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Rescue Directories

Here you will find a listing of Directories that list Animal Rescues in the surrounding area.

Mingle with Our Mutts -

Several types of Animals

These rescuers rescue and have adoptions for more than one type of animal, such as cats & dogs or all animal rescues etc.. Help save a life, adopt a pet!!

Animal Rescues & Shelters - Ohio

Rescue Network Organization - The PetHobbyist family of web communities, and its staff, volunteers, users, and sponsors, support the responsible and ethical rescue of all kinds of animals: companion animals, working animals, and wildlife.

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in Ohio.

Listing of Animal Rescue Groups - This list is in no order other than alphabetical. Do not copy this list to the other states. Wait until all states have a page.

Ohio Stop the Suffering - is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to save the lives of dogs and cats in high kill shelters, primarily in Rural Ohio. Foster homes and Donations needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Mailing Address: 3061 London Hollow Rd, Newark, Ohio 43055

Ohio Happy Tails of Central Ohio - We are an all-breed rescue group that saves dogs and cats from kill shelters, gets them vetted, and either transports them to other no-kill rescue groups or fosters them ourselves until they are adopted into loving homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Phone: 614-457-1124

Avon, OH Love-A-Stray Animal Rescue - is a non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill organization dedicated to helping homeless animals. Our mission is to end the pet overpopulation problem through aggressive low-cost spay/neuter programs, support and implementation of trap/neuter/return programs for feral cats. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!
Address: PO Box 46, Avon, Ohio 44011

Blue Creek, OH Sugar Bear Dog and Cat Rescue - Sugar Bear is over capacity and must place the current animals on this page and at the rescue into permanent and foster homes quickly. Anything you can do to help place these animals is desperately needed and appreciated! Donations needed!!
Address: PO Box 68, Blue Creek, OH 45616 Phone: 937-587-5454

Cambridge, PA Free Spirit Rescue - is a 501 (3) (c) non profit corporation dedicated to rehoming dogs and puppies from pounds and shelters, dogs who are strays and sometimes from persons who can no longer care for them for one reason or another as space permits. Since we are not a physical shelter, again please email us to see the dog you are interested in.
Address: PO Box 1686, Cambridge, OH 43725 Email: WolfDance3@msn.com

Canal Winchester, Ohio Friends For Life Animal Haven - is a non-profit, no kill, all volunteer organization founded in 1993 dedicated to helping homeless, abandoned, and abused/neglected puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs. Our animals are in foster homes. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 7, Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Phone: 614- 837-6260 Fairfield County

Canton, OH Second Chance for Animals, Inc - is a no-kill companion animal rescue/adoption organization. All animals live in volunteers' homes, where they have the opportunity to interact with other pets and children. Donations needed!!

Carey, OH All Species Adoption Program - ASAP is a non-profit program working with individuals as well as our local animal/dog shelters. Our objective is to find loving, indoor homes for pets in need.
Contact: Carey, OH 43316 Phone: 419-458-0115

Cincinnati, Ohio Living Creatures Animal Sanctuary - We are a foster care organization. Phone: 513-378-8383

Cincinnati, Ohio Save Our Strays - (in the Tri-State) Donations and Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 62083, Cincinnati, OH 45262 Phone: 513- 768-3600

Cleveland, Ohio The Rainbow Connection Animal Foundation - is a non-profit, no-kill, 100% volunteer animal rescue organization which rescues homeless, abandoned, and surrendered cats and kittens and ultimately places them in loving homes. We are also active in and practice Trap/Neuter/Release methods in order to maintain the feral and stray cat population.
Address: PO Box 94143, Cleveland, OH 44101

Cleveland, Ohio The Animal Rescue Center - is a non-profit, no kill animal rescue organization made up of a network of foster homes (we do not have a shelter). We are dedicated to the care, rehabilitation and adoption of domestic animals. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 110685, Cleveland, Ohio 44111 Phone: 216-476-0433

Columbus, Ohio Happy Tails Rescue - We are an all-breed rescue group that saves dogs and cats from kill shelters, gets them vetted, and either transports them to other no-kill rescue groups or fosters them ourselves until they are adopted into loving homes. Happy Tails of Central Ohio is staffed 100% by non-paid volunteers. Contact: Phone: 614-457-1124

Columbus, OH Colony Cat Rescue - All have been tested, vaccinated and spay/ neutered. We have dogs available too.
Address: PO Box 163904, Columbus, Ohio 43216-3904 Phone: 614-570-0471

