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!
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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!
We adopted a wonderful black lab mix named Aiden. He is a perfect pup. so sweet and already knew a few commands. He had a wonderful foster mom who spent a lot of time and energy on him. It shows.
My boyfriend and I were going to attend super dog adoption because we believe in adopt don't shop and his mom found her "fur baby" at the event. While Looking online I saw a dog that was going to be at a pet supplies plus event and asked my boyfriend to go. He was open to any dog but was leaning more towards a puppy, I said lets give it a chance and see, so we went and it was a little confusing for the dog with all the activity so we decided to sleep on it, I was still in love with Reggie but told my boyfriend that if this wasn't the dog then we would keep looking. In the meantime I decided to offer volunteering for the organization because they are 100 percent dependent on volunteers and if we didn't get a dog right away we could foster, anyway long story short it turned out that Reggies foster mom lived right around the corner and offered to do a meet and greet again at her house and to keep it short I will tell you the rest is history and he has been with us for almost 4 weeks this coming weekend. He is the second best thing that has come into my life and I cant imagine coming in home and not seeing his sweet face and big goofy wagging tail. thank you rhode home for making our dream of being dog owners come true, we are FUREVER grateful and love you guys <3
Rhode Home Rescue was thorough and timely. They understand what it is like to be on the adoption end of the process, while still keeping the dog's best interest at heart. Every volunteer who worked with us, gave the impression that they wanted to get these dogs adopted out. I would highly recommend this rescue.
It was a pleasure working with Rhode Home Rescue to find our next family member. We adopted a labra-dane mix who we've named Maggie and who fits right into the family! After searching for a couple of weeks, we felt most comfortable dealing with RHR and their outstanding staff of foster parents who graciously volunteer their homes to these animals in need. Thank you Rhode Home Rescue!
Rhode Home Rescue is a Rescue who is determined to make sure every dog has the right home! They take the time to listen and learn your wants and really help you find the best fit. Dina and Stacey are there to answer any questions even after you have adopted. They make sure you know you are part of RHR for life!
I adopted Brock aka Elvis (Lab/Retriever Mix) with them. The adoption went easy and smoothly. They were very helpful and encouraging with the process. I was pre-approved with them before I went and all I had to do was to fill out a quick form via phone app. Donated via PayPal. I've had Brock for nearly a month now and he's been great. So happy with him and how everything went. Highly recommend this rescue!
Emma Siegel-Reamer
March 3, 2018
We adopted Mr. Ozzy on Sept. 14th from Rhode Home Rescue & could not be happier with our experience! First off, Ozzy is the best little addition to our family, he is the sweetest most calm tempered pup I have ever met! All he wants to do is sleep and cuddle! Roo, the amazing volunteer I worked with was there every step of the way to answer any questions or concerns we had throughout the process. Everyone was well organized and so empathetic to us as new adopters and gave us as many resources and tools we needed for the adoption and adjustment process to be successful which I was so impressed with! I am still in contact with Roo, she checks in every so often to make sure things are going well and everyone is happy and adjusting well. This rescue really puts in the time and effort it takes for a successful adoption between adopters and adoptees. We are so lucky that Ozzy came into our lives and the friends from Rhode Home Rescue we made along the way! Thank you Rhode Home Rescue!! 
Lizzy Oldham
October 8, 2019
Robin Schiappa
April 27, 2018
Leigh Taylor
June 27, 2017
Katie Redfearn
July 9, 2017
Michael K. Muir
May 27, 2018
Nicole Cardinale
December 8, 2016
Rhode Home Rescue is an amazing non profit organization staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers. Rhode Home has helped countless dogs find their furever home. They have brought the joy of dog companionship to so many families while rescuing pups from horrible situations. If you are even considering getting a dog, I highly encourage you to attend one of Rhode Home Rescue’s many events throughout Rhode Island. You will find the furfect dog for your family. Thank you Rhode Home Rescue for all that you do! 
Michael Movsovitz
June 23, 2019
Chris Depta
April 13, 2018
My beautiful dog “Sadie” she loves her new home, we were so lucky to find her and had a great experience beginning to end ??Thank you Rhode Home Rescue? 
Diane Ferschke Merritt
May 29, 2019
