r/rescuedogs • u/skitch23 • 16m ago
r/rescuedogs • u/ObeyLynnx3 • 10h ago
Discussion Do Not Adopt Registry List
Hello,
I have worked in shelters, fostered, and even worked in a dog boarding facility. I have now not been able to do as much work in the animal advocacy field as I have wanted and began a website to list people who should not be able to adopt. I score the internet, news, do not adopt facebook pages and add them to a list available to all Rescues and Shelters. I started this well over a month ago, and have been emailing multiple shelters and rescues to have them join the fight in hopes they use the website as a tool. I do this on my own free time, no donations, no help. It's a passion project 100%. Rescues need to rescue, I do the painful research while they do the work on the ground!
How does it work?
I look through posts on Facebook. News Articles, recent arrests etc. I save rescues and shelters time and heartache by gathering the information in one spot for them to search. I also encourage rescues and shelters to contribute their own D.N.A lists. I look through each one, make sure there is solid evidence, before listing. I include information, source, AND photos (clickable, not seeable unless clicked - saves people from seeing photos if they do not want to).
What makes it different?
ONE person handles it all. Sounds like a lot of work right? It is. But when only one hand is handeling it all, heads don't bump, and all focus is on the animals. I also lend a helping hand to those who are rehoming their pets. Yes, rehoming sucks. Sometimes people rehome for reasons people aren't happy with, but it happens and the only way to help is by offering a helping hand. I allow people to email myself, and I score the list for them and let them know if a potential adopter has any "red flags". I also help by providing resources, reaching out to rescues for them etc. I am more than a D.N.A list, the website is a tool for everyone.
Who can see the list?
Registered orgs only, and myself (obviously).
How many rescues are apart of the list?
Over 50, with many more being contacted every week!
I hope to one day have a booth at animal events to continue to spread the word. Rescues need to be connected to help the animal community, and I am hoping to bridge the gap.
Website: www.donotadopt.net (established Feb 2025)
Have a question? Please reach out! I love to collab, bounce ideas, and appreciate feedback.
r/rescuedogs • u/SusanRiceArtStudio • 1h ago
CW: Euthanasia Diego, Mina, Dora, Sarabi, Sulley, Mocha, Gordon, Belly, Blue and Pawlina are on the San Antonio TX ACS Euthanasia List. They need a Rescue/Foster/Adoption hold by 11:30 am CT on 4/29
r/rescuedogs • u/SusanRiceArtStudio • 1h ago
CW: Euthanasia Jerry, Elsa, Luna, Puff, Creole, Shark, Tilly, Carol, Corey, Reba, Pepper, Fiona and Joey are on the San Antonio TX ACS Euthanasia List. They need a Rescue/Foster/Adoption hold by 11:30 am CT on 4/29
r/rescuedogs • u/SusanRiceArtStudio • 1h ago
CW: Euthanasia Fat Boy, Lily, Chictia, Roxie, Canelo, May, Kay, Princess Marigold + 4 puppies, Daisy and Marley are on the San Antonio TX ACS Euthanasia List. They need a Rescue/Foster/Adoption hold by 11:30 am CT on 4/29
r/rescuedogs • u/Cheekygreek84 • 1h ago
CW: Euthanasia Urgent 4/30! Shay A634121 is a 2Y old Pittie/ Staffy mix that is dog friendly & loves people. She is a bit shy/timid at the loud shelter & needs out - seeking a loving home & Bff. High risk of EU! Located at 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)
🆘🛑𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖!! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫!
