SPECIAL NOTE: This section contains several organizations that work with Greyhound adoptions. FloridaPets.net does NOT endorse greyhound racing, but we are very supportive of rescue and adoption efforts on behalf of these beautiful dogs.

Abandoned Pet Rescue
Group serving Ft. Lauderdale.
Adopt A Cat Foundation
Group in Lakeland Park.
Adopt A Pet
This group is now part of Humane Society of Greater Miami's family of shelters serving the Miami area.
Adopt A Pet ASAP
Three-year-old group serving the Central Florida area.
A Field of Dreams Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
An Okahumpka-based no-kill rescue in process of becoming a non-profit organization.
Akita Rescue Society of Florida
This group has representatives in Jacksonville who rescue, rehabilitate and rehome needy Akitas.
All Creatures Sanctuary
Based in Ocklawaha, this group rescues orphaned and injured wildlife (rehabilitating and releasing whenever possible), downed farm animals, unmanageable or abused exotics (iguanas, emus, domestic raccoons), abused and tortured domestic animals, and homeless persons willing to help the sanctuary.
Alley Cat Rescue
Serving the Sarasota and Manatee areas.
Ana's Angels
This is a Jacksonville-based kitten and cat rescue.
A New Beginning Pet Care and Rescue
Group working in Orange and Polk counties.
Animal Aid, Inc.
Non profit, no-kill rescue in Coconut Creek. Serves Palm Beach, Dade & Broward counties.
Animals At Heart
A non-profit group dedicated to all aspects of responsible pet ownership. They promote adoptions and provide support to animal shelters.
Animal Matters
A resource for the public about companion animal issues. They also have an interesting "Be A Pet Advocate Program."
Animal Refuge Center
A no-kill rescue serving the Fort Myers area.
Animal Rescue Center of Bay County
A Panama City -based rescue serving the Bay County area and focusing on working with the local kill shelters to rescue and rehome needy cats and dogs.
Animal Rescue Force
Using their very own "Pet Mobile", this group organizes and implements adoption events throughout Palm Beach county.
Animal Rescue Foundation
Efforts of this Orlando-based group have been taken over by "Rescuing Animals in Need" which we detail below. We are keeping this link on FloridaPets.net temporarily until people are made aware of the change.
Animal Rescue Movement
A no-kill rescue movement in the Orange Park area.
Animal Rescue of Central Florida
This groups works in and around the Orlando area.
Animal Rescue Squad of Northeast Florida
A non-kill, all-breed cat rescue group operating out of St. Augustine.
Animal Sterlization and Rabies Assistance League
This group in Panama City provides spay/neuter, rabies, vaccinations, and adoption assistance.
Arni Foundation
A no-kill shelter in Daytona Beach with a spay/neuter bus which travels to Volusia, Putnam and Flagler counties.
Bless Their Hearts Kitty Haven, Inc.
A rescue group in Jacksonville which also provides educational info about cat-related issues.
Boston Terrier Rescue of Florida, Inc.
A group in Delray Beach that rescues and rehomes needy Boston terriers.
Boxer Friends, Inc.
A group in Pompano Beach serving boxers in need in the south Florida area, including Broward and south Palm Beach counties.
Bradford County Paws
A group in Starke in Bradford County which provides an adoption program for animal control.
Bs Dog and Puppy Rescue
A group in Williston, which is in Levy County.
Buddies Thru Bullies
A South Florida organization specializing in English bulldog rescue.
Caring About the Strays
A group working in South Miami to rescue and rehome dogs and cats in need.
Cat Depot
The largest sanctuary for cats-only based in Sarasota.
Cat Network
Group in South Florida. Focuses on rescue, education and spaying & neutering of stray and feral cats & kittens.
Catahoula Rescue Network
Group in Mims which works to find caring homes for Catahoulas, which are herding canines and are also known as Catahoula Leopards.
Cats Exclusive, Inc.
This group has a shelter facility in Margate and offers low cost spaying and neutering through their Spay Neuter Assistance Program (S.N.A.P.).
Central Florida Pug Rescue, Inc.
This group works throughout Central Florida to rescue and rehome pugs.
