Shelter & Rescue Organizations

Below are a list of shelter and rescue organizations from around the world. Just click on the relevant links to take you there. If you know of a great shelter that you would like listed on our site, then email us and we will add it to our list.

Lost Dogs Home is Australia's largest animal shelter, rescuing and caring for 10,000 dogs per year. They enhance the welfare of dogs by alleviating animal suffering and reducing the number of lost, injured and unwanted animals. For just 27 cents a day you can help stop the suffering of lost, neglected, hungry and injured dogs, 365 a year. Click here if you would like to donate to the Lost Dogs Home.

1-800-Save-A-Pet.com is a non-profit pet adoption charity that helps shelters, humane societies, SPCA's, and pet rescue groups advertise their homeless pets to adopters for free. They're all about getting homeless pets into homes through the power of TV, the Internet and a toll-free phone number to connect adopters with shelter pets and help pets go from alone to adopted.

RSPCA is the leading authority in animal care and protection. Their aim is to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. If you're looking for a new dog, why don't you try the RSPCA's Adopt a Pet. The RSPCA have shelters all around Australia, so check them out today.

Hugs for Homeless Animals is a nonprofit organization that offers a worldwide shelter directory. They are a humane education organization who provide support programs that bridge the public with animal caring organizations.

At Petfinder you can search 215,216 adoptable pets with their advanced search or quick search. Locate shelters and rescue groups currently caring for adoptable pets, browse their resource library and learn more about how to care for your pet, and post classified ads for lost or found pets, pets wanted, and pets needing homes.

PetSmart, are passionate about pets. They believe that every pet should have a loving family and healthy, happy life. For this reason, they do not sell cats or dogs. Rather, they dedicate space in every store to more than 3,400 local animal welfare organizations across North America to help homeless dogs and cats find loving homes.

The SPCA respond to emergency calls involving animals in distress 24 hours a day in all the municipalities they serve. Many strays and lost pets are saved through this service. And, if you witness any cases of animal cruelty, please contact the humane society nearest you.

Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is a non-profit organization finding homes for relinquished bichons and small dogs.

Lostpaws.com is a FREE service to help reunite owners with their lost animals. You can report a lost or found pet or search the reports already in our database.

Canada's Guide to Dogs is a comprehensive information and resource site for all dog enthusiasts. The site includes shelter and rescue organizations; detailed breed information; and much, much more.