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Waymaker Rescue

Dog rescue in Tahlequah, OK

Our mission is to rescue abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs and to facilitate needed services of food, spay/neuter, medical care, and temporary housing. We partner with local veterinarians and fosters to provide these needed services while we work to find permanent, caring homes for each dog. In addition, we create public awareness on the importance of spay/neuter, medical, and nutritional care for pets in our local community.

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Tahlequah, OK 74465
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Adoptable pets at Waymaker Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Naomi's adoption status with email updates.
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Naomi

German Pinscher/Dachshund

Female, Puppy
Tahlequah, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Nemo's adoption status with email updates.
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Nemo

German Pinscher/Dachshund

Male, Puppy
Tahlequah, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Nester's adoption status with email updates.
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Nester

German Pinscher/Dachshund

Male, Puppy
Tahlequah, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Nash's adoption status with email updates.
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Nash

German Pinscher/Dachshund

Male, Puppy
Tahlequah, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Newton's adoption status with email updates.
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Newton

German Pinscher/Dachshund

Male, Puppy
Tahlequah, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Kylie's adoption status with email updates.
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Kylie

Dutch Shepherd

Female, Puppy
Tahlequah, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Lavender's adoption status with email updates.
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Lavender

Dutch Shepherd

Female, Puppy
Tahlequah, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Jillian's adoption status with email updates.
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Jillian

Dutch Shepherd

Female, Puppy
Tahlequah, OK
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Rescue FAQs

Cherokee and Adair Counties Oklahoma

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We ask potential adopters to send pics of their yard and areas of house where dog will be staying.

Adoption application

https://waymakerrescue.org/how-to-adopt-1

https://waymakerrescue.org/ways-to-give

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Waymaker Rescue

City of Tahlequah Pound

1150 N Woodard, 111 S Cherokee,
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Almost Home Shelter and Rescue, Inc.

3390 Pointer Trail East,
Van Buren, AR 72956

Ozark Holler Mutts

Fayetteville, AR 72701

We'll also keep you updated on Venice (Dottie #7)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Venice (Dottie #7)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Grove, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Chicklet's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Chicklet

Mountain Cur

Female, Adult
Cedarville, AR
We'll also keep you updated on Cupid's adoption status with email updates.
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Cupid

Australian Shepherd/Poodle (Standard)

Male, 7 mos
Grove, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Merlin's adoption status with email updates.
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Merlin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Grove, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Dimitri's adoption status with email updates.
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Dimitri

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Broken Arrow, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Chili's adoption status with email updates.
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Chili

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Broken Arrow, OK

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