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- Keegan

This posh-looking Boston Terrier mix from Indianapolis is up to date with his shots, neutered, and gets along great with other dogs and older children.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Ralphie

You can adopt a Corgi butt of your own! Meet Ralphie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, who happens to be the owner of a furry and adorable Corgi butt.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Balto

Meet Balto, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He's an adult Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute mix from Hastings, Nebraska.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Rhett

Charming and unforgettable like his namesake- our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Rhett, a 3 to 4 years old hound mix, from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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 – 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 – Cider

Cider - our Adoptable Dog of the Week - is a one-year old Rhodesian Ridgeback/Labrador Retriever Mix from Eden, North Carolina.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Chipper

Chipper is a chip off the old block – which makes him a perfect pooch to spotlight as our Adoptable Dog of the Week! He is an adult male Silky Terrier…

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Atticus

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Atticus, a sweet and friendly 3-year-old medium-sized mixed breed dog from Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Otis

Smart, sassy, and energetic, this boy will be a perfect companion for all your exciting adventures! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Otis, a 4 years old Australian Shepherd and Catahoula Leopard Dog mix from Brookings, South Dakota.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Tidbit

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Tidbit - a happy guy with so much love to give. Tidbit is an adult male Chihuahua mix from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Tubby

He’s not fat – he’s just big boned! If you need more dog to love, then Tubby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is the pooch for you. Tubby is…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Happy

Come on, get Happy! Hailing from Walton County, Georgia, Happy is a young male Pomeranian and Dachshund mix who's eager to warm your lap.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Rocki

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Rocki, a 2 and a half years old mixed breed pooch from Shelburne, Vermont. She is spayed, vetted, and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Harold

We can't believe that Harold, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, hasn't been scoped up yet! Harold is a Cairn Terrier mix from Delevan, Wisconsin.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Ruthie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ruthie, a 2 years old Labrador Retriever and Terrier mix from Pennington, New Jersey. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, microchipped, housetrained, crate trained, and she knows basic commands.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Nebby

Nebby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is an adult male Chihuahua and Dachshund mix looking for a forever home in Helena, Alabama.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Tyson

You have to wonder how can you pack so much cute into a small package. We don’t know how, but Tyson, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is proof that you c…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Logan

If you want a gentle, loving dog whose world will revolve around you, this handsome furball could be just the dog for you!

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 – Bugz

Bugz, our Adoptable Dog of the week, is the best kind of bug - a cuddle bug! A Shepard mix from Cheyenne, Wyoming, Bugz is a happy and smart pup.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Ace

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ace, a 2 years old Irish Wolfhound mix from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is neutered, vaccinated, and potty trained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Candy

If you are looking for a small-sized pooch that has a lovely, adaptable personality, then this Dachshund and Terrier mix is ideal pet for you.

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- Dawson

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Adoptable Dog of the Week- Fritz

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Fritz, a 7 years old Chihuahua mix from Eugene, Oregon. He is neutered, up to date with his vaccines, and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lexi

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lexi, a 7 years old Yorkshire Terrier from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is spayed, vaccinated, and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Toby

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Toby, a 6-year-old Husky and Sheltie mix from Vineland, New Jersey. He is neutered and up to date on his shots.

Adoptable Dog Of Week – Lisa

Sugar and spice and everything nice – that’s what our Adoptable Dog of the Week is made from. Meet Lisa, an adult Terrier mix from Rochester, New…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Lucy

Looking for a forever home to call her own, Lucy is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This lovely lady is a 7-year-old Weimaraner from Des Moines, Iowa. Lucy is…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Ned

Are you looking for your perfect match? We’d like to introduce you to Ned, our lovable Adoptable Dog of the Week. Ned is a young male Pitbull Terrier m…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Berkley

Meet Berkley, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This little fellow is a Rat Terrier mix that lives in New Milford, CT and can’t wait to…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Berlynn

What a beautiful girl! We’d like you to meet Berlynn, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She’s a young female Rottweiler from Billings, MT. Berlynn i…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Gretel

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Gretel, a little over a year old Shepherd mix from Versailles, Kentucky. She is spayed and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Dirk

Dirk, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, doesn't let being deaf ruin his good time! Dirk is a male Jack Russell and Pointer mix living in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – River

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is River, a 5 year old Miniature Schnauzer mix from Bloomington, Illinois. She has been spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Magellan

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Magellan, a 3 year old Mastiff mix from Parkersburg, West Virginia. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Batman

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Batman, a 6 years old American Staffordshire Terrier and/or Pit Bull Terrier mix from Blacklick, Ohio.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Blitzen

‘Tis the season! And because of the holidays, Blitzen, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com, is a gift you’ll always treasure. Blitze…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Pinocchio

Meet Pinocchio, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This 11-month-old male American Pit Bull Terrier mix is waiting for his forever home in Farmington, Maine.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Mighty

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mighty, a 3 years old Lab mix from Columbus, Ohio. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Beau

This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Beau, a Labrador Retriever mix puppy from Terrell, TX. Beau is as cute as can be. Sporting a black coat…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Zo

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Zo, a 4 years old Pitbull Terrier mix from Wethersfield, Connecticut. She is spayed, housebroken and crate trained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Paris

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Paris, a 2 years old American Pitbull Terrier mix from Dayton, Ohio. She is spayed and ready to settle in a new forever home.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Jai

With a beautiful personality to match his movie-star good looks, Jai, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is going to be a hit with one lucky family!

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Massey

Meet Massey, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He’s a 2-year-old male Weimaraner from Wichita, KS. Massey is already neutered, housetrained, purebred, a s…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Daisy

What a sweet flower - it's no wonder Daisy is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Daisy is a 4-year-old female Hound and Mastiff mix from Orlando, Florida.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Tommy

This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Tommy, a male American Pit Bull Terrier Mix from Reisterstown, MD. This pup is 5 months old, neutered,…

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Adoptable Dog of the Week- Cross

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Cross, a 4.5 years old Golden Retriever mix from Atlanta, Georgia. Cross is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Garrett

What a happy fellow! Please meet Garrett, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Garrett is a young male Labrador Retriever Mix from Westport, Con…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Xena

Please say hello to Xena, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Xena is a 6-year-old female Labrador Retriever/Shepherd Mix from Philadelphia, PE…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Mr. Doggie

Dashing and debonair, Mr. Doggie is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He's an adult Puggle from Brooklyn, New York who can't wait to meet you.

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Adoptable Dog of the Week-Rosie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Rosie, a 2 years old Chihuahua mix from Des Moines, Iowa. This beautiful petite gal is spayed and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Jango

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Jango, a Brittany and Husky mix from Boonville, Missouri. She is spayed, vaccinated, and gets along with cats and dogs.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Scooter

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Scooter, a 6 years old Maltese mix from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is neutered and up to date on his shots.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Willow

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Willow, a 3 years old Boxer mix from Nashville, Tennessee. She is spayed, up to date with her shots, and housetrained.

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