I am Heather. I started in rescue a little over 5 years ago. I had always wanted to do something to help homeless dogs and I found a group in the city in which I was working that was just starting out. What an opportunity! We worked mainly out of the area shelter. I began by taking photos of the dogs to post on Petfinder. It then grew to going to the shelter to walk dogs, help the vet give shots and bathe the dogs.
I then focused my attention a little closer to home, there was a rescue not 4 miles from where I lived and I knew I had to help.
I began again, taking photos and posting dogs on Petfinder and Adopt-A-Pet.
That quickly turned into taking dogs to meet the transport to begin their journey to their new homes, walking dogs, playing with the dogs, cleaning kennels and bathe the "babies". I also began to foster. I still do all of that in addition to coordinating adoptions.
I have been blessed to meet wonderful, loving and giving adopters along the way too! Thank you to those of you who have let our rescues into your hearts and homes. We will continue to strive to make the best match possible for your family.

Meet Melissa, she is a huge help with our adoptions. She keeps our Maine site up and running. She also transports dogs from Londonderry, NH to our Maine adopters. She certainly loves our pooches and goes way above and beyond for them. Keep up the good work Melissa!

Kate Dubuque has been a member of the group for almost ten years. She
coordinates the interviews and reference checks.
She transports dogs and is a member of the Yahoo group. At times she is a
foster for the group as well.
Often times she is asked to utilize her background as a  Veterinary
Technician and Animal Control Officer where there are
behavioral or health questions.  She is also the administrator for
Little Rhody Rescue.
 
She is married and has 4 rescue dogs; Guinness (then known as Popeye) was
the first adopted from the group in 2002.
It was then that she became involved as a volunteer.  Riley, Roxie
  and Jake soon followed. She currently works as a vet tech in Rhode
  Island.
 
She warns:  Not all rescues are alike! Make sure that your new  family
member is vaccinated, wormed, checked properly for parasites
and tested/ administered prevention for heartworm and fleas prior  to
adoption. Interstate Health certificates are mandated by law.
We go above and beyond the federal and state laws for many reasons. The
health and safety of your new family member is
number one; critical issue with our small crew.
 
I have always felt the importance of preventative care and
  spaying/neutering ALL cats and dogs. There are simply too many animals
each year that are destined to be euthanized for the simple lack of quality
homes.  Rabies and Distemper vaccines aren’t
always enough.  Dogs need discipline, exercise and lots of  training.
With a good trainer, and some time and effort on your part,
you can turn your wonderful dog into a family member that everyone wants to
have around. I love the way Cesar Millan thinks.
He has such a non- aggressive focused ways to “Speak dog”.....and his ways
work so well.
 
Have a GREAT relationship with your Veterinarian; as you would your own
physician.
We all LOVE our adopters. Without you and your families, there would be
nowhere for these wonderful dogs to go.
We are making great strides in the south. Low-cost Spay and Neuter  clinics
are popping up in Tennessee and that eventually will interpret
as fewer numbers of dogs in need of homes.
 
 
GIVE A FIRST RATE DOG A SECOND CHANCE ~ADOPT~
DON’T LITTER- SPAY AND NEUTER ALL OF YOUR PETS