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Island of Misfits

David Adams

June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

Island of Misfits

#74 in United States, #2 in Alabama

https://www.islandofmisfits.org/

islandofmisfitsrescue@gmail.com

Service areas:

Baldwin County, Alabama

Our mission at Island of Misfits is to make a difference in the lives of shelter and unwanted animals we can bring into our lives. We also hope to make an impact on the pet overpopulation by offering a low cost option for spay and neuter.

Mission and Vision

Adoption Policy

We do our best to match the perfect home to the perfect pet. We offer lifetime support to our adopters so that they know they'll always have a friend to help them through.

https://www.islandofmisfits.org/

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"Island of Misfits knows the root of our community’s animal over population problems! They are true warriors for the voiceless! They work tirelessly to voice much needed change & enforcement of state & local laws, codes & enforcement. They take advantage of every adoption event possible, to include a neighboring very rural County shelter that has no help & non stop abandonment. They assist pet owners get low cost spay neuter with option of transporting those animals to a low cost clinic. They have relationships with rescues in states that have animal protected laws, transporting our Community’s unwanted to them. They very carefully screen potential adopters, know breeds and will not allow an animal to go into a home that doesn’t fit. I could go on & on praising them! They are their voice & they are a much needed part of the army to save animals!!"

— renee.

Supporter

"This rescue has devoted an enormous amount of love, time, energy, and resources to doing all they can for the animals of both Baldwin and Clarke counties. From transporting pets to North US to creating and running a low-cost spay and neuter initiative, they step up to the plate in a big big way. They’re go-getters, and deserve the recognition."

— jessica w.

Supporter, Fan

"Island of Misfits is run by the most amazing, passionate team. They work tirelessly for the animals that this state cares very little about. They do not have the support of the state or local governments and are fighting against the very common, ignorant thought that animals are disposable. I've never seen such heartless treatment of animals as I have in Alabama. This team is relentless in trying to change that perception and save as many little lives as they can."

— jennifer b.

Supporter

"I am a retired veterinarian who once employed Connie, one of the founders of Island of Misfits, as a veterinarian assistant. She is passionate, very knowledgeable, and extremely hard working. She adores animals, and the care she provides to her rescue pets is excellent and full of love and compassion. She's an incredible person doing incredible work to help pets in need."

— devin h.

Supporter

"Always supportive and there when I need anything."

— connie c.

Volunteer / foster

"From the very first communication, this company was very professional and courteous. Every question I had was answered, and in a timely manner. The fee was acceptable, the dog I received had all of her shots had been spayed, was micro chipped, and came with additional paperwork With a guide for additional training if I wanted to look into that as well. The company did additional follow ups with me regularly for the first couple of months to make sure the dog was doing well in my home, and was willing to take the dog back if she wasn’t. Luckily, me and my new dog were a perfect match and we are doing fantastic. This company took my dog out of a horrible situation and transformed her into an amazing loving dog. I cannot recommend this place enough."

— amy m.

Adoptee

"We got our second dog from Island of Misfits and have been following their work ever since. They are passionate and honest, and do their best to educate the community. They also offer lower cost neuter to help reduce the stray population around us. I love their work and am definitely a fan!"

— rebecca j.

Adoptee, Fan

"I absolutely love this place. Not only do they deeply care about the welfare of their animals- they care about the people who adopt. They make sure to the best of their ability to match the dog to the adopters needs and wants. We love our baby and when the time comes again we would go back to Island of misfits in a heart beat. The compassion these people have for our fur babies is unmatched."

— kaitlyn c.

Adoptee

"We adopted a pitbull puppy- we got photos and email/text updates about her life and progress once we matched with her, and we got lots of medical updates after she got spayed, so we felt connected to our pup and her caregivers. We trusted them with the transport over many, many miles, Alabama to Connecticut. They gave us the best gift of all- a loving, healthy, sweet, precious pitbull puppy who is now spoiled to the nines."

— lauren c.

Adoptee

"I rescued my dog Boomer from Island of Misfits in November 2022 and had a wonderful experience. Connie was so responsive and answered all my questions and made the adoption process an absolute pleasure. Boomer is the best addition to our family and we owe that all to the work of Island of Misfits and all the good they do!"

— lisa s.

Adoptee

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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

— renee.

Supporter

— jessica w.

Supporter, Fan

— jennifer b.

Supporter

— devin h.

Supporter

"Always supportive and there when I need anything."

— connie c.

Volunteer / foster

— amy m.

Adoptee

— rebecca j.

Adoptee, Fan

— kaitlyn c.

Adoptee

— lauren c.

Adoptee

— lisa s.

Adoptee

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