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ALABAMA
Alabama Animal Rescue
Animals advertised on Alabama Animal Rscue site are at local veterinarians office, in a foster home or in a shelter in Alabama. All adoptions through AARescue must be approved. We take pet adoptions very seriously. These precious animals have been through a lot so, we try to make sure the next home will be permanent and long lasting.
Metro Animal Shelter, Tuscaloosa
Metro Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization funded by the City of Tuscaloosa, the City of Northport, and the Tuscaloosa County Commission. Along with these funds, we also receive donations, redemptions and adoption fees. All animals regardless of their age are taken in by us. We are proud to be a member of the Humane Society of the United States as well as the American Humane Association, the Alabama Humane Federation, and the Alabama Animal Control Association.
SOS Animal Shelter, East Enterprise, AL
ALASKA
Friends of the Valdez Animal Shelter ....a group of volunteers dedicated to providing quality time to animals while they are at the Valdez Shelter and to increasing adoptions. Click on the link to find out more.
Homer, Alaska, Animal Shelter
Peg Price, a volunteer at Homer Animal Shelter in Homer, Alaska, writes: "Our shelter takes very special note of older dogs and cats that come to us. We volunteers often take them home and, even though we are not a no-kill facility, in my four years of volunteering, I've never known of a senior animal being euthanized. We have a very high adoption rate due to the wonderful, dedicated work of Sherry Bess, who is the director of the shelter and the area's animal control officer. I think we're a very unique shelter due to all the caring volunteers. We literally keep animals for months until we find them a home. Sherry herself often takes home animals with special needs and the older ones." As you might guess, since this organization is located in Alaska, they often take in Siberian Huskies who are being retired from racing.
Homeward Bound Pet Rescue and Referral, Inc.
Homeward Bound Pet Rescue and Referral is an all breed dog rescue in Fairbanks, Alaska that takes in dogs from shelters, private releases and other sources. HBPRR adopts to the best home for the dogs we get and has a wonderful success rate with our adoptions. We have several senior dogs as well as puppies and go from the tiny Chihuahua's up to Mastiffs. Homeward Bound provides each pet with veterinary care as appropriate, all animals are spayed or neutered, updated on their shots, microchipped, dewormed and have a health check before being released for adoption. We are a 501 (3)c non-profit organization and are always glad to accept donations to help us provide the best care for the dogs we take in as our adoption fees do not cover all medical care we provide for our dogs. All our dogs are housed in foster homes to keep them connected to family life instead of kenneled. We do not euthanize dogs based on age and will work hard to correct behavior problems of all animals we get in. We offer post adoption support to ensure the success of every family and pet.
Alaska Dog & Puppy Rescue was originally formed as a Rescue organization to help meet the needs of the Mat-Su Valley and its pet over population problems. The dogs and puppies taken in were literally saved from certain death and ADPR formed to help save their lives. Since its beginning in 2003, ADPR has rescued and placed over 1000 dogs a year. As an all-volunteer organization it hasn't been easy but thanks to hundreds of dedicated and compassionate volunteers ADPR has continued to grow and succeed. We strive to be advocates for dogs in our community and elsewhere and to educate the public on responsible pet ownership. It is our goal to be an asset not only to our rescued dogs and puppies but also to our community.
ARIZONA
Arizona Homeless Animals Rescue Team (AZ-HART)
Begun as a haven for abandoned and stray cats, this organization has expanded to help dogs, too, and seniors are definitely among them.
The Cottonwood Shelter always has some wonderful, mature dogs. Because they can accept only a certain number of animals, they must euthanize when the shelter becomes full. Telephone: 520 634-7387. Visit: 1502 W. Mingus Ave. Cottonwood, AZ. E-mail: apatge@sedona.net
R.E.S.C.U.E. (Reducing Euthanasia at Shelters through Commitment and Underlying Education)
Covering Phoenix Valley, including Ahwatukee, Tempe, Chandler, and Mesa.
Arizona Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, Mesa, AZ. AzARS is a privately run, non-profit organization placing dogs and cats into new homes in accordance with their polilcies and standards. Arizona Animal Resuce & Sanctuary is a proud member of Maddie's Fund. Maddie's Fund is active in Maricopa County through Maddies Pet Resuce Project and Maddie's Spay/Neuter Project. Funded in November 2002 Maddie's Pet Rescue Project is working with Maddie's Spay/Neuter Project in Maricopa County to end the killing of healthy and treatable shelter dogs and cats countywide within ten years. Telephone 480-503-DOGS (3647), E-mail: adoptions@azars.org
Valley Cats and Dogs, Gilbert, AZ - A group of professionals joined together to aid cats and dogs who have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise placed in harm's way. Mission: To provide a sanctuary for the temporary housing of adoptable cats and dogs and a refuge for hard-to-place or unadoptable cats. To promote and encourage the responsible care of pets, especially spaying and neutering and vaccination of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Phone: 480.898.3647; E-mail: adopt@valleycatsanddogs.org
ARKANSAS
AR*RUFF (Arkansas Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends), Benton, AR, Email: krun11@sbcglobal.net. Phone: 501-316-7247
Fayetteville, Arkansas, Animal Services and Animal Shelter
There is a strong commitment from the staff and volunteers at this shelter to helping find homes for all animals, regardless of age. They make a special point of advertising the advantages of adopting an older animal.
Arkansas Mountain Home Pets, Inc. is the result of many years of rescue work in Louisiana and Arkansas. As a registered non-profit corporation, the goal of the group is to be the primary resource for rescued, lost and found pets in the area. Working mainly with Yorkshire Terriers and Chihuahuas (and other small breeds as room permits), but also able to help seniors and special needs dogs. A Seniors for Seniors program places special senior dogs with senior citizens.
CALIFORNIA
Northern CA
Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortman Way, Alameda, CA 94501. Telephone: 510-748-4585.
Amador Animal Shelter, Jackson, CA. Telephone: (209) 223-6378. For special attention to your request to adopt a senior, contact volunteer Jim by phone: 209.296.6856 or e-mail: birmj@volcano.net
Animal Friends Rescue Project, Pacific Grove, CA is dedicated to finding lifelong, loving homes for stray, abandoned, and abused cats and dogs. We rescue animals that are at risk of being euthanized at local animal shelters. We serve as a safety net for senior animals, animals with medical needs, underage animals, and nursing or pregnant animals as well as for animals that have just been in a shelter too long. Telephone: 831-333-0722, E-mail: info@animalfriendsrescue.org.
Animal Rescue of Anderson Valley is located in the redwoods of Northern California, about 2 1/2 hours north of San Francisco. Telephone: 707.895.3785. E-mail: emal50@yahoo.com
Beagles & Buddies, El Monte, CA
Beagles & Buddies focuses on the rescue of purebred Beagles and Beagle mixes along with other small dogs from pounds, humane societies and the street. Each rescued dog receives a medical exam and treatment. All vaccinations are updated based on the history available for the dog. Beagles & Buddies spays or neuters all dogs to assist in the fight against pet overpopulation. Beagles & Buddies finds safe, new homes for almost all of its dogs. In accordance with their no-kill policy, any dog that is not adopted remains at their sanctuary. For available dogs, see the website. Telephone: 626 444-9664. E-mail: beagles@beaglesandbuddies.com
Berkeley Animal Care Shelter, 2013 Second St., Berkeley, CA 94710. Phone: 510-981-6600. E-mail: afunghi@ci.berkeley.ca.us Dedicated staff and volunteers will help you find the right senior for your family at this shelter, which, although it cannot place every animal who enters, does its very best to do so.
 The Berkeley East Bay Humane Society is a private non-profit located in Berkeley, CA, devoted to finding forever homes for dogs and cats of all ages. The 'Golden Paws Program' promotes awareness and adoption of senior animals. Through the Golden Paws Program, senior people can adopt senior pets for half-price. All senior pets receive 20% off vaccines at our hospital for life, among other perks and freebies! Here is a picture of Boston, a great senior lab currently available for adoption at our shelter.
