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Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption - VT transport stop Animal rescue in Burlington, VT

Day Before The Rainbow is a group of dedicated animal lovers who volunteer their time to help the otherwise helpless animals in our area.
We rescue animals which are about to be euthanized in high-kill shelters. We are a strictly foster based rescue and all animals are kept in private foster homes until adopted.
We transport our own animals to various locations on the east coast, at no additional charge to the adopter.
Please contact us today to meet any one of our adoptable animals!

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Burlington, VT 05401
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Adoptable pets at Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption - VT transport stop

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

Maltese/Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Leia's adoption status with email updates.
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Leia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Burlington, VT

Rescue FAQs

We adopt pets (and provide transport) to families and individuals all up and down the east coast!

Additional adoption info

We require an application to be filled out. Please visit https://www.apply.daybeforetherainbow.com to fill out an application, or email us at taryn@daybeforetherainbow.com and request an application.

After the application is submitted, we will review it and email you back and set up a time for you to pick up your new family member. It may take several days for us to check your application. Please be patient with us, as we are all very busy volunteers. We will notify you as soon as possible about the status of your application.

Fees vary depending on the animal--adoption fees are listed in the description of each animal. An adoption contract must be signed at time of adoption. You will receive the pet's records, microchip registration and 30 days of free pet insurance at the time of the adoption as well.

Adoption application

https://www.apply.daybeforetherainbow.com

Pets at shelters & rescues near Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption - VT transport stop

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Velveeta's adoption status with email updates.
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Velveeta

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Brainardsville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Gopher's adoption status with email updates.
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Gopher

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Rebel's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Rebel

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Barre, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Nibbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Nibbles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Brainardsville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Alfie's adoption status with email updates.
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Alfie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Brainardsville, NY

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