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- 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- Lucy

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lucy, a 4 years old Maremma Sheepdog from Augusta, Maine. She is spayed, vaccinated, and knows basic commands.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Gumbo

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Gumbo, a 4 years old Labrador Retriever and Coonhound mix from Dayton, Ohio.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Maude

Meet Maude, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Maude is an adult female English Bulldog from Decatur, Illinois. She’s already spayed, housetrained, purebre…

Adoptable Dog of the Week

Meet Reno, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This Labrador Retriever mix is a young fella from Tucson, AZ. He is already neutered, housetrain…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Echo

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Echo, a 4 years old Siberian Husky and Border Collie mix from Cedar Crest, New Mexico. He is neutered and house trained.

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-Sampson

Sampson is a 3 years old brown Labrador Retriever mix from Little Rock, Arkansas. He is neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative, and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Valentine

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Valentine, an around 5 years old mixed breed dog from Mandan, North Dakota.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Jai

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Jai, a 5 years old Australian Shepherd from Dodson, Montana. He is neutered, up to date on his shots, and housetrained.

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- Hazel

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Hazel, a 2 to 3 years old Border Collie from Salt Lake City, Utah. She is spayed and housetrained.

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 - 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- Hardy

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Hardy, a 5 years old Pomeranian and Pekingese mix (Peek-A-Pom, if you wish), from Newark, Delaware.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Muesli

Meet Muesli, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Muesli is residing in McKinney, TX and can’t wait to to find his forever home. This pure…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Rover

We’d like to introduce you to Rover, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Rover is an adult male that lives in Naperville, IL and is a Lab…

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 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 - Mayer

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mayer, a 5 years old mixed breed dog from Jackson, Mississippi.

Top 10 Dog Breeds Commonly Found in Shelters

Before you buy a pet, check your local shelter to see if you can find your dream dog to adopt- there are a lot of purebred dogs in need of a home!

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Kibbles

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Kibbles, a 3 years old Terrier mix from Los Angeles, California. This charming pooch is neutered and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Montie

Bigger can be better – especially when you’re talking about Montie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Montie is an adult Great Dane mix from Ashevil…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Cooper

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Cooper, a 3-year-old Border Collie mix from Shelbyville, Kentucky. He's neutered, vaccinated, and house trained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Harley

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Harley, a one year old Basset Hound and Terrier mix with unique facial markings from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Charles

Charles, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, lives up to the notoriety of the breed's good nature. A 6-year-old male English Bulldog from Miami, Florida.

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-Snickers

This adorable chocolate poodle from Tallahassee, Florida is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and tested free of heartworms.

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 – 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 – Megan

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Megan, a year old Cocker Spaniel and Papillon mix from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. She is housetrained and spayed.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Dawson

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Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Quill

A golden vision, Quill is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Quill is a female Goldendoodle from Chesapeake City, MD. She is housetrained, good with kids, good w…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Daisy

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Daisy, a pooch who's just as lovely as her name. She's a 5-year-old Australian Shepherd mix from Washoe Valley, Nevada.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Bandit

If you like a challenge, you’ll love this feisty fella! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bandit, a 2 years old Blue Heeler and Australian Shepherd mix,…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Charlie Brown

Meet Charlie Brown, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This good boy is an adult American Staffordshire Terrier mix from Raleigh, North Carolina.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Spunky-Sprout

Meet Spunky-Sprout, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This young lady is a Whippet and Hound mix from Miami, FL. She’s already spayed,…

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 – Sadiee

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sadiee, a 5 years old Bull Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier mix from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is spayed and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Chester

Meet Chester, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This adorable fellow is 2 years old, lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is a Skye Terrier/Papillon Mix.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Piper

A loveable girl, Piper is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She an adult Boxer and Pitbull Terrier mix from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Tara

Meet Tara, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. She is a 1-year-old Papillon Mix from Milpitas, CA. Tara is already spayed, housetrained, up to…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Rosie

Say hi to Rosie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Rosie is a young Golden Retriever mix from North Little Rock, AR. She is already spayed, h…

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 – Sam

Don’t let the name fool you – Sam, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is one pretty lady! Hailing from Montgomery, Alabama, Sam is an adult female Ge…

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 – 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…

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- Ringo

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is the extremely adorable Ringo, a 6 year old Boston Terrier and Chihuahua mix from Paris, Maine.

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 – Ryder

This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Ryder. This sweet guy is a St. Bernard/American Pitbull Terrier Mix and is available for adoption in Sp…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Sugar

This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Sugar… and she’s as sweet as can be! An adult female Chihuahua from Rockwall, TX, Sugar is…

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.

The Netherlands Just Became First County With No Stray Dogs

With an estimated 200 million stray dogs worldwide it’s clear that the issue of abandoned pets is a major problem for many countries across the globe. Except for the Netherlands!