Columbus, OH Planned Pethood Inc - is a non-profit, Northwest Ohio based organization who cares about the over population of dogs and cats in our community. Low Spay & Neuter available. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 178, Swanton, Ohio 43558 Phone: 419-826-FIXX

Columbus, OH Citizens for Humane Action - Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 3765 Corporate Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43231 Phone: 614- 891-5280

Creston, OH All Creatures Sanctuary - We are an all volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing animals and finding wonderful "forever homes" for them. As a recognized 501 C3 Non-Profit organization, we have a network of foster homes of caring people committed to reassuring the animals that they are safe and have a happy future. Donations needed!!
Contact: Creston, Ohio 44217 Phone: 330-435-6040

Dublin, OH Measle's Animal Haven, Inc - is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill rescue comprised of a network of volunteers and foster homes in Central Ohio. We focus on rescuing unwanted /neglected/ abused/ abandoned pit bulls (American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Pit Bull mixes) and senior dogs (of all breeds), because these animals have the fewest rescue resources in Ohio and are so deserving of loving homes. Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes Desperately Needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 4142, Dublin, Ohio 43016 Phone: 614-595-5266

Fremont, OH Society for the Protection of Animals, Inc - is a non-profit, no kill organization. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 1047. Fremont, Ohio 43420 Phone: 419-334-2773

Geneva, OH Ashes Rescue Mission Society - is an organization formed for the purpose of rescuing abandoned, unwanted, abused cats, dogs and other domestic pets.
Address: 2730 Walter Main Rd, Geneva, Ohio 44041 Phone: 440-466-5448

Jeromesville, OH Haven House Rescue - is a rescue group that prevents the destruction of great animals and matches them with great homes. Alot of our animals are located in kill shelters through out Ohio and Indiana, We do not have a shelter so we operate out of foster homes.
Address: PO Box 1017, Jeromesville, Ohio 44840 Phone: 419-368-6905

Kettering, OH SICSA - is a private non-profit animal welfare group dedicated to saving the Miami Valley’s homeless cats and dogs. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Ohio 45419 Phone: 937-294-6505

Lancaster, OH Forgotten 4-PAWS - is a Central Ohio area based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization run solely through the dedication of its volunteers. We do not have a shelter, instead all of our rescued dogs and cats are housed with foster families. Donations and Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 1046, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Phone: 740-652-9244 Fairfield County

Lancaster, OH Animal Rescuer's Friend - Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Address: PO Box 753, Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Mansfield, OH Mid Ohio Animal Welfare League - We are a group of animal lovers who have joined together to promote animal welfare concerns in our community. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 3842, Mansfield, Ohio 44907

Marysville, OH Spay Neuter Incentive Project and Sanctuary - is a small, private no-kill sanctuary in Marysville, Ohio. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
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Massillon, OH Tri-County Animal Protective League - We are a home-based fostering organization. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: Phone: 330-833-8479

Mayfield Heights, OH Caroline's Kids Pet Rescue - A no-kill cat rescue organization. We give cats who are adoptable an opportunity for a permanent, loving home thorough adoption. Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Address: PO Box 24068, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124

Millersport, OH B.A.R.K. Animal Rescue - 10571 Baltimore RD, Millersport, Ohio 43046 Phone: 740-964-9651

Neapolis, OH Animal House Rescue - Wauseon, Ohio - We rescue dogs and cats from area kill shelters, have them spayed or neutered, get them up to date on their vaccinations and place them into forever homes. We currently have no shelter and run strictly out of foster homes. Donations and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 313, Neapolis, Ohio 43547 Phone: 419-276-5699

Newark, OH Stop the Suffering - we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to save the lives of dogs and cats in high kill shelters, primarily in Rural Ohio. WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF FOSTER HOMES. We are an all foster based rescue and can only save as many animals as we have foster homes for. Please contact us if you would like to help! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Newark, Ohio 43055

North Canton, OH The Coalition for Animal Concerns - We help improve the quality of life for the animals of Stark County, Ohio, through spay/neuter and educational programs. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Mailing Address: PO Box 2814, North Canton, Ohio 44720 Phone: 330-649-0759

Perrysburg, OH Humane Ohio - Humane Ohio provides resources to adopt a pet, spay or neuter, report a lost or found pet as well as information on how to correct animal behavior problems.
Address: PO Box 820, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552 Phone: 419-266-5607

