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- Hunter

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Hunter, a 2 years old red-haired Siberian Husky from Cedar Crest, New Mexico. He does well with other dogs and children.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Biscuit

What a sweetie! This is Biscuit, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He's a five-year-old male Chihuahua mix from Wenatchee, Washington.

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 - Comet

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Comet, a little over 1 year old Labrador Retriever mix from Dayton, Ohio.

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 Day – Max

We’d like you to meet Max, our Adoptable Dog of the Day from Adoptapet.com. Max is an adult male German Shepherd from Portland, Oregon. He is already n…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Remington

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Remington, a 7 years old Pointer mix from Tallahassee, Florida. He is vaccinated, neutered, crate trained and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Reptar

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Reptar, a two years old American Pit Bull Terrier mix from Menands, New York. He is neutered and ready for a new home!

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 – Brittney

What a little angel - meet Brittney, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Brittney is an adult Maltese mix from Hartford, Connecticut.

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- Speckles

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Speckles, a 4 years old Labrador Retriever mix from Austin, Texas. He is neutered, vaccinated, and ready for a new home.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Flash

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Flash, a 2 years old chocolate Lab mix from East Hartford, Connecticut. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Hulk

Meet Hulk, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This 2-year-old German Shepherd is waiting patiently in Montgomery, Alabama, for his forever home.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Valentino

Meet Valentino, the most interesting dog in the world, and our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This young Golden Retriever Mix pup hails from Savannah, Georgia.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Bowie

An adorable furry goofball, 2-year-old Bowie the Black Lab mix from Lake Odessa, Michigan can't wait to cuddle with his new family.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Lori

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lori, a 1.5 years old Great Pyrenees mix from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is spayed and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Shiloh

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Shiloh, a 2 years old Shiba Inu and Shepherd mix from Ballston Spa, New York. He is neutered, current on his vaccines, and knows basic commands.

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- Rusty

Tiny but mighty is Rusty's mantra- this Cairn Terrier mix might weigh only 14 lbs, but that doesn't stop him from being the center of attention!

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 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- Tequila Sunrise

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Tequila Sunrise, a 2 years old American Pitbull Terrier mix from Richmond, Virginia. She's spayed and vaccinated.

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 - Lupi

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lupi, a 2 years old Spaniel mix from Marina del Rey, California.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Rocky

Looking for a sweet, goofy dog to adopt? Meet Rocky, a 4-year-old Pit Bull Terrier from Richmond, Virginia that will steal your heart instantly.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Oats

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Oats, a 3 to 4 years old Labrador Retriever mix from Atlanta, Georgia. He is neutered, vaccinated and ready for adoption!

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- Google

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Google, a charming 9 years old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Dachshund mix from Washoe Valley, Nevada.

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You've heard the myths surrounding rescue dogs, and they may have prevented you from adopting one. We're here to clear up some of the popular misconceptions

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Suzie Q

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Suzie Q, a 1yo Rat Terrier mix from Moberly, Missouri. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Romulus

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Romulus, a 4 year old German Shepherd from Washoe Valley, Nevada. He is neutered, vaccinated, and knows basic commands.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Fred

Every dog deserves a loving forever home – especially Fred, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Fred is a 9-year-old Shepherd mix from Jackson, MS. Fred&rsq…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Django

Ears up! We’d like you to meet Django, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Django is an adult male Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua Mix from…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Huck

Do you want a furry best friend that will think you're the center of his universe? Meet Huck, an adorable 4 year old mutt from Portland, Oregon.

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- 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 – Sunshine

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine! And this sunshine will make you happy when skies are gray! Say hello to Sunshine, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She&r…

How Social Media Gets Animals Adopted- And What You Can Do to Help

Here are the social media practices that actually help pets in need, as well as poor social media behavior you should avoid at all costs.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Inspector Gadget

We're on the case of finding Inspector Gadget a new home! Inspector Gadget is an adult male Terrier mix from Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Aurora

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Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Artimus

If you’re happy and you know it, you need to meet Artimus, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Artimus is a young male American Staffordshire Terrier mix fr…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Kris

Cuddle up with adorable Kris, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He's a 1-year-old male Chihuahua from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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 – 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 – Barrels

We’d like to introduce you to Barrels, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Barrels is a adult male Pitbull from Austin, TX. He is already…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Ollie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ollie, a 6 years old Shepherd and Lab mix from Manchester, New Hampshire. He is neutered, vaccinated, and crate trained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Karma

You're always guaranteed good Karma with our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a two-year-old German Shepherd Dog mix from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Polly

Meet Polly, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Polly is a wonderful Spitz mix from Richmond, Virginia and is the happiest little lady ever!

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Reno

This red, gold, and orange beauty is a Pekingese from Wethersfield, Connecticut and ready to invade your home with lots of love and cuteness.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Jean Ralphio

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Jean Ralphio, a year old Husky mix from Auburn, Alabama. He is vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Lin

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lin, a 2 years old Australian Cattle Dog and Labrador Retriever mix from Nashville, Tennessee.

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Thelma

Meet Thelma, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a black Shepherd mix from Seattle, Washington with the ability to make anyone fall in love with her.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bindi

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bindi, an approximately 2 years old mixed breed dog from Shelburne, Vermont.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Arlo

Say “Howdy” to Arlo, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Straight out of Nashville, TN, Arlo is an adult male who can’t wait to meet his forever…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Angela

This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Angela from San Diego, CA. Just look into those eyes and tell us that you don’t melt! This sweet…

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

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 – Rosa

You’ll fall in love with Rosa, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Rosa is a blind adult Rat Terrier from Atlanta, GA. She is already spayed, housetrained,…

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.