Save A Dog

Our comprehensive adoption program matches rescued dogs with permanent homes through rigorous applicant screening. We provide post-adoption support including training requirements and nutritional guidance. All adopted dogs receive necessary vaccinations and come with contracts ensuring lifetime care.

We operate a network of foster homes that provide temporary care and rehabilitation for rescued dogs. Foster families help assess each dog's personality and needs while preparing them for adoption through socialization and basic training.

This community support program provides free pet food to owners facing financial hardship. We specifically target seniors and unemployed individuals to prevent pet relinquishment through monthly food distributions and home deliveries.

We offer on-site obedience training for adopted puppies during favorable weather months. Our classes focus on positive reinforcement techniques to establish good behavior patterns and strengthen the human-animal bond.

Our educational initiatives teach responsible pet ownership through workshops on canine nutrition, vaccination protocols, and holistic healthcare options. We provide resources on natural supplements and proper care practices for new dog owners.

Shirley Moore leads our organization's efforts to prevent pet abandonment through innovative programs like Meals-on-Wheels for Pets. With decades of experience in animal welfare, she oversees strategic initiatives that have saved over 8,000 dogs since 1999.

Start by completing our online application. We'll review your information and match you with suitable dogs, followed by a meet-and-greet and home visit before finalizing the adoption.

Our Meals-on-Wheels program provides free pet food to owners facing financial hardship. We also offer adoption counseling, training resources, and veterinary guidance to support responsible pet ownership.

Yes! We welcome volunteers for dog walking, adoption events, fundraising, and administrative tasks. Visit our website to complete the volunteer application form.

Donations fund our rescue operations, medical care for rescued dogs, community programs, and shelter maintenance. Every dollar supports our mission to save abandoned dogs and prevent pet relinquishment.

No, we operate by appointment only for dog visitations. However, our shelter store is open to the public during regular business hours for pet supply purchases.

Adoption fees vary by dog and help cover medical care costs. While fees don't fully cover expenses, they support our rescue work. We rely on additional donations to maintain operations.

Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" of dog rescues? I am a small business owner with a home in Eastern MA. My yard is big and completely fenced in. I live with my wife and 2 older sons and my 11 year old black lab named Charlie. I have owned dogs for nearly 25 years, work primarily from home and am financially stable. My experience with Save a Dog was not good. Silly me just assumed that they would be a bit more accommodating for a well-qualified rescuer.

Their hours were limited and they did not seem very eager to have me adopt the dog I liked. The dog had been at the shelter for some time and was described as being painfully shy and needed a lot of work. I was willing to spend the time with this particular animal. The staff seemed arrogant, non-flexible and dis-interested. When I arrived on the 3rd trip there with my dog to meet the adoptee, I was told I was too late and they were closing (It was 2:07 on a Saturday).

I informed the staff member that based on their rules and behavior, I was re-tracting my application. She simply said OK and closed the front door. I know they have rules, but this place is ridiculous. I will be adopting another dog from a different rescue.

We rescued the most amazing pup here with the help of Shirley & the amazing staff! He is the best! Totally healthy & happy! Thanks Save a Dog!

Awesome place. Folks care about both the dog and the family. They work diligently to find the right match. They also lend support as much as possible after the adoption. Shirley is just amazing we had to go a couple of times to get the right dog. We ended up adopting are dog who is comical but just a loveable dog and good fit for us. Shirley and her staff worked diligently just a great experience. Outstanding place to adopt a dog. their system works as they try to find the right fit for success for both the family and the dog.

Had a very bad experience here. From the start my wife and I were treated with a brusqueness bordering on disrespect. Were asked impertinent questions (like, "Do you both work? What is the name of your trainer?") and given unsolicited advice about how to raise dogs. Our application was rejected, but no one had the basic courtesy to call and let us know; we had to call them to find out. The overall impression I went away with is that this place is more interested in power tripping and pushing their specific views on how dogs should be raised, than in finding good homes for the animals in their care. The fact that, several weeks later, the dog we were looking at appears still to be in the shelter only confirms this fact.

I went to save a dog on saturday for their meet and greet. Very excited, my boyfriend and I make our way in to the small house and found ourselves crowded into a main room with about 10 other people. Once wedged in, I hear another couple in front of us told they cannot see a dog until they fill an application, preferably done prior to their arrival. A little confused, we and the other couple leave.

Four people ready to give some puppy love turned away? Reading the other reviews, this seems to be a common cause for concern. Long story short, go to buddy humane society down the road, where they are more than happy to let you in.

ADOPTER BEWARE. I am going to allow all the other one star reviews to speak for the type of people who work at this place and instead focus on alerting potential adopters to what happens at this place when you adopt--if you even manage to make it past their absurd approval process. You sign an enormous document (that probably won't even be explained to you), that says you agree to 1) not give the dog any vaccines beyond rabies, 2) not give the dog antibiotics, 3) not use flea/tick treatment, 4) feed it only "holistic" or "natural" dog food.

Save A Dog does not believe in modern medicine and will encourage you to fight your vet using sources cited from some online natural dog magazine. Your vet WILL laugh in your face. But if you go against any of the things above, they reserve the right to TAKE THE DOG AWAY FROM YOU. So if you try to protect your new dog against deadly diseases or treat an infection, they can say you breeched your contract and literally repossess the dog. You cannot use science or logic to talk to these people; they are completely against both. Be very careful adopting from here if you care about the health of your new dog.

I had a great experience with Save a Dog. I had some life changes that no longer allowed me to properly care for my disabled dog. I was very concerned about having to put him down, but the shelter took him in. Now he has all the extra care he needs and a living foster who has experience with disabled, elderly dogs. I know he is in good hands and will have a chance at enjoying his golden years. This place is a God send. I will be a donator to the cause for life. Thank you Save a Dog!