Canine Rescue is a registered 501(c) 3 non-profit, tax-deductible organization. Our mission is to rescue dogs from shelters, puppy mills or other poor conditions and adopt them into loving homes; both in and out of state. All activities of Canine Rescue are done by volunteers. We have no paid employees. Each of us have adopted at least one rescue dog; many have more than one. We know first hand the great rewards of opening the heart and the home to a rescue dog and our lives have been richly blessed for doing so. We sincerely want to share the opportunity for others to experience the profound lesson in forgiveness, share the gift of unconditional love, and witness first hand how truly appreciative these dogs are just to be a part of your life.
While this is the most rewarding work any of us has ever done, it is also the most heartbreaking. Hundreds of dogs are euthanized EVERY DAY in South Carolina shelters. The main reason for this mass killing is simply to free up cage space for yet more dogs coming into the shelter. Every day we destroy enough unconditional love that could literally change the entire world! A large portion of shelter dogs are mixed breeds; "accidental" litters, but there are also many, many purebred dogs! So no matter what you are looking for in a canine companion; there is sure to be at least one dog in a shelter who matches your expectations exactly. When you choose to adopt a rescue dog you not only get a friend for life, but you will also save a life! Choose to adopt!
Puppy Mill Dogs: Let us also take a minute to educate you on the horrors of living as a puppy mill dog. These dogs are kept in wretched conditions for their entire life. The females have litter after litter until they cannot produce anymore and then they are tossed away like trash. Some puppy mill owners will shoot them, abandon them on country roads, starve them to death or dump them at shelters. These people have auctions to auction off their "stock" to other puppy millers in Missouri, Ohio and PA. The dogs live in rabbit hutch type pens off the ground, the pens have several dogs in them so fights are frequent and only the strong survive. These dogs are usually matted to the skin, are scared to death of the human touch as they have never had a kind hand on them. They have to fight for food and water. Walking around on the ground or in grass is something they have never had the joy of doing. If they get wounded or sick they are left to die a slow painful death. Sometimes it takes months on top on months to socialize these dogs but when they do make the transition you have an amazing dog. We have rescued many that were bone thin, had previous untreated injuries such as have an eye missing, or have had broken legs that were never treated, have had botched home done c-sections and many other things but again a little TLC and patience and WOW what a great dog you have.
Adoption Guidelines & Fees
Applicant must:
Be 18 years or older to apply for adoption
Complete Adoption Application with honest answers.
Understand that any application for adoption can be refused as deemed appropriate by the adoption counselor volunteers
Complete and sign Responsibility Pledge, Adoption Contract, and Sterilization Contract (if applicable) and understand that these forms are legal contractual agreements between Canine Rescue and the applicant. Any false information given on or failure to comply with the terms of these documents constitutes breech of contract and legal action may ensue.
Either own home/property where the pet is to live OR provide proof pet deposit or landlord approval.
Allow this pet BOTH inside/outside access to the home. No "yard dogs" will be adopted!!
EITHER have a secured fenced yard OR provide multiple leash outings daily for potty breaks and exercise.
Agree to all the conditions and terms of the adoption contract.
Understand that Canine Rescue is comprised of volunteers who have full-time jobs, families, homes, and pets of their own. Correspondence will be answered as quickly as possible but may take more than a few hours or days.
Understand that adoption fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Adoption fees vary and will be discussed with approved applicant.
We are a 501 (c) (3) NON-PROFIT organization funded entirely by adoption fees and financial donations. Cannot adopt? Consider a financial donation - no amount is too small! All funds go directly back to the dogs and are TAX DEDUCTIBLE..
Disclaimer:
Canine Rescue has evaluated this dog in the shelter environment and in foster home care and to the best of our knowledge as volunteers is deemed adoptable. Because these dogs come from shelters as strays or surrenders, Canine Rescue cannot guarantee any health, behavioral, or temperamental issues. Neither Canine Rescue, any of its agents, volunteers, or associations will be responsible for any damage, injury, or death to any person(s) or property as a result of adopting this dog.
Where We Are
All our adoptables live in foster homes with our families, our children, our pets. This allows us to evaluate the dog for personality, temperament, and training. Therefore, we can better match your expectations with the character of the dog. To meet the dog of your interest, please make an appointment with the foster home.
DONATIONS
Canine Rescue relies completely on donations! You can help! Make TAX DEDUCTIBLE donations to:
Canine Rescue
P.O. Box 7025
North Augusta, SC 29861-7025
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