Sharpsville, PA Animal Appeal - Animal Appeal is an all breed cat and dog rescue & adoption organization serving Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
Address: PO Box 197, Sharpsville, PA 16150 Phone: 724-962-9284

Sharpsville, PA Planned Pethood Inc - is a non-profit, Northwest Ohio based organization devoted to fostering a life of dignity for abandoned, stray and unwanted pets through its creative adoption program by bringing the animals to the people who will provide suitable homes and loving care. We provide low cost spay & neuter for your pets and rescued dog & cat adoptions. Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Address: PO Box 178, Swanton, OH 43558 Phone: 419-826-FIXX

Wadsworth, PA Save Ohio Stays - We see an opportunity to give immediate help to the strays in Medina County and surrounding areas. We rescue as many as possible destined for euthanasia. We provide foster care, work with them and place them in loving homes. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!
Address: PO Box 16, Wadsworth, Ohio 44282 Phone: 440- 567-3585

Birds - Avian Rescuers

Avian Education Rescue & Adoption Services - Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Address: AERAS, PO Box 1352, Lebanon, OH 45036 Phone: 513-934-4412

Bird Placement Program - National exotic pet bird rescue organization founded in 1987. Our staff consists of bird behaviorists, nutritionist, and pet bird experts. We provide superb care for unwanted and abused parrots. We offer presentations and publish a bird magazine. We rescue/take in parrots across the USA and Canada we are always in need of public support. Foster parents needed in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 183, Medina, Ohio 44258-0183

Parrot Education & Adoption Center - Cleveland - (PEAC) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer organization. PEAC is dedicated to educating current and potential bird owners on the proper care of pet birds. Unwanted or found parrots are accepted at PEAC, and are cared for until adopted to qualified applicants.
Address: PO Box 39484, Solon, OH 44139

Bird Adoption Groups - BirdAdoption.org - Bird Adoption - Adopt a parrot or another captive bird instead of contributing to the homeless bird problem by buying from a breeder. Educate yourself on proper bird care BEFORE adopting a bird. They make difficult, demanding 'pets' because they are wild animals!

A-Parrot to A-Flamingo, Inc Parrot Rescue and Adoptions - We are a no kill rescue and adoption organization. Volunteers and Donations needed! The Bird Placement Program, is now closed.
Our location is in Brecksville, Ohio 44141
Mailing Address:

AERAS - The mission of AERAS is to improve the quality of life and welfare of exotic captive exotic birds. AERAS works directly with the public to create a community committed to the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of all exotic captive birds.
Address: PO Box 1352, Lebanon, OH 45036 Phone: 513-934-4412

Bird Adoption Groups - Listing of Bird Rescue groups.

See also Bird Information or Avian Rescues

Also See the following Directory (s): Avian Rescues

Cats - Cat/Kitten Rescuers

Juggling Cats - Listing

O'Bryonville Animal Rescue - is a no-kill, non-profit, feral cat rescue. We are designated as an official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 9206, Cincinnati, OH 45209 Phone: 513-871-PAWS

Cool Cats Rescue - is dedicated to improving the Quality of Life for All Cats. We place a special emphasis on breaking the cycle of homeless cats with trap, neuter, return policies that care for our feral felines while placing their litters and stray friends in permanent homes.
Location: 261 Rocky Fork Dr S, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Phone: 614-395-0058

Colony Cat Rescue - All have been tested, vaccinated and spay/ neutered. We have dogs available too.
Address: PO Box 163904, Columbus, OH 43216-3904 Phone: 614-570-0471

Ohio Sphynx Rescue - 3725 Oakview Drive, Girard, Ohio 44420 Phone: 330-530-1227

North Kingsville, OH Saving Our Strays Cat Rescue - We give information and guidance for folks wanting to help stray and feral cats. We have a low cost spay/neuter program for people wanting to get their cats spayed or neutered.
PO Box 172, North Kingsville, OH 44068

North Royalton, OH Stay-A-While Cat Shelter, Inc - is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in North Royalton, Ohio. We are a no-kill, cage-less facility that houses 70-100 cats. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 8800 Akins Road, N. Royalton, OH 44133 Phone: 440-582-4990

Second Chance Animal Rescue - We are a non-profit no kill shelter and adoption center for cats. We have on average 100 cats at a time. We are staffed by volunteers.
Contact: 1267 Elm Rd NE, Warren, Ohio 44483
Mailing Address: PO Box 4867, Austintown, Ohio 44515 Phone: 330-505-3575

