Rachel Dodson
Dance Artist, Educator, Choreographer, and Art Instigator
P r o j e c t R e s c u e R e l i e f
As humans, we are not one dimensional beings. In addition to her passion for dance, Rachel has a deep love and concern for the welfare of animals and it is important to her to use her movement and art to give voice to those without. Project Rescue Relief was created to connect those interested in getting involved in animal rescue to the avenue which best suits their needs and lifestyle. You do not have to go in-shelter to change the lives of animals in need, please click on a link below to explore your possibilities.
Project Rescue Relief began as a campaign to help inform and offer resources to those interested in helping in the efforts to rescue abused, abandoned, and surrendered animals.
Many of these rescue groups, shelters, and sanctuaries also offer adoptions. If you are looking to bring a fuzzy heart into your family, you can be the loving forever home that is needed by so many on this list.
There are a number of ways that you can get involved in animal rescue efforts...
Transportation of rescued pets to their forever homes (short or long distance)
Making a donation or sponsoring a rescued animal
Taking photos of animals for adoption purposes
Shelter checks
Training
Evaluation of pets
Answering inquiries
Bottle feeding babies
Behavior problem solving
Public relations
Administrative support
Event planning
Fund raising
Adoption follow-ups
and so much more
Browse, click, and contact any of the groups listed below to fine your place in the rescue relief efforts of your choice.
Animal Transportation
Breed Specific Rescue Groups
Afghan Hound Rescue of Southern California
American Pomeranian Club Rescue
Animal Place Farmed Animal Sanctuary
Border Collie Rescue of Northern California
Burmese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue
English Springer Rescue America
Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County
Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue
Great Dane Rescue of Northern California
Homeward Bound Golder Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary
Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills
Leaps and Bounds Rabbit Rescue
Michaboo Companion Bird Rescue
NorCal German Shorthair Pointer Rescue
Northern California Dachshund Rescue
Northern California Weimaraner Rescue
Performing Animal Welfare Society
Papillon Club of America Rescue Trust
Rattie Ratz Rescue, Resource and Referral
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue of Northern California
Rocky Mountain Great Dance Rescue
Sacramento Area Kitten Rescue Alliance
Sacramento House Rabbit Society
Second Chance Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Siberian Husky Rescue Referral of California
Donation Opportunities
A quick and easy avenue to donate to your favorite charity is via iGive. You can shop online and your cause gets money - free!
Afghan Hound Rescue of Southern California
American Pomeranian Club Rescue
Animal Place Farmed Animal Sanctuary
Border Collie Rescue of Northern California
Burmese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue
English Springer Rescue America
Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County
Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue
Great Dane Rescue of Northern California
Homeward Bound Golder Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills
Leaps and Bounds Rabbit Rescue
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue
NorCal German Shorthair Pointer Rescue
Northern California Dachshund Rescue
Northern California Herpetological Society
Northern California Weimaraner Rescue
Papillon Club of America Rescue Trust
Performing Animal Welfare Society
Rattie Ratz Rescue, Resource and Referral
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue of Northern California
Sacramento Area Kitten Rescue Alliance
Sacramento House Rabbit Society
San Luis Obispo County Animal Services
Second Chance Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Siberian Husky Rescue Referral of California
West Coast Mastiff and Large Breed Rescue
Fostering Options
If you are unable to afford, many times you can foster temporarily to help an animal get over an injury, giving them a safe place to heal while also creating space at the shelter as others come in
Afghan Hound Rescue of Southern California
Border Collie Rescue of Northern California
Burmese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
English Springer Rescue America
Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County
Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue
Great Dane Rescue of Northern California
Homeward Bound Golder Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary
Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills
Leaps and Bounds Rabbit Rescue
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue
NorCal German Shorthair Pointer Rescue
Northern California Dachshund Rescue
Northern California Weimaraner Rescue
Papillon Club of America Rescue Trust
Rattie Ratz Rescue, Resource and Referral
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue of Northern California
Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue
Sacramento Area Kitten Rescue Alliance
Sacramento House Rabbit Society
San Luis Obispo County Animal Services
Second Chance Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Siberian Husky Rescue Referral of California
National Organizations
American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Cruelty reporting, found animals, emergency services
English Springer Rescue America
Humane Society - Disaster response, mobile vet, wildlife sanctuary, street dog welfare, wildlife services
In-shelter Volunteering
Animal Place Farmed Animal Sanctuary
Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue
Great Dane Rescue of Northern California
Homeward Bound Golder Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
NorCal German Shorthair Pointer Rescue
Northern California Weimaraner Rescue
Papillon Club of America Rescue Trust
Performing Animal Welfare Society
San Luis Obispo County Animal Services
Second Chance Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Other
Many of the groups in this list have additional volunteer efforts not dedicated in one of the other categories. Please click and contact to find out where they need support that you may be able to offer
Afghan Hound Rescue of Southern California
Border Collie Rescue of Northern California
Boulder Community Network Animal Companions Center - Resources
Burmese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Colorado Wildlife Rehabilitators - Resource network
Ferrets Anonymous - Ferrets enthusiasts working to promote awareness of the domestic ferret
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue - Rescue, Rehabilitation, and release of injured and orphaned wildlife. Additional volunteer efforts available
iGive - Helping your cause at no cost to you
Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue
Northern California Herpetological Society - Educational programming
Please note...
We are a small team of two who contributed to the development of this page, and while we made our best effort to collect resources, it is possible that groups on this list need more help than what is indicated.
Please reach out to the group of your interest even if it is not listed in a category of your interest, to be sure regarding the opportunities available to you.
If you know of a group not listed in one of the categories below and would like to add them to our growing list, please connect via the "Contact" tab of this website with their information.