Rhode Home Rescue

Who are we?

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!

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Our Organization

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!

Meet The Team

Nadine “Dina” McCaffrey

Rescue President

I love animals, especially dogs, and love to help those in need. Rhode Home Rescue has been a dream of mine for many years and now it’s time to live...

DJ Claveria

Director of Technology

I really love dogs… a lot! I’m also pretty handy with computers, so this was a no brainer to become part of the board of Rhode Home Rescue. I am...

Stacey Claveria

Rescue Vice President

Hey everyone, I love dogs but hate that in many places of the country they’re put to sleep because shelters are just too overwhelmed. I’ve worked with other rescues before,...

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Volunteers are our forgotten heros! Everyday, these wonderful souls pickup pooches from transport, take them to appointments, and help us with events!

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Since our inception in February 2016, we′ve been able to assist and find furever homes for so many dogs!

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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!

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Our programs unite the public with our dogs, bringing awareness to the state while promoting our four legged friends!

What People Say

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!

Emma Siegel-Reamer
March 3, 2018
We adopted our dog from RHR 2 years ago and they were amazing! The adoption process was much easier than all the other adoption agencies in RI, and they were much nicer! They even realized after we adopted our dog that she was due for another vaccine and paid for it! At the adoption event we met amazing volunteers who recommended dog walkers and vets, which made the process of adopting a dog so much smoother! I would adopt again from RHR in a heartbeat!!

Daryl Jodi
October 28, 2019
A big thank you to the rescue for being so informative and kind. Helped us find a match so quickly and during this pandemic of 2020. you take amazing care of the animals. looking forward to working with you again.

Cristina Marie
June 24, 2020
I adopted my Ellie from RHR who turned 1 today!! Welcoming a rescue pup into my family has been a wonderful decision. I now foster for Rhode Home Rescue and it has been so fulfilling to help find these beautiful dogs loving families. I have met so many people during this experience with the same goals and each and every one of them is truly amazing. Big hearts, dedicated and caring group. What a wonderful feeling to see that truck pull up with dogs looking for their forever homes and knowing I can be a small part of that. I recommend fostering to everyone and I am always asked the same questions. How do I not get too attached and how do I give them up? Very simple answer. I do get attached but I am their stepping stone on their journey home. I am not giving them up, I am handing them over to their final destination at last. I turn the page but will never forget each and every pup I have loved. This rescue has become part of my family, and the dogs forever in my .

Stefanie Mercurio
October 18, 2018
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.

Deb Dyer
October 12, 2019
Met an adoptable dog on a Wednesday when she was with her current Foster. Contacted Rhode Home Rescue and immediately applied for adoption. Here I am Saturday night with a little nugget. Quick, professional and charismatic. Everyone I dealt with that was part of Rhode Home Rescue was delightful. There was a dog adoption event (where we actually got to take her home) this morning from 11-2. It was about 95 degrees out and humid. These volunteers were giving every ounce of love and energy they had to potential parents and the dogs. It was pretty awesome. I am thankful for a pleasant experience from beginning to end.

Wil Lyons
August 19, 2017
We just brought our puppo Cotton home from Rhode home. Not only is she the best thing since sliced bread but the staff and volunteers at Rhode Home were clearly invested in her and loved her. She was well loved on her way to us. 10/10 would recommend.

Jacquelyn Eleanor
June 3, 2018
Loved working with Rhode Home Rescue! They ensured I had a good home to adopt my baby girl Zena into and made the adoption process simple and quick! Zena thanks you more than I do for being a great organization to work with!

Mina Rodriguez-Kelley
December 8, 2016
I just want to say that we are so happy with our decision to rescue a puppy from Rhode Home Rescue. We adopted Axl a week ago and he has brought so much joy to our home. He is an amazing puppy. We couldn’t be happier. The application process was so easy and the volunteers are amazing. Thank you, Jamie, Melina & Axl

Jamie Hawkins
August 8, 2020
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!

Chris Depta
April 13, 2018