 Calaveras Humane Society, Vallecito, CA
The mission of the Calaveras Humane Society is to promote an excellent quality of life for the animals of our county. Our vision is to work for the day when every adoptable animal will have a forever home and when sterilization is a routine part of dog and cat care. WHO WE ARE: We are an all-volunteer force of citizens who simply care about the destiny and comfort of pet animals. We try to pick up where the county government leaves off. WHO WE ARE NOT: We are not the government, nor are we funded by them. We rely totally on donations and on fund raisers. In fact, we provide most of the animals' food, the shelter's labor, and the medicines needed to prepare an animal for adoption by the community, at no charge to the county government. This is truly a labor of love and duty. Phone: 209.736.9417.
City of Shasta Lake Shelter
The City of Shasta Lake Shelter is located near Redding, CA. We are a very small facility, with only ten dog kennels and nine cat kennels. Not many people know of our shelter, so we are hoping to provide more exposure for our highly adoptable animals. Thank you for viewing and considering one of our pets. They all need a "second chance".
The East Bay SPCA has adoptable cats and dogs and also offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries and vet services. Our "Silver Muzzle Club" program allows us to have up to three senior dogs and six senior cats at a time available for adoption. Email: info@eastbayspca.org Phone Numbers:(510) 569-0702 (Oakland) or (925) 479-9670 (Pleasanton)
Fremont/Tri-City Animal Shelter at: (510) 790-6640. Shelter address: 1950 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536.
Friends for Life, Eureka, CA.
Friends For Life Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the suffering and killing of homeless companion animals in Humboldt County and beyond through programs designed to (1) place homeless companion animals in permanent, loving, adoptive homes, (2) reduce the number of dogs and cats being born, and (3) enrich the human-animal bond. E-mail: ffl@dogrescuers.org or call 707-442-5999 for more information. Please visit our website.
Furry Friends Rescue, Fremont, CA
A non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering and finding homes for companion animals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Furry Friends Rescue, P.O. Box 7270, Fremont, CA 94537-7270. E-mail: info@furryfriendsrescue.org Phone: (510) 794-4703
Grass Valley, CA -- Mixed Mutts Mixed Breed Dog Rescue All dogs adopted through Mixed Mutts are neutered, brought up-to-date on shots, microchipped and heartworm tested prior to adoption. While in foster care, all dogs are kept current on heartworm preventative and flea preventative. Because we want to match the best family for the dog, best dog for the family, we try our best to get to know the dog's quirks, likes and dislikes. They are taught indoor etiquette and are housebroken if not that way when they come in. Dogs adopted through Mixed Mutts are adopted out only to homes where the dog will be part of the family. Adoption fees vary depending on age and needs of the dog. When placing a dog, a donation is requested. Telephone: 530.268.9317. E-mail: gooddog@auburninternet.com
Grateful Dogs Rescue, San Francisco, CA
Grateful Dogs Rescue is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to finding homes for dogs from the San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control who are too old, sick, injured, or frightened to be made available for immediate adoption. The group provides foster homes and veterinary care for these special needs dogs until they are rehabilitated and ready for a new home. Phone: (650) 355-7859; E-mail: gratefuldogsrescue@webtv.net
Home At Last Animal Rescue, Berkeley, CA
Millions of cats and dogs are killed at municipal shelters each year. We rescue as many as we can from these shelters and then provide the animals with housing, socialization, rehabilitation, medical care and medical care. Once the animals are adoptable, we hold adoption events to find our animals loving, permanent homes. Telephone: 510-237-1625
Hopalong Animal Rescue, San Francisco & Oakland, CA
This group works primarily with shelters in the Bay Area, taking in animals and seniors who would ordinarily be euthanized right away.
Marin Humane Society's Pet Partnerships Program, Novato, CA
Pets who are abandoned, surrendered or strays get a broader opportunity to find a new home in northern California, thanks to the Marin Humane Society's "pet partnerships program." In this most compassionate of commitments, the society accepts animals from 29 different sanctuaries, adoption agencies, and rescue organizations in northern California. Hundreds of animals get increased visibility and a better chance of finding a new home.
Milo Foundation, near Willits, CA -- Milo Foundation, Berkeley, CA. A 283-acre sanctuary near Willits, CA. Adoption Store in Berkeley is open Wednesdays to Sundays for adoptions, fostering, volunteering, donations. Telephone: 510-548-9301 Fax: 510-868-1822. Milo Pet Adoption Store, 1575 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707.
Nevada County Animal Control, 14647 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA. Phone: 530-273-2179
North Bay Canine Rescue, Petaluma, CA
--Dedicated to rescuing dogs from crisis situations, some of which include euthanasia by animal shelters, neglect and other forms of abuse, or "free to a good home" ads, which result in dogs being bounced from one home to another, or being acquired by animal brokers ("bunchers") and sold to research laboratories where they are used for testing, then discarded ("cruelty industries"). Dogs rescued by North Bay are spayed and neutered prior to placement and are placed only after home checks, medical evaluations, vaccinations, "return to rescue" agreements, contracts, and adoption fees. Dogs are fostered in a home environment, rather than a kennel, if at all possible. This group takes pride in their promise that, ". . . at any time and for any reason in the dog's life, if the need arises, he or she has a safe place with us ('return to rescue' policy)." Telephone: (707) 795-7575. Fax: (707)769-9667. Snail Mail Address: North Bay Canine Rescue & Placement P.O. Box 4522 Petaluma, CA 94955
Oakland Adoption Center of the East Bay SPCA, Oakland, CA
March 2004 kicked off the Silver Muzzle Club...their motto "experience counts". Check out the website -- under Adoption Animals you will see a key for the Silver Muzzle Club. Two kennels and four cat cages are dedicated to animals over 8 years. They will have a few more amenities since older dogs to stay at the shelter a little longer. Members of the Club will come from the local Alameda county municipal shelters as space becomes available. There are opportunities for folks to support these animals through special giving. Also, check out the onlin East Bay SPCA store...there is Silver Muzzle Club gear you can purchase to help support the program.
Oroville, CA -- North West SPCA
Please visit the website to find out about the currently available senior canines, and to find out the shelter's exact location and hours of operation.
Pet Network, San Francisco Bay Area
Pet Network writes: "All our dogs are spayed or neutered and current on all shots. Almost all live in nurturing foster homes and are socialized with people, children and other pets. Some of our foster parents are dog trainers, so often there is the extra benefit of some obedience training while in the foster home. The dogs come to us many times due to situations and living conditions caused by abusive or irresponsible owners. Mainly they suffer from that 'most terrible disease,' in the words of Mother Teresa, 'of being unwanted.' "
Petaluma Pet Pals is a 501c3 (State ID: 2227763, Fed ID: 68-0437-271) Address: P.O. 750934, Petaluma, CA 94975-0934. Devoted to fundraising for rescue and spay/neuter surgery. Phone: 707-762-3783
Pets In Need, Redwood City, CA
Based in Redwood City, CA, this wonderful organization hosts an excellent web page with very helpful information on adoptions.
Pets Lifeline Animal Shelter, Sonoma, CA
Waives all adoption fees for any Senior over 65 when adopting an adult cat or dog. This group is great at finding good, stable homes for their older cats and dogs, and provides the benefits of pet adoption to senior citizens without the upfront expense.
Pets Unlimited Adoption Center, San Francisco, CA
Pets Unlimited currently has many sweet senior dogs of all sizes! Many were rescued from the Sacramento County Shelter, when there was an outcry over the fact that dogs from that shelter are frequently sold to research facilities. A few of the dogs are special needs adoptions. Make a trip to Pets Unlimited if you think you might be able to offer a home to one of the older or special needs dogs. You can preview some of the dogs by visiting the Pets Unlimited website. The Adoption Center is located on the upper level of the Pets Unlimited facility on the southwest corner of Fillmore and Washington Streets in San Francisco's Pacific Heights district.
Pinole, CA -- Contra Costa Animal Services
All adoptable animals at the Pinole shelter can be viewed on the website. Pinole Shelter: 651 Pinole Shores Drive, Pinole CA 94564. Main Desk: 510-374-3966 Volunteers: 510-724-1036 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays 'til 7:00 p.m.
