Dogs Deserve Better
Animal rescue in Charlottesville, Virginia
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1155 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22906#7961Hours of Operation
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Adoptable Pets at Dogs Deserve Better
Millie
Basset Hound/Coonhound
Female, 7 yrs
Charlottesville, VA
Velma
Basset Hound/Coonhound
Female, 3 mos
Charlottesville, VA
Fred
Coonhound/Coonhound
Male, 3 mos
Charlottesville, VA
Bambi
American Pit Bull Terrier/Coonhound
Female, 3 mos
Charlottesville, VA
Thumper
American Pit Bull Terrier/Coonhound
Male, 3 mos
Charlottesville, VA
Diamond
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Charlottesville, VA
Good with cats
House-trained
Minnie
Mutt
Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Charlottesville, VA
Pearl
Chihuahua
Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Charlottesville, VA
Nella
Pug/Chihuahua
Female, 10 yrs 7 mos
Charlottesville, VA
House-trained
Rescue FAQs
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.
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
- You can find our adoption application here:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDB/Dog
- 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!
- 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!
- Sign Adoption Contract
- You will sign and submit the contract as well as a $200 donation.
Additional adoption info
Adoption application
Pets at shelters and rescues near Dogs Deserve Better
Charlottesville, VA 22901
37B Jeri Allen Way, Ruckersville, VA 22968
PO Box 4466, charlottesville, VA 22905
Valencia
Domestic Longhair
Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Charlottesville, VA
Blanche
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Charlottesville, VA
Chip
Hound (Unknown Type)
Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Charlottesville, VA
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