BREED-SPECIFIC RESCUE GROUP DIRECTORY

Breed-specific Rescue Group Directory

When searching for a pet to adopt, many people believe that they have to go to a breeder to find a specific breed but that is simply not true! Numerous rescue groups located in Virginia and in neighboring states specialize in certain breeds. Whether you are looking for a Great Dane, Poodle, or Dalmatian, you can find a rescue group that fits your needs. Below is a directory for breed-specific rescue groups located in Virginia and other nearby states:

Airedale Terriers

Airedale Terrier Rescue of the Virginias

http://www.atrva.com/

Alaskan Malamutes

Open Hearts Rescue

http://www.openheartsrescue.org/index.html

(*specializes in Alaskan Malamutes & hounds but is an all-breed rescue with many other breeds available for adoption*)

Basset Hounds

Basset Rescue of Old Dominion (BROOD)

http://www.brood-va.org/index.htm

Beagles

Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc.

https://www.baybeaglerescue.org/

Beagles to the Rescue

http://www.beaglestotherescue.org/

Beagle Rescue, Education and Welfare of Northern Virginia, Inc. (BREW)

http://www.brewbeagles.org/

Boxers

Boxer Rescue and Adoption, Inc.

http://www.va-boxerrescue.org/

Shirley's Angels Boxer Rescue

http://shirleysboxers.org/

Bull Terriers

Bull Terrier Rescue of Virginia

http://www.btrva.org/

Cairn Terriers

Potomac Cairn Terrier Rescue

http://rescue.potomacctc.org/

Cavaliers

CavalierRescueUSA

http://www.cavalierrescueusa.org/

Cocker spaniels

Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue

http://www.cockerspanielrescue.com/

Chihuahuas

Chihuahua Rescue & Transport

http://www.chihuahua-rescue.org/

Enchantment Chihuahua Rescue, Ltd.

http://www.enchantmentrescueltd.com/

Happy Trail Chihuahuas

http://chihuahua-pups.com/aboutHappyTrailChihuahuas.htm

Collies

Blue Ridge Border Collie Rescue

http://www.brbcr.org/

Collie and Sheltie Rescue Association of Southeast Virginia

http://www.collieandsheltierescue.com/

(*shelties also available for adoption*)

Collie Rescue, Inc.

http://www.savecollies.org/

Maryland Collie Rescue

http://www.marylandcollierescue.com/

Dachshunds

Dachshund And Small Hound Rescue (DASH)

http://www.dashrescue.net/

Dachshund Rescue of North America

http://www.drna.org/

Little Paws Dachshund Rescue

http://www.littlepawsdr.org/

Dalmatians

Adopt A Spot Dalmatian Rescue, Inc.

http://adoptaspotdalrescue.com/

Chocolate Chip Dalmatian Assistance League (CCDAL)

http://ccdal.org/

Dalmatian Rescue of Southwest Virginia

http://www.drswv.com/

Dobermans

Doberman Assistance, Rescue, & Education (DAR&E)

http://www.dobe.net/

Doberman Rescue of the Triad

http://doberman-rescue.com/index.php

English Mastiffs

Southern States Mastiff Rescue (SSMR)

http://southernstatesmastiffrescue.org/

East Coast Gentle Giants Rescue, Inc.

http://www.eastcoastgentlegiants.com/

(*other Giant Breed/Mastiffs including the Boerboel, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, Dogue de Bordeaux, Great Dane, Neapolitan Mastiff, & Presa Canario also available for adoption*)

English Springer Spaniels

Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue (MAESSR)

http://www.maessr.org/

French Bulldogs

French Bulldog Rescue Network

http://www.frenchbulldogrescue.org/

French Bulldog Village

http://frenchbulldogvillage.net/

Short Noses Only Rescue Team (S.N.O.R.T.)

http://www.snortrescue.org/

(*other brachycephalic dogs including Boston Terriers, Pugs, & English Bulldogs also available for adoption*)

German Shepherds

German Shepherd Rescue & Adoptions

http://www.gsdrescue.org/

Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue

http://www.magsr.org/

Southeast German Shepherd Rescue

http://www.southeastgermanshepherdrescue.com/

Virginia German Shepherd Rescue

http://www.shepherdrescue.org/

Golden Retrievers

Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.

http://almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/

Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training (GRREAT)

http://www.grreat.org/

Goldheart Golden Retriever Rescue

http://www.goldheart.org/

Great Danes

Great Dane Rescue of the Commonwealth (GDROC)

http://gdroc.com/

Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (MAGDRL)

http://www.va-magdrl.org/

Greyhounds

Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption

http://www.brga.org/

Greyhound Rescue, Inc.

http://www.greyrescue.com/

James River Greyhounds

http://www.jamesrivergreyhounds.org/

Virginia Greyhound Adoption

http://www.virginiagreyhounds.org/

Labrador Retrievers

Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P. Inc.

http://lab-rescue.org/

Labrador Retriever Rescue (LRR)

http://lrr.org/

Pit Bulls

Ambassador Pit Bull Alliance

http://www.ambassadorpitbulls.org/

Bully Paws Pit Bull Patriots

http://www.bullypaws.org/info/display?PageID=12223

Ring Dog Rescue

http://ringdogrescue.org/

Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue

http://www.vindicatedrescue.org/

Virginia Paws for Pits

http://www.virginiapawsforpits.org/

Pomeranians

Pomeranian Club of Central Virginia, Inc. (PCCV)

http://pomclubva.blogspot.com/

Poodles

Delmarva Poodle Rescue

http://www.delmarvapoodlerescue.org/

Mid-Atlantic Poodle Rescue (MAPR)

http://www.midatlanticpoodlerescue.org/

For the Love of Poodles and Pooches Rescue of Richmond, VA

http://fortheloveofpoodlesrescuerva.com/about-us.html

(*although originally started as a rescue for poodles and other small dog breeds, there are now dogs of many other breeds, shapes, and sizes available for adoption*)

Pugs

Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue

http://www.midatlanticpugrescue.org/

Pugs U Gotta Save (P.U.G.S.)

http://www.pugsugottasave.org/index.html

Rottweilers

NoVa Rottweiler Rescue League, Inc.

http://www.md-novarotties.org/

Southern States Rescued Rottweilers (SSRR)

http://www.southernstatesrescuedrottweilers.org/

Siberian Huskies

Pet Harbor Rescue & Referral, Inc.