Central Florida Great Dane Rescue
This Winter Park based group works with other Great Dane Rescues to find good homes for Danes and to promote education and spay/neuter.
Chihuahua Rescue & Transport
This national Chihuahua rescue has coordinators in Florida for rescue and placement purposes.
Chihuahua & Toy Breed Rescue & Retirement, Inc.
This group works in the Broward County and south area to finding loving homes for abandoned, abused, and homeless little dogs.
Citizens for Humane Education and Homeless Adoptable Pet Rescue
An Orange Park-based group that works to place pets before they end up in shelters to be destroyed.
Cocker Spaniel/Small Dog Rescue of Central Florida
A small group of volunteers who rescue and rehome small dogs, serving an area of 200 miles around Orlando.
Collie Club of Greater Miami
Provides rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and education services.
Collier County Rescue, Inc.
This Naples group rescues, fosters and rehomes cats and dogs in need.
DARE (Dachshund Adoption, Rescue and Education)
This group helps needy doxies in Florida and Georgia.
Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
This group is not Florida-specific, but we feel their work is quite worthy and they need to be included here. They provide education and funding for the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs everywhere.
Doberman Rescue Concern, Inc.
A group in West Palm Beach dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Dobermans.
Doberman Rescue League, Inc.
A group in Oakland Park whose mission is the rescue and adoption of dobies.
Doggie Connections
A non-profit Web site designed to help Florida animal shelters find good homes for all homeless animals.
Dogs and Cats Forever
A no-kill animal sanctuary in St. Lucie County.
EscaRosa Greyhound Adoptions
This group works in the Florida Panhandle area.
English Springer Rescue America
A national referral and foster care group that works to rehome impounded English Springers.
Everglades Golden Retriever Rescue Inc.
A nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned or stray golden retrievers and serves Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Collier and Lee counties.
Extended Circle Animal Haven
A Tallahassee-based group that rescues, fosters and adopts needy animals.
Feline and Furry Friends
A private animal rescue located in Central Florida, serving mainly the Daytona Beach area.
First Coast No More Homeless Pets
A group in Jacksonville dedicated to sterilization, education and adoption.
Fix and Feed Feral, Inc.
A Tampa-based group that provides information, humane alternatives and assistance to individuals who act as caregivers to stray and feral cats. Also has an adoption program.
Florida Aussie Rescue
This is the Florida group of the Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline, Inc., (ARPH) which is comprised of volunteers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Florida Basset Rescue
This group handles rescue, foster and adoption of basset hounds throughout Florida.
Florida Boxer Rescue, Inc.
Provides rescue and adoption services for needy boxers in Florida.
Florida Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc.
This Palmetto-based group rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes cocker spaniels in need.
Florida Dachshund Rescue
Provides rescue, transport and adoption services for abused or neglected doxies.
Florida Doberman Rescue
This group has been doing rescue, foster and adoption for 20 years.
Florida Keeshond Rescue
Group which handles rescue and placement of needy Keeshonden in the Southeastern United States and beyond.
Florida Panhandle Rabbit Rescue
Rescue group for needy rabbits that serves the Panhandle area.
Florida Poodle Rescue
Group in St. Petersburg that focuses on finding good homes for poodles.
Forgotten Friends Rescue
Advocates in Plant City for Chinese crested dogs and other small breeds.
Friends of Greyhounds, Inc.
A Fort Lauderdale-based group working to provide loving homes for retired racing greyhounds and to educate the public about these dogs.
Friends of Surfside Cats
This group works to spay and neuter area beach cats and provide homes for as many as possible.
Gainesville Pet Rescue
A no-kill rescue and adoption group in Alachua county.
German Sheperd Rescue of Central Florida
An Orange County based organization that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes sheperds and other breeds, including mixed.
Get a Life Pet Rescue
A group based in Broward County that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes needy animals in the Tri-County area.
Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida, Inc.
This group provides new beginnings for a wonderful breed!
Golden Retriever Rescue South Florida
This group is based in Boca Raton and works in the south Florida area.
Grand Paws Cat Rescue
This group is located in Bell and provides temporary, long term, and sometimes lifetime care to unwanted or homeless cats.
G.R.E.A.T. Rescue of NE Florida, Inc.
