GOOD NEWS!!! Rommel, the retired German Shepherd police dog, has been adopted. We are thrilled that Rommel will spend his golden years in the comfort of a real home. We want to thank his police officer partner and all the officers in the canine unit who cared enough about Rommel to ask us for help in placing him. A special thanks to Patti who originally came to AR&R with Rommel's story.
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Our Pet List
If you would like to adopt one of our animals, please click below to receive an application.
Adoption Application
If you wish to foster or surrender a pet, we will, upon your email request, send you the proper form. Please complete it ASAP and email it back (with the pet's picture, if you can scan the photo). If not, email the form and snail mail the pic to: Animal Rescue and Referral, PO Box 16, Richboro, Pa 18954. As soon as we get both the form and the pic , we will list your pet on our site. We request a donation fee of $20 to handle your case. This money covers an ad in a local paper ($15) and the rest goes to help homeless animals who need medical attention. This fee is non-refundable and is not a guarantee of placement. We are also not responsible for housing the pet in some facility if you can no longer hold onto the pet. Please let us know if you would like us to handle your case. Remember, we don't have a facility. If you need one in a hurry, please contact us at 215 322 9251 voicemail 2 and you will be referred to some no- kill shelters.
PLEASE IF YOU CAN'T ADOPT CONSIDER FOSTERING! BELOW ARE OUR MOST URGENT ANIMALS.
Cat saved ! Has no where to go!
Seymour is a 4 yo domestic orange tabby;13 lbs.;neutered; litter box trained;current shots;good with kids and other cats; dogs(?) ;extremely affectionate. Was given up because his terminally ill owner went into a nursing home. A very special person saved him from euthanasia but can only keep him for a very short time.. Sweet Seymour needs a foster or a permanent home. He has a lot of love to offer.
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_TASHA-is a victim of a divorce. She and her mother were uprooted from their home. Both were sent to a shelter . Mom got adopted and Tasha stayed about 1 month. She became depressed and was due to be euthanized. We are boarding her ,unfortunately, because we have no foster to take her in until she gets adopted. She is a 6 y.o. Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is spayed and current on shots. She is very intelligent and sweet. She is strong and active so she should go to an adult home or one where there are teens. She is beautiful. She rolls over on her back for a tummy rub. The boarding staff really love her. Please ,if you are interested in fostering Tasha or adopting her, contact Hope at 215 322 9251 voicemail 2. The boarding kennel is a caring place but if she is there too long, she will lose her spirit again and become depressed. WE DON''T WANT THAT TO HAPPEN!
UPDATE - We are still boarding Tasha. It has been months. She is a great dog and it would break our hearts if we gave her back to her former owner who most likely will have her euthanized. We haven't heard from her former owner and we are very surprised that he has never called to ask about her. This is a man who raised Tasha from a pup and did rescue her from a dangerous situation.TASHA IS A GREAT DOG!She does become depressed behind bars.She is an active 6 y.o. pit bull mix who is spayed and current on shots.The wonderful staff at the kennel thinks Tasha is sweet, intelligent. and loving. She is full of life and fun.In handling her , the staff agrees that she is a real "people "dog . She is so happy when she is being walked. Tasha needs to be in a home environment. She is obedient. She should be the only pet. Tasha would be a very devoted and wonderful companion to whomever would love and nurture her- a single person or an adult family because she is very strong and may throw over small children when she showers them with kisses. If you met Tasha, you would love her. Oh how she loves her belly rubbed ! Please consider fostering or adopting Tasha before her spirit is broken.
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MOLLY AND MURPHY NEED YOUR HELP!!
(9/12)MURPHY HAS BEEN ADOPTED
Molly is a 2-3 yr old spayed female Treeing Walker Coonhound. She is current on all shots and has been wormed. Molly is very gentle,sweet and loving. She is quiet and laidback in disposition. Molly was rescued from a busy highway in NC by a couple with a 2 yr old son. She was excellent with the little boy and is fine with other dogs. Molly will need a fenced yard so she can be free to run and play with her toys. She will only be adopted as an indoor family member.
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POOR BEAU IS HOMELESS - PLEASE HELP!!
