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Golden Rescue South Florida, Inc — Sniffspot

Golden Rescue South Florida, Inc

#11 in United States, #2 in Florida, #1 in Miami

Since 2005, Golden Rescue South Florida, Inc. ‚'GRSF' a 501c3 non-profit registered charitable organization has been dedicated to rescuing and rehoming displaced Golden Retrievers and Golden at Heart Retrievers. We are all-volunteer and foster-based organization who place abandoned, unwanted, displaced, or abused, Golden Retrievers and "Golden At Heart" dogs with safe, loving forever families in South Florida where each dog will receive the second chance they so richly deserve.

Golden Retriever

Goldendoodle

"The work that GSRF does is nothing short of amazing. I have resc..." more

Miami, FL

Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary — Sniffspot

Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

#98 in United States, #11 in Florida, #2 in Miami

Barky Pines Animal Rescue is located in Loxahatchee Fl. Founded in 2014. We are a 5.5 acre farm and house dogs and farm animals. We also have a veterinary clinic

Chihuahua

Dachshund

Jack Russell

Maltese

"Barky Pines Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is a unique rescue becaus..." more

Miami, FL

Good Karma Pet Rescue — Sniffspot

Good Karma Pet Rescue

#99 in United States, #12 in Florida, #3 in Miami

Good Karma was started by Stacey Tollackson in 2011 after experience volunteering and fostering for other local organizations. We have grown from just a couple of foster parents to a network spanning hundreds of caring folks from Kendall to Port Saint Lucie with over a dozen partner veterinarians. We are now the largest foster-based rescue in Florida and saved over 2,000 dogs & cat in 2022. We rescue dogs and cats of all sizes, ages, breeds, and medical conditions. As long as we can find safe, appropriate placement with one of our foster parents, we welcome them into our program.

"Great rescue who takes great care of their fosters. I have worked..." more

Miami, FL

The Pet Project for Pets (Florida) — Sniffspot

The Pet Project for Pets (Florida)

#100 in United States, #13 in Florida, #4 in Miami

The Pet Project was founded in 2002, originally established to assist individuals having HIV/AIDS. Carefully modeled after the successful POWARS (Pet Owners with AIDS Resource Services) program, services were offered to those who qualified within the Broward & Miami/Dade area. From 2002 to 2007 The Pet Project averaged a 15% client growth annually, predominantly generated from "Word-Of-Mouth" referrals. With five years of experience, and a very successful track record of providing for those challenged with HIV/AIDS, The Pet Project in 2007 expanded it's services to include the terminally ill, the elderly and the disabled. This insight to the needs of the local area and courageous decision to expand quickly doubled the annual growth of clients during the following two years, bearing a 30% average growth from 2007 to 2009. The success of the expansion gave birth to many more new ideas for growth and partnerships benefiting the clients of The Pet Project. In 2010 a partnership with the Humane Society of Broward County allowed The Pet Project to provide vouchers to their clients for free pet vaccinations and reduced veterinarian services. In 2011 a three year relationship was established with Natural Balance Pet Food allowing us to serve more clients. In 2012 a gift/grant from the Petco Foundation was awarded to The Pet Project of $55k, allowing the purchase of a box truck for increased hauling and distribution of pet food. In 2013 a larger building was secured, home of The Pet Project today. This increased square footage not only allowed for the storage and distribution of more pet food, but also allowed for the opening of "Hidden Treasures" thrift store, where all proceeds directly benefit The Pet Project. In 2014 The Pet Project went into "Event Over-Drive", raising thousands of dollars with a "Paws-4-Paws" Halloween pet parade and "Push-Ups-For-Pets" athletic challenge. 2015 marked a historic moment in the undeniable growth and admirable benefit that The Pet Project was bringing to the Broward & Miami/Dade residents. The Rescue Bank, a national nonprofit organization that works with pet food companies to distribute their donated pet food and supplies to approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations throughout the country, selected The Pet Project as their Florida affiliate. The Pet Project receives, warehouses and distributes this donated product for the Rescue Bank to approved Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Pet Project is one of Rescue Bank's approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations therefore we receive a portion of the donated products which saves us substantially in pet food costs while distributing portions of those donations to other surrounding 501(c)(3) organizations - in turn feeding more pets. Today, having kept thousands of "Pets & People Together Forever", The Pet Project continues to grow, and hopes to expand and be seen not only throughout the state of Florida, but throughout the country. Monthly over 7000 lbs. of pet food is distributed from The Pet Project. The event schedule raising thousands of dollars monthly continues to expand, now including a Bowl-A-Thon, A Female Impersonator Extravaganza, A Pet Night Out, 4th of July BBQ Bash and many more. Local business owners now dedicate evenings hosting events at their place of business, directly benefiting The Pet Project. While presently a "One-Of-A-Kind" organization, dedicated to keeping pets with people, no matter the circumstances - The Pet Project continues to relentlessly dream of growth. The goal to provide food, veterinarian services, foster and find homes for pets suffering from the loss of their human companion will never change - that is the foundation of The Pet Project.

