Shelters & Rescues

The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility is dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals within the Chula Vista community. Our mission involves providing compassionate care, shelter, and medical attention to stray, abandoned, and surrendered pets, primarily focusing on dogs and cats. We strive to reunite lost pets with their families and facilitate adoptions into loving, permanent homes. Through community outreach and education, we advocate for responsible pet ownership and work to ensure the health and safety of all animals in our service area.

Husky House is dedicated to the rescue, shelter, care, and adoption of stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs, with a special focus on Siberian Huskies. The organization also extends its mission to all dog breeds and mixes, providing them with a second chance at finding a loving home. Serving the Tri-State area, Husky House is committed to educating the public on proper pet care and the critical importance of spaying and neutering all dogs and cats to promote animal welfare.

Stray Haven is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs and cats into loving forever homes. Operating primarily through a foster-based program, the organization ensures all animals receive comprehensive medical care, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping, alongside emotional rehabilitation. Additionally, Stray Haven supports independent rescuers in rural Kentucky and surrounding Midwestern and Southern states, who work tirelessly to save animals in areas lacking shelter facilities. By providing education, exposure, and resource sharing, Stray Haven helps these frontline heroes find homes for pets that might otherwise be overlooked, focusing on the tri-state area of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Homeward Bound Rescue is a dedicated volunteer organization committed to the rescue and rehoming of 'Bullie type' flat-faced dog breeds. Their mission focuses on providing care for Bulldogs, Pugs, Bostons, Mastiffs, and Boxers, breeds that often require specialized assistance due to their increasing popularity. They strive to find loving forever homes for these animals, ensuring their well-being and a second chance at life.

Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville is dedicated to ensuring all companion animals find loving, permanent homes where they receive the care and respect they deserve. This foster-based organization focuses on the welfare of pets and their human companions. Serving the Asheville, North Carolina area, they welcome individuals interested in adopting, volunteering, or fostering to join their mission.

Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) is a dedicated, all-volunteer, foster-based animal rescue operating in Columbus, Indiana. Their mission is to promote animal welfare through community awareness, education, and responsible pet adoptions. CARE actively advocates for spaying and neutering to reduce overpopulation and collaborates with local shelters to increase adoption rates for all types of animals in need within the Columbus area and surrounding communities.

Rescue Ur Forever Friend is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the population of homeless cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. They provide a safe refuge through excellent foster and medical care until permanent homes are secured, ensuring a lifetime of safety and companionship. The organization also promotes responsible pet ownership through education, advocacy, and various programs and services, serving the Garner, NC area.

Pet ResQ Inc. is a dedicated 501(c)(3) organization committed to rescuing unwanted pets, particularly those with special needs, including animals that have been abused, are elderly, or are handicapped. Their vital mission is to provide these vulnerable animals with a second chance at life, preventing euthanasia and ensuring they receive necessary veterinary care, transportation, feeding, and housing. Operating from Tenafly, NJ, the organization relies entirely on donations and volunteer efforts to sustain its compassionate work.

Shih Tzu Rescue is dedicated to finding stable, loving homes for dogs. With a focus on quality over quantity, each adoption involves a thorough screening process to ensure the best match between pets and families. All dogs receive comprehensive veterinary care and grooming before being adopted, reflecting the organization's commitment to their well-being. This rescue strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of every dog it serves within the local community.

Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue is a dedicated nonprofit, no-kill organization committed to creating a no-kill community within Rutherford County, North Carolina. They rescue and provide comprehensive veterinary care, including spaying and neutering, for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. A core part of their mission involves ensuring all animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption, and they also focus on sterilizing parents of litters to prevent future accidental births, promoting responsible pet ownership.

Amazing Grace Bully Rescue is dedicated to the welfare of animals, with a special focus on providing care and finding homes for bully breeds. Our mission extends to serving the Milton area and surrounding communities, aiming to create a positive impact through rescue and rehabilitation. We are committed to fostering a compassionate environment for all animals in our care, ensuring they receive the love and attention they deserve before finding their forever families.

Mutt Love Rescue is dedicated to finding loving, responsible, and permanent homes for dogs in need. We rescue canines from public shelters, those surrendered by owners, and animals at risk of abuse or neglect. Our comprehensive adoption process ensures a great match, educating prospective adopters on the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership. We collaborate with local and rural shelters and other humane organizations to build a supportive network for homeless dogs in the Fairfax, Virginia area and beyond.