Cat Connection of Cincinnati - is a non-profit all volunteer organization whose mission is to find homes for homeless cats. Since our beginning 3 1/2 years ago we have placed almost 2000 cats and kittens, a few dogs and a couple of rabbits! We do not have a shelter. We care for our cats in private foster homes, until we can place them. Foster Homes needed! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 1654, West Chester, OH 45071 Phone: 513-723-5161

Siamese Cat Rescue Center - is part of the nation-wide partnership of individual non-profit Siamese Rescue Centers that are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned Siamese cats and placing them in permanent, happy homes. Our Center covers the East Coast of the US. The shelter is open by appointment only, Monday through Sunday. Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 366 Meander Run Rd, Locust Dale, VA 22948 Phone: 540-672-6373

Also See the following Directory (s): More Cat Rescues Here or Cat Rescues

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescues & Adoptions By Breed Order

Senior Dog Rescue Looking out for older dogs

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA

Blind Dog Rescue - Owners of dogs that are blind or visually impaired canines. Information on joining the blind dog email list.

Dog Rescues in Ohio - Many of these dogs are on death row. If you can move them to a place of safety please contact the shelter as soon as you can.

Purebred Rescue Organization of Ohio, Inc. - is a 501(c)(3)not for profit organization that is comprised of Volunteers who are dedicated to the Rescue and placement of unwanted canines into permanent homes. Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 88, Bellbrook, OH 45305 Phone: 866-841-9137 x1233

Free Spirit Rescue - is a 501 (3) (c) non profit corporation dedicated to rehoming dogs and puppies from pounds and shelters, dogs who are strays and sometimes from persons who can no longer care for them for one reason or another as space permits. We are a small group of foster homes and not a physical shelter so all the dogs are in private care in our homes unless otherwise indicated in their listing.
Contact: PO Box 1686, Cambridge, OH 43725

Wolfspirit Toy breed Puppymill Rescue - We are a small not for profit 501(c)(3) rescue group dedicated to rescuing and re-homing toy breed dogs from puppymills. We consist of families and individuals who foster in our homes, help with transports, fundraisers, and education of puppymills. We service IL, MN, NY, OH, and PA.
Address: 2506 9th St SW, Canton, Ohio 44710

Cleveland, OH Freedom Rescue - We are a very small rescue and obtain our puppies/dogs when we attend dog auctions which may be 5-6 times yearly. These auctions primarily sell dogs into puppy mills for commercial breeding. We get them out and give them freedom to be dogs. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Cleveland, OH

Columbus, OH Dogs Needing Homes in Columbus - Columbus Dog Connection. All rescues and shelters are bursting at the seams with too many homeless dogs. Please help us help more homeless dogs, adopt a homeless dog or puppy.
Address: 5990 Flora Villa Dr, Columbus, OH 43085 Phone: 614-637-1342 Fairfield County

Columbus, OH Almost Home Dog Rescue - We provide homeless Collies and other family-friendly dogs a safe haven where they will receive medical care, nutrition, and love until an approved home is found. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: 5328 Hazelwood Road, Columbus, OH 43229 Phone: 614-436-2276

St. Francis Animal Sanctuary - The sanctuary is located in Erie County, Ohio. We have 30 acres of quiet and peaceful natural beauty. The work we do here is for the love of the animals. Donations needed!!

McArthur, OH Camelot Puppy Sanctuary - Camelot was created to help abandoned moms and their pups. We also, on occasion, rescue Parrots, Pigs and Ponies. Donations needed!!
McArthur, OH 45651 Phone: 740-596-8235

Mount Gilead, OH Thirdtyme Rescue - We rescue dogs who really have no where else to go, such as from local high kill rural pounds or adults from puppy mills.
Address: 4560 Township Rd 59, Mount Gilead, OH 43338 Phone: 614-205-9429

Pet Angels for Life (PAL) - Our animals are in foster homes and shown by appointment only. We are located in Southern MI with fosters in IL, IN, MI, MO, and OH states. Foster Homes Needed!! PLEASE LOOK AT THE URGENT DOGS IN OUR LISTINGS - Some of them are in kill shelters and they only have DAYS TO LIVE if a home is not found (SOME ONLY 1 DAY LEFT!!).

