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 - Marvin

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Marvin, a 1.5 years old Golden Chinese Shar-Pei, or in other words – a mix between a Golden Retriever and a Shar Pei breed.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Mumsy

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mumsy, a 2 years old Chihuahua mix from Madison, Wisconsin. She is spayed, housetrained, crate trained, and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Misty

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Misty, a 3 years old Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle mix (Labradoodle) from Hastings, Minnesota.

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 – 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 – 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- Luna

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Luna, a 2 and a half years old Chihuahua and Dachshund mix from Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Rita

Young at heart, Rita doesn't let anything slow her down! Hailing from Houston, Texas, she's a sprightly 6-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback and Shepherd mix

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bella

We’d like you to meet Bella, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. She’s an adult English Setter mix that lives in Portland, ME. Bell…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Ralphie

You can adopt a Corgi butt of your own! Meet Ralphie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, who happens to be the owner of a furry and adorable Corgi butt.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Magoo

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Magoo, a 4 years old Great Dane from Salem, Oregon.

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 – Leroy

What a smile – would it be great to have that gorgeous grin greeting you every day? You’re in luck, because Leroy, the owner of this happy smile,…

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.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Wally Cleaver

Wally Cleaver, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, sure is the bee's knees! Wally is an adult female German Shepherd Mix from Jackson, Mississippi.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Lorna

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lorna, 1 year and 10 months old American Pitbull Terrier mix from Dayton, Ohio.

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 – Sosa

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sosa, a 5 years old Rottweiler and German Shepherd mix from Great Falls, Montana.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Luna

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Luna, a little over 1.5 years old Jack Russell Terrier and Australian Shepherd mix from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Leeta

We’re pleased to introduce you to Leeta, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Leeta is a young female Boston Terrier and French Bulldog mi…

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-Candy

If you are looking for a small-sized pooch that has a lovely, adaptable personality, then this Dachshund and Terrier mix is ideal pet for you.

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 – Emmy

Meet Emmy, a happy young lady and our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Right now, this Labrador Retriever mix is being fostered in Houston, TX, but is looking for…

The Pros of Bringing Home a Rescue Dog

We’re Pro Adoption – so here are a few pros for why you should adopt a dog Although bringing home a dog from a shelter is becoming more and more commonplace…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Obi

This gorgeous chocolate Lab mix from Kansas is the ideal pet for families! He gets along with cats, dogs, and young kids, and has the sweetest personality.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Agent K

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Agent K, a five year old Pug from Miriam, Kansas. He is neutered and up to date on his vaccines.

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-Buttercup

If you’re looking for a gorgeous, loving pooch to be your best friend, we have a perfect match for you. Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Buttercup, a 3…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Bella Bella

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bella Bella, 3.5 years old Terrier mix from Wilmington, Delaware. She is spayed, vaccinated, and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Winnie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Winnie, a year old Pitbull Terrier and Great Dane mix from Dayton, Ohio. She is spayed and working on her training with Dayton Dog Training Club volunteers.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Fuzz

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Fuzz, also known as Fozzie Bear, a one year old Labrador Retriever mix from Millersville, Maryland.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Eddie Vedder

He may be our Adoptable Dog of the Week, but there's nothing grunge about Eddie Vedder. 4-month-old Shepherd and Pitbull mix from West Allis, Wisconsin.

Adoptable Dog of the Week: Pete

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Pete, a 4 years old Miniature Schnauzer mix from Millersville, Maryland. He is neutered, housebroken, and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Mr. Big

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mr. Big, a year old Labrador Retriever mix from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is neutered, vaccinated, and housetrained.

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 - Mocha

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mocha, a 5 year old Labradoodle from Atlanta, Georgia. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, and currently working on her housetraining.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Spike

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Spike, a 3 years old Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd mix from Richmond, Virginia. Spike is neutered and vaccinated.

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-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 – Romulus

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Romulus, a 3 years old German Shepherd from Washoe Valley, Nevada. He is neutered and up to date on his shots.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Magellan

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Magellan, a 3 year old Mastiff mix from Parkersburg, West Virginia. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Louise

Prepare to fall in love with Louise, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Louise is an adult Labrador Retriever Mix from Providence, RI. She is already spayed and…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Kenzie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Kenzie, a one-year-old Catahoula Leopard mix from Salt Lake City, Utah. She is spayed, trained, and vaccinated.

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- Logan

If you want a gentle, loving dog whose world will revolve around you, this handsome furball could be just the dog for you!

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Cooper

All dressed up and looking for somewhere to go, Cooper is our adoptable dog of the week. He's an adult male Weimaraner from Birmingham, Alabama.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week: Sonic

The perfect little bundle of joy – that pretty much sums up Sonic, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Sonic is a young Chihuahua Mix from Grand Rapids, Mic…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Esperanza (Espy)

We can’t say “No” to a lovely lady – you look into Esperanza’s eyes and try to tell her that she can’t come home with you…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Wilder

! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Wilder, a 5 years old Husky from Boise, Idaho. He is neutered, weighs around 50 pounds and he's ready for a new home.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Tank

This short-legged charmer has high hopes of finding his furever family! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Tank, a little over 1 year old Terrier and Basset Ho…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Taylor

Can you believe Taylor, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is a German Shepherd? It’s true! Taylor is a 2-year-old male White German Shepherd Mix from Augu…

11 Celebrities Who Decided to Adopt, Not Shop

When it comes to setting an example, there are times when celebrities shine bright. Here are 11 Hollywood Stars who adopted dogs in need.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Gypsy

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Gypsy, a 2.5 years old Pitbull mix from Versailles, Kentucky. She is spayed, vaccinated , and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Blitzen

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

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Sandy

Sweet, playful, and full of life, this striking gal is looking for someone to give her a forever home! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sandy, an almost 2 years old Border Collie and Shepherd mix from Lincoln, Nebraska.

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 – Gogi

We’d like to introduce you to Goji, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Gogi is an adult male Beagle living in Tampa, FL. This medium-siz…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Charlie

We want to introduce you to Charlie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Charlie is a gorgeous adult Husky who lives in Vancouver, WA. He is al…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Frisbee

Living up to his active name, Frisbee, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, will chase any kind of toy you throw for him. He’s a young Flat-Coated Retriever…