The phrase
"specific rescues" refers to rescues that are done for a particular or exact purpose, rather than general rescues. It means rescuing someone or something with a clear and defined objective or goal.
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You may also choose to do a web search for other breed
specific rescue groups, as our list may not be all - inclusive.
If your pet is a purebred, there may be a breed -
specific rescue organization in your area that will accept him and work to find him a new home.
Rather than buying a puppy from a breeder for a specific purpose, go through breed
specific rescues who may have just what you're looking for already!
Breed -
specific rescue programs began to develop in the 1980s as an alternative to shelters and the free to good home classified ads.
If you are looking for a particular breed, please consider looking for a breed -
specific rescue before going through a breeder.
If obtaining the dog from a shelter or breed -
specific rescue society, potential owners need to get as much of the dog's physical and emotional history.
Or, if you are looking for a particular breed that isn't available at a shelter, go online to find a breed -
specific rescue group in need of adopters like you.
It is estimated that 25 % of the dogs that enter shelters are pure bred and there are breed
specific rescues for every type of dog imaginable.
Many animals with medical needs receive treatment and are adopted out or are transferred to
breed specific rescue groups.
If you are looking for a specific breed that you are unable to find at Animal Humane, you may view a list of Breed
Specific Rescues throughout our country.
Find dogs available for adoption
from specific Rescue Shelters partnering with Where Pets Are Found.
Note that many of the larger breed -
specific rescues like Lab Rescue of Florida and Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida have no paid staff.
There are breed
specific rescues dedicated to the breed but it is possible your local shelter might have information on Bullmastiffs that need rehoming so give them a call.
Pet -
specific rescue kits allow first responders to perform critical care that may mean the difference between life and death in emergency situations.
There are many breed -
specific rescue centers where you can find a rare Chinese Water Dragon or whatever your favorite pet.
There are breed
specific rescues such as Yorkie rescue, these types of rescues are mostly foster based and they know the dogs temperaments and personalities well.
Fetching Tails Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 Illinois based
non-breed specific rescue committed to saving animals regardless of breed, age, and physical ability.
By selecting a mixed breed from a pound or a purebred from a breed -
specific rescue agency, an abandoned animal will be re-homed so this is really something to consider.
The Desert Irish Wolfhound Association (DIWA) is committed to improving the health and welfare of Irish Wolfhounds throughout Arizona; encouraging responsible ownership through mentoring and education of its members; maintaining excellent communications between DIWA and the regional Irish Wolfhound clubs and the Irish Wolfhound Club of America; and conducting Irish
Wolfhound specific rescue / rehoming statewide.
She was not adopted at the event but was quickly placed with a cat -
specific rescue called Safe Haven in North Carolina after the event.
My husband and I decided we wanted to add a second baby to our family but we really wanted a Boxer so we waited months before we were ready, then searched for only 4 weeks, going to different humane societies,
Boxer specific rescues, and animal control.
There is information about every breed of dog that is recognized by the group, as well as information on reputable breeders and breed
specific rescue groups.This is a good jumping off point for your puppy search, but is by no means the only way to find a good breeder.
Pitty Love Rescue, Inc. is a pit
bull specific rescue organization located in Rochester, NY and serves the Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse areas.
A purebred with a heath problem might STILL get picked up by a family or a breed
specific rescue because they are such fans of the breed that they will try to save every one.
Cocker Spaniels of Australia, a no - kill breed
specific rescue org, have agreed to take Benson into retirement care #woot #woof!!
In some cases, breed -
specific rescue organizations work closely with local shelters, relying on the employees at the shelter to call them when a dog of the desired breed is brought in.
Today, it involves hundreds of animals in foster care, hundreds more traveling to off - site adoptions, a coalition of breed
specific rescue groups, local veterinary participation, and a community that has faith in its shelter and wants to support our lifesaving results.
Due to the number of people who buy this breed without doing enough research and not being able to cope with their behaviour there are lots of adult dogs and Siberian Husky puppies for adoption at local dog shelters and one of the many breed
specific rescues throughout the country.