Many times families simply cannot take care of their pet(s) any longer whether they are moving, death in their family, illness, new baby, new job or simply no time to spend with them. 

Across the world, there are rescue groups that are more than willing to help out in situations like I have  metioned. If you are looking for help in placing your pet, please search through the provided Breed Rescue links.  Many times Breed Rescue Groups will only take in a full-bred animal, but many also take in mixes.
BREED RESCUES
If you are Looking to Adopt a specific breed from a Breed Rescue, please also visit the link above and seach through what is offered. Breed Rescues have many ages available for adoption. Sometimes an adult dog is better than a puppy, especially if you are not around enough to potty train, but home enough to care for for and adult. Dont let age fool you! Just because a dog is listed as "senior", dont think they will just be old and lazy. (although some may be!) Many are just as active and will live a long and healthy live with the proper care.
If You would like more help in looking for a new pet, I have offered some other links that will help you out!
Animal Breed Zip Code
Of course to find more all you need to do is go to any search engine and search for "breed rescues" or "dog rescue" or anything like that! Good luck!
Boarder Collie Rescue
Glen Highland Farm, INC

607-263-5415 Morris NY
Basset Hound Rescue
Albion, NY
716-538-9381
GRROWLS-NY
Rescue a Golden, Adopt a Friend
Syracuse, NY
315-689-3259
Pyrenean Fanciers
Fairport, NY
716-223-1510
St. Bernard Rescue
Ballston Spa
, NY
kudiebug@hotmail.com
Peppertree Rescue
Lab Rescue

Albany, NY
rescue@peppertree.org
Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Tupper Lake
, NY
518-359-9738
Irish Setter Rescue
NY
debhamiltion@msn.com
lhayes@sover.net
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