RocketDog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
Rocket Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving lives at the speed of light! It is is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, with no paid staff, supported entirely by donations. A hard-working group of volunteers saves dogs from death at overcrowded shelters. Rocket Dog Rescue holds adoption days the first and third Sundays of each month. First Sunday of the month at: Zephyr Real Estate, 4040 24th Street, between Noe/Castro. Third Sunday of the month at: 18th and Castro. Hours: 12-4. Help is offered to anyone needing to give up a dog or needing discounted vet care, etc. Foster homes and volunteers also welcome. Telephone: 415.642.4786. Telephone: 415.642.4786. E-mail: pali@rocketdogrescue.org
Sacramento, CA -- Sacramento SPCA
The Sacramento SPCA is a non-profit organization located at 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento. Shelter Hours: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- 11am - 4pm; Wednesday & Thursday -- 1pm - 6pm. Closed Mondays and some holidays. Phone Number: (916) 383-PETS (7387). The shelter has many wonderful pets who need loving homes -- many of them seniors. Also needed are volunteers and foster homes. Please call or E-mail if you are interested. Make a difference in an animal's life! E-mail: savak9@sbcglobal.net
Sacramento, CA -- Friends of Auburn-Placer County Animal Shelter
Telephone: 916-663-3335. Friends of Auburn - Placer County Animal Shelter.
San Francisco Animal Care & Control
San Francisco's Animal Care & Control shelter does euthanize dogs, but only when there are absolutely no other alternatives. The staff there really knock themselves out to beat the deadline and find a home for every dog before his time is up. Last time we looked at the website, there were several loving seniors waiting for a home. San Francisco Animal Care and Control, 1200 15th Street (at Harrison), San Francisco, CA 94103. Telephone: (415) 554-6364. Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and Control (FSFACC) is the only nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for this shelter. Ninety-five percent of all donations made to FSFACC are used to support the shelter and various community-oriented humane programs.
San Francisco SPCA
The San Francisco SPCA takes in dogs from San Francisco Animal Care and Control as well as from other shelters and rescue groups throughout northern California. The canine guests at Maddie's Pet Adoption Center often include senior dogs. When you adopt a dog from rhe San Francisco SPCA, you'll get a free first medical exam from a local veterinarian, temporary identification tags, and a medical assistance plan. All this and an absolutely fabulous dog for $75 (plus $75 refundable training fee). The SF/SPCA, 2500 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Telephone: 415.554.3000. E-mail: adoption@sfspca.org
San Leandro/Fairmont Shelter is located at 2700 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA. Telephone: 510-667-7707.
San Mateo, CA -- Peninsula Humane Society
Time is always of the essence in getting a senior dog out of this shelter because the demand for space is so high. The Peninsula Humane Society is at 12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94401. Phone: (650) 340-7022.
Santa Clara Humane Society
To see the available senior dogs, please visit the Shelter at 2530 Lafayette Street in Santa Clara. It is located at the intersection of Lafayette and Martin Streets. E-mail: imospock@yahoo.com
Santa Cruz County Animal Services Authority
Mission Statement: Through community involvement, education, adoption, and humane law enforcement, we work to preserve the well being of all animals and bring an end to the homeless animal crisis., www.scanimalservices.us . Telephone: (831) 454-7303. E-mail: asa140@co.santa-cruz.ca.us
Second Chance Rescue, San Rafael, CA
Second Chance Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit, grass-roots group dedicated to saving dogs and puppies of all types/sizes/ages from high-kill shelters. They do not accept dogs from private parties. They specialize in mixed breeds (one-of-a-kind dogs!) and exist 100% on donations. All rescuees are spayed/neutered before adoption. Foster homes provide the temporary care and TLC until each dog finds the perfect permanent home. Many small dogs (under 20 lbs.), some of them "seniors." Young puppies are always available. Prospective adopters should apply on-line or phone to get an application and a list of currently available dogs and pups. Telephone: (415) 721-1721; or visit the website. Mailing address: PO Box 2958, San Rafael, CA 94912-2958.
Small Dog Rescue, Inc.
This 501(c)-3 non-profit organization is based in San Rafael, CA and serves the San Francisco Bay Area. The group is staffed by a small group of dedicated, unpaid volunteers who rescue small dogs under 20 pounds. We receive no commercial or government funding. Most of our dogs come from animal shelters all over central California, where thousands of dogs are euthanized every month. Because the shelters are oftentimes very full, many loving, adoptable dogs are euthanized. After the dogs are rescued, we place them in foster homes until we can find them a permanent home. Because we have already placed them in a home environment, we can tell you about their habits and house manners and whether they get along well with other dogs, cats, and children. Our dogs also have a thorough check up by our veterinarians before being placed and are bathed, groomed and have flea treatments to get them ready for their new home. For more information, please check the Small Dog Rescue website.
Smiley Dog Rescue is a group of volunteer dog lovers whose mission is to rescue, provide sanctuary, and ultimately to re-home abandoned, stray and neglected dogs. Whenever possible we also assist dogs who, because of extenuating circumstances, are unable to remain in their homes with their owners. We are located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation, Walnut Creek, CA
We Care Animal Rescue, St. Helena, CA
1345 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena. Telephone: 707.963.7044. We Care Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization established in 1982. Our shelter serves as a refuge for homeless cats and dogs in the Napa Valley. We foster and promote the general welfare of animals by caring for homeless cats and dogs, finding homes for them and educating the public on animal welfare in the Napa Valley. We are funded entirely by private donations and fundraising efforts. At out shelter in St. Helena where we provide nurturing care for up to seventy-five animals, we abide by a 'no-kill' philosophy.
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation
Lake Tahoe, CA /Reno, NV -- Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation is a small group of volunteers dedicated to rescuing companion animals. They state, "We have no shelter and rely solely on foster homes and adoptions to save lives. We rescue animals that are in imminent danger of euthanasia, usually directly from the euthanasia holding rooms of local shelters. We have rescued over 500 animals from certain death since March of 1999, but millions more were not so lucky and died--unloved and unwanted--in shelters across the country. We hope that you can help us turn the tide of suffering and death." Telephone: (775) 833-2319. E-mail: tahoepet@yahoo.com.
Virtual Pet Adoptions
San Francisco Bay Area listings of pets available for adoption and of adoption events and venues.
Craig's List (San Francisco Bay Area)
Southern CA
Animals Requesting Friends (ARF), San Luis Obispo, CA
is the volunteer arm of the San Luis Obispo County Shelter. The volunteers look after the welfare of the homeless dogs and cats that find their way to the County shelter. Phone: 805-781-4413. E-mail: seniordogs@sloasap.org
Barkie Buddies, Burbank, CA, works with the local shelter, finding those special dogs who need a bit of extra help in getting out of the shelter and into new loving homes. If you'd like to help by offering a foster home or if you would like to adopt a dog in need, call Elaine Edford at Barkie Buddies Rescue: 818.709.7061. E-mail: Pets@PetBond.com
The Bill Foundation, Beverly Hills, CA
P.O. Box 5202 Beverly Hills, Ca. 90209-5202 Phone: 310-860-0171. Email: billfoundation@billfoundation.org
The Brittany Foundation, Los Angeles, CA This agency has many seniors and special needs dogs in need of sponsorships and/or foster homes. Any help is always greatly appreciated. Please visit the website. Phone: 818-709-5706. Email: brittany_dogs@yahoo.com
Connect A Pet Rescue, Los Angeles, CA, is dedicated to helping animals in two ways: (1) through the rescue of abused, abandoned, injured dogs and cats and placement into loving homes that will last their lifetime; (2) by offering people a place to show their rescued animals after they do the angel work of saving an animal off the streets somewhere. Address: 8023 Beverly Blvd., PO Box 5-282 LA,CA 90048. Phone: 310-503-4719
Diamonds in the Ruff, Los Angeles, CA, is a registered non-profit 501c3 oganization that is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs (all breeds). Our main focus is dogs in the LA area (whether homeless or shelter dogs), although we make it a priority to help all dogs in need! Phone: (310) 699-2747. Email: ruffdiamonds11@aol.com
Friends of Animals, Los Angeles, CA
E-mail foaf@eudoramail.com Friends of Animals Foundation, P.O. Box 34-1230. Los Angeles, CA 90034.