This group is located in Jacksonville and works to rescue and rehome beautiful golden retrievers. It has been selected to be one of 500 rescues in the United States to be a PURINA PRO PLAN "RALLY TO RESCUE" partner.
Great Dane Rescue NE Florida
A group in Middleburg that places danes in Northeast Florida only.
Great Dane Rescue of South Florida
This group works in the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach areas.
Great Scot! Scottish Terrier Mix Rescue of Brevard
This is a small, no kill shelter and rescue based in Melbourne.
Greyhound Adoptions of Florida
Located in Sparr, this group's mission is to help ANY greyhound in need.
Greyhound Pets of America - Emerald Coast/NW FloridaA chapter of Greyhound Pets of America which is a volunteer, not-for-profit corporation in Pensacola organized to educate the public of the value of retired greyhounds as pets and receive and process greyhounds for adoption.
Greyhound Ranch Adoptions, Inc.
This group is based in Longwood and rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes these special canines.
Greyhound Pets of America - Senior Sanctuary of Florida
This Dade City group rescues and rehomes greyhounds seven years or older.
Greyhound Pets of America, Southeast Coast
Located in West Palm Beach, this adoption group also works in Boca Raton and Port St. Lucie to find good homes for retired greyhounds.
Greyhound Pets of America, Tampa Bay Chapter
Located in Largo, this adoption group covers Northern Manatee to Hernando counties, including the Greater Tampa Bay area.
Greyhound Rescue and Adoptions of Tampa Bay, Inc. (a/k/a GREAT)
This group is located in the Tampa Bay area and places greyhounds in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough and Polk counties.
Gulf Coast Dachshund Rescue
This gruop is dedicated to helping needy doxies in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama.
Gulf Coast Shih Tzu Rescue
A rescue organization operating in the North Florida/South Georgia/Alabama area.
Gulf Shore Animal League
This Bradenton-based group provides foster, spay/neuter, education and adoption assistance.
Gulfstream Rottweiler Guardian Angel Rottweiler Rescue
A non-profit group in Plantation that rescues and rehomes rotties in need.
Have a Heart Rescue for Companion Animals
A no-kill rescue group in Marion County that also works to educate people about animals.
Heartland Animal Rescue
A no-kill rescue in Lake Wales which handles dogs and cats.
Heavenly Acres Pet Rescue
A rescue in Okahumpka which rehomes needy dogs, puppies, exotic animals and livestock.
Hope's Haven Chinese Crested & Hairless Dogs, Inc.
A rescue network with contacts throughout the United States.
Houndhaven Inc.
A no-kill, all-breed rescue in Clermont with a specialty in labradors and golden retrievers.
It's Meow or Never Animal Sanctuary
A feral/stray cat rescue based in Miami.
Jacksonville Sheltie Rescue
This group is so serious about finding good homes for abandoned shelties, they perform home visits before adoptions. We like that!
Journey's End Animal Sanctuary
Based in Glenwood, this group provides lifetime care and shelter for dogs, cats, horses and birds that have been abused, neglected, are aged or have special needs.
Kitnhevn Rescue
A network of concerned folks who rescue adult cats and kittens.
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida, Inc.
A Deerfield Beach group which provides rescue, rehabilitation and adoption for labs.
Ladybugs Kitty Rescue
A Pensacola-based group that rescues and rehomes kittens and cats.
Lighthouse Animal Rescue
A no-kill shelter located in Edgewater.
Little Angels Rescue
A no-kill small breed dog rescue in Arcadia.
Lost Angels Animal Rescue
A no-kill rescue group serving Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the surrounding areas.
Lost Wolf Rescue Incorporated
Based in Ocklawaha, this group provided rescue and safe sanctuary to abused, abandoned or otherwise displaced captive bred wolves and wolf dogs.
Lucky Cat Adoptions
Based in Jacksonville, this group works to rescue, rehabilitate, foster and rehome cats and kittens.
Maddie's Pet Rescue of Alachua County
A Gainesville-based community collaboration of pet rescue organizations throughout Alachua County that work to help needy cats and dogs.
Magic Great Danes, Inc.
This Space Coast group handles education, rescues and adoptions.
