An inside look focusing on this incredible animal welfare organization.

1. Charity Spotlight: Austin
Dog Rescue

2. Texas has a lot of animal shelters that help dogs found on
the streets. But with the high number of stray dogs, there
is a constant need to rescue more. One of the many
incredible rescues in Texas is the Austin Dog Rescue,
which has been rescuing homeless dogs since 2006. They
received their 501(c) tax-exempt non-profit status in 2007.
Austin Dog Rescue is a true non-profit, with no paid
employees. Everyone who works with the organization is
a volunteer. The organization relies solely on donations
and adoption fees to carry out their mission of saving
dogs’ lives.

3. Austin Dog Rescue is a foster home based organization,
and every dog is housed and cared for in a home setting
by foster caregivers. In these loving foster homes, each
dog is treated as a valued member of the family. The dogs
are given plenty of opportunities to interact with humans
and other dogs. They are also house and crate trained.

4. Austin Dog Rescue is one of the most successful and
highly regarded mixed breed rescues in the Central Texas
area. They have saved and found homes for more than
1,880 dogs, and there are still many years of rescues to
come. Each year, more than 400 dogs find their forever
homes through the Austin Dog Rescue. Many people
have found their four-legged best friends through this
organization. While Austin is a foster home based
organization rather than a shelter, it does serve a number
of shelters throughout the Central Texas area.

5. For those who are interested in adopting a dog through
Austin Dog Rescue, the process runs smoothly. You must
first submit an application, after which you will typically
be contacted by the organization within 24 hours. The
organization then makes sure to verify the your home,
and to perform a veterinary check. You are then put in
contact with the foster caregiver, and you will arrange a
time to meet the foster dog. After this meeting, you and
the foster will have 24 hours to decide if the dog is the
right match.

6. Austin Dog Rescue takes extreme care in making sure
that homeless dogs are rescued off the streets and placed
into loving homes. This unique foster home based
organization takes every measure possible to ensure that
all dogs are happy and healthy for the rest of their lives.