McDermott, Ohio Joaine's Lil Senior K9 Sanctuary & Placement - We will be accepting only small senior dogs or small special needs younger dogs into our rescue. We also work to place Puppy Mill Survivors in forever homes. Donations and Foster Homes needed!! We DO take in all reptiles, chinchillas, ferrets, parrots/parakeets and similar birds, turtles and amphibians.
Address: 1005 McDermott Pond Creek, McDermott, OH 45652 Phone:740-259-4585

Peebles, Ohio Stormy's Place - We are an independent rescue organization.
Located: Peebles, OH 45660

Powell, Ohio Pound Hounds Adoption Welfare Society - While most of our dogs are in foster homes around Central Ohio, they can been seen by appointment. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Powell, OH 43065 Phone: 614-354-5480 Fairfield County

Rockbridge, Ohio There's No Place Like Home Dog Rescue - We are a private rescue. We pull dogs from shelters or bad situations and they live with us, as a part of our family, until they find their forever home. Foster Homes needed!!

Toledo, Ohio All Rovers Rescue Friends (ARRF) - is a non-profit 501c3 organization completely run by dedicated volunteers. Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: Toledo, OH

Winchester, Ohio Sacred Hearts Animal Rescue - is a small, home based, non-profit rescue. We are here because we love the dogs and we have seen many, many sweet, gentle, adoptable dogs in our county dog pound die unnecessarily, either of illness or from euthanization because they were just so full they just couldn't hold anymore.
Winchester, OH 45697

Breed Order: Dog rescue groups are in breed order from this point down. If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and animal shelters and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for. Most likely, somebody will be able to help you. Some rescues will rescue other breeds other than what they specialize in. So tell them, what your looking for and see if they can find that breed through their network of connections. You may also try our Dog Breed Rescue page.

Afghan Hound Rescue Central Ohio - We are an independent rescue group.
Phone: 614-747-0795

Airedale Terrier Rescue - Address: 1123 Vesper Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Services the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada

Midwest Akita Rescue Society - Serving the Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin Areas.

Alaskan Malamute Rescue of Ohio Inc - is a non-profit breed organization that has been operating in Ohio. Donations and Foster Homes Needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

American Bulldog Rescue - We are in Desperate need of Foster Homes!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. Boston, MA

Michigan American Eskimo Rescue - Our dogs are in foster homes. We work closely with folks in IL, IN, OH.
Dearborn, MI 48124 Email: tandybear@hotmail.com.

American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc - We are an all-volunteer nationwide American Eskimo dog rescue organization with chapters in many states throughout the country, and we are always adding more. We rescue stray, orphaned, unwanted or abused Eskies from humane societies, pounds, shelters, etc. We can also be found on Petfinder.com in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Washington state. We need volunteers, transporters and foster homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Australian Cattle Dog Rescue in Ohio - We are dedicated to finding appropriate homes for each dog that comes into rescue.
Address: 2295 Old Camden Road, Eaton, OH 45320 Phone: 937-456-6678

Ohio Basset Rescue -

BREW Midwest Beagle Rescue - We rescue beagles from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Southeastern Wisconsin. Mid-Atlantic regions covers: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA and WV . Mid-West region covers: IL, IN, MI and OH. Foster Homes Needed!! BREW desperately needs foster families in Eastern PA, Maryland, and the DC Metro area. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 522, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Beagles R US Beagle Rescue - Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!
Location: London, Ohio

Apollo Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue - Due to constant growing demand, we needed to expand our facility. Can you help our shepherds? Every donation, no matter how large or small helps in our cause. 100% of every dollar goes directly to the German Shepherds and Bernese Mountain Dogs. Anyone who has pets as friends knows their dedication and boundless love. Please help us continue in the struggle to save lives. We are also looking for foster homes. If you would be interested in being a foster home, please contact us for more information. For KY, IN & OH. Contact: PO Box 82, Paris, KY 40362 Phone: 859-484-3583

Midwest Bloodhound Rescue - Non-profit, volunteer organization with general information about the breed, and details of hounds recently requiring help in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Address: 1475 IL Rt. 38, Franklin Grove, Illinois 61031 Phone: 630-308-7348

Riverside Bloodhound Rescue - These dogs come from all over the mid-Atlantic region from our home state of Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