Beau's owner is moving and Beau has nowhere to go. Beau is a 6 year old male Dogue de Bordeaux mix. He's neutered, current shots; has lived with other animals but prefers to be the only pet. Beau is obedient, crate trained, loves to walk, play , and cuddle (he thinks he is a 10 lb. puppy but he really weighs 70 pounds). ________________________________________________________
LOST!!!
Young female domestic shorthair, fine thin coat, recently spayed, probably about 9 to 12 mo old, small and slender. Color is very light muted calico... mostly grey with a little streak of light between eyebrow areas. She is a very nice cat, friendly. Answers to name "Hetty" Call Carole 215-493-7331
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URGENT!!! DOGS NEED FOSTER OR FUREVER HOMES ASAP!!!!
A wonderful rescue person is devastated. She must give up 2 rescued pit bulls living with her because she lives in a zoned residential property not a commercially zoned property. She must find homes for these 2 ,whom she loves. They need not go together and she is willing to provide financial help for their care. If you can open your home and heart to foster or adopt these dogs , PLEASE CONTACT LESLIE at companimals@earthlink.net .
OLIVER Approximately 2 yo pitbull;about 35-40lbs. Needs some socialization experience;neutered,current shots,microchipped , heartworm negative and on preventative. Best for an adult home and no other animals.
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URGENT!!! HELP FIND CALLIE
Lost cat...in Andalusia area. Approx. 3 years old, female named Callie. Fresh spay scar. Very timid..if seen please call : 215-932-2093. Last seen February 29th.
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URGENT!!! HELP FIND LOST KITTY
Archie, THE ORANGE TABBY, is 1 1/2 y.o., chubby, very friendly, wearing a red collar. Small scar on right hind leg. Missing about a week. He was lost from Woodstream Drive off of Bridgetown Pike between Breezy Pt. Swim Club and Breezy Point day Camp. Call Jennifer Nodolski at 215-917-0472
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URGENT! PLEASE ADOPT THESE LOVELY SWEET KITTIES
Romeo (the snowshoe) and Carmel (the tortoise-shell) were rescued from a shelter in the South just before they were about to be euthanized. They are now boarding in a Bucks County kennel. It's time they had a family and a home they could call their own. They need not go together. Call 215-322-9251 voicemail #2. ________________________________________________________
URGENT!!! DIABETIC CAT NEEDS A HOME
9 yo MACE - real people cat , purring all the time. Very lovable. Please contact us if you can adopt this great cat.
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URGENT!!! PLEASE HELP FIND MOXIE!!!
Denise, who works at Queen Village Animal Hospital, is desperately trying to find her lost Moxie. She slipped out of her door accidentally on Friday, 2/8/08 in the Fishtown neighborhood. Moxie is a black and white, long-haired, 2 year old, spayed female with gold eyes. She has a furry tail like a squirrel tail. She was not wearing a collar and is not microchipped. She is an indoor cat only. We have had a few of the coldest days of the year and we are hoping that Moxie has found warm shelter somewhere close to home. Denise is devastated and needs your help. If you spot her anywhere, please pick her up and immediately call Denise at: 267-978-1569. Her email contact is: kellydensee425@comcast.net . Please help find Moxie and bring her home!!!! Please forward to anyone you know, in case she has traveled away from Fishtown.
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URGENT!!! PLEASE HELP!!! CHIHUAHUAS NEED HOMES!!!
3 short-haired males and 1 long-haired female, all are neutered/spayed, current on shots. Special needs. Contact heavensentpet@aol.com
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URGENT: ANOTHER HOME IS NEEDED FOR SMOKEY!
URGENT: Smokey's very kind foster mom has continued to love and care for Smokey with all her heart but she and her family have to give her up. Smokey is very happy in this home but the family's cats are not. The cats are afraid of Smokey and won't come downstairs where they loved to roam before Smokey arrived. It is not fair for the cats to live this way. The situation hasn't gotten any better as time goes by.
Poor Smokey- She really is a great companion dog. She is an 11 yo going on 7, a shepherd/keeshond who is spayed and current on shots. She loves to play and is gentle and kind. She deserves to live out her golden years without cats but with a family who has given her as much love as her present foster family has. May be OK with dogs but NOT cats.