H.A.R.T., Fillmore, CA
H.A.R.T. (Humane Animal Rescue Team) is a non-profit organization devoted to rescuing senior dogs from senior individuals who have become too ill to take care of the dog, have to go into a retirement home, or have passed away. The H.A.R.T. sanctuary can take in 50 dogs at a time, and has an 80% success rate in adopting out dogs to loving families. Their adoption policy is strict, screening prospective adopters very carefully, performing a house check, and carefully matching the right dog to the right family. H.A.R.T. takes on the very tough cases, and depends on donations as well as people to adopt and foster their seniors and special needs dogs. If you are interested in adoption of a senior dog or a long-term foster arrangement, H.A.R.T. may be able absorb all associated veterinarian costs during the dog's lifetime. Of course, donations are also most welcome. E-mail: Petbusy@aol.com
K-9 PALS, Santa Barbara, CA, is the all volunteer non-profit organization working on behalf of the dogs of the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. Our mission is to promote adoptions, provide humane care, and to strive to eliminate the euthanasia of shelter dogs for reasons other than serious health or behavior problems. Telephone: (805) 681-4369. E-mail: adoptme@k-9pals.org
Pet Orphans Fund is located at 7720 Gloria Avenue, Van Nuys (Los Angeles), Californi 91406.. It is a private humane shelter with a mission to find new, loving homes for dogs and cats relinquished by their families. Adoption process includes a home visit, application, and adoption fee. Telephone: 818-901-0190.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society, Encinitas, CA, always has senior pets at its facility, many of which come from other shelters through the Second Chance Program. To find out how you can lend your support by sponsoring an animal, volunteering, or making a donation, please visit www.rchumanesociety.org Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: (760) 753-6413 E-Mail: info@rchumanesociety.org
San Diego -- Chula Vista Animal Care Facility -If you adopt a dog from one of the San Diego County shelters such as Chula Vista, your adoption fee of $60 includes a microchip, a free vet exam in San Diego County, all shots, and a free license for a year in San Diego.To see currently available dogs in San Diego county, and for information on location and hours of operation, please visit the website.
San Diego Special Needs Rescue is dedicated to rescuing small dogs from life-threatening situations.... in danger of being euthanized in animal shelters, neglected or abused. Dogs are also accepted from individuals (when space permits) so they are not bounced around to different homes or collected and sold to research labs by "bunchers." E-mail: SpecialNeedsRescue@san.rr.com
San Diego, CA -- Camp Pendleton Animal Control
There are always quite a few older dogs at Camp Pendleton Animal Control in San Diego, CA. Lab mixes of age 10 and up seem to be the most numerous and in the most need. The rescue group Help for Homeless Pets tries to get as many as possible out of the shelter and into new homes. Please call Camp Pendleton at (760)725-8120 or Help for Homeless Pets at (760)789-4483.
Senior Mutt Match, San Diego, CA
The mission of Senior Mutt Match is to help promote the adoption of senior dogs (ages five and older) from shelters and rescue groups in the San Diego community. We want to educate the San Diego community in general and senior citizens specifically, about the wonderful benefits of adopting a senior mutt*. By doing this we hope to help create a life-time match between a senior dog and his or her new forever family. We feel this is a win-win situation since many amazing senior dogs will have their lives spared and just as many citizens, young and old, will have their lives enhanced by animal companionship. If that wasn't reason enough, there are also many research studies that show the connection between better mental health, improved physical health and having a pet in your life. (* We lovingly refer to all dogs in shelters as "mutts" whether they are purebred or a wonderful mix of breeds.)
2nd Chance Pet Rescue, Acton CA
This group is devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of abused and abandoned animals, normally foundlings or from local shelters. Occasionally, and in particularly heart-rending circumstances, owner surrenders are accepted. E--mail: secondchancepetrescue@hotmail.com Phone: 661-269-1041
COLORADO
Denver Dumb Friends League
In addition to re-homing companion animals, the DDFL offers on their website an outstanding collection of articles on coping with common behavior problems. (Click on "Tips and Information" to access the articles).
Dreampower, Colorado Springs, CO, rescues adoptable companion animals, offering suitable foster homes until permanent homes can be found. Dreampower is a no-kill organization. Commitment is for the lifetime of the animal. Telephone: (719) 390-7838 Alicia Christie, Dog Coordinator, Dreampower Animal Rescue (719) 390-7838 E-mail: doglvr74@earthlink.net
Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue mission: Foster and place adoptable shelter dogs into permanent homes; assist in increasing adoptions of shelter dogs by promoting awareness and working with area shelters; and to educate our community to be responsible dog owners. Telephone: 719-264-6460 or 719-260-0668 E-mail: csabr@hotmail.com
Humane Society of Boulder Valley, Boulder, CO, 2323 55th Street, Boulder, CO 80301. Telephone: (303) 442-4030 E-mail: smrp@colorado.edu
Denver, Colorado -- ALL BREED RESCUE NETWORK -- Our purebred dog rescue network is over 20 years old and has about 120 different purebred rescue groups on our rescue referral list, many of which take in senior dogs. There are stringent guidelines to being and staying on our list. All Breed Rescue Network's vision is ending euthanasia of adoptable dogs in Colorado, and our mission is to provide a vehicle for the fostering and rehoming of abandoned purebred dogs, to assist in increasing the adoption of shelter dogs by promoting awareness and working with shelters, and to educate the community regarding responsible dog ownership including the spay/neuter of companion animals. The phone number to the ABRN hotline is (303) 989-7808.
Table Mountain Animal Center, Golden, CO
There are always mature dogs looking for homes at the Table Mountain Animal Center: Please call TMAC: 303-278-7575.
Animal Haven, Inc., is a small, private shelter that was incorporated in 1948, dedicated to rescuing and re-homing adoptable animals of all ages. Serving the Greater New Haven area, the group has made a commitment to always have on hand and ready for adoption at least two seniors in need of new homes. Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473. Telephone: 203-239-2641. E-mail: spotsnrotts@snet.net Petlist
Bridgeport Animal Shelter -- There is often pressure on this shelter to euthanize healthy, adoptable animals. The staff does all they can to avoid this. Seniors are always available. Please hurry to the Bridgeport Shelter and take home one of these great dogs if you possibly can! The shelter is at 525 Asylum Street, Bridgeport. Telephone: 203-576-7727. Hours: 10 to 4 Monday through Saturday; 11 to 3 Sunday. Website is at www.bas.pefinder.com
Connecticut Humane Society
.... with branches in Newington, Bethany, Waterford, and Westport, tries their best to help senior dogs. There are always some needing adoption at their locations. Visit the site to find the address of the one nearest to your home.
West Cornwall, CT (near Torrington, CT) -- The Little Guild of St. Francis for the Welfare of Animals is a no-kill shelter in West Cornwall, CT (in the hills of Litchfield County). There is generally always a senior dog in residence, as there is no age discrimination. All dogs are rescued from area pounds and must pass a temperament test before being placed for adoption. Located on Rt. 128 in West Cornwall, CT. Hours are Wed-Fri, noon - 4pm and Sat/Sun, 11am - 4pm.
West Haven, CT -- West Haven Animal Shelter will usually be housing a senior or two. Please see the website or hone: 203-937-3642 (leave message if no one answers). E-mail: Pounddogs@yahoo.com
Norwalk, CT -- PAWS is a 501(3)(C)non-profit, no-kill animal shelter incorporated in 1962. Located in Norwalk, CT, and dedicated to the rescue and placement of homeless cats and dogs. E-mail: paws@pawsct.org, Telephone: 203-750-9572. Please visit the website.
Senior Pets makes the following statement: "We realize that companion animals are essential to keeping people healthy and vibrant and to reducing blood pressure and stress. Often older people need and want animals to give them love and companionship throughout their golden years. We recognize that pets can be expensive if one is on disability, Social Security, or limited income. We at Seniors Pets will work with Shelters to provide you a loving pet that fits you...for people 55 years or older. Senior Pets works with the following shelters in locating senior pets for senior citizens: Milford Animal Control, Silver Sand Beach, Conn. State Park; Stratford Animal Shelter, 9 Frog Pond Lane, Stratford, CT; West Haven Animal Shelter, 7 Collis St., West Haven, CT.
