes, and host monthly training camps with Sam Malatesta, internationally known Canadian trainer, as we believe that training is key to successful adoptions.

Russell Rescue, Inc. (RRI) is a national network of volunteers dedicated to placing unwanted, displaced or abandoned Jack Russell Terriers into permanent homes. All dogs entering rescue are either temporarily placed in a foster home or must remain with their owners until a suitable home can be found. Foster space is limited so foster homes are generally reserved for dogs that are in danger of euthanasia at local shelters or are in an emergency situation. RRI gathers information designed to match terriers to the appropriate permanent home or temporary home. We are funded by tax-deductible donations, adoption and surrender fees and supported by dog lovers throughout the world. The goal of RRI is to have this unique hunting terrier be in the protective care of those who thoroughly understand this breed.

Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization -- all of our adoption donations go back into helping care for other rescues. We are a group of volunteers within North Carolina, South Carolina, Southern Virginia, Eastern Tennessee, and Northern Georgia whose sole purpose is to rescue and secure loving, permanent homes for displaced Miniature, Standard and Giant Schnauzers. We foster our rescues in a loving family environment and spend many personal hours working with them to ensure that they are ready (both physically and emotionally) to move into their new forever homes.

This program's aim is to keep our beloved dogs out of the pounds and off the streets. We also help bring piece of mind to people who can no longer care for their pets. Scotties needing homes because they have been lost, abandoned or can no longer be cared for by their owners are place in new homes through this program. Temperment and the needs of these dogs are matched with families that have applied to the program.

We specialize in the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of exotic birds. Our web site also has lots of information about birds.

Shar Pei Rescue of Tennessee, Inc. is a 501 (c)3 organization. Your donations are tax deductible!

Sheltie Rescue of East Tennessee is affiliated with the American Shetland Sheepdog Association's national rescue group. We are a small group of dedicated volunteers in the East Tennessee area that find loving, safe homes for displaced Shelties.

Dragonwood is the long standing name for the farm in Silver Point, Tennessee where our lifetime care for pigs takes place. Whatever you call us, to all of the unwanted, abandoned or abused former pet pigs and the smattering of abandoned cats and dogs and rabbits and possums that live here, we are just called home.

Shih Tzu & Precious Paws Rescue is a group of dedicated volunteers committed to the rescue of homeless companion animals. Most of the animals are rescued from desperate situations including euthanasia by animal shelters, neglect or puppy mill rescue. Rescued animals are placed into foster homes, until suitable homes are screened and become available. Promoting education about Puppy Mill abuse, spaying\neutering, proper health care, nutritional requirements is always an ongoing priority for our group. All animals in our care are spayed, or neutered and receive the necessary medical attention. We strongly believe that all animals deserve to be treated with respect and dignity in all circumstances.

We are a national organization dedicated tothe rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of small breed dogs. We are a 100% volunteer, privately-funded organization and we couldn't do what we do without your support.

Shih Tzus & Furbabies is an organization devoted to the rescue and rehoming of toy purebred and mixed breed dogs. We accept dogs in need from shelters, commercial breeders, other rescuers and individuals giving up their pets for a variety of reasons. Our furbabies are examined and treated by our veterinarians, inoculated, and spayed or neutered before placement. They are also thoroughly temperament assessed. We believe that, somewhere, there is a home for every dog, but that we have a responsibility to place our dogs into homes that will best meet their needs, both physically and emotionally. We look for people with patient and loving hearts, and an understanding of the furbaby mind. We are located in Georgia but rescue and rehome throughout the United States.

The Siamese Rescue website provides a group of individually operated non-profit Rescue Organizations the opportunity to engage in a common purpose and to come together as one Internet presence, working towards a common goal: to rescue homeless and abandoned Siamese cats and rehome them in carefully screened, permanent situations.

Siberian Husky Assist is a new rescue in SW Virginia - NE Tennessee area as of November 2003. We started with NO money in the pot, but with prayer and faith! We are 501(C)3 non profit status, so that you may write off your donations. Also see our ADOPTABLES page for how you can help and also get something in return!

Our mission is to match good dogs with responsible owners in permanent homes.

Small Breed Rescue of East TN, Inc. (SBRET) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for displaced or abandoned small breed dogs. We are also dedicated to educating the public about pet overpopulation, the benefits of spaying/neutering, and the horrors of puppymills.

Smoky Mountains Bulldog Rescue is comprised of individuals who love the breed and are dedicated to its continued well-being.

The purposes of the SCWTCA, Inc. Rescue committee are to provide for the rescue of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers in areas of the country where there is no local Wheaten club rescue service, to financially assist local club rescue efforts, and to provide rescue liaison with other clubs and organizations.

The SOS (Save Our Snoopies) Beagle Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of beagles by sheltering homeless or abandoned dogs and adopting them to loving homes.

Southeast Bloodhound Rescue, Inc. is an independent, non-profit public charity 501(c) corporation, recognized by The American Bloodhound Club, which helps re-home bloodhounds in need throughout the southeastern United States including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and the Southern part of Virginia. We also assist in regions currently without an organized bloodhound rescue. It was officially established June 2, 2000.

Welcome to the SE GSP Rescue site. All the volunteers listed here work through the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America to rescue purebred German Shorthaired Pointers. We are all volunteers who have “real” jobs and dogs of our own, but volunteer our time and efforts to save the less fortunate dogs in the breed we love so much.

The SouthEastern Keeshond Club is formed of a network of Keeshond advocates in most of the south-eastern states, including North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and eastern Tennessee. While we are a Keeshonden-interest club, we also perform rescues of our beautiful four-legged friends. We are not a single-location shelter - our rescues are housed in loving foster homes across the various states. As such, drop-by visits are not possible, so please contact our coordinator(s) if you are interested in adopting any of our Keeshonden so that arrangements can be made for applications, discussions and appointments. For membership information or adoption procedures, please visit our web site.

A group dedicated to rescuing and caring for Maltese and other toy breeds (as room allows) who are either in shelters, found as strays, or owner turn ins. View adoptable dogs, fill out an application for adoption or for fostering, and learn ways you can help.

SSTR is a registered Non-Profit charity organization, dedicated to rehoming and providing sanctuary care for abandoned, abused and homeless toy breeds.

Southern States Rottweiler Rescue is an organization devoted to saving Rottweilers in the Southern States. We currently encompass 9 states throughout the South - Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Northern Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas . Our mission is to rescue and rehome Rottweilers within these states. Many of the dogs we save have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. We bring these dogs into our homes as we try to find new and permanent ones for them. Most of the Rotties we save come from shelters and humane societies, but we do some times accept owner surrenders.

Stepping Stone German Shepherd Rescue is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to finding new homes for German Shepherd Dogs. We are located in Paris, Kentucky. Our German Shepherds are primarily from homes that can no longer keep them for a variety of reasons: lack of commitment, lack of knowledge about the breed, divorce, illness, death of owner, moving, allergies or abuse. We also have German Shepherds that were found as strays or were obtained from shelters.