Recommended Pet Rescues
There are literally thousands of great rescues and animal shelters throughout the United States. Please look into your local shelters and if you’re able, adopt a pet and literally save their life. If you can’t adopt, please make a donation to help them continue their work!
Below are a few of the rescues around America that we have found that not only do great things in their communities, but have been doing it for a very long time.
Always remember: ADOPT DON’T SHOP!
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The Jacksonville Humane Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need while engaging the hearts, hands and minds of our community to bring about an end to the killing of abandoned and orphaned shelter animals.
JHS was founded in 1885 to serve Jacksonville and outlying areas in an animal control capacity. In 2005, the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) became a no-kill organization, and both JHS and Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) sustained 90% or higher save rates in 2014 – 2017 and in 2019 – 2021, making Jacksonville a no-kill city in these time periods.
In 2018, 2022, and 2023, Jacksonville animal shelters recorded save rates lower than 90%. Animal shelters in Jacksonville and across the country began to see declining save rates during these years due to a variety of factors including challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as an ever-increasing housing and eviction crisis.
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
What sets Stray Rescue of St. Louis apart in the animal welfare community near and far? We seek out and take in those who no other organization will help or would simply euthanize because they are too expensive to heal. We take the abandoned, beaten, bred, fought, injured, terrified, defeated and betrayed. We see beyond their brokenness and are here to pick up the pieces to make these special animals whole again. We see the individual and know that there’s no “one size fits all” treatment plan.
The minute they enter our doors, we look in their eyes and promise them ALL the second chance they deserve for health, home, commitment and love. Because these animals come in with a story that would give us all nightmares, it takes them longer to open up, trust and believe in humankind again. But with patience and time – always on their unique schedule – we see the light shine in their eyes again. Animals have an amazing ability to forgive which never ceases to amaze us.
Pet Pal Animal Shelter
Our mission is to rescue dogs and cats from shelters that may otherwise be euthanized due to time limitations, illness, injuries or lack of socialization and training. We are dedicated to educating the public about the pet overpopulation crisis, the importance of spaying/neutering and responsible pet ownership.
In order to be most effective, Pet Pal Animal Shelter concentrates our attention and resources on one segment of the animal problem: those in shelters and facing euthanasia. These animals need a second chance at life and it is our goal to provide that opportunity for as many of these pets as possible. Therefore, the shelter does not accept strays. Pet Pal Animal Shelter invests hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars rehabilitating the animals we rescue. Unfortunately, the adoption fee does not cover our actual out-of-pocket expenses for surgery, medications, food etc. As a non–profit 501(c)(3) organization, we rely solely on donations, bequests, and grants.
Bad Rap Rescue
BADRAP was formed in 1999 to tackle the difficult issues that had been bringing suffering and early death to San Francisco bay area pit bull type dogs. We soon developed into a nationally recognized resource for both dog owners and shelters, offering desirable pets for adopters, training classes for dog owners and presentations and professional consultations to animal welfare leaders around the country.
Since 2005, we’ve been providing free training/behavior counseling, vaccinations, microchips, general support to pit bull owners and on-site spay/neuter surgeries to dog owners in under served neighborhoods in the SF East Bay. In 2013, BADRAP purchased a used spay/neuter van to increase the number of surgeries in under served communities in the east bay.
Our Keep’Em Home Project works to help families maintain their bond with their dog(s) during times of crisis. Housing shortages, financial set-backs and natural disasters are just some of the challenges that pressure our communities.
