Dog Rescue

Find out about Dog Rescue in your area, what you can do to help and learn about what others are doing to get dogs into a safe, healthy environment.For many dogs out there, adoption is the only option. Dog shelters are full of abandoned, lonely dogs who dream of having a family of their own. But, can you be sure that adopting a dog is the right choice for you? Petguide.com’s Dog Rescue blog covers important topics for all people looking to adopt a dog, whether it’s advice and help, or connecting owner-less dogs with loving parents through or our Adoptable Dog of the Week action.

It doesn’t matter if you are looking to adopt a specific dog breed or an adorable mutt, Petguide.com’s Dog Rescue guides on dog adoption will help you prepare for the process. Find out what are the requirements for dog adoption and which mistakes not to make when adopting a dog. If you’re worried about choosing a pup with your heart rather than with your head, read our emotional story on making the right choice.

Even if you’re not in a position to adopt a dog, there are numerous ways of helping dog shelters and rescues, both locally and globally. Learn more about how to help pups in need and their rescuers, whether it’s volunteering at the local shelter or making crafts. Read inspirational adoption stories, both from our contributors and Hollywood celebrities, and have a look at adorable pooches waiting at a shelter near you. Sometimes, the only thing you can do is spread the word, so feel free to share tales about adoptable dogs to your friends on social media. Who knows, you might turn out to be a purrfect matchmaker!

Being involved in Dog Rescue helps your community and dogs in need a forever home. Find out about Dog Rescue in your area, what you can do to help and learn about what others are doing to get dogs into a safe, healthy environment.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Bentley

Meet Bentley, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. He’s a young Yorkshire Terrier who lives in Madison Heights, MI. He is already neutered…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Foxy

Foxy is a young female Whippet mix from Cedartown, Georgia. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and good with dogs, cats and kids.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Gracie

Gracie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is as sweet as they come. This 5-year-old female purebred Rottweiler from Huxley, Iowa loves everyone she meets.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bacon

Everybody loves Bacon - hey, what's not to love? Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is a happy 5-year-old Shepherd and Akita mix from Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Cooper

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Cooper, a 2 years old mixed breed dog from Holly Springs, North Carolina. He is housetrained, neutered and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Gabby

Gabby, Gabby, hey! Meet Gabby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's an adult female Chihuahua mix from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Rusty

Tiny but mighty is Rusty's mantra- this Cairn Terrier mix might weigh only 14 lbs, but that doesn't stop him from being the center of attention!

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Karma

You're always guaranteed good Karma with our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a two-year-old German Shepherd Dog mix from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Loki

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Loki, a 6 years old American Pit Bull Terrier mix from Columbus, Mississippi. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Dolly

Dolly is the girl for you! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is this sweet 5-year old American Pit Bull Terrier mix from Denver, Colorado.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Krumpus

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Krumpus, a 3 years old Hound and Shar Pei mix from Brookhaven, Mississippi. He is neutered, vaccinated and dewormed!

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Sparrow

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sparrow, a 3 years old Pomeranian mix from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is vaccinated, neutered, and crate trained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Karma

Who wouldn't want to wake up with good Karma? Meet Karma, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a young female Boxer mix from East Randolph, Vermont.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Teddy Bear

Wouldn't you love to cuddle up with Teddy Bear, our Adoptable Dog of the Week? This 2-year-old male Rottweiler mix lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Zoe And Scout

Meet Zoe and Scout, our Adoptable Dogs of the Week. These lovely ladies live in Grants, New Mexico and are part of a program where inmates train rescue dogs

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Scooby

This Miniature Pinscher Mix from Arkansas is neutered, heartworm negative, housetrained, crate trained, and current on vaccinations.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Silvie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Silvie, a 2 years old Siberian Husky from Cedar Crest, New Mexico. She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date with her vaccinations.

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Mochi

Please meet Mochi, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This sweet, little girl is a mixture of playfulness and love from Nashville, Tennessee.

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We all want to help our local shelters if we can, and sometimes, it can be as simple as ordering some much-needed products to be sent to them.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Sheba

Say “Hello” to Sheba, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Sheba is an adult female German Shepherd from Montgomery, Alabama. She’s already spaye…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lola

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lola, a 6 years old Miniature Pinscher from Nashville, Tennessee. This little lady has been spayed and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Quinn

Quinn, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, has a big smile for you. The gorgeous girl is an adult Retriever and Rhodesian Ridgeback mix from Atlanta, Georgia.

Top 10 Reasons for Adopting a Senior Dog

Looking to adopt? Choose an older dog. There are plenty of reasons why you should adopt a senior dog, and we've outlined just 10 of them!

