Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bruce
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bruce, a year old Hound mix from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is neutered, up to date on his shots, and housetrained.
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!
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Adoptable Dog of the Week- Moon
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Moon, a 6 years old American Pit Bull Terrier and Pug mix from Phoenix, Arizona. He is neutered and vaccinated.
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 - Clef
Want a smart cookie to solve puzzles with? Meet this adorable clever canine! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Clef, an almost 4 years old brindle Cattle Dog mix from Austin, Texas.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Toad
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Toad, a 2 and a half years old Miniature Australian Shepherd mix from Brandon, South Dakota.
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 Month – Paisley
Say hello to Paisley, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Paisley is a female adult Bull Terrier/American Bulldog Mix from Southampton, PA. She…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Caleb
Full of charm and personality, Caleb is our Adoptable Dog of the Week! This friendly Pitbull mix is about 2 years old and lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
Adoptable Dog of the Week - Chase
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Chase, a little over 3 years old Treeing Walker Coonhound from Seattle, Washington. He is neutered, up to date on his vaccines, and microchipped.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Ryan
This week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com is Ryan, a happy fellow from Sprakers, NY. A Pitbull/American Bulldog mix, Ryan sports a beaut…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Cain Big Poppa
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Cain Big Poppa, a little over 2 years old American Bulldog mix from Boston, Massachusetts.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Athena
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Athena, a 3 years old Hound mix from Tampa, Florida. She is spayed, current on her shots and housetrained.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Etienne
There’s a lot of love in this little fella! Meet Etienne, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He’s an adult Chihuahua from San Francisco, CA. Etienne…
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Rufus
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Rufus, a 2 years old tri-color Boxer mix from Middletown, Delaware. He is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lilac
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lilac, an almost 2 years old Pitbull mix from St. Paul, Minnesota. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, potty trained, and crate trained.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lareina
Smart and charming, Lareina is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a 1-year-old Shepherd Mix looking for a forever home in Helena, Alabama.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Maerdy
This gorgeous guy is a party on legs! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Maerdy, a 2 years old Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) from Gretna, Nebraska.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Zenon
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Zenon, a year and a half old Shepherd mix from Fargo, North Dakota. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Tanner
Well, hello handsome! How can we resist such charm? This irresistible gentleman is Tanner, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. A dashing young…
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 – Rickey
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Rickey, a one year old Beagle and Chihuahua mix (a Cheagle, if you prefer), from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This ginger beauty is neutered, up to date on his shots, microchipped, and current on heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Judge
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Judge, a 2 years old Labrador Retriever mix from Lincoln, Nebraska. He is neutered and up to date with his shots.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Corndog
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Corndog, a 5 years old Rottweiler mix from Austin, Texas. He is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed 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 - Nacho
If you lack some fun in your life, this goofy boy is more than ready to provide it! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Nacho, a 2 year old Labrador Retriever from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Princess
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Princess, a year old Cocker Spaniel and Shih Tzu mix from East Hartford, Connecticut. Princess is spayed and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Nikki
Small and spunky, Nikki is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's an adult Glenn Imaal Terrier mix who lives in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Sophie
What a sweetie! Meet Sophie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's an adult American Pitbull Terrier from Peoria, Illinois.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Kiwi
We think that Kiwi is a sweetie – that’s why she’s our Adoptable Dog of the Week! Hailing from Salem, OR, Kiwi is a 3.5-year-old female Ame…
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 - Nona
Sweet, goofy, and charming as they come, this little gal is looking to settle down with a furever family! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Nona, a 3 years old mixed-breed dog from Madison, Wisconsin.
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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- Watson
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Watson, an adorable 3 year old Daschund with tri-colored coat from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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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 – Huckleberry
Huckleberry is an adult male Rhodesian Ridgeback and Pitbull Terrier mix who's waiting for his forever home in Billings, Montana.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Mochi
There's nothing cuter than a pooch in a tutu, and she's here to prove it! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mochi, a 4-year-old Boxer from Denver, Colorado.
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 – Gabby
Meet Gabby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Gabby is an adult Shih Tzu that lives in Lexington, KY. She is spayed, housetrained, and up to date with shots.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Charlotte Newberry
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Charlotte Newberry, a 2 years old Belgian Malinois and American Bulldog mix from Providence, Rhode Island.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Shelby
Meet Shelby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Shelby is an adult female Chihuahua and Pug mix from Raleigh, NC. She is already spayed, housetrained, up to date…
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 – Destiny
How did this pup become our Adoptable Dog of the Week? It must be Destiny! Meet Destiny, a 2-year-old female American Pitbull mix from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Fallon
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Fallon, a 2 years old Anatolian Shepherd and Labrador mix from Indianapolis, Indiana. This girl is spayed and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Buttercup
A delicate flower, sweet little Buttercup is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a 2-year-old Dachshund from Henderson, Las Vegas.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Wicket
Who can resist that adorable underbite? But that’s not the only think that makes Wicket, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com, so special.…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Marigold
Here's a flower you'll want to pick! Meet Marigold, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a 2-year-old Pitbull Terrier Mix from Durham, North Carolina.
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 – 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 – Ida
What a sweet face! There’s no resisting Ida, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Ida is an adult female Boston Terrier from Providence, R…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Gemma
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Gemma, a one and a half year old Pitbull and Lab mix from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is trained, vaccinated, and spayed.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Lio
A big dog with a big heart: our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lio, a 7-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix from Columbia, South Carolina.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Gadget
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Gadget, a 4 to 5 years old yellow Labrador Retriever mix from Shelbyville, Kentucky. He is neutered and housetrained.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Noah
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Noah, a 3 years old Labrador Retriever mix from Bloomington, Illinois. This gorgeous black Lab will steal your heart!
Adoptable Pet of the Week – Dazzler
Introducing Dazzler, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This gorgeous girl is a 4-year-old American Bully from Newport, Kentucky.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Rusty
Meet Rusty, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This sprightly senior purebred Brittany male hails from Jackson, Mississippi and is looking for his furever home.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Hunter
This 2.5-years-old American Foxhound mic from Cheyenne, Wyoming, is also a graduate of the P.A.C.K. Project with the Wyoming Department of Corrections.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Broyles
Can you keep up with Broyles, our Adoptable Dog of the Week? Broyles is an adult male Weimaraner mix from Des Moines, IA (currently being fostered in Pawnee,…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Hylo
Meet Hylo, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This young fellow is a Terrier/Schnauzer mix and he’s already neutered, up to date with sh…