Gulf Coast Doberman Rescue, Inc. is staffed entirely by non-paid volunteers with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and place previously unwanted Dobermans in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the panhandle of Florida. We spend hours of our personal time, drive hundreds of miles and spend thousands of dollars to rescue unwanted and abused Dobermans. We are dedicated to the care and well being of the Doberman breed. Most of us have been involved with this breed for years. Some members are involved in conformation, agility, search and rescue, and AKC obedience. We rescue for the love of the breed!
Complete an adoption application. The application will help us get to know and the kind of home you will provide. We will contact you if we have any questions. We are flexible about many aspects of the application -- but there are a few things that we expect from adopters. We review adoption applications carefully, evaluating the unique circumstances of each prospective adopter. We'll talk to your vet reference to understand the kind of care you provide to your animals. We'll talk with you, and we'll visit your home. We'll try to get to know all that you would offer a dog before making a decision on your application. Not all applications are approved, but applicants offering great homes often find the approval process very easy and supportive. A veterinary reference is required to adopt from GCDR. We do not place dogs in homes where they will be exclusively "outside" dogs. We do not place dogs where they will spend the majority of their time outside. We want them to be part of your family. Doberman Pinschers were bred to be with their humans and families, and they need human companionship. They bond very deeply with their people and are often referred to as "velcro dogs". They tend to develop behavior problems when left alone outside. We do require a fenced yard in order to adopt from GCDR. We ask that you commit to keeping the dog on heartworm preventative. A lot of our rescues come to us heartworm positive and we treat them, we never want them to have heartworms again. In the south, dogs who are not on heartworm preventative will get heartworm disease and may die from it. It's easy to prevent. We ask for a commitment to completion of a basic obedience training course with a trainer of the adopter's choice. (We're happy to offer trainer recommendations, if needed). We have found attending and completing a good obedience class has a profound effect on the quality of the bond between rescued dogs and new owners. It forms a solid foundation for a great life-long relationship.
Metairie LA 70003 | 0.9 mile away
Metairie Humane was founded by a group of concerned long-term Metairie residents who wanted to do something to improve the lives of all dogs. Metairie Humane uses all donations and funds raised at events to fund veterinary care, upkeep of pets awaiting adoption, long term care of unadopted pets and other related expenses. Metairie Humane does NOT have ANY paid staff members. We strive to improve t
Harahan LA 70123 | 1.1 miles away
The Jefferson SPCA is a non-profit created to support and assist the Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (formerly JPAS). The Jefferson SPCA promotes animal welfare in Jefferson Parish and we support the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter, aiding in their lifesaving mission. Our programs prevent and address animal cruelty and provide much-needed medical treatment, rescues, and ultimat
Harahan LA 70123 | 1.5 miles away
Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is an organization created and dedicated to the rescue and aid of abandoned and homeless animals in the New Orleans area, including responding to the immediate needs of those in need of medical care or those too old, too young, too sick, neglected, abused and deprived of love. ARNO promotes the foster, adoption and reunion of pets with caretakers as well as spaying
Metairie LA 70004 | 2.6 miles away
NOLA’s Ark Cats, Inc. ("NOLA’s Ark Cats") mission is to offer services to the community of Greater New Orleans area for the care of homeless cats and kittens. Such services include, but are not limited to: daily care and medical attention for homeless cats and kittens (including veterinary care and purchases of food and other supplies); foster and adoption options; neuter-trap-releas
Metairie LA | 2.6 miles away
The Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter is an all-volunteer (501)(c)(3) nonprofit organization and public charity. Our mission is to assist the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter to reduce euthanasia rates by providing the following programs, including but not limited to: home fostering, behavioral training and socialization, offsite pet adoptions, adoption and follow-up counseling, and spay/neut
Metairie LA | 2.6 miles away
Our mission is to improve the lives of suffering animals by practicing compassion and kindness. We are supported by donations and volunteers. We are focused on rescuing animals off the streets of the city who face no other alternative but a slow painful death due to heartworms, diseases or euthanasia from local animal control facilities. We provide them with veterinary care, including spay/neuter,
Kenner LA 70063 | 3 miles away
Pet Adoption Services, Inc. (PAS) is an all-breed cat and dog rescue organization operating throughout the Greater New Orleans Area. Our mission is to rescue, re-home, and when necessary, rehabilitate pets in need. PAS seeks to advocate for the welfare of animals through pet guardian and community education in order to promote and enrich the human-animal bond, with the goal of assisting in the era
Metairie LA 70055 | 3.2 miles away
Kismet Pet Adoptions (KISMET) is a 501(c)(3) NOT for profit organization, that is dedicated to the welfare of displaced, abused, & neglected animals.
Avondale LA | 3.5 miles away
Established in 2007, NOLA Chinchilla Rescue is a foster-based organization, dedicated to helping owners provide quality homes for their chin companions, assisting in fostering and rehoming unwanted chins and providing an emergency rescue service for chinchillas in the Gulf South. We are located in the metro New Orleans area.
Metairie LA 70003 | 4.1 miles away
SpayMart will enhance the lives of animals in the Greater New Orleans area and the Gulf Coast region through programs directed at education, adoption, rescue and low-cost spay/neuter.
Metairie LA | 4.7 miles away
Love a Pit is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue dedicated to rehoming pets in need. We are funded completely on donations. Your support is appreciated!
Marrero LA | 7.5 miles away
Bluetails Pet Rescue is a non profit foster based animal rescue located in the greater New Orleans area and takes in neglected dogs, provides them with medical care and a loving environment while finding them a permanent home. Our mission is to rescue animals in need, rehabilitate as necessary, prepare for adoption and ultimately place in loving homes. All donations are used 100% in funding the re
Harvey LA 70058 | 7.7 miles away
The Jefferson SPCA is a non-profit created to support and assist the Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (formerly JPAS). The Jefferson SPCA promotes animal welfare in Jefferson Parish and we support the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter, aiding in their lifesaving mission. Our programs prevent and address animal cruelty and provide much-needed medical treatment, rescues, and ultimat
Harvey LA | 8.4 miles away
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