Valley Dog Rescue E-mail List and Website -- a forum for rescuers in New England, Eastern NY, NJ and the rest of the Northeast
DELAWARE
Chesapeake Shepherd & K-9 Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, senior dogs and disabled dogs. We serve the Maryland, D.C., Delaware, and Virginia areas.
Delaware Humane Association, Wilmington, DE
The Delaware Humane Association has developed a comprehensive Strategic Plan to guide the organization in achieving its vision of securing a safe environment for all companion animals. Various aspects of the Strategic Plan focus on DHA's efforts to act as a voice for companion animals and to enhance their welfare through the four-fold mission of providing temporary shelter, spay/neuter services, humane education programs, and adoption/placement resources.
Faithful Friends, Wilmington, DE, was founded in 2000, as Citizens for the Protection and Care of Animals, by a group of local animal lovers who believe there is a better way to address the problem of pet homelessness than mass euthanasia. Mission: to end the routine killing of dogs and cats through rescue and adoption of homeless pets, affordable spay/neuter programs that target the neediest pet owners in our community, and outreach programs that prevent pet relinquishments. 3 Germay Drive, Suite 4, Wilmington, DE 19804. Phone: 302.427.8514.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Chesapeake Shepherd & K-9 Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, senior dogs and disabled dogs. We serve the Maryland, D.C., Delaware, and Virginia areas.
Hedgesville Hounds Metropolitan Washington, DC Area. The Hedgesville Hound group was formally established in 2003 as a 501(c)(3) organization comprising people who, combined, have several decades of experience. Together we placed more than 120 wonderful dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes in wonderful homes across the Maryland and D.C. Metropolitan area in 2006. "Hedgesville Hounds" exist everywhere. They are dogs of every breed, every size, and every age who by circumstance, ignorance, or cruelty and neglect, were put at risk. Sometimes they are cats, and even rabbits. Our effort has been quite simple: to give them a voice. And a little help with arrangements. And then let these wonderful creatures do the rest.
Homeless Animal Rescue Team, Northern Virginia/Washington DC
A volunteer from HART writes: "We are a group that prowls the area shelters, accepts owner surrenders, strays, etc., and places every dog eventually. As of October 2000, we had already doubled our 1999 placement of 500 dogs. We accept puppies and very young dogs into our program, but the majority of our dogs are older. We try to take as many as possible from the shelters, as their short time has run out. Like most rescue groups, we struggle to raise enough funds and awareness to get our work done." E-mail: DebSharpe@aol.com
Washington Animal Rescue League
The Washington Animal Rescue League in Washington, D.C., is a small, restricted admission, private, no-kill shelter that frequently has senior dogs available for adoption. Currently in residence in the senior category and waiting for adoption are a 9-year-old female Poodle mix and an 11-year- old cat. The Washington Animal Rescue League is located at 71 Oglethorpe St. NW, Washington, D.C. Telephone: (202) 726-2556. Liz DiSimone, Adoption Manager.
Washington Humane Society DC Shelter
Always does its best for the seniors that are left in their guardianship. Please visit the shelter at 1201 New York Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002. Telephone: 202-576-6664 (24 hours)
FLORIDA
Florida-based Rescue Services
Puppymill Rescue
This Hollywood, FL-based group rescues dogs being retired from puppy mills, rehabilitates them, and makes them highly adoptable. Many of the dogs are in the "senior" category. It's a wonderful program deserving of attention and support.
Pet Rescue By Judy
As a private, non-profit rescue we do not have a shelter but instead house all our pets in private homes. We are dedicated to the rescue of animals in distress, education of pet owners, and prevention of euthanasia and over-population through spaying and neutering. In our desire to provide a safe haven for our senior pets, we ask a reduced donation of $100. Please visit us at www.petrescuebyjudy.com or contact us at sneeze@cfl.rr.com or (407)382-5991.
GEORGIA
Athens, GA -- Athens-Clark County Animal Control
45 Beaverdam Road Ext., Athens, GA. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.); 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Sat.) Telephone: 706-613-3540.
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption is a nonprofit, volunteer-based no-kill animal shelter located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. We are dedicated to finding great homes for homeless purebred and mixed-breed dogs and cats. For more information or to see pets currently available for adoption please visit our website.
Atlanta, GA -- PetOrphans
Pet Orphans is a pet adoption referral website for homeless animals in the Atlanta area. The Pet Orphans website is a service provided by SPOT-Stopping Pet Overpopulation Together, Inc. in order to help independent rescue groups find great homes for their purebred and mixed breed orphaned family dogs and cats. All of the pets pictured on the Pet Orphans website are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and heartworm tested (dogs) or combo tested (cats) prior to adoption.
Atlanta, GA -- Small Dog Rescue & Humane Society (SDR) is a no-kill, all volunteer-organization dedicated to providing permanent homes for homeless dogs. Most of the dogs in our rescue live at foster homes until adopted. Small Dog Rescue does not receive any funds from local, state or federal agencies. All funding is provided by donations from the public and adoption fees. The standard adoption fee is $250. All dogs adopted from Small Dog Rescue are spayed/ neutered, current on their vaccinations, dewormed, heartworm tested (and treated, if necessary) and placed on heartworm preventative. The adoption fee covers the vet costs and helps pay for major medical treatments such as heartworm treatment, eye surgery and tumor removal for dogs that need such treatment. SDR takes in many dogs that others will not adopt or rescue like senior dogs and abused or un-socialized dogs based on our foster capacity.
Augusta, GA -- Columbia County Humane Society, a non-profit, no-kill animal welfare group. Plans for a shelter are in the works, but currently, all animals are in foster homes. There's a $95 adoption fee for all animals. All potential dog adopters must have a fenced-in yard. Visit the website, telephone 706-860-5020, or E-mail: info@cchshumane.org
Canton GA -- Cherokee County Animal Shelter, 1015 Univeter Rd. Phone: 770-345-7270. E-mail: cfoster@cherokeega.com
Duluth, GA -- Society of Humane Friends of Georgia, Inc. (SHF) is a small group of volunteers registered as a non-profit animal welfare organization. Our mission is to rescue and find new homes for dogs and cats. We have no paid staff members and receive no government funding. All donations are 100% tax deductible. We accept cats and dogs on a space-available basis and operate on a no-kill philosophy. Pets are housed either in our licensed shelter or in a foster home until ready for adoption. All pets offered for adoption are healthy, spayed or neutered, and fully vetted. General info 770-217-3699; E-mail: humanefriends@yahoo.com
Jonesboro, GA -- Clayton County Humane Society
Many fine dogs await their fate here (hoping it will be a loving home). All have very limited time before they are "dispatched." Staff and volunteers work hard to provide loving care and to find a new home for each, but your help is desperately needed. Please visit the shelter to find your new dog and/or donate to support the efforts of the dedicated people working at this shelter. Contact Claudia -- mutlover3@yahoo.com
Lawrenceville, GA -- Gwinnet Humane Society,
A foster home/humane organization that accepts owner-surrenders and rescues from kill-shelters. You'll always find a few seniors here.
Lilburn, GA -- Alcovy Pet Rescue is dedicated to providing abandoned and neglected cats and dogs with a safe and caring environment while tirelessly searching for adoption opportunities. We are a group of volunteers who have united together for the sole purpose of saving homeless and abused animals. All animals are examined by our veterinarians and given all vaccinations and a spay/neuter. Formed in 2005; a 501c3 non-profit rescue. We welcome any tax deductible donations. For more information please E-mail: info@alcovypet.com
Marietta, GA -- Forgotten Paws Pet Rescue, , is a domestic non-profit organization licensed through the Georgia State Department of Agriculture. The group consist of all volunteers dedicated to finding wonderful homes for rescued pets and to reducing the pet population. All rescued pets are spayed / neutered, vaccinated and heartworm tested prior to adoption. We are working to secure a happy healthy future for all beloved pets.
McDonough, GA -- Henry County, GA Shelter -- Henry County Animal Control is dedicated to reducing the numbers of healthy adoptable animals that are euthanized at our facility. Every day we hear a list of reasons why owners are surrendering their pets -- they dig, they claw the furniture, allergies, we have a new baby, etc. In an effort to keep these otherwise healthy and wonderful pets from becoming yet another animal shelter statistic, here at the shelter, we have begun offering pet owners "do-able" solutions to common pet related problems.
