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The Rescue Train

Animal rescue in North Hollywood, CA

The Rescue Train’s deep-rooted goals are to be a voice for animals and to help save as many lives as possible. We fulfill our mission through our key initiatives: rescue and rehome, shelter intervention, dedication to spay and neuter, and collaboration with other like-minded organizations. We aim to drastically reduce the number of animals entering kill shelters and animals living on the streets of Los Angeles.
Please visit our website at www.TheRescueTrain.org

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North Hollywood, CA 91604
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Adoptable pets at The Rescue Train

We'll also keep you updated on brothers Almond & Chestnut's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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brothers Almond & Chestnut

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on brothers Chestnut & Almond's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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brothers Chestnut & Almond

American Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe ⭐solo's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe ⭐solo

Bombay

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Carl lap cat ⭐'s adoption status with email updates.
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Carl lap cat ⭐

British Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Connor & Logan's adoption status with email updates.
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Connor & Logan

Bombay

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on siblings Juniper & Alder's adoption status with email updates.
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siblings Juniper & Alder

Tabby

Female, 11 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel the Hilarious's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel the Hilarious

French Bulldog

Female, Young
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Door greeters Mike & Bob's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Door greeters Mike & Bob

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
North Hollywood, CA

Rescue FAQs

Because we do home checks and follow up visits we only do local adoptions around the Los Angeles area.

Additional adoption info

1) View pets online

2) Submit application for the pet of your choice. FYI: The application process is not meant to be an invasion of privacy but a tool to help us find out if one of our pets would fit happily into your home and lifestyle. We spend a lot of time and funds to get to know our dogs and cats and your application helps set both you and them up for a successful adoption. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION.

3) Meet the dog or cat: By appointment only. If your application is approved, you will be contacted to arrange to meet the pet at a convenient time. We ask that everyone who will be living with the pet attend the meeting. Also, if you have an existing dog, for a dog we might ask that you bring him/her along for an introduction.

4) Home check: While a home visit is required prior to final placement, it does not guarantee adoption. We like to see where our pets will be living to make sure that they will be in a safe and secure environment. Often we can help with unforeseen health risks and help secure yards and fences that first time owners might miss.

5) Adoption contract: The adoption contract is a binding agreement between the adopter and our rescue group. If, for any reason, the adoption of one of our pets DOES NOT work out, you MUST return the animal to The Rescue Train. We are always here for our animals, no matter what.

6) Tax deductible donation. There is a minimum tax deductible donation of $250 per dog and $125 per cat. Each pet is spayed/neutered, vaccinated*, and microchipped. In most cases, we have already spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, on vet bills, boarding and training for each pet. The donation helps us recoup a small fraction of that cost.

*In the case of puppies and kittens, additional rounds of shots might be required.

Many dogs that come to us need training. We are one of the few groups that obedience train the majority of our rescue dogs. Our intensive training program would cost the average pet owner hundreds of dollars. Part of our $250 dog adoption agreement, for dogs who require training, is that their adoptive parents have a mandatory free private training session before the dog can go home.

7) Delivery of your new family member: We come with education and helpful hints to help things go smoothly and take the guess work out of what to expect when bringing your new pet home. Each pet has a team of people behind him/her and we are here to be a support system if you should need us.

Adoption application

http://TheRescueTrain.org/fees

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We'll also keep you updated on Archie - Costa Mesa Location's adoption status with email updates.
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Archie - Costa Mesa Location

Dachshund/Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs
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We'll also keep you updated on SELMA's adoption status with email updates.
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SELMA

American Bulldog

Female, 1 yr
Van Nuys, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Redford's adoption status with email updates.
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Redford

Chow Chow

Male, 15 yrs 8 mos
Agua Dulce, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dodger's adoption status with email updates.
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Dodger

Cocker Spaniel

Male, Adult
Santa Clarita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Franco's adoption status with email updates.
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Franco

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Sun Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rita's adoption status with email updates.
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Rita

Beagle

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Los Angeles, CA

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