While it’s difficult to definitively rank rescue organizations, here is a list of 25 reputable rescue organizations in the United States, covering various breeds and locations. Some organizations focus on specific breeds, while others rescue dogs of all breeds:
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): Nationwide
- Best Friends Animal Society, Nationwide
- The Humane Society of the United States, Nationwide
- North Shore Animal League America, New York
- Animal Rescue League of Boston, Massachusetts
- PAWS Chicago, Illinois
- Austin Pets Alive! , Texas
- Animal Welfare League, Arlington, Virginia
- Last Chance Animal Rescue: Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
- Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Georgia
- Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Florida
- Rocket Dog Rescue, California
- The Sato Project: Puerto Rico and the Northeastern U.S.
- Doodle Rock Rescue, Texas (Doodle-specific rescue)
- IDOG Rescue: Nationwide (Labradoodle and Goldendoodle-specific rescue)
- NorCal Poodle Rescue, California (Poodle-specific rescue)
- Carolina Poodle Rescue: North and South Carolina (Poodle-specific rescue)
- Poodle and Pooch Rescue, Florida (Poodle and small dog-specific rescue)
- Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, Colorado (Golden Retriever-specific rescue)
- Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (Golden Retriever-specific rescue)
- German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County, California (German Shepherd-specific rescue)
- Arizona Cattle Dog Rescue: Arizona (Australian Cattle Dog-specific rescue)
- Great Pyrenees Rescue of Atlanta, Georgia (Great Pyrenees-specific rescue)
- New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue, Wisconsin (Shih Tzu-specific rescue)
- National Mill Dog Rescue, Colorado (Rescue for dogs from puppy mills)
Before deciding on a Doodle Dog to rescue, always do research and visit organizations.
Hi! I’m Laura, a very passionate enthusiast of Poodles and Doodle Dogs. Based in sunny California, I love sharing Inspiring Doodle Dog Stories, being creative, and singing in a women’s choir!
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