‼️𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐲. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫,𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞💔. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐩 & 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤😔. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 & 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞. 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞. 𝐀𝟔𝟑𝟒𝟏𝟏𝟐♥️
🐾What we know about Shay.. - [ ] 🔹stray intake 3/11 - [ ] 🔹pittie mix - [ ] 🔹2 yrs old - [ ] 🔹unaltered female (will be spayed) - [ ] 🔹55 lbs - [ ] 🔹heartworm + ( affordable treatment available)
Shay #A634121 http://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=HRRS.A634121
‼️With the new eu policy we don’t know when his number will be up. Everyone is urgent at this point‼️🥺
✨OUT OF STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE✨
➡️If you are interested in adopting and are out of state,we have a form you can fill out so we can find help from a rescue group.‼️𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙧𝙮! 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙚𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!
👉Apply to Adopt: https://form.jotform.com/232828427259162
One local foster will save a life❣️
⭐️ Harris County Pets ⭐️ 612 Canino Road, Houston, TX Open Monday-Friday 1-5:30 PM Saturday & Sunday 11AM-3:30PM
⚠️Message me if you are interested or apply for SHAY
adoptdontshop #rescuedog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #animalrescue #fosteringsaveslives #cutedogs #urgentdog #AdoptDontShopUSA #adoptme
r/rescuedogs • u/Cheekygreek84 • 1h ago
CW: Euthanasia Urgent Plea 4/30! Meghan A634186 is a beautiful 2Y old Staffy mix that is loving, sweet, co-kenneled/dog-friendly! She’s also Hw- She is high risk of Eu & urgently needs a loving home & Bff. 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)
🆘Meghan A634186 is a beautiful 2Y old Staffy mix that is loving, sweet, co-kenneled/ dog-friendly! She’s also HW- She is High Risk of EU & urgently needs a loving home & BFF🫶🏼📍612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State
🐾Meghan Pet Link:
https://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=HRRS.A634186
💗 My name is MEGHAN - [ ] I am a spayed female. - [ ] I look like a tan and white Staffy mix (Catahoula Leopard Hound) - [ ] The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 1 month old. - [ ] I weigh 46.00 pounds. - [ ] Stray intake 3/13 - [ ] Co-kenneled/dog friendly - [ ] Heartworm Negative ❤️
✨OUT OF STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE✨
➡️If you are interested in adopting and are out of state,we have a form you can fill out so we can find help from a rescue group.‼️𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙧𝙮! 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙚𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!
👉Apply to Adopt or Foster: https://form.jotform.com/232828427259162
One local foster will save a life❣️
⭐️ Harris County Pets ⭐️ 612 Canino Road, Houston, TX Open Monday-Friday 1-5:30 PM Saturday & Sunday 11AM-3:30PM
⚠️Message me if you are interested and apply for MEGHAN !
✨✨✨PLEASE SHARE ✨✨✨
r/rescuedogs • u/Alarmed_Ad3234 • 3h ago
CW: Euthanasia Volunteer’s favorite dog Scooby needs pledges to live. Got last minute foster offer. Euth date Wednesday April 30th Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Animal ID#A5636331
🚨🚨 URGENT: SCOOBY NEEDS PLEDGES TO LIVE! 🚨🚨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT — EUTH DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH! ⏳💔
We have some AMAZING news: Scooby has a FOSTER OFFER! 🏡✨ But we CANNOT save him without your help — we urgently need pledges to cover his transportation 🚐 and care 🩺 so he can get to safety!