Midwest Border Collie Rescue - LOOKING TO ADOPT A DOG, THINK ABOUT FOSTERING FIRST. WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF FOSTER HOMES in WI, IL, MN, IN, OH, MI and other Midwest states. Rescue offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about the breed and network with people who understand the breed. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue - is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are funded entirely by donations and run by the hearts of our Volunteers who are dedicated to rescuing Boston Terriers from shelters/individuals in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin and finding them permanent homes. Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Lighthouse Boxer Rescue - Boxer Rescue finds great homes for displaced Boxers.
Address: PO Box 111111, Cleveland, OH 44111

Go Boxer Rescue - serving Greater Ohio. Donations and Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 621, Dayton, OH 45405-0621

White Boxer Welfare Society - An informative site for the education and betterment of white boxers. View boxer available in IL, IN, MI, OH and WI.

American Brittany Rescue - Foster homes desperately needed in Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! Call Toll-Free: 866-BRIT911

National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network - Britney rescue and adoption for Ohio and West Virginia. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan are being overrun with homeless Brittanys. If you can foster please call 317- 496-6815. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue and Adoption Network - Great Lakes Region - We are a national network of volunteers working to help re-home Cairns in need. Foster homes needed!! We service IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, PA, VA and WV. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: Medina, OH 44256

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Midwest Division - Serving IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SD and WI. Donations and Volunteers needed!!

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue - Find a rescue near you HERE. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE in Ohio.

Chihuahua Rescue USA - We are an all-volunteer rescue, transport, foster and adoption group. It is our belief that irresponsible breeding of animals for profit is unethical and seek to encourage potential pet guardians to consider adoption as their first choice in selecting a loving canine addition to their family. Chihuahua Rescue focuses on the mid-west region of the United States which includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee.

Spelko Pal Chow Rescue - We are a non-profit organization that has been saving dogs, cats and even some ferrets for 6+ years now. Founded by Dorothy Spelko who passed away a few years ago. Phone: 216-351-6982 or 216-375-5449

Southern Ohio Cocker Rescue -
Address: 289 Vallery Road, Lake White, Waverly, OH 45690
Phone: 740-947-5202

Cherished Cocker Rescue - We are a nonprofit organization. Donations and Foster homes needed!!
Address: 3041-D Symmes Rd, Hamilton, Ohio 45015

Tri-State Collie Rescue - is a group of concerned volunteers who seek to promote the welfare of the Collie breed. We service IN, KY, OH and WV states. Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: 1089 Sedgewick Ct, Columbus, OH 43085

Almost Home Collie Rescue - We provide homeless Collies and other family-friendly dogs a safe haven where they will receive medical care, nutrition, and love until an approved home is found. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: 5328 Hazelwood Road, Columbus, OH 43229 Phone: 614-436-2276

Tri-County Collie Rescue of Michigan - is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue of lost or abandoned purebred rough and smooth collies. If you are interested in adopting a TCCR collie, please note that you must be a resident of Michigan or Northwest Ohio.

Corgi Rescue Services and Adoption - Donations needed!!
Contact: Dayton, OH Phone: 1-866-887-5200

Howelling Kennels Corgi Rescue - Please find it in your heart to help an animal in need. Please help a rescue!
Address: 207 Belleaire Ave, Springfield, OH 45503 Phone: 937-322-5065

Second Chance Dalmatian Rescue - There are more Dalmatians than we can handle. Foster homes needed!! Our foster homes are located throughout Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Texas. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Murphy, TX 75094

Hand me Down Doberman Rescue - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 12325, Columbus, OH 43212 Phone: 614-470-2851

English Bulldog Rescue and Adoption - The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN) has volunteers working throughout the US and some in Canada.

Stepping Stone German Shepherd Rescue - Due to constant growing demand, we needed to expand our facility. Can you help our shepherds? Every donation, no matter how large or small helps in our cause. 100% of every dollar goes directly to the German Shepherds and Bernese Mountain Dogs. Anyone who has pets as friends knows their dedication and boundless love. Please help us continue in the struggle to save lives. We are also looking for foster homes. If you would be interested in being a foster home, please contact us for more information. For KY, IN & OH. Contact: PO Box 82, Paris, KY 40362 Phone: 859-484-3583

Shepherd Haven German Shepherd Rescue - Shepherd Haven was created to provide a lifeline to German Shepherd Dogs with stable temperaments facing euthanasia in shelters throughout Ohio. We are not a shelter but a small group of individuals that foster in our personal homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: PO Box 816, Grove City, OH 43123

