Dogs Deserve Better

Animal rescue in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Address

1155 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22906
#7961

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Adoptable Pets at Dogs Deserve Better

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Sushi

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Morty

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Moped

Beagle/Dachshund

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Ivy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Charlottesville, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Penelope

Beagle

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Puca

Rat Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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King

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Fred

Coonhound/Coonhound

Male, 4 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Rescue FAQs

Dogs Deserve Better is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing the chained or penned dog and bringing our best friend into the home and family.

Our mission is to provide a better life for abused, neglected and abandoned canines; especially those which are chained or penned without human companionship. We strive to accomplish this through advocating for humane legislation; promoting spay and neuter; educating communities on animal welfare; and rescuing and finding loving inside homes for canines.
Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Nelson County, Augusta County

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    You can find our adoption application here:
    https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDB/Dog
  2. Meet the Pet
    All our pets are in foster homes, so we will help you connect with the foster family and get a meet and greet set up!
  3. Home Check
    Because we have seen dogs in such horrible conditions, we ask to visit your home prior to adoption to ensure that the dog is a great fit!
  4. Sign Adoption Contract
    You will sign and submit the contract as well as a $200 donation.

Additional adoption info

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDB/Dog