Newnan, GA -- Newnan-Coweta Humane Society
Coweta County Animal Control, Telephone: 770-254-3735. Or voice mail: 770-253-4694. Address: 91 Selt Road Newnan, GA 30263. E-mail: Donna Rossi dfrossi @ bellsouth.net (remove spaces in address before sending)
Powder Springs, GA -- Southern Hope Humane Society was originally a rescue group that fostered homeless animals in private homes. In 2003, SHHS assumed responsibility for running a local county animal control facility -- Fulton County Animal Services. Southern Hope Humane Society (the foster home program) is and always will be a no-kill organization. Fulton County Animal Services, unfortunately, is not no-kill at this time. Please visit the websites (linked by the organizations' names above) to see available dogs. Southern Hope Humane Society, Powder Springs, GA 30127. E-mail:shhspvar@aol.com Call:770-445-7294
HAWAII
Animal CARE Foundation
Hawaii Senior Dog Rescue -- A group currently forming; being organized by Mike Teehan. If you would like to help, contact Mike: HonoluluVegan@aol.com Or write: Hawaii Senior Dog Rescue, PO Box 3311, Honolulu, HI 96801.
IDAHO
Boise, ID -- Idaho Humane Society
The Idaho Humane Society often takes in senior dogs and gives their best to find homes for them. Visit the website or call the shelter at (208) 342-3508.
Colville, ID -- Colville Pet Rescue
Colville Pet Rescue works to adopt dogs and other pets from the local shelter and to place them into homes, emphasizing appropriate and humane treatment of the animals that are adopted.
Idaho Domestic Animal Welfare Group, Nampa, ID. Telephone: (208) 283-9513. E-mail: findadog @ hotmail.com (remove spaces in address before sending)
ILLINOIS
Pets for Seniors, Peoria, IL
Organized in late 1999, this group of volunteers specializes in matching senior humans (age 62 and older) with senior pets. For information, e-mail: pfs@ocslink.com or call (309) 446-9721.
The Hinsdale Humane Society, Hinsdale, IL, is a 53-year-old not-for-profit agency dedicated to the care and adoption of unwanted and abandoned animals and the offering of humane education programs to prevent suffering and neglect. Our Friends for Life Program places animals six years of age or older with seniors 65 years of age or older at no charge. Hinsdale Humane Society, Hinsdale, IL. Telephone 630-323-5630; Email: info@hinsdalehumanesociety.org.
Village of Oak Park Animal Control, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL. This shelter is very pro-active on behalf of their adoptable animals, including the seniors. Volunteers and staff take time to get to know the animals and share their insights with prospective adopters. Phone: 708-358-5480; email: charley@oak-park.us
Robinson, IL -- Crawford County Humane Society at 618-544-8698. E-mail: cchumanesociety@yahoo.com
Save-A-Pet, 31664 North Fairfield Road in Grayslake, IL. E-mail: information@save-a-pet-il.org, phone: 847-740-7788, ext. 100. Save-A-Pet is a no-kill shelter.
PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) is Chicago's largest no-kill humane organization. Our work is focused on alleviating our city's tragic pet overpopulation problem through spay/neuter and pet adoption. PAWS Chicago envisions a no-kill Chicago--a city in which pets are not destroyed due to homelessness.
Rockford, IL - Winnebago County Animal Services --Winnebago County Animal Services is dedicated to finding forever loving homes for all the cats and dogs that come through our facility. We often have senior pets available for adoption. Call 815-319-4100 for information, visit our website, or better yet come and visit us at 4517 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103.
INDIANA
Animal Rescue Fund is a no-kill animal shelter that provides animals with a home-type environment while they await adoption. Animals stay in rooms, not cages and kennels, and have access to the outdoors throughout the day. For more information on adopting or donating, please contact Nikki at animalrescuefund@hotmail.com
Fishers (Indianapolis), INDIANA -- Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership
Please see the website of the Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership, and be sure to search for the seniors. There is usually at least one posted.
CILRA (Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose goal is placing rescued, purebred Labrador Retrievers in suitable, loving homes throughout Indiana, Illinois, and surrounding midwestern states. E-mail: clardr@wico.net Toll-free: 1-888-882-1900 Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption, Inc. RR2 Box 110A Ladoga, IN 47954 (765) 942-0217 Fax (630) 415-1973
Danville, INDIANA --The Jericho Society is a non-for profit 501 C organization founded by Henry Sakowitz in l984 as an organization dedicated to non-euthanizing alternatives for pet population control. The Jericho Society is one of the very few no-kill shelters located in Indiana. For over 15 years it has operated a kennel and "cattery" that provide room, board and medical care for unwanted dogs and cats. Many of these animals are available for adoption. The kennel currently houses 127 dogs and cats. All animals are spayed and neutered upon acceptance to the facility.
Indiana Petite Paws Rescue Angels, Inc., northwest Indiana
Rescuing toy dogs from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Focusing on the rescue of the Yorkshire Terrier, but no paw too small. Offering a "seniors for seniors" program. Volunteers and members available statewide. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Always in NEED of volunteers and foster homes.
New Hope Pet Rescue, Syracuse, IN, is a group of three women doing their part to address the ever-growing pet overpopulation problem. In addition to keeping dogs and cats in our own homes, we have enlisted several other foster homes. We are a nonprofit organization. All of our dogs are wormed, flea free, heartworm tested, spayed/neutered, up to date on shots and heartworm prevention. Email: newhopepetrescue@yahoo.com
IOWA
Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center -- "... a city -funded shelter where we try to place the animals who overflow the capacity of the Center with rescue organizations. The Center's Director, Misha Goodman, is wonderful, and the animals here are treated very well. They have medical treatment, grooming and many go to obedience school. The dogs are given two scenic walks a day along the Iowa River by loyal volunteers, indoor kennels with beds and toys, large outdoor kennels, too, on a daily basis, as well as play time with other dogs. Unfortunately, we reach capacity and are a low-kill facility, doing everything we can to place dogs into new homes and failing that, with rescue organizations. We have dogs of all breeds; many appear to be purebred and may appeal to people looking for a particular type of dog, and often many senior dogs looking for a loving friend. We have a great website that shows pictures, stats of each dog, and even some movies of them."
Cedar Falls, Iowa -- Agape Fosters is NOT a shelter. They are a small group of foster homes committed to assisting and placing homeless animals into loving, responsible, lifelong homes. Agape Fosters is also committed to educating folks on the need for spay/neuter, regular preventative vet care, where and where not to get a companion animal, and how to choose the animal that is best suited to join your family. E-mail: LORA1962@aol.com Telephone: 319-345-6509
Animal Lifeline of Iowa
A no-kill, special needs shelter that is always open to helping senior animals.
Animal Advocates of Iowa
Special page for "Old Folks"
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Humane Society
This orgaization services eastern SD, and bordering states of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Nebraska).
Washington, IA -- PAWS & More Animal Shelter
There are some wonderful dogs to be visited (and adopted, of course!) via the PAWS & More Animal Shelter website.
KANSAS & MISSOURI
Critter Connection, Kansas and Missouri
Kansas City Area -- Heart of America Humane Society --Lee's Summit, MO and Ottawa, KS
Two strong advocates for senior dogs -- Tim Chancey and Cindy Livingston, both members of the Heart of America Humane Society -- pay special attention to the seniors at the Lee's Summit, MO, and Ottawa, KA, shelters -- often taking them to their own homes for fostering (and sometimes forever). Please visit the Heart of America Humane Society site where you can view the currently available dogs -- a number of them seniors.
KENTUCKY
Kentucky Shelters and Rescue Groups
LOUISIANA
Old Gold Senior Dog Rescue of Louisiana
Helps find homes for older Golden Retrievers, as well as for young ones.
Louisiana Dog & Cat Rescue E-mail List
MAINE
Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, Fryeburg, Maine
Valley Dog Rescue E-mail List and Website -- a forum for rescuers in New England, Eastern NY, NJ and the rest of the Northeast
MARYLAND
CompAnimals Senior Pet Rescue, Elkton, MD
Call 410-392-2269 or E-mail companimals@earthlink.net
Frederick County Animal Control, 832 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. Phone: 301-694-1546
The Humane Society of Southern Maryland, Inc.