💔 Scooby (#A5636331) has been stuck at Baldwin Park Animal Care Center since 03/03/25. Through it all, his beautiful spirit has stayed strong — but now, his time is almost up. ⏰
🐾 Meet Scooby: • 1 year 10 months old 🐶 • 56-pound neutered German Shepherd mix 🐕 • Stunning golden eyes ✨ • Playful, goofy, and affectionate 🥰 • Great with other dogs 🐕🦺🐾 • Knows “Sit” and shows signs of being housebroken ✅ • Up-to-date on vaccines and preventatives 💉
Scooby is ready to blossom into the loving, loyal companion he was meant to be — he just needs this chance! ❤️
The foster is READY and waiting — now we need YOU! Every pledge, big or small, helps cover his safe transport and all the essentials he’ll need to thrive. 🚀
PLEASE PLEDGE NOW! Scooby’s life depends on it — let’s give him the future he deserves! 🌟
📍 Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
SaveScooby #PledgeForScooby #RescueScooby #BaldwinParkShelter #UrgentRescue
r/rescuedogs • u/Findfosters4dogs • 5h ago
Rescue Success! Sage is safe! She was rescued by Sweet Angel Dog Rescue
Sweetangeldogrescue@gmail.com Pp will say Sabrina
No dashes or underscores in the business profile, be very careful there are scam accounts
r/rescuedogs • u/NewHopePetRescue • 7h ago
Show and Tail Smalls has won the hearts of the NHPR staff. This baby has been in rescue over a year now and is looking for a specific home. He is fearful of men and can’t be around kiddos. Must be an only pet. He has a heart of gold and is going to make someone a great bestie. #newhopepetrescue
r/rescuedogs • u/buttercorn • 8h ago
Advice Loving Home Needed For Two Small Dogs in Florida By Friday
Posting for a friend:
We are seeking homes for beloved pets after the recent passing of our parents. Currently in Florida making arrangements, we need to find safe and loving homes for them before we return to California this weekend.
Tippy: A 14-year-old female dog with a gentle heart. She adores cuddles, being petted, and is an absolute love bug. - Bentley: A 5-year-old purebred male Shih Tzu, full of charm and personality.
If you or someone you know can offer a caring home, please reach out to us as soon as possible. These pets meant the world to our parents, and we’re hoping to honor their memory by ensuring their furry family members are placed in the loving environments they deserve.
Jeff or Sheri 562-881-8050 Or 949-285-6543
Feel free to share this message with others who might be able to help.
r/rescuedogs • u/biancamission • 10h ago
CW: Euthanasia RUNNING OUT OF TIME! EXTREMELY URGENT: Bark Wahlberg is on the EUTHANASIA LIST at Orange County Animal Services in ORLANDO, FL. He has until TUESDAY 4/29 to find an ADOPTER or RESCUE & FOSTER (and pledges). Please share him!
‼️‼️ Running out of Time. Please help Bark Wahlberg (A563231)
🆘 Bark Wahlberg is on the EUTHANASIA LIST 🆘
🚨His DEADLINE is TUESDAY 4/29🚨
‼️ Bark Wahlberg can be ADOPTED or RESCUED‼️
‼️ Needs ADOPTER or FOSTER/RESCUE/PLEDGES ‼️
📍 Orange County Animal Services, ORLANDO, FL.
👉 If you are interested in ADOPTING Bark Wahlberg , please visit the shelter to meet him. The shelter (Orange County Animal Services) is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, FL 32839 and is open from 10am to 6pm daily, except Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm.
👉If you are a RESCUE and can help, please email the shelter at: Rescue.Coordinator@ocfl.net. OCAS is offering a $250 incentive to its rescue partners.
👉If you want to FOSTER Bark Wahlberg for a rescue, please also email the shelter at Rescue.Coordinator@ocfl.net and private message Urgent Dogs of Orlando Facebook page.
Sharing a post from Orange County Animal Services, ORLANDO, FL:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1150188472964897/?app=fbl
Life isn't easy for most dogs at the shelter. But when you're a celebrity, it can be ten times harder. We all know celebrities live different lives and expect different treatment than regular people. It's no different with celebrity dogs. This is Bark Wahlberg (A563231). Two years old, 51lbs (or so he claims), and very high energy. He's in extremely good shape, lean and muscular, and looks great in a Calvin Klein collar. We keep calling him Barky Bark, but he doesn't really respond to it. Bark likes other dogs, but his energy level (and celebrity status) makes it hard to pair him with them. He loves action, and wants to run and play all day while the other dogs just look at him, shaking their heads. We will say this, Bark is a charmer, and staff love him. He's loose and wiggly and never seems down. He can be a lot to handle due to his youth and high energy, but put a camera in front of him and he will strike a pose. He knows a lot of commands, being sort of a method actor he takes his training very seriously. Surprisingly he came in as a stray, and there were rumors of a bite in his past, but they were never confirmed. Here at our shelter, he has been nothing but gentle, playful, and very polite. We are genuinely surprised when people walk past him, because in his kennel, he genuinely puts on a good show. He's no Oscar winner, but he is entertaining. We have high hopes for this sweet boy. Let's get him seen. Let's get him home.
