The  Rescue Page

Song playing is "end of the Road" (Boyz to Men) Because Rescue is often the End of the Road for some dogs.

Find below links to different breed rescues.
To read why you should rescue go to the article at the bottom of this page.

BREED RESCUE LINKS
(if any links do not work or do not point to the pages anymore - please let us know via email)

Click on any of the Links Below to get to the breed you are interested in.
In alphabetical order:

Afghan Airedale Akita, American Eskimo American Pit Bull Austr Cattle Dog, Austr Shepherd, Beagle Bearded Collie Belgian Malinois Belg Shepherd, Bloodhound, Border Collie Borzoi, Boxer, Brittany, Bullmastiff, Bouvier,

Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles, Chinese Crested, Chinook, Chihuahua Chow Chow, Cocker, Collie, Corgi, Dachshund, Dalmatian, Doberman, English Setters, English Springer Fox Terrier, German Shepherd Dog, Great Dane, Greater Swissy Greyhound, Golden Retriever, Gordon Setter Harrier, Husky

Keeshound, Kerry Blue Terrier, Kuvasz, Labrador Retriever, Leonberger, Malamute, Neap and Engl Mastiffs, Newfoundland, Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdogs, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Poodle Pug, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Schnauzer (miniature), Schnauzer (standard), Scottish Terrier Sharpei Shetland Sheepdog, Skipperke, Skye Terrier, St. Bernard Yorkie

If you don't find what you are looking for - try clicking Miscellaneous Rescue Information

If you are not looking for a rescue dog at this time click Table of Contents to continue

If you are interested in becoming a breed rescuer - DOGGlink can help you get set up by giving you the information you need about Non-profit status - contracts - liabilities etc. Click this Link to get the info

WHY RESCUE?

Every day - thousands of pure bred and mixed bred dogs die in shelters. This is a sad fact. However, there is a very small hopeful light at the end of the tunnel in the guise of the Breed Rescuer. Most dog/breed rescue organizations are non-profit organizations. These breed rescuers save dogs from euthanasia at dog pounds, animal shelters and owner give-ups (owners call rescue and give up their dog) and take them into their home in hopes of giving them a second chance at life. Contrary to popular belief, most dogs in rescue are NOT there because they were abused or unmanageable. The reasons why rescuers receive dogs are varied - but some of the reasons given go along these lines:

• Dog became too big
• Dog chewed too much
• Owners moving
• Owners can no longer afford dog
• Owners having a baby
• Allergies mysteriously developed
• Dog running loose (at large)
• and sometimes we even hear: "Got white carpet and black dog hair stands out too much"

Occasionally a rescue league may receive a dog that has been removed from his owners due to reasons of neglect - but realistically this is not often. When a dog has been abused or neglected many rescue leagues will hold on to this dog to make sure he is capable of being rehabilitated. If the dog cannot be rehabilitated he sadly cannot be placed.

Many rescue leagues temperament test their dogs and keep them under close observation for a period of time before they are considered for adoption. It is in the league's best interest to make sure the dog being placed is sound and can fit in society.

The Benefits of Adopting a rescue dog:

Most are housebroken already
These dogs are usually past the chewing and destructive phase
They are already full grown or young adults - requiring less supervision
The personality of the dog can be already seen and evaluated
You are saving a life that may ot have had a chance without you
WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS?

Breed rescue leagues try to keep dogs as long as possible. Some leagues keep dogs rescued for as long as they live. Some - unfortunately - are not able to do so and if a dog is not adoptable it will have to be put down. This is the hardest and most heartbreaking aspect of rescue. Although it is gratifying to be able to place a dog in a home that will appreciate him and love him as he deserves - there are many times when a rescuer must face this most hurtful aspect of rescuing.

Please remember that all breed rescuers do this from money out of their own pockets. Any funding comes from gentle people such as yourself. Without donations - there would be no rescue leagues.

Rescue a dog today - save his life and allow him to do the only thing he ever wanted ...to love someone always....

Send Email about Rescue

We have just begun to compile this list - so please be patient as it grows slowly.

If you do not find the breed you are interested in - or if you don't find a rescue in your state—do not give up—send us Email and we will do all we can to match you up.

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