Founded in 1997, this group has a multi-faceted, well-formulated animal welfare program. They help as many dogs as they possibly can, and, among those dogs are seniors, of course.
Pet Network
The Rapphannock Humane Society encompasses Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties. The Pet Network website presents directions for locating the shelters in each county. You can use the Shelter Links for information about other animal shelters and rescues that may be able to help you find or place a pet.
Prince George's County, MD, Animal Management Division
Always work hard to place the seniors who wind up at the shelter.
Chesapeake Shepherd & K-9 Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, senior dogs and disabled dogs. We serve the Maryland, D.C., Delaware, and Virginia areas.
MASSACHUSETTS
All Paws Rescue -- Accord, MA
Veterinarian-approved, family-friendly dogs and pet adoption advice are offered via the All Paws website. You may also inquire via E-mail about All Paws or any of the dogs available for adoption. All Paws Rescue P.O. Box 569 Accord, MA 02018-0569.
Canine Connections, Inc.
Canine Connections, Inc., Making a Difference for Homeless Animals. PMB #242 ,18 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021. Telephone: 781-793-7879 E-mail: adoptadog@hotmail.com
Manchester Animal Shelter (Friends of) is a volunteer organization which runs the Manchester Animal Shelter located at 490 Dunbarton Road, Manchester, NH 03102. Phone: 603-628-3544 E-mail: fmasnh@aol.com Shelter Manager: Ken Murphy. A no-kill shelter; all pets altered prior to adoption.
Taunton Animal Shelter --Taunton, MA
A heart-warming statement from the Taunton Shelter: "The Taunton Shelter is a very large facility and fortunately can accommodate over 40dogs. We do not euthanize older dogs, only if dying or very ill. Our success rate is great placing these pooches. They do deserve a second chance. We think many of them go unclaimed because owners assume they've gone off to die. If the dogs are healthy, we spay or neuter them before putting them up for adoption, especially the purebreds. We have a special fondness in our hearts for the seniors." Telephone: 508-822-1463. Address: 821 West Water St., Taunton, MA 02780
Thomas J. O'Connor Shelter -- Chicopee, MA
Telephone: (413) 781-1485
A Place for Us -- South Egremont, MA
This facility is actually a loving home environment for dogs (usually one, no more than three at a time) who have come from local shelters and who need to find permanent homes. Before arriving, dogs are spayed or neutered, then, after about two weeks of adjusting to home life, are offering for adoption. By that time, the dogs' personalities and habits are known, and a good match can be made between dog and adopter.
Northeast Animal Shelter -- Salem, MA
This organization has never practiced euthanasia and has placed more than 73,000 animals since its founding in 1976. They are at 204 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970. Telephone: (978) 745-9888.
PoundHounds Inc. -- Hopkinton, MA
PoundHounds is an all-breed volunteer rescue organization that facilitate the placement of abandoned or surrendered dogs currently in non-profit shelters or town-run pounds in Massachusetts. They contact, or are contacted, by pounds and shelters about dogs that need to be placed. Because many of these pounds have no budget or charter to work with dogs that are sick, injured, or have behavior problems, they will assume this responsibility and provide rehabilitative care, including medical treatment, boarding, or training, depending on the dog's requirements. They then try to place the dog through advertising, referrals, and participation in pet adoption events. Their goal is to find the best homes for the dogs in their care. PoundHounds Adoption Hotline: 508-435-5029. E-mail: info@poundhounds.org
Valley Dog Rescue E-mail List and Website -- a forum for rescuers in New England, Eastern NY, NJ and the rest of the Northeast
The Quincy Animal Shelter, Quincy, MA is an all volunteer-run, non-profit organization taking care of the homeless cats and dogs of the city of Quincy, MA. Every animal receives age-appropriate vaccinations and is spayed or neutered before going to a forever home. To find out more, visit the website or contact Jean Ellard via phone, 617-376-1349 or e-mail, jean.ellard@teradyne.com
MICHIGAN
Animal Placement Bureau, Grand Rapids, MI
The Animal Placement Bureau is a volunteer foster care network with no paid staff and no sheltering facility. All of the dogs in the care of this group live with our volunteers and become as much a part of their family as their own dogs. APB is recognized federally as a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization whose primary goal is to place homeless dogs into loving, lifelong homes. APB is funded solely by private donations and fundraisers and does not receive any state, local, or federal funding. Major expenses are the result of the extensive medical care we provide for each dog in our care including wormings, vaccinations, and spay/neuter surgeries.
Guardian Angel Animal Rescue, Livonia, MI
Guardian Angel Animal rescue is a non-profit, no-kill rescue organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs and cats and providing them with care in loving foster homes until wonderful adoptive homes can be found. Phone: 734-332-9459; Email: guardianangelanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Jethro's Place Animal Sanctuary, Ferndale, MI,
 has a wonderful website that features the senior dogs currently in their guardianship. The sanctuary makes every effort to find homes for these dogs, who are already housetrained, current on their shots, and have had their health checked by a veterinarian. Please visit the website and click on "Adopt a Senior Pet" to see photos of the dogs and to find out more. Phone: 800-459-3886. E-mail: info@jethrosplace.org
Owosso, MI -- Shiawassee Humane Society
Adopt a Kennel Program: If you have always wanted a dog or cat, but can not have one where you are living, why not adopt a kennel? For only $1.00 a day, you can help provide medical treatment, food, shelter, and one on one attention to the occupant of the Kennel you sponsor. You may sponsor for any amount of days you would like. We will attach a card to the kennel with your name, and how many days the cage is going to be sponsored. Please call the Shelter for more Info. 989-723-4262
Pet Resource Network, Kalamazoo, MI
A tax-deductible charitable organization run by volunteers. They write: "Currently we house over 70 dogs and puppies. Some of these animals are at our kennel and get very little run time outside. In order for the animals to get adequate exercise, we are raising funds to fence in two areas at our kennel, one for small dogs and one for larger dogs. We have quotes ranging from $8,000 to $11,000. If you can help us meet this goal, please send a contribution." Box 3034, Kalamazoo, MI 49003. Phone: (616) 388-2180 E-mail: prnmail@petresourcenetwork.org
Friends of Ingham County Animal Shelter, Mason, MI
F.I.C.A.S. (Friends of Ingham County Animal Shelter) is a non-profit organization that tries to find loving homes for animals at the shelter. Please visit F.I.C.A.S. at www.ficas.petfinder.org
MINNESOTA
Home for Life, Stillwater, MN
Special needs and senior animals whom nobody seems to want can live out their days with compassionate, good quality care at this facility located in Stillwater, MN 55082, toll-free: 1-800-252-5918 / Fax: 612-223-5963. Home For Life® has also acquired 40 acres in Star Prairie, Wisconsin, and projected completion in April 1999 of construction of buildings that will house approximately 200 animals.
The Callaway Hills Animal Shelter, Jefferson City, MO, is a privately owned and operated no-kill shelter located about 10 miles north of Jefferson City. We usually house well over 100 animals at any time, and we have several wonderful older dogs who have lived at the shelter all or most of their lives. These dogs are well treated at the shelter, but they have no idea how good life can be in a home of their own, with their own person to love. How wonderful it would be if they could find out, and how rewarding it would be to show them what a loving home is really like! Please visit our website for more information about our adoption terms and conditions, and to see all of our pets for adoption. You can also call us at (573) 896-40 49, or e-mail callawayhills@yahoo.com for more information.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Humane Society
This orgaization services eastern South Dakota, and bordering states of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Nebraska).
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Dog Rescue E-mail List
MISSOURI
Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter, Kansas City, MO
Wayside Waifs, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944. Mission: to provide for the well-being of unwanted companion animals; to place as many animals as possible in responsible homes; to educate the public on the humane treatment of pets; to offer cemetery services; and to help reduce pet overpopulation by spaying and neutering adopted pets.