Mid-Florida Australian Cattle Dog Rescue
This group rescues, fosters and rehomes these remarkable dogs.
National Pet Foundation
A resource for those working with rescue animals.
No More Homeless Cats
This group rescues, fosters and rehomes abandoned, abused and homeless cats in the Volusia County area.
North Florida Great Pyrenees Club
Dog club with an active rescue, foster and adoption program for these beautiful big dogs.
North Florida PAWS, Inc.
A group in Lake City (North Central Florida) working to rescue and rehome animals.
North Florida Scottish Terrier Rescue
A Greencove Springs based group in North Florida that serves Florida and Southern Georgia.
Old English Sheepdog Rescue of Florida, Inc. (OESRofFL)
This group doesn't yet have a Web site, but they do have great dogs in need of good homes. If interested, contact Candace Pridavka via email at: SPrid13450@aol.com or via phone at: 954-434-4970.
Papillon Pals Toy Dog Rescue
A group in Jacksonville working to rescue and rehome the toy breeds in need.
Paws of Hope Rescue
A group located in Callahan dedicated to rescuing and rehoming small breed dogs.
Pet Pal Rescue
A non-profit, rescue in Pinellas County.
Pet Rescue by Judy
A non-profit, no-kill dog and cat rescue in Central Florida.
PetRescue.Com
A small central Florida group dedicated to sheltering and adopting hard-to-place dogs and cats.
Pet Rescue, Inc. - Miami
A no-kill rescue group in south Florida.
Pet Rescue North
A no-kill dog shelter in Jacksonville.
Pet Shelter of Eglin Air Force Base
A no-kill, non-profit animal shelter located on Eglin Air Force Base in Northwest Florida.
Professional Animal World/H.A.L.O., Inc. Rescue Shelter
A no-kill, all breeds cats and dogs rescue in Sebastian.
Pug Rescue of Florida, Inc.
This Seminole-based group is also known as Tampa Bay Pug Rescue and serves pugs in that area, as well as those in Orlando.
Puppy Hill Farm
A no-kill rescue and shelter in Gainesville.
PuppyMillRescue
An internet-based group that works to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs living in puppy mills throughout the U.S.
Purrs and Whiskers Shelter, Inc. (PAWS)
Located in Melbourne.
Raining Cats and Dogs
A no-kill rescue based in Tamarac, soon to be relocated to Jacksonville.
Ratbone Rescues
Based in Jacksonville.
Rocket Angel Italian Greyhound Rescue
Based in the Cape Coral/Ft. Myers areas, this rescue is the Florida representative of the Italian Greyhound Club of America (IGCA).
Room For One More Pet Rescue
A non-profit, no kill shelter for animals whose time has run out at the Citrus County Animal Shelter.
Rowe Blessings Animal Haven
A Jacksonville-based rescue.
Rescuing Animals In Need
Also known as RAIN, this group has taken over the efforts of Animal Rescue Foundation in the Orlando area.
SAD*SAC INC.
Based in Lake Worth.
S.A.F.E. Safe Society of Florida, Inc.
A rescue and foster care network in the Pinellas County area.
S.W. Florida Senior/Special Needs Pugs
Based in Lee County, this is a private rescue sanctuary for senior/special needs pug dogs.
Safe Animal Shelter
A no-kill animal shelter group in Orange Park.
Safe Harbor Animal Rescue and Clinic
A group in Jupiter Inlet which provides intervention, education and low cost medical services, including spaying and neutering.
Sanctuary Animal Refuge
An organization in Clewiston (Hendry County) that rescues and rehomes all kinds of abused and needy animals.
Sarasota In Defense of Animals
This animal welfare group works to rescue and rehome animals, educate humans to many related issues, affect public policy toward animal-related issues, and much more.
Save a Homeless Puppy, Rescue an Older Dog
A free service to shelters, dog rescue groups and people who want to either adopt or relinquish dogs that provides a point of contact between those trying to find homes for dogs and those looking for dogs to adopt.
Save-A-Pet of Florida
An all-breed rescue group in West Palm Beach.
Save Our Strays, Inc.
A cat rescue in Pinellas County.
