Rhode Home Rescue specializes in rescuing dogs from unhealthy situations – be it kill shelters, incapable owners, and surrenders – and finding them the furever homes they deserve. At Rhode Home, we fully believe that adopting a rescue not only save them, but saves you too!
Rhode Home Rescue is an all volunteer, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization whose volunteers have many years of rescue experience. Our mission is to identify and rescue all types of dogs from overwhelmed euthanasia shelters and abusive situations and place them in secure, loving homes. We are a foster-based program, consisting of all volunteers, and have decided to branch out on our own in order to fulfill our mission.
Prior to a Rhode Home Rescue dog being adopted, each dog undergoes an examination by a veterinarian, is updated on all age appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, and micro chipped. At Rhode Home Rescue we firmly believe that a healthy, well trained dog is the key to the successful integration of a rescued dog and ensures a wonderful, loving companion for years to come.
The average cost to rescue a dog in 2012 was $720. Rhode Home Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and 100% of donations and fees are used for the rescue and care of these dogs!
Volunteers are our forgotten heros! Everyday, these wonderful souls pickup pooches from transport, take them to appointments, and help us with events!
Since our inception in February 2016, we′ve been able to assist and find furever homes for so many dogs!
Rhode Home Rescue depends on public support! Since our founding, we′ve been able to rescue and support our animals through the kindness of you!
Our programs unite the public with our dogs, bringing awareness to the state while promoting our four legged friends!
We adopted a great dog from them!! Everyone at RHR was really nice!!
So grateful for RHR and bringing this little nugget into my life! Sunny (Andrew) is such a special dog. Everyone was so kind and helpful in the process as well. Super duper highly recommend ✨?
Nicole BarronI don't think there are enough words to describe my experience with RHR but, here a few, amazing, phenomenal and understanding. We adopted two puppies this weekend. Duke who is full of energy and spunk and Kira who is a ball of mush and love. Hillary, Dukes foster mom was also amazing. She and RHR answered all of our questions and responded to emails promptly. I would highly recommend adopting or fostering your puppy through RHR.
This IS the place to go! A wonderful group that is in this for the right reasons- to save dogs ? and help get them in loving homes.
My daughter said,” The staff at this rescue is awesome, amazing, kind, and generous.”
I can’t be more thankful for the gift of our new little Princess Dorothy!
Many thanks,
Princess Dorothy’s new family ???
Christina Cg
They are the best! They have the cutest dogs. We adopted a puppy from them, and were very pleased with the process. I like the way they truly care about their dogs, they won't just give them to anyone.
RHR has been the aspect of 2016 that I am most proud of. I am so incredibly thankful that the people of this organization welcomed me into their family of furry animals and the people who love them. I have never seen such teamwork, amazing organization, dedication and an endless amount of in dying love for pups in need. I am honored and pround to be a part of this organization. They have done more than save pups lives, they gave these pups the chance to save people's lives too���
What a wonderful experience getting our newest family member. We visited the Always Adopt event to add to our family and we found Buttercup (now Princess Buttercup :)). The rescue workers are warm, caring and helpful -- more than willing to work hard to help find a perfect match between dog and family. We did not bring our dog to the event because we were not sure what to expect. But one of the staff drove all the way out to our house so Moose could meet Buttercup. He was very knowledgeable about dog behavior, was very good about understanding the dogs interaction, and facilitated a great introduction. He also let us know what we could expect during the transition and assured us that Rhode Home Rescue would be there to help in anyway we might need. If you are looking for a new family member I would highly recommend Rhode Home Rescue.
We adopted our wonderful puppy Molly last week from this organization. I can't say enough good things about them! We had been trying to adopt for awhile but we couldn't find the right dog in local shelters and many of the rescue organizations either felt like puppy mills in disguise or were horribly disorganized or rude. Not these guys! They are thorough and the wonderful volunteers do everything they can to make sure the dogs go to good homes but unlike other rescues we communicated with did not pressure us into adopting right away or adopting a particular dog and we didnt feel judged at all. I love how once you are approved, you are able to look for the right dog for 6 months instead of committing to a dog you've never met and being told you can only meet them if you bring them home that day. They didn't pressure us at all and to be honest that made all the difference. We fell in love with Molly and her foster was wonderful. The woman who conducted our interview and home inspection was really great too and we owe it to her we lucked out with Molly. They were honest with us and told us up front that she knew zero commands, was not housebroken, hated her crate, and had never been on a leash before. We were glad they allowed us to make an informed decision and she has already learned sit and stay and had no accidents yesterday! She is also doing so much better in her crate and on a leash. Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to add this wonderful dog to our family and to anyone who is looking for a dog or puppy I can't recommend this organization enough!
Love fostering and my foster fail
A Wonderful rescue organization Incase your wondering where to adopt from. I have first hand experience with RHR. Two yrs ago we adopted Petey, a Lil guy who looks like a mix of Chihuahua and dachshund. He was 3 at the time, found on the streets of Arkansas and his front right leg clearly had been broken in the past and never set medically to heal right. He still uses it but holds it up when he runs causing his Lil ears to flop(so cute) as he hops along. We were worried the leg would become increasing painful and need Orthopedic surgery. RHR was prepared to cover the cost of whatever treatment was recommended by the Vets! I was shocked and impressed with the professionalism. We believe , from what we have seen that he experienced a home at some point in the past with domestic abuse 🙁 but after 2 yrs Petey appears happy and secure with me. He still does not trust his human daddy completely and seems to think that violence could come from him at any time (even though it never has) unless he is sitting or laying down at which time Petey will slowly creep to him and get pets and snuggles, the minute his dad goes to get up though Petey turns into a rocket and runs for his life! And it’s been 2 years. ADOPTION: Some may think the adoption fee is too much however if you think about what it takes to keep RHR going , transport of dogs from around the country, Freq adoption events, Vet bills, employee wages and the ability to take responsibility for any special vet needs or surgeries that the pups may need to ensure it doesn’t fall on the new owners. Wow. This is the longest review ever but I am so grateful for RHR and all organizations like them for helping all of the dogs in need, having a fur baby is amazing they give us unconditional love only asking for the same, and the therapy/stress release gained from just sitting with your furbabies and petting them is priceless.
PLEASE ADOPT ( as long as your prepared for the responsibility) and treat them like your furry babies. ??#lovedogs
Tonia Lynn
