Dogs are categorized by age. Puppies/Teens: Less than a year old. Adults: One year to 8 years old. Seniors: Over 8 years old.

Long time rescues have been in foster care for over a year. Recent arrivals have come in during the last 30 days. Needs foster means the dog needs a foster home or foster-to-adopt prospect.

Special needs and Sponsorship dogs may require special care for an illness, heartworm treatment or surgery, or they may be chronically or terminally ill dogs that require lifetime care. PLEASE NOTE: Our Sponsorship dogs may be currently receiving treatment and ARE NOT available for adoption during treatment. More info can be found in each dog's bio information.