WON'T YOU PLEASE OPEN YOUR HEART AND HOME TO SMOKEY?
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Urgent foster home needed for PETEY
My name is Petey. I am a 7 year old spaniel pit mix. I am neutered, current on shots and I am very well trained. I am a very good loving dog. I listen very well, I love all people and love to be petted and I give kisses. I get along with kids, cats and female dogs. I need a home with no male dogs - I do not like them. I am a medium sized dog with a big heart and lots of energy. I am looking for a new furever home because my Mom is a rescue worker and has other dogs and I do not get along with the males, so she feels it best that I go to a new home with a loving family that has no male dogs and can give me all the attention I need and like.
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Get information about low cost SPAY/NEUTER Certificates. Friends of Animals 800-321-Pets or 610-275-7486 Spay and Save.
Who We Are
Animal Rescue & Referral, Inc., founded in 1996, is a nonprofit organization of caring animal lovers who help find homes for unwanted or homeless dogs and cats. We also educate the public on animal-related topics, participate in spay/neuter programs, network with pure-breed and mixed-breed rescue groups, and provide advice and resources for pet owners. We also believe that education will help us battle the ever-growing problems of animal abuse, puppy mills and pet overpopulation.A.R.R. has also established a feral cat rescue network. Statistics show that up to 19 million feral cats are living in America. These helpless cats risk being killed by automobiles or can die from starvation, disease, or even torture. It is our hope that by creating a network of caring individuals we will be able to humanely trap, transport, sterilize and provide veterinary care for these creatures.
If you would like to have your pet posted on this web site, fill out a surrender form. For further assistance or any questions you can email or call us. Should we find a good match, we will call you to make arrangements to meet with you and the prospective adopter. WE DO NOT HAVE A SHELTER. Animal Rescue & Referral, Inc. also networks with other humane groups, places pets in foster care, and boards them on occasion.
Owner Referral dogs have generally NOT been evaluated by ARR and information about these dogs comes directly from the owners. Many of these dogs are being given up because the owners do not have time for the animal, the prior owner has died, the owners are divorcing and moving to a place where they cannot take a pet, etc. We are providing a means for these owners to expose their dogs to a wider audience of potential adopters than would otherwise be available.
The Shelter Dogs
Another source of dogs available for adoption comes from referrals to area shelters. Many humane societies and SPCAs keep us apprised of the dogs at their facilities. These dogs are posted with the shelter phone number. Please call the shelter before visiting to ensure that the dog listed is still available and to check about hours, adoption procedures, etc. These adoptions do not involve ARR and all terms of adoption will be between you and the shelter.Other Rescue Organizations
We also list dogs for other rescue organizations in the tri-state area. Because there are so many animals in need of a new home, many different rescue organizations exist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. If we do not have a dog that matches a potential adopter's needs, or if that adopter is geographically more conveniently located to another rescue, we will refer the adopter to a volunteer with that group who can assist him or her in finding a dog. Dogs listed from other groups will have contact information for that group listed with the pets description.Please remember though, this would be a different organization and anyone who chooses to adopt through a rescue other than ARR, would be required to follow and comply with that rescue's adoption procedures, including completing all of the necessary paperwork and payment of all applicable fees for that rescue.
Prospective adopters are screened to insure the success of their new pet adoption. The perfect adopter is one that is committed and humanely responsible. Veterinarian references are preferred but not always necessary. If you have lots of love to give, we want to talk to you!
ADOPTION FEES
Adoption fees will be discussed prior to the adoption process
WE ONLY ADOPT WITHIN A 90 MILE RADIUS OF PHILADELPHIA.
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To place a dog for adoption, Please call Hope at 215-322-9251
To place a domestic cat, Please call 215-322-9251
To receive information on low-cost spay/neuter programs, call 215-322-9251.
Donations are always welcomed and are tax-deductible! Also, memorial donations are a special way to remember or honor a companion who has died.
Our mailing address:
Animal Rescue & Referral, Inc.
PO Box 16
Richboro, PA 18954
email: arr240@verizon.net
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