My rescue group is striving towards a goal - to rescue the homeless and abandoned Pekingese of the world and place them in carefully screened, permanent situations. While our focus is on our Rescue Programs, we strive to offer a variety of information and resources related to the breed of dogs known as Pekingese. We hope that you will enjoy learning more about this special breed of dog. If you can't adopt a Pekingese at this point in time, please consider volunteering in one of many ways to help our worldwide effort to rescue this wonderful breed! In our Pekingese rescue efforts, we have started assisting other small breeds. Shelters sometimes misidentify other small breeds as Pekingese. Once we see them and realize they are not Pekingese, but in fact mixes, it seems wrong to leave them behind to die...and thus, we begin to help Pekingese mixes and "Pekingese Pals", as well. All our rescues have filled a space in our hearts, and we have been lucky to place them all in loving, new homes. I urge everyone to rescue an animal and find out first hand, rescued pets are wonderful! Pekingese, a type of toy dog, is known for its abundant hair and dainty, pug-like facial features, and its down-turned month, which gives the breed a frowning appearance. Their coat is long, straight, and slightly harsh to the touch and almost all colors or variety of patterns are possible. Their ears are long, feathered, and often brushed to blend with the rest of their coat. A long, plumed, loosely curled tail hangs over the dogs back, and large dark eyes are highly characteristic of this breed. The Pekingese grow to be 6-9 inches tall at their shoulders and weighs 6-14 lbs. The Pekingese have a very patient and loyal demeanor. They are believed to have originated in China in the 8th century, these creatures were revered as sacred by the imperial family and trained to follow the emperor and carry the hem of his robe. Also called foo dog by the Chinese, statues were carved out of ivory, bronze, and wood as a way to ward off evil spirits. The Pekingese have also been called the lion dog or sun dog because of their abundant ruffs, resembling lion manes or the rays of the sun. The spots on their coats are sometimes read, like tea leaves, to tell the fortunes of people.
Fort Lauderdale FL | 0.9 mile away
Good Karma Pet Rescue is a network of foster homes in South Florida dedicated to providing dogs and cats in need with the love and care they deserve. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. GK was started in 2011 by Stacey Tollackson, who decided that she could best provide for her foster animals by starting a rescue that aims for high quality care rather than high volume. We are dedicated to
Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 | 1.2 miles away
BFSA - a 501(c) 3 Non-Profit Companion Animal Rescue. Our organization was originally founded in 2008 in South Florida, we have opened a new facility in Orlando. Broward Friends of Shelter Animals is dedicated to improving the welfare of animals in need. Every day, throughout the country, literally thousands of mostly healthy, adoptable animals are killed due to a lack of resources and the irrespo
Oakland Park FL 33307 | 1.5 miles away
Doberman Rescue League Inc. started out in 1977, as a non–profit corporation comprised of volunteers who were willing to give their time, expertise, homes and loving care to help place Dobermans in need of rescue. We are a 501(c) (3) registered with the Department of Agriculture and all donations are tax deductible.
Oakland Park FL 33334 | 2 miles away
RIGHT NOW there is an epidemic of homeless, neglected and abused dogs throughout South Florida. Whether abandoned in the Everglades, owner surrendered to a high kill shelter, left to die in a vacant home or strays running the streets, these animals have been abandoned by the humans that were supposed to care for them. Since September 2011, 100+ ABANDONED DOGS OF EVERGLADES FLORIDA has rescued over
Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 | 2.1 miles away
Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) is a 501(C)(3) IRS tax-exempt, qualified not-for-profit charitable organization that rescues and shelters abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs and cats with the goal of rehabilitating and finding them new homes. APR is one of the largest no-kill animal shelters in South Florida. In the past decade, APR has provided quality care for 6,800 cats and dogs that have come th
Coconut Creek FL | 2.2 miles away
The Broward Ferret Rescue Inc. exists to rescue abandoned and surrendered ferrets where they may be placed in loving forever homes while educating the communities on their humane needs. Dona Michaels is the Director and primary caretaker for the fuzzies at the rescue. She depends on dedicated volunteers to help with the day to day operations. With an average of 30 ferrets, the rescue is always in
Oakland Park FL 33334 | 2.3 miles away
We are a non-profit, animal rescue shelter and adoption center. Our shelter takes in emergency, abuse and neglect cases as well as dogs and cats from various animal control agencies in Palm Beach, Dade and Broward Counties in South Florida. We offer cats and dogs for adoption 6 days a week.
Fort Lauderdale FL | 3.1 miles away
We are are a small South Florida rescue organization based in the Fort Lauderdale area and dedicated to the well-being of lost, abandoned, and unwanted animals. We do not have a shelter, so our rescues live within our own private foster homes where we provide temporary, safe refuge. Living in a home environment provides unique advantages. Unlike shelter or kennel living, fostering in a home enviro
Fort Lauderdale FL | 4.3 miles away
"Fairy Cat Mother", Inc. Rescue and Adoptions is a Florida non-profit organization and helps 75 - 100 cats and kittens each year with a dedicated volunteer staff and a public adoption venue in Pet Supplies "Plus" store located in the Sheridan Plaza, Hollywood area of Broward County. All of these special cats need "purrfect" homes again and "Fairy Cat Mother"
Fort Lauderdale FL | 4.6 miles away
Paws South Rescue is a Ft. Lauderdale based all-volunteer animal welfare group that works to help eliminate the cycle of over-population of the cat species. Our mission is to practice the best principles of TNR (trapping, neutering and return) within our feral cat communities. We adhere to the guidelines of Alley Cat Allies while also rescuing all adoptable adult cats or kittens we find and placin
Pompano Beach FL | 5 miles away
Established in 2007, Beyond Nine Cat Rescue, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We’re an all-volunteer group of individuals dedicated to giving cats the opportunity to live safe, healthy and happy lives. We do not accept euthanasia as a solution to treatable medical conditions or as a means of population control for animals. Our goal is to see that no cat goes without food, shelter and
Pompano Beach FL 33062 | 5.1 miles away
Our Mission is to end the suffering of thousands of abandoned pet, feral and breeding packs of Angel Dogs™, by physical rescue from rural areas and remote areas of Florida.
Pompano Beach FL 33060 | 5.3 miles away
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida (LRROF) is a 100% volunteer Florida state-wide organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and placing Labrador Retrievers in loving, permanent homes. Our mission to rescue Labrador Retrievers is made possible by our dedicated volunteers, partners and donors. All of our dogs are housed in foster homes so we do not have a physical shelter location.
Pompano Beach FL | 5.3 miles away
For more than 20 years, Luv-A-Bull All Breed Rescue has devoted its energy to passionately advocating and rescuing animals from unsafe horrific living conditions.
Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 | 5.6 miles away
We are a small, but mighty, Not-For-Profit - 501(c)(3) - No-Kill dog and cat rescue organization in South Florida. We are comprised solely of volunteers who love animals. We rescue stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered dogs and cats and work very hard to place them in loving homes.
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