#73 in United States, #1 in New York, #1 in New York
218 Croton Dam Rd Ossining NY by appointment
https://www.agooddogrescue.org
Service areas:
Tri state area NY NJ CT typically
"A very dedicated rescue for dogs needing help. You will not find a person more dedicated then Lisa Smith."
— vincent f.
Adoptee
"Our sweet boy Tank was adopted from A Good Dog Rescue! He is just the best and was raised so well."
— sara r.
Adoptee
"We adopted the most wonderful dog from A Good Dog Rescue. A happy, healthy 3 year old Pyrenees and husky mix. He completes our pack! We were so lucky a friend shared Hank’s (now Bear) profile."
— heidi h.
Adoptee
"A good dog rescue is amazing! Quick to respond, helpful and helped me get a wonderful dog"
— melissa p.
Adoptee
"I adopted my new pup, Marley (formerly known as Aubie) in January of this year. I could tell from the start that A Good Dog Rescue was incredibly caring and passionate about saving animals and making sure they're placed in the best homes. Lisa is quite selfless and has transformed her very home into a safe haven for these dogs. The night I arrived to pick up Marley, Lisa was meticulously inspecting dogs, making sure everyone was ok and multitasking to perfection. Volunteers were on deck and were incredibly on task with every dog that was coming in. I've gone into rescue organizations that couldn't do half of what I saw that evening. I literally left in tears and was in complete awe. If and when I choose to adopt again, I will only go to A Good Dog Rescue!"
— kimberly t.
Adoptee, Supporter, Fan
"A good dog rescue is an amazing place!! The dogs are so lucky to have a caring and loving home well waiting for there forever homes to come! Lisa and her staff are amazing people and care so much about the dogs!"
— danielle s.
Adoptee
"Great people and a great rescue."
— john s.
Adoptee
"I had 8 rescues and then came upon Beau and couldn’t stop thinking about him. I thought they will never give me a dog. They will think I’m a hoarder! Sure enough after checking all of my references I was able to bring my beautiful Beau home. He has been a joy to us. He gets along with everyone including cats and loves kids. We are so in love with him. . I am so thankful to a good dog rescue."
— cindy undefined.
Adoptee
"I can’t say enough about this rescue! I adopted my boy Jeter from here 2 years ago. The moment we met it was a match made in heaven! He did not want to leave us and we did not want to leave him… but clearly we had to wait what would have been about 4 days due to all the checks they had to do ( vet, personal, my home ect) the instant bond with our dog made it known that he needed to be with us asap and there was no time to waste! My adoption papers were thrown to the top and off they went to make sure I was a perfect parent for my new baby! What should have been at least 4 days turned in to 24 hours. I checked all the boxes for him ( was a lot) in a good way! Lisa is the most amazing person to these animals and puts their welfare at the top of every adoption! She fights for these animals while fighting her own battle ( cancer) I don’t know any other person more fit to win a contest than Lisa and her rescue! I will forever be in debt to her for saving my boy and giving my family the dog of our dreams! ❤️"
— danielle m.
Adoptee
"I adopted my girl Peppa 4 years ago and she needed some extra attention/work from her separation anxiety. This rescue was there helping me by watching her when I went to work getting a special crate etc. I then found myself inspired so I started taking dogs out when I went to pick up mine, go on pack walks, and so much more. I can tell you the president Lisa loves every single dog that comes through those doors and the people she inspired to volunteer have the biggest hearts. Hundreds of dogs lives have forever been changed by this “smaller” rescue and I’m truly grateful to have been a small part of it and seen what I’ve seen with them."
— jonathan w.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
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