German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue - We are a small group of volunteers located in Ohio, parts of Indiana and northern Kentucky, who help German Shorthaired Pointers in need. All dogs are in Foster Homes. Donations and Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: GSP Care of Ohio, 9476 Seymour Dr, Streetsboro, OH 44241

Cleveland Golden Retriever Rescue - Foster Homes Urgently Needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: Golden Retrievers In Need, PO Box 24365, Cleveland, OH 44124 Phone: 216-556-GRIN (4746)

Golden Retriever Rescue Resource - was formed in response to the large number of homeless and abandoned Golden Retriever Dogs in the NW Ohio area. Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 5671 County Rd. C, Delta, OH 43515 Phone: 419-822-5872

Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue - is a NO KILL shelter dedicated to saving and placing abused, abandoned, and neglected Great Danes and other dogs in suitable, loving, and forever homes in Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana.
Address: 11567 St. Rt. 774, Bethel, Ohio 45106 Phone: 937-379-2231

Great Dane Rescue Inc. - We are a Non-profit 501 (c)(3) Group Dedicated to the Rehoming of Relinquished Great Danes. We are serving Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Northwestern Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and neighboring states, as well as, Ontario, Canada. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 5543, Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: 734-454-3683

Team Greyhound Adoption of Ohio - We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding caring and loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. We are based in Northwest Ohio with branches in the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus areas. We utilize foster homes as well as a prison training program. Donations and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 206 Monroe Street, Delta, OH 43515 Phone: 1-877-TGA-OHIO

Ohio Greyhound Retired Racers - is a non-profit group dedicated to finding the best possible homes for retired racing greyhounds. We are located in Northwest Ohio and adopt Greyhounds all through Northern Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
Contact: Napoleon, OH 43545 Phone: 419-758-3579

Irish Setter club of Ohio Rescue - Akron, OH 44333

Irish Setter Rescue - Offices in AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, NC, NE, OH, TN, TX, and VA. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Home Office: PO Box 328, Oakland, TN 38060 Phone: Phone: 901-827-3563

Ohio Jack Russell Rescue - Our dogs are sheltered in Foster homes throughout the State of Ohio. Volunteers and Foster Homes desperately needed in Ohio and Indiana. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Labrador Rescue of Cincinnati, Inc - We are a Labrador Retriever Rescue which rescues Labs and some Lab mixes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Cincinnati, OH

Lake Erie Labrador Rescue - is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of unwanted Labrador Retrievers in Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Volunteers and Foster Homes Needed!!
Northern, OH & Western PA Phone: 419-885-2471

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Cincinnati -
Address: 8327 Northport Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45255

Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue Services - Donations and Foster homes needed!!
Mailing Address: PO Box 216, Phillipsburg, Ohio 45354
Location: Vandalia, Ohio 45377 Phone: 937-890-0325

Greater Dayton Labrador Retriever Rescue - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Mailing Address: 375 Baker St, Brookville, OH 45309 Phone: 937-830-2020
Phone: 937-833-LAB5

Mastiff Club of America Rescues - Great Lakes Region - Mastiffs available for adoption. Help us help them. Serving IN, IL, OH, MI, MN and WI.

Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue - exists to place stray or abandoned English Mastiffs in adoptive homes. Serving Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Mailing Address: PO Box 618, West Branch MI 48661-0618 Phone: 206-202-3543

Southern Star Miniature Pincher Rescue, Inc - Southern Star MinPin Rescue, Inc. (SSMPR) is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of Miniature Pinschers (minpins) of all ages. Upon entering our care, each Miniature Pincher is evaluated for general health and updated on vaccinations. After the Miniature Pinscher is restored to good physical and emotional health and spayed or neutered the search begins for the best and most appropriate home. We service AR, ID, KY, LA, MI, MO, MT, NC, NM, OH, OR, SC, TX, UT, WA and Canada.
Contact: Po Box 16244, Lubbock TX 79490 Phone: 866-331-PINS (7467).

Internet Miniature Pinscher Services, Inc. - IMPS is a non-profit rescue group. IMPS attempts to assist Miniature Pinschers in need by providing foster care, transport, adoptive homes, veterinary care, and other services and information for the well-being of Miniature Pinschers. Our "Region" includes MI and OH. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Friends of Miniature Schnauzer Rescue, Inc - We service IN, KY and OH.