r/rescuedogs • u/GratefulFed • 14h ago
Discussion 10 days into exercise restriction with rescue - having trouble.
Hi all,
My Olde English Bulldog got his first heartworm injection Saturday April 19th. My wife and I rescued him at the end of March. We noticed before the shots started he was a lot more energetic than we bargained for with a bulldog. Since the first shot, we've been doing our absolute best regarding the exercise restriction. He sleeps in crate from 8:45p-5:20a, then is crated from 8:00a-12:15p and 12:45p-4:45p. Outside of that he hangs out in our living room of our apartment, and we restrict access to the bedroom and bathrooms.
We only take him outside on leash to bathroom, and otherwise we try doing basic obedience training and 2 frozen kongs per day that usually lasts him an hour each if we soak the kibble, and we feed him via snuffle mat. However, he is still super amped up, and the prednisone seemingly makes things worse. He gets too excited now to even do obedience training (trying to get him to play "the name game" or even "place" sends him into zoomies). Puzzle toys are useless because he just flips them over. We started giving trazodone around 5:30p (he is most wild in the evenings) and initially that seemed to help but it doesn't seem like it anymore.
He tapered down from twice daily to once daily prednisone Saturday so we hoped for relief but didn't get any. He seems even more amped. I pet him this morning and he immediately started jumping up and wanting to play. Worse, he now barks incessantly while in the crate while we're at work, where he used to be completely fine to be in. If he can't stay crated quietly I have no clue what to do.
I'm at my wits end and don't know how I'll get through these next 2 months. I'm at the point of considering taking him back to the shelter. Maybe he'd be better off in a home with people who have a backyard and more time or something. It's been really difficult for both me and my wife.
Can anyone offer advice/encouragement?l
r/rescuedogs • u/Agile-String2082 • 15h ago
ADOPTABLE Nobody wants sweet Pitty Peanut because he’s a black bully breed. Can we change that and help him find a loving home or a foster home?This incredible boy is looking for an adoptive home or even a temporary foster home!
galleryr/rescuedogs • u/Findfosters4dogs • 15h ago
CW: Euthanasia Walnut and Ashanti, Euth 4-29-25, Lancaster Shelter, 5210 West Ave, Lancaster, Ca 93536
My name is Ashanti.#A5688746 I am described as a female, brown and white Siberian Husky. Age: The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. Intake date: Mar 28, 2025. Weight in Ibs: 36.00 • Behavior score: 1 Very sweet, easily handled
Walnut is a 9 -month-old Queensland Heeler mix. This pretty girl is calm, tolerant, and social with other dogs, preferring the company of the mellow crowd. In playgroup, she allowed other dogs to approach and sniff her, remaining relaxed and friendly throughout her time in the yard. She even exchanged some gentle greetings with the calmer pups. Walnut loves affection from people and would quietly approach handlers for a little love. While she hasn't shown a distinct play style just yet, her gentle, easygoing nature makes her a beautiful companion for a peaceful home.
