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A New Leash on Life Pet Rescue and Transport

David Adams

June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

A New Leash on Life Pet Rescue and Transport

#88 in United States, #9 in Oregon, #3 in Eugene

http://newleashdogrescue.org/

newleashtransport@gmail.com

Service areas:

The West Coast, from the Mexico border to the Canadian border. Washington, California, and Oregon.

Our love for all animals, big and small, runs deep. Our rescue efforts began while healing from the sadness of losing our 13-year-old Golden Retriever, Ruby. The healing began with a phone call from a friend nearly 1,000 miles away: Can you help us? It was that desperate plea that opened our eyes to a problem that isn't going away anytime soon. Pet overpopulation, animal abuse, neglect, and abandonment affect all of us and the communities we live in. Through our transports, we are able to save these animals from being euthanized in high kill shelters by carrying them to the safety of our rescue network. Dog Rescue is all about teamwork. Each life saved represents countless hours of collaboration between volunteers and rescue organizations. Currently, our network spans the I-5 Corridor, from the Mexican to Canadian borders. Here, these various agencies provide the training, medical care, and fostering to help find a happy, healthy, and loving home for the dogs to live in for the rest of their lives. As of April 2024, over 11,800 dogs (and many cats) have been transported. In addition to transport, we work with several pet food suppliers to secure donated food for animals in our community. Donated food, supplies, and treats are distributed to food banks, shelters, rescue agencies, churches, veterans and the homeless. In the sweet spirit of Ruby, we wake up every day with the hope of giving these animals a new leash on life.

Mission and Vision

A New Leash on Life Pet Rescue and Transport is a 501 ¬© (3) nonprofit organization (#47-1838633) dedicated to rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters, abandonment, and the danger of abuse and neglect. Our goal is to save as many dogs as we can, regardless of age, size, or breed. We are ready at a moment's notice to cross state lines to rescue dogs who may otherwise have only hours to live. We are committed to providing the most efficient, safe, and caring transport possible. We are dedicated to working with a responsible network of agencies that share the same core values and passions. Every decision is made in the best interest of the animals rescued, and serves as a first step to a new and wonderful life. Our mission expanded early on when we started a pet food bank that has distributed nearly 1.15 million pounds of food to local food banks, shelters, our foster/rescue/shelter network, churches, veterans, elderly and the homeless. Understanding that spay and neuter procedures play a key role in the success of our mission, we are committed to strengthening the access and affordability of spay and neuter programs, clinics, procedures throughout our network. Saving lives and improving animal welfare is our focus and our passion, whether it be transporting, distributing pet food, or advocating spay and neuter procedures... for the well-being of animals.

Adoption Policy

Since we are traveling so much, we work hand in hand with rescue partners and rely on them to facilitate adoptions since we are not available 7 days a week.

http://newleashdogrescue.org/

Testimonials

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"I have known and worked with Mark and Jane Gilbert for 15 years. I run a non-profit animal rescue and sanctuary of my own. A New Leash on Life has been a labor of love for Mark and Jane who have poured their hearts and an immeasurable amount of their own money into providing safe and humane transport for shelter animals and the food bank and so many other services and support to our community. They also help rescues and shelters in California. They are the most dedicated and giving people I have ever known. They deserve some recognition for their many years of dedication and kindness and generosity!"

— liesl w.

Supporter

"A new leash on life is amazing, they were helpful and nice when I contacted them looking for more info on my rescue. They rescue tons of dogs and I wouldn't have my loki today if it wasn't for their efforts 3-4 years ago."

— abby s.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

"A New Leash on Life Dog Rescue is so amazing because they drive down to California to the kill shelters and rescue dogs and bring them back to Oregon where they can have a new life with a new family in the Pacific Northwest! They have rescued OVER 11 THOUSAND DOGS so far and have no plans to stop... in fact I believe they are on a rescue mission as I type this! Jane and Mark are really great people who selflessly give of their time and resources so that dogs can literally have a new life!"

— rob a.

Fan

"Love"

— corinne m.

Fan

"They donate food to my rescue, making it possible to rescue more dogs!"

— marra w.

Fan

"We love A New Leash on Life, they help our rescue (Luvable Dog Rescue) with pet food from their pet food bank and transport dogs to us from CA. They are an amazing group and do so much for animals in CA, OR and WA So many dogs and cats would be euthanized without them. Please consider helping them with their mission!"

— kristi m.

Fan

"A New Leash on Life does so much to support the pet owners and dogs in our community and beyond. Their main focus of saving dogs from high kill shelters continues to be a driving force and they are almost at 12,000 lives saved! Not to mention they field calls from people in the community who need guidance, whether it be to surrender an animal, report a found animal, or to get help finding a pet to adopt, New Leash does an amazing job giving direction to those in need. They also run a pet Food Bank that works to distribute food far and wide to those who need it the most. All around the people that work to keep New Leash going are wonderful and I am happy to have had the pleasure of learning about them. Keep up the good work guys!!!"

— trinity a.

Supporter

"There is no choice that describes my affiliation. NLOL, shares their community pet food with my Safety Animal Center in rural Oakridge OR for our community pet food bank."

— trudy h.

Fan

"Jane and Mark at New Lease On Life focus only on the animals. They are not in it for any recognition or for any sense of martyrdom. They work tirelessly often to the detriment of their own health and their primary business. They drive through ice, snow, storms, late nights to rescue dogs who are at risk. They take calls day and night and are always ready to help. They are well respected in the rescue community both local and throughout the country. They are filled with love and commitment. I truly don’t know anyone in nonprofits who makes sure that every penny they raise (and most of their own personal money) and every grain of kibble donated goes straight to the dogs."

— bethani.

Supporter, Fan

"A new leash on life offers a great opportunity for the people who are in need of dog food. This includes local rescues, unhoused and people who love their animals but just need a bit of support to keep their fur friends around!"

— crystal p.

Supporter

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

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About the author

David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

All testimonials

— liesl w.

Supporter

— abby s.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

— rob a.

Fan

"Love"

— corinne m.

Fan

"They donate food to my rescue, making it possible to rescue more dogs!"

— marra w.

Fan

— kristi m.

Fan

— trinity a.

Supporter

"There is no choice that describes my affiliation. NLOL, shares their community pet food with my Safety Animal Center in rural Oakridge OR for our community pet food bank."

— trudy h.

Fan

— bethani.

Supporter, Fan

— crystal p.

Supporter

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