Wolf Spirit Rescue - Toybreed Puppy Mill Rescue Ohio

For the Love of Pitbull Rescue - For the Love of PITS is a foster-based, all-volunteer Ohio rescue dedicated exclusively to rescuing homeless, abandoned, abused and unwanted "Pit Bulls" and other bully breeds subjected to the same discrimination.
Address: PO Box 19292, Cleveland, OH 44119 Phone: 216-214-1149

Continental Poodle Rescue - a division of Carolina Poodle Rescue, Rehabilitation, Sanctuary. We are a no-kill/limited entry private rescue group; we believe and support the No More Homeless Pets and spay/neuter initiatives.

Ohio Pug Rescue - Ohio Pug Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit all-volunteer organization operating a surrender, foster care, and placement program for all Pugs in Ohio - no matter their age, condition, or health. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Ratbone Rescue - Ratbone Rescues is a rescue group dedicated to helping Rat Terriers in need. Ratbone Rescues has dogs in foster homes all over the United States. We even have some in Canada. On this web site, you will find information on all of the dogs we have up for adoption. We are the Midwest region and includes our dogs living in: IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, ND, OH, ON, SD, WI and WV. View some of the dogs we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 293, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

Midwest Schipperke Rescue - We try to concentrate our efforts to help dogs in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. We do have a large network around the country and are thus able to help dogs from outside of our working area.
Address: 2766 Heathfield, Bloomfield, MI 48301 Phone: 248-644-7876

Schnauzer Rescue and Adoption - is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers who are trying to match "orphaned" miniature schnauzers with loving adoptive homes. We are based in Cincinnati, OH but our members are spread out throughout Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. View some of the dogs we have for adoption HERE.

Shar Pei Savers Rescue - is only located in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin and prefer to adopt only within those states. However, if there is a specific dog your are interested in and are willing to travel to pick up a dog, we will consider your application. Volunteers and Foster Homes Needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Ohio Sheltie Rescue - Sheltie Rescue Organization in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Address: 6690 Hamilton Road, Middletown, OH 45044 Phone: 513-336-0559

Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue - First Coast Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue is based in the southeast, but with the help of our dedicated volunteers, we rescue and rehome small pure and mixed breed dogs throughout the United States, specializing in toy breeds, such as Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles, Yorkies, Maltese, Chihuahuas, and Pomeranians. FOSTER HOMES NEEDED: We need you wherever you are. We especially need homes in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

NW Ohio Siberian Husky Rescue - These dogs are often rescued within days of being put down at pounds or overcrowded shelters. Our goals are to place these dogs in loving homes and to educate people about the characteristics and traits of this wonderful breed.

Greater Dayton Siberian Husky Rescue -
Address: PO Box 811, Dayton, Ohio 45343 Phone: 937- 290-6645

Michigan Weimaraner Rescue - View our some of the pets we have available for adoption, our dogs are in foster homes throughout Michigan, Northern Indiana and Northwest Ohio.
Address: Mason, MI 48854 Phone: 866-GOT-WEIM

Louisville Weimaraner Rescue - We are a nonprofit organization. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Charlestown, IN 47111 Phone: Phone: 812- 256-3967

Central Ohio Westie Rescue - We rescue West Highland White Terriers and have several for adoption.
Contact: 670 White Tail Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230 Phone: 614-937-2821

Wire Fox Terrier Rescue - Great Lakes covers those areas in which we have support volunteers for the dogs we place. Generally this includes MICHIGAN, northern OHIO, and northern Indiana. We have been able to successfully place a few dogs in CONNECTICUT.
Address: PO Box 20543, Kalamazoo, MI 49019 Phone: 517-579-4710

United Yorkie Rescue - Serving AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WI and WV.

Also See the following Directory (s): More Dog Rescues Here or Dog Rescues

Farm Animals

Camelot Puppy Sanctuary - Camelot was created to help abandoned moms and their pups. We also, on occasion, rescue Parrots, Pigs and Ponies. Donations needed!!
McArthur, OH 45651 Phone: 740-596-8235

Happy Tails Farm Animal Sanctuary - is a non-profit (501 c3) organization that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes abused, abandoned and neglected farm animals such as horses, ponies, pigs, hogs, chickens, ducks, sheep, goats, and cattle. Happy Trails does not have general open hours because we are run by volunteers--not paid staff. Call us to set up an appointment.
Address: Ravenna, OH 44266 Phone: 330-296-5914

Also See the following Directory (s): Farm Animals Rescues