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Austin’s story is one of patience, perseverance, and pure love. When we first rescued him from one of the toughest rural pounds we work with, he was a laid-back yet loving young dog—sad, confused, and yearning for affection. Despite his sweet nature, Austin struggled with separation anxiety, crying in his crate and finding it hard to feel secure. He was adopted twice, but sadly returned both times causing his anxiety to worsen. When his original foster couldn’t take him back

Sweet Ali’s journey has come full circle! He was adopted as a puppy and lived a happy life with his family — including two little ones he adored — until they made the decision to move to South Africa and he returned to us last year. In August, a wonderful couple with grandchildren applied to adopt. When they met a few of our adoptable dogs, their oldest grandchild was smitten with Ali — but the family felt drawn to another pup at the time. When that match didn’t turn out to b

Little Sunny’s world turned upside down when his person lost their home after a death in the family. This adorable orange-and-white tabby...

Some may call it foster “failing,” but around here we call it foster winning—and that’s exactly what happened for sweet Emmitt! Emmitt’s...

Late last year, we rescued Boba (formerly known as Balboa) and his brother Rocky from one of the rural “pounds” we support. Both boys had...

When Sergio’s human dad passed away, his world was turned upside down. He was suddenly facing homelessness, shy and confused about why...

Tony’s journey with RARE began in December 2023, when he was found as a stray at just five months old. From the start, he was a playful,...

Banjo and Fifi, two stunning bobtail kitties with big personalities and even bigger hearts, were adopted together as kittens five years...

We’re thrilled to share some heartwarming news about our beautiful, petite Husky girl, Eska! Many of you will remember her incredible...

We are overjoyed to announce that Grizzly, our feisty yet absolutely adorable 6½-pound Chihuahua, has found his forever home — and what a...

We are thrilled to share a heartwarming update from one of the most heartbreaking cruelty cases we’ve worked this year. Back in February,...

Stoney was found abandoned in Lawrence County with his brother. The kind family who rescued them already had two dogs and could only keep...

We’re thrilled to share a beautiful update on Maddie, one of our special rescue girls who has truly found her happily ever after! 💕...

We are over the moon to announce that Velma — the last pup from our Scooby litter — has officially been adopted! 🥳 Velma came to RARE in...

Some stories are just meant to be, and Alba’s is one of them. One of Eska’s precious snow litter puppies, Alba has found her perfect...

Some adoption stories feel like fate, and Patrick’s is one of them. Patrick, a 6-year-old Rat Terrier, first came into our care in 2020...

Some dogs come into rescue with stories that break your heart, but their endings remind us why we do what we do. Steve and Dave, two...

Cairo’s story is one of second chances and finding the perfect match. Originally abandoned outside a rural shelter after hours, Cairo and...

Rainy’s journey is one of resilience and hope. Rescued back in August from a heartbreaking breeding neglect case, she came to us...

It's tough to start life with no family. At 10 weeks old, Domino was all alone. He needed food, medical checkups, vaccinations, and a lot...