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Brewster

Meet Brewster, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Brewster is an adult male Terrier and Australian Cattle Dog Mix in Jackson, MS. He’s a…

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Chip

Out Adoptable Dog of the Week is Chip, a 2 years old Terrier mix from Manhattan, Kansas. He is vaccinated, neutered, housetrained and very friendly.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Legend

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Legend, a 4 yo Australian Shepherd from Troy, Illinois. He is neutered, microchipped, housetrained and vaccinated.

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Reno

This red, gold, and orange beauty is a Pekingese from Wethersfield, Connecticut and ready to invade your home with lots of love and cuteness.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Lacey Jane

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lacey Jane, a one year old Collie from Dublin, Ohio. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Ivory

A vision in white, Ivory, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is an angel! Living in Hooksett, New Hampshire, this 4-year-old White German Shepherd has so much lo…

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Mocha

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mocha, a 5 year old Labradoodle from Atlanta, Georgia. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, and currently working on her housetraining.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Sunny

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sunny, a 3 to 4 years old Chihuahua mix from Eagle, Idaho. She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccines.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Dash

Dash, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, would be a perfect fit for an active family. He's an adult Australian Shepherd and Siberian Husky mix from Sawyer, ND.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Agent K

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Agent K, a five year old Pug from Miriam, Kansas. He is neutered and up to date on his vaccines.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Clover

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Clover, a 6 to 7 years old long-haired German Shepherd from Incline Village, Nevada.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Beyonce

You’d better put a ring on it, because Beyonce, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, sure isn’t going to stay single for long! She’s a 2-year-old…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Brenda

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Brenda, a 3 years old Pit Bull Terrier mix from Chesterfield, Virginia. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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When it comes to setting an example, there are times when celebrities shine bright. Here are 11 Hollywood Stars who adopted dogs in need.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Darby

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Darby, a 7 years old American Pit Bull Terrier mix from Phoenix, Arizona. She is spayed, vaccinated and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Bella Bella

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bella Bella, 3.5 years old Terrier mix from Wilmington, Delaware. She is spayed, vaccinated, and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Allie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Allie, and 8 years old purebred Yorkshire Terrier from Lexington, Kentucky. She is spayed and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bogey

Are you looking to add an active and fun-loving boy to your home? If so, this is the boy for you! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bogey, a 5-year-old German…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Bunny

Hopping her way into our hearts is Bunny, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Bunny is an adult female Pitbull from Richmond, VA. She’s already spayed, hous…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Google

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Google, a charming 9 years old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Dachshund mix from Washoe Valley, Nevada.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Lorna

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lorna, 1 year and 10 months old American Pitbull Terrier mix from Dayton, Ohio.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Coco

Coco, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is a sweet little morsel. She is an adult long-haired Chihuahua from Lincoln, Nebraska.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Clue

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Clue, a lovely 10 year old Yorkie (or a Yorkshire Terrier mix) from DeSoto, Iowa. She is spayed and is looking for a home!

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Leeta

We’re pleased to introduce you to Leeta, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Leeta is a young female Boston Terrier and French Bulldog mi…

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Thelma

Meet Thelma, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a black Shepherd mix from Seattle, Washington with the ability to make anyone fall in love with her.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Sienna

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sienna, a 4 years old American Pit Bull Terrier and American Bulldog mix from Austin, Texas.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Tank

This short-legged charmer has high hopes of finding his furever family! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Tank, a little over 1 year old Terrier and Basset Ho…

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Comet

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Comet, a little over 1 year old Labrador Retriever mix from Dayton, Ohio.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Waldo

We found him - and he's wearing red and white! Waldo is our Adoptable Dog of the Week, and he is a 5-year-old Poodle mix from Wethersfield, Connecticut.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bindi

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bindi, an approximately 2 years old mixed breed dog from Shelburne, Vermont.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Mackenzie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mackenzie, a 3 to 4 years old Pug mix from Bedford, New Hampshire. This adorable little girl is spayed and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Oscar

It’s a Pug Life for Oscar, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Oscar is an adult Pug from Omaha, NE. He is already neutered, housetrained, purebred, up to d…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Shanghai

You’ve got to love Shanghai, an adorable mop of fur who happens to be our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Shanghai is a 1.5-year-old male Shih Tzu and Bruss…

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Twister

It's hard not to fall in love with this charming pooch! Our adoptable dog of the week is Twister, a 4-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix from Austin, Texas.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Esperanza (Espy)

We can’t say “No” to a lovely lady – you look into Esperanza’s eyes and try to tell her that she can’t come home with you…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Luna

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Luna, a little over 1.5 years old Jack Russell Terrier and Australian Shepherd mix from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Willow

Don’t let her wild looks fool you – this girl is as sweet as they come! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Willow, a little under 2 years old Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute mix from Boise, Idaho.