We are a 501(c)(3) rescue dedicated to helping dogs in the Mahoning and Trumbull county and the surrounding areas. OUR MISSION: It started with one dog. That first dog that left the first paw prints on our hearts. We do this in honor of all the dogs we have ever loved. They live on though an ongoing legacy of love.
Our adoption process starts with our application. Once the application is approved, a member of Legacy will contact you to set up a home visit. The home visit usually last 1-1.5 hours and is to make sure our dog and any current dogs/cats are getting along, as well as both of us agreeing it's a fit. At this time the adoption fee is due, and begins the 2 week trial. We will check in during the 2 week trial. If it's not working, our dog is returned to the foster home and all except $ 100.00 of the adoption fee is returned. At the end of the 2 week trial, we decide together if everything is working out well, then we finalize the adoption - if finalized, the Adoption Contract is signed and all medical records are turned over to you, as well as the microchip information. If at any time you need to re-home the dog it contractually needs to be returned to Legacy Dog Rescue. However, we take our placements very seriously and believe a pet is for life, so please make sure you are ready to make that commitment when applying for any pet.