Save the Kitties
Cats and kitten rescue working the Florida/Georgia areas.
Save the Pets, Inc.
Based in Sunrise.
Saving Animals From Endangerment Society (S.A.F.E.)
A volunteer group in Palm Harbor that works to find homes for animals at risk in shelters across Florida.
Schnauzer Love Rescue
Located in Alabama, but with rescue centers in Florida, this group helps rescue and rehome schnauzers in need.
Second Chance Felines
Located in Hudson, Florida, this group rescues and rehomes needy kittens and cats.
Second Chance Rescue, Inc.
Located in Daytona Beach, this group rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes dogs and cats plus offers low cost vaccinations and dog training.
Shadowland Dalmation Rescue
A Fort-Myers-based group that rescues and rehomes needy dals.
Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue
A national group based in Atlantic Beach that rescues and rehomes purebred and mixed breed dogs.
Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc.
This south Florida-based group rescues and adopts Shih Tzu's and other small companion dogs.
Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida, Inc.
A Seminole-based group that works to make sure every Siberian husky in Florida has a nurturing, comfortable home.
Skyway Border Collie Rescue, Inc.
This group is based in St. Petersburg and rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes border collies -- you know Web Mistress loves this breed!
Small Dog Rescue of Central Florida
This group rescues and rehomes small dogs in need and serves an area of 200 miles around Orlando.
South Florida Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc.
Volunteer group that rescues huskies throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, and adopts them into screened, permanent homes.
South Brevard German Shepherd Rescue
This group rescues German Shepherds in need of new homes throughout Brevard County, Florida and beyond.
South Lake Animal League
This no-kill rescue group serves the South Lake county/Clermont area.
Southern States Mastiff Rescue
Works throughout eight southern states to rescue and rehome Mastiffs.
Southern States Rottweiler Rescue, Inc.
Assists rotties in several states and Northern Florida.
Southeast Border Collie Rescue League, Inc.
It's the Web Mistress's opinion that every responsible pet owner should have a border collie to keep things organized around the house -- including the children!
Space Coast Feline Network
A non profit organization dedicated to the humane care and control of the homeless cat population of Brevard County, Florida.
S.P.A.Y.-L.E.E.Inc.
A group of volunteers based about 120 miles south of Tampa and 35 miles north of Naples.
Spayed With Heart
A Jackson County-based group working to rescue and rehome animals and educate humans about the importance of spaying and neutering and responsible pet guardianship.
St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice, Inc.
A animal rescue facility serving the South County area.
St. Francis Society Animal Rescue
A no-kill rescue group working in the Tampa area.
Stray No More
A Lake Worth-based animal rescue that also promotes their own low-cost spay/neuter program.
Suncoast Basset Rescue
A network of Basset fans, working to find good homes for Bassets all over Florida.
Sunshine All Breed Rescue
A dog rescue group working in the Broward and Palm Beach county areas.
Suntree-Viera Pet Rescue
A no-kill dog and cat rescue group based in Brevard County.
Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue
A foster network rescuing and rehoming dogs and puppies from area shelters.
Tallahassee Collie Rescue, Inc.
A group that matches collie lovers with collies needing good homes.
Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc.
This group rescues shelter dogs and rehomes them in caring environments.
Tampa Bay GSD Rescue
This group rescues and provides medical care and foster homes to needy German sheperd dogs until new homes can be found.
Tessa's Shadow Pet Rescue, Inc.
A non-profit,non breed-specific, no-kill rescue just north of Tampa.
The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County, Florida
Based in Port Charlotte, this group provides medical and rehoming services to animals in need.
We Care Rottweiler Rescue, Inc.
A Deleon-based (near Daytona) group that rescues and rehomes needy rotties and provides lots of educational information about the breed.
Whiskers Hollow
A small group in the Gainesville area dedicated to rescuing and rehoming needy animals.
Wildlife Survival
An exotic animal and wildlife refuge in Spring Hill, which is in Hernando County. Nice site design.
Yorkie Friends Rescue Corporation
This Cocoa Beach-based group rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes needy Yorkies.
Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue, Inc.
About 50 volunteers in Florida work with this national group to rescue, foster and adopt Yorkies in need.