State List of Shelters and Rescue Organizations

By Kevin Myers | 2023 Update

There are public and private animal rescue organizations located in all 50 United States and the District of Columbia. These shelters, rescues, and organizations are there to provide assistance to animals in need as well as assisting those who can no longer take care of their animals. The people who run and volunteer at these havens deserve our thanks and respect as true caretakers.

We have utilized the API graciously provided by Petfinder.com to generate the listings for each state and would like to thank them for making such lists possible.

If you are a shelter or rescue organization and do not see yourself on your state’s list, we suggest you create an account on Petfinder.com to help people better find you.

Click on your state to find a list of animal shelters, animal rescues, and animal welfare organizations within that state. 

State List of Shelters and Rescue Organizations


Alabama


Alaska


Arizona


Arkansas


California


Colorado


Connecticut


Delaware


Florida


Georgia


Hawaii


Idaho


Illinois


Indiana


Iowa


Kansas


Kentucky


Louisiana


Maine


Maryland


Massachusetts


Michigan


Minnesota


Mississippi


Missouri


Montana


Nebraska


Nevada


New Hampshire


New Jersey

  • Pitbull Rescues in New Jersey
  • Dachshund Rescues in New Jersey
  • German Shepherd Rescues in New Jersey
  • French Bulldog Rescues in New Jersey
  • Boxer Rescues in New Jersey
  • Corgi Rescues in New Jersey
  • Goldendoodle Rescues in New Jersey
  • Golden Retriever Rescues in New Jersey
  • Labrador Retriever Puppies in New Jersey

New Mexico


New York

  • French Bulldog Rescues in New York
  • Dog Rescues in Western New York
  • Dog Rescues in Upstate New York

North Carolina

  • Beagle Rescues in North Carolina
  • Doberman Rescues in North Carolina
  • Great Dane Rescues in North Carolina
  • Yorkie Rescues in North Carolina
  • Poodle Rescues in North Carolina
  • Corgi Rescues in North Carolina
  • Husky Rescues in North Carolina
  • Labrador Retriever Rescues in North Carolina
  • Australian Shepherd Rescues in North Carolina
  • Dachshund Rescues in North Carolina
  • Doodle Rescues in North Carolina
  • Golden Retriever Rescues In North Carolina
  • German Shepherd Rescues In North Carolina

North Dakota


Ohio

  • Havanese Rescue Shelters in Ohio
  • Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Shelters in Ohio
  • Australian Shepherd Rescues in Ohio
  • Poodle Rescues in Ohio
  • German Shepherd Rescues in Ohio
  • French Bulldog Rescues in Ohio
  • Doberman Rescues in Ohio
  • Husky Rescues in Ohio
  • Dachshund Rescues in Ohio
  • Labrador Rescues in Ohio
  • Doodle Rescues in Ohio
  • Corgi Rescues in Ohio
  • Golden Retriever Rescues in Ohio

Oklahoma

  • French Bulldog Rescues in Oklahoma

Oregon

  • French Bulldog Rescues in Oregon
  • Corgi Rescues in Oregon
  • Dog Rescues in Eugene, Oregon

Pennsylvania

  • Corgi Rescues in Pennsylvania
  • French Bulldog Rescues in Pennsylvania
  • Doodle Rescues in Pennsylvania
  • German Shepherd Rescues in Pennsylvania

Rhode Island


South Carolina


South Dakota


Tennessee

  • Corgi Rescues in Tennessee

Texas

  • Beagle Rescues in Texas
  • Doberman Rescues in Texas
  • Shiba Rescues in Texas
  • Bernese Mountain Dog Rescues in Texas
  • English Bulldog Rescues in Texas
  • Shih Tzu Rescues in Texas
  • Dachshund Rescues in Texas
  • Australian Shepherd Rescues in Texas
  • French Bulldog Rescues in Texas
  • Poodle Rescues in Texas
  • Husky Rescues in Texas
  • Great Dane Rescues in Texas
  • Havanese Rescues in Texas
  • Yorkie Rescues in Texas
  • Maltese Rescues in Texas
  • German Shepherd Rescues in Texas
  • Corgi Rescues In Texas
  • Doodle Rescues in Texas
  • Dog Rescues in Houston, Texas
  • Golden Retriever Rescues in Houston, Texas
  • Pitbull Rescues in Houston, Texas

Utah


Vermont


Virginia

  • Corgi Rescues in Virginia
  • Dachshund Rescues in Virginia
  • Poodle Rescues in Virginia
  • French Bulldog Rescues in Virginia
  • German Shepherd Rescues In Virginia

Washington


West Virginia


Wisconsin

  • Corgi Rescues in Wisconsin
  • Goldendoodle Rescues in Wisconsin
  • German Shepherd Rescues in Wisconsin

Wyoming


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