Heart of America Humane Society, Lee's Summit, MO, and Ottawa, KS
Two strong advocates for senior dogs -- Tim Chancey and Cindy Livingston, both members of the Heart of America Humane Society -- pay special attention to the seniors at the Lee's Summit, MO, and Ottawa, KA, shelters -- often taking them to their own homes for fostering (and sometimes forever). Please visit the Heart of America Humane Society site where you can view the currently available dogs -- a number of them seniors.
MONTANA
Senior Dog House & Rescue, Bigfork, Montana
The Senior Dog House and Rescue is a non-profit, private organization in the state of Montana. This group is dedicated to rescuing, living with and adopting senior dogs. Though the focus is on older dogs, this rescue also includes the special needs, abused and neglected animals of all ages. The ages may vary but the need is the same, they all need great, loving homes of their own. Volunteers house, love and provide medical attention in a safe, healthy home environment to as many seniors as resources allow. All animals taken in will remain here for the rest of their lives if the right home for each animal does not appear. Animals come from statewide shelters and occasionally from shelters in other states. Also accepted are strays from the local area; every attempt is made to return lost animals to their guardians. Owner surrenders are accepted when there is room.
Bozeman, MT
There are close to 200 animals in Bozeman needing homes, among them quite a few seniors. There are Labs and Lab mixes galore, Irish Setter/Husky mixes, Border Collies, Rottweilers, Shepherds and Shepherd mixes, Elkhound mixes, an American Bulldog, Spaniel mixes, Heeler mixes, Aussies and Aussie mixes, Australian Cattle dogs, etc. To view the dogs, go to the Shelter website and click on "Shelter Animals."
Montana Shelters
There are always some great seniors awaiting adoption at Montana shelters. At times they have Dalmatians, German Shepherds, Lhasa Apsos, Spitzes, and always a number of wonderful Labs and Lab mixes. There are many small dogs, too, if that's what you're looking for. See some of these wonderful companions for yourself:
Montana Pets On the Net is a wonderful site that links almost all of the shelters and many rescue folks in Montana. A separate page on this website is dedicated to Purebred, Small, and Special Needs Dogs.
NEBRASKA
Hearts United for Animals, Auburn, NE
Among the most highly-recommended agencies in the country. Home of Midwest Animal Shelter, Box 286 Auburn, NE 68305 402.274.3679 The "Jet Set Dogs" program of this organization rescues out-of-state dogs and finds new homes throughout the country.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Humane Society
This orgaization services eastern South Dakota, and bordering states of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Nebraska).
NEVADA
Dogtown, Carson City, Nevada. This organization has "a special spot in our hearts for the older crowd." Always happy to help with finding a home for an old dog.
SPCA of Reno, Nevada
They really care about the seniors here, and are always interested in finding the best possible foster and permanent homes for them.
The Reno Gazette
Although this really isn't an "agency," the Pet Ad pages in this newspaper are a wonderful source for finding and placing pets. If you're looking for a dog, get a copy of the paper at your local newsstand. If you'd like to place an ad for a dog who needs a home, talk to "Elaine" in the Lifestyle/Petfinder Dept. She will help write/format an ad (and will advise you to include a photo in it). Telephone: 775- 788-6361; fax 775-788-6436; voice mail for ads: 775- 324-0225, x1361.
Washoe County, Reno, NV -- Washoe County Animal Services. Phone: (775) 353-8900. To see the complete list of all available dogs at Washoe County, go to http://www.petharbor.com
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation, Incline Village, NV
The Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation state that they have " . . . a special place in our hearts for senior and disabled pets. (Although we prefer to call them special!) At any given time, most of the animals available for adoption have been deemed "unadoptable" and were scheduled for euthanasia. With help from people like you, we have been able to place each and every animal that we have rescued into a loving home. Some of the animals on the Dog and Cat pages are considered senior, but to us they are just beginning. Please visit our Adoptable Animals pages to see the pets that we have available right now. And again, if you don't see what you are looking for, please contact us -- given a little time, we can find whatever it is that you are looking for." Telephone: (775) 833-2319. E-mail: Sam@tahoewarf.com
NEW JERSEY
Animal Adoption Center is a no-kill shelter for dogs and cats in southern NJ. We shelter, nurture, and support all loving animals until they find their families and can leave us for safe, caring homes. Phone: 856-435-9116, E-mail: info@animaladoption.com
The Animal Orphanage, Voorhees, NJ
Senior Dogs and cats tend to stay at this shelter longer than most other animals, simply because of their age. And the majority of the time, they are the most wonderful dogs and cats in the world, because they are mature. Take take a look at the seniors at this shelter! They are in need of a warm, loving home. 419 Cooper Road, Voorhees, New Jersey 08043. Phone: 856-627-9111.
The Bergen County Animal Shelter is a county-operated shelter providing animal control to 49 communities in Bergen County, NJ. The shelter is located at 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ. Phone: 201-646-3200 E-mail: bcas @ nettrip.net (Remove spaces in address before sending.)
The Friends of the Bloomfield/Bukowski Animal Shelter works with the municipal shelter in the community of Bloomfield. The group is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You can visit the shelter -- just off the Garden State Parkway (exit 150 North) in Bloomfield, NJ, or call the shelter directly at 973-680-4135. E-mail: Ellen_Powley@Bloomfield.edu
Burlington County Animal Alliance
Rescues companion animals from the Burlington Country shelter and keeps them in foster homes until they are adopted.
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
A limited-admission facility that prides itself on a 90% adoption rate; low administrative overhead; specialized behavior modification programs; participation in animal rescues from overcrowded facilities and abuse situations. 124 Route 10, East Hanover, NJ 07936. Telephone: (973) 386-0068.
Mostly Shepherds (New Monmouth, NJ) is a non-profit animal rescue organization that primarily rescues German Shepherds, but also rescues other dogs and cats. All our animals are evaluated by a licensed veterinarian, receive check-ups and shots, as needed, and are spayed or neutered, if necessary. Our goal is to find the "right owner" for the "right pet". We help you find the dog that's best for you!
Noah's Ark Animal Placement and Rescue, Inc. , is an all-foster-care rescue group based in the Clark, NJ, area. Foster homes are always needed. All expenses are covered by the rescue group; foster homes give only their time, their love, and temporary place in their home. All animals are vaccinated and altered prior to being placed in a loving, new home. Telephone: 732-815-1633, E-mail: eromlig3@aol.com
New Jersey Rescue, Transport and Foster
Perhaps you can't take a dog into your home right now, but you may still be able to help with foster care or transportation. Visit this website to see the opportunities. The group writes, "We handle dogs of all ages and would never turn down a dog based on age."
Orphaned Pets Inc., Westfield, NJ
This group writes: "We'd love to hear from you. Call us at any time to talk. Whether you're interested in a pet right now, are thinking of getting a pet in the future, would like to volunteer or just want to have your questions answered, call Diane at (908) 232-4153 or Debbie at (973)635-7395. We're very friendly, we love animals and we'd be happy to hear from you." E-mail: petstop33@aol.com
Pet Rescue of Mercer is an all volunteer, not-for-profit animal rescue group based in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, NJ. PRM rescues neglected, abused, and abandoned animals from local shelters by finding quality homes for them. We always have several senior dogs, as well as many other dogs and cats available for adoption! We are also always looking for dedicated volunteers. Please contact us via our website.
People for Animals
Founded in 1980, People for Animals, Inc., is a nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to ending animal suffering. Chosen by the State of New Jersey to participate in a pilot program to reduce animal overpopulation, and in 1985, opened the first Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic of its kind in the State. Over 5,800 spay and neuter surgeries are performed yearly, thus preventing the birth of thousands of unwanted dogs and cats. 433 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205. Telephone: 908-964-6887 (clinic) 908-688-1073 (hotline) E-mail: lpaws@earthlink.net
Valley Dog Rescue E-mail List and Website -- a forum for rescuers in New England, Eastern NY, NJ and the rest of the Northeast
Mostly Shepherds Rescue, New Monmouth, NJ, is a non-profit organization that rescues German Shepherds and other dogs/cats. All animals are evaluated by a veterinarian, receive check-ups and shots, and are spayed or neutered, if necessary. Our goal is to find the "right guardian" for the "right pet". Please view our website. E-mail: libcook @ aol.com (Rem |