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2. National Mill Dog Rescue

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Established in 2007, the National Mill Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescuing puppy mill dogs and putting an end to the puppy mill industry. Theresa Strader, NMDR’s Founder and Executive Director, rescued Lily from a dog auction in Missouri. Prior to that day, Lily had spent the first seven years of her life as a commercial breeding dog, a puppy mill mom. Determined that her years of living in misery would not be in vain, Strader started NMDR, giving a voice to mill dogs across the country.

Through nationwide efforts, the National Mill Dog Rescue is educating Americans on the cruelty of puppy mills, encouraging them to adopt animals only from shelters and rescue groups or reputable breeders, and rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing former mill dogs.

Located in Peyton, Colorado, the National Mill Dog Rescue is run almost entirely by a devoted team of over 1,300 volunteers nationwide. The organization has rescued nearly 7,000 puppy mill dogs since their launch, with over 200 in their care, looking for new homes, at any given time. Through rescue and education, NMDR continues their life-saving work while educating the public about the truth of pet store puppies.

For more information about the National Mill Dog Rescue or to make a tax-deductible donation, click here.

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3. Beagle Freedom Project

The Beagle Freedom Project began in December 2010 when Shannon Keith received information that Beagles who were used for animal experiments in a research lab were to be given a chance at freedom.

Testing done on beagles in universities and other research facilities includes medical/pharmaceutical, household products and cosmetics. When they are no longer wanted for research purposes, some labs attempt to find homes for adoptable, healthy beagles. Working directly with these laboratories, Beagle Freedom Project is able to remove and transport Beagles and place them in loving homes. All rescues are done legally with the cooperation of the facility. With time, patience, play, companionship, love – and most of all, freedom – these dogs learn how to just be dogs, and their transformations are amazing.

While former research Beagles can pose challenges, understandably, as they have never had the chance to just be a dog, they have proven to quickly adjust to life outside of a cage to be exceptional companions.

To learn more about the Beagle Freedom Project or to make a tax-deductible donation, click here.

4. North Shore Animal League

North Shore Animal League America, headquartered in Port Washington, New York, is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. Since 1944, The League’s mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter and advocacy initiatives.

Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 20,000 homeless pets. To date, the League has placed close to one million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes. One of the first animal rescue agencies on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Sandy, the League rescued thousands of pets abandoned and displaced by the storms.

The North Shore Animal League is also dedicated to elevating the acceptance of mixed breed dogs. Through education and advocacy, they’ve virtually eliminated the former stigma attached to non-purebred dogs.

To learn more about the North Shore Animal League or to make a tax-deductible donation, click here.

Yes, these amazing organizations are all deserving of the title of Best Dog Rescue. However, there can only be one winner! Please leave a comment below, letting us know which one YOU think best deserves our award!

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