Miami, FL

Off the Streetz Bully Rescue — Sniffspot

Off the Streetz Bully Rescue

#100 in United States, #13 in Florida, #4 in Miami

This started with a chick who loves pit bulls. It started with finding some strays and rehoming them successfully. It started when I would watch these dogs flourish in their new homes over the years and think, wow, a dog from off the streets had so much potential, what about all the others? There are incredible dogs out there that just need another chance. Statistics show in the US approximately 390,000 dogs are euthanized each year, some of them simply because they have been overlooked. I believe we can educate people and help to change the statistics. We can spay & neuter, rescue, rehabilitate, rehome.

Miami, FL

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Broward County Animal Shelter

#100 in United States, #13 in Florida, #4 in Miami

Broward County Animal Care is dedicated to protecting Broward County residents and animals by providing animal services and community education. Our four pillars of service are: community animal care, equitable services, public safety, and world-class shelter operations. We are located at 2400 SW 42nd St., Fort Lauderdale 33312

Miami, FL

Jamie's Rescue — Sniffspot

#100 in United States, #13 in Florida, #4 in Miami

Welcome to Jamie's Rescue! Jamie's is a non-profit dog rescue in Miami, Florida. We've placed thousands of dogs and our ongoing mission is to continue placing dogs and puppies that would remain on the streets or euthanized at local shelters. Jamie's Rescue is a cage free, no kill, organic feed rescue.

Miami, FL

Edddy's Dogs — Sniffspot

#100 in United States, #13 in Florida, #4 in Miami

Eddy Alvarez has patrolled the edge of the Everglades, Redlands, Homestead area for the past 20 years, feeding abandoned dogs, cats, birds, etc on a daily basis. Eddy feeds at least 50 ‚ 60 dogs on any given day. He has been doing this on his own, most of the time paying for vetting out of his own pocket and getting scraps from restaurants so the dogs would not go hungry. It wasn't until about two years ago, that while Eddy was feeding the dogs a car stopped to ask what he was doing. At that point Eddy explained to her that he would feed homeless, abandoned dogs daily. This person was Jennifer Bird from Fur Kids in Pennsylvania, and she helped Eddy get some exposure. Eddy does not have too many volunteers, but has managed to save thousands of dogs in the past years with the help of few trusted friends and supporters.

Miami, FL

Everglades Angels Dog Rescue — Sniffspot

Everglades Angels Dog Rescue

#100 in United States, #13 in Florida, #4 in Miami

EADR rescues abandoned & feral dogs, in the Everglades ecosystem of Florida. We medically test and treat these tortured dogs for all illnesses or injuries, vaccinate, spay or neuter & socialize. They remain under the care of the veterinarian facility and our volunteers attending to their needs, until the day of adoption or they await adoption at a qualified foster home. We are an all volunteer "No Kill" 501 c 3 rescue.

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What's the Sniffspot Miami Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2025 Miami, FL Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Miami, FL chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

This list is sponsored by Sniffspot, the largest global network of private dog parks. Sniffspot offers 9 private dog parks in the Miami area, including fenced, water, indoor, and beach parks. As a hub for rescue dogs, our sponsorship underscores our dedication to supporting shelters and rescues. Explore Miami dog parks on Sniffspot's platform.

This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Miami, FL. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.

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Sniffspot Miami Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Miami?

There are 9 in Miami. Outside of Miami, there are 40 located in Florida.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Miami?

There are many reputable rescues in Miami, the top 3 on our list are: Golden Rescue South Florida, Inc, Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Good Karma Pet Rescue.

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Miami offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Miami is Chihuahua with 1 focusing on it. The second most common specialization is Dachshund with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Miami?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Miami. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
How To AdoptADOPTION APPLICATION‚ Adopting a rescued Golden Retriever could be one of the most rewarding things you do in life! It's also a big decision with many considerations. It's a long-term commitment requiring the support and help of all members of your family. As a rescue organization, we help Goldens who need a new beginning. There are many factors that we must consider before matching a dog with a family. Each story is different, some are mistreated or neglected, abandoned, or surrendered, some rescued from dire and horrific conditions. In all situations they have been let down by humans therefore we must prioritize finding the dog the best homes vs. finding the perfect pet for you. The first step in the adoption process is to complete the ADOPTION APPLICATION, followed by a home visit.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Miami?

Yes! Miami has the following types of breed-specific dog rescues and shelters: Goldendoodle Golden Retriever

Can you recommend any dog rescues in Miami that specialize in senior dogs?

We do not have any record of senior dog rescues and shelters in Miami, but these are the closest cities with senior dog rescues and shelters: Jacksonville, Miami

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