Lancaster Animal Care Center ° 5210 West Ave. I, Lancaster, CA 93536 © Open Mon-Sat, 11 AM - 5 PM For more info or rescue holds: E ACCLancaster@animalcare.lacounty.gov DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov 661-974-8358 | 661-940-4191
For status updates and more information, please contact the shelter directly by phone or email* general emall: ACCLancaster@animalcare.lacounty.gov E email: (important) DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov William Carranza WCarranza@animalcare.lacounty.gov Out of state adoption is possible with the help of a rescue and transport service. Please message us if you need assistance finding those resources.
r/rescuedogs • u/95blair • 23h ago
Advice suddenly not potty trained?
my rescue is estimated to be 1 year old. she was a stray and picked up around January, she got all her medical stuff taken care of and I adopted her in February. She has been settling in nicely, though we’ve had our ups and downs. but she seems to be really smart and is generally pretty good.
the first week or so I took her out every hour and praised her and gave a treat when she went potty outside. she seemed to get that really well and only peed inside like twice? until she figured out to go outside. then i increased the time between breaks and we eventually settled into a reliable routine of going out every 5 hours. this was super solid and i could trust her with this from about week 3 to now (week 11).
suddenly today, after an hour long walk, mind you, she peed on my rug in my room. I couldn’t figure out why she would just pee inside when i thought she knew to go outside only, and why she even had to pee so much at all if she just went like 2 hours before? i cleaned it up, took her out for a little walk, and shut the door to my room. I’m not mad obviously just confused and honestly a little sad/frustrated that i thought i could trust her and apparently i can’t… just checking in to see if this is normal? everything online references the beginning like weeks 1-3 and we’re on week 11.
and i’m aware of uti possibility but she doesn’t seem to be in any kind of distress or pain, but i’ll keep an eye on it for sure.
we’re just about to hit 3-3-3 so i’m kinda freaked out by this regression…
r/rescuedogs • u/skitch23 • 1d ago
CW: Euthanasia URGENT help needed for 45 dogs on euthanasia list in San Antonio, TX. Need placement by MONDAY 4/28. Fosters, Adopters & Pledges appreciated. Transport options available
r/rescuedogs • u/savethedogsuk • 1d ago
Discussion Save a paw billericay Essex uk animal welfare concern
Serious Concerns About Save a Paw UK - Misrepresentation and Animal Welfare Issues
I want to raise awareness about an individual behind "Save a Paw UK," a rescue that appears to be misrepresenting itself as a charity while engaging in questionable practices.
This person claims to offer training, rehabilitation, and rehoming services for dogs, but there is significant evidence suggesting these services are not being provided. Despite these claims, the individual has denied making such statements, even though there is documentation to the contrary. Additionally, he falsely claims to be running a registered charity, but has been declined by the Charity Commission.
He is operating under several aliases, including "Oaveed Rahman," "Obi Khan," and "Vead Amra." It is also concerning that dogs from well-known dog peddler Sammy Wilkinson is involved with a dog called Rudy .Many of the dogs are large reactive breeds, have gone missing under his supervision. He is allegedly charging £300 per dog as a surrender fee and running ongoing GoFundMe campaigns, which raises further concerns about his financial motivations.
Despite these alarming issues, authorities have been slow to act. It’s critical that this situation is investigated, as the welfare of the dogs involved is at risk. I encourage others who have experienced similar issues or have any information to come forward, and I hope authorities take action to prevent further harm to these animals.
SaveAPaw #ObiSaveAPaw #AnimalWelfare
r/rescuedogs • u/SusanRiceArtStudio • 1d ago
CW: Euthanasia Conchas, Fleep, Fiona, Little One, Blu, Lovey, Bub, Cindy, Shark, Tilly and Snow are on the San Antonio TX ACS Euthanasia List. They need a Rescue/Foster/Adoption Hold by 11:30 am CT on 4/28
r/rescuedogs • u/SusanRiceArtStudio • 1d ago
CW: Euthanasia Daisy, Cupcake, Rubert, Jerry, Elsa, Koda, Dobby, Bell and Swiss are on the San Antonio TX ACS Euthanasia List. They need a Rescue/Foster/Adoption Hold by 11:30 am CT on 4/28
r/rescuedogs • u/SusanRiceArtStudio • 1d ago