Here you will find animal rescue organizations in South-Central region of the United States. This page covers the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Also listed are additional non-profit organizations which help domestic animals and shelters, as well as breed-specific rescues. Please feel free to drop me an email to share animal rescue organizations in the area. I hope this directory helps you find your perfect forever furry buddy.
And, if you’re interested in learning more about volunteering for your local shelter, please check out the blog.
Photo by Cayetano Gil on Unsplash
ADOPTION FEE LEGEND
A = Under $150.00
B = $151.00 to $299.00
C = $300.00 to $499.00
D = $500.00 and up
TEXAS
COLLIN COUNTY
- Name: Emma’s Wish Senior Dog Rescue
- Address: Plano, TX
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Foster Based
- Type of Animals Served: Senior Dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – B
- Website: https://emmaswishsdr.org
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 972-948-4054
HARRIS COUNTY
- Name: Shaggy Dog Rescue
- Address: Houston, TX
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Foster Based
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – A to B
- Website: http://houstonshaggydogrescue.org
- Name: Friends For Life
- Address: 107 E 22nd St,
Houston, Texas 77008 - Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Physical Shelter
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs and Cats
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – A; Cats – A
- Website: http://www.friends4life.org
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 713-863-9835
MCLENNAN COUNTY
- Name: Fuzzy Friends Rescue
- Address: 6321 Airport Road, Waco, Texas 76708
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Physical Shelter
- Type of Animals Served: Cats and Dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Cats – A; Dogs – B to C
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Website: https://fuzzyfriendsrescue.com/#
- Telephone: 254-754-9444
TRAVIS COUNTY
- Name: Texas Sweeties Dog Rescue
- Address: Austin, TX
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Foster Based
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – B
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Website: https://texassweetiesdogrescue.org/
NEW MEXICO
BERNALILLO COUNTY
- Name: Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico
- Address: Tiejaras, NM
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Foster Based
- Types of Animals Served: Small dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – B
- Website: https://lapdogrescue.org
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 505-934-2202
- Name: Animal Humane New Mexico
- Address: 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Physical Shelter
- Types of Animals Served: Dogs and Cats
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Cats – A; Dogs – A to B
- Website: https://animalhumanenm.org
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 505-255-5523
SANDOVAL COUNTY
- Name: NM-K-911
- Address: Rio Rancho, NM
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Foster Based
- Types of Animals Served: Dogs and Cats
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – A to B; Cats – A
- Website: https://nmk-911.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: (505) 414-9970
OKLAHOMA
CLEVELAND COUNTY
- Name: Second Chance Animal Sanctuary
- Address: 4500 24th Ave NW, Norman, Oklahoma 73069
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Physical Shelter
- Type of Animals Served: Cats and Dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Cats – A; Dogs – A to B
- Website: http://www.secondchancenorman.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 405-321-1915
- Name: Forever Yours Dog Rescue
- Address: Oklahoma City, OK
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Foster Based
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – A
- Website: http://foreveryoursokc.org
- Email: [email protected]
OKLAHOMA COUNTY
- Name: Country Roads Animal Rescue Society
- Address: Oklahoma City, OK
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Foster Based
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – B to C
- Website: http://www.countryroadsanimalrescue.com
- Email: [email protected]
TULSA COUNTY
- Name: Animal Rescue Foundation
- Address: 5201 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Physical Shelter and Fosters
- Type of Animals Served: Cats and Dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees:
- Cats – A
- Dogs – A
- Website: https://www.arftulsa.org
- Telephone: 918-622-5962
LOUISIANA
LAFAYETTE PARISH
- Name: Acadiana Animal Aid
- Address: 142 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, Louisiana 70520
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Physical Shelter and Foster Based
- Type of Animals Served: Cats and Dogs
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Cats – A; Dogs – B to D
- Website: https://acadianaanimalaid.org
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 337-896-1553
OUACHITA PARISH
- Name: All Hounds on Deck
- Address: Monroe, LA
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based:
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs – Hounds. Will deliver adopted hounds nationwide and Canada.
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – A
- Website: http://allhoundsondeck.com/index.html
- Email: [email protected]
ORLEANS PARISH
- Name: Zeus’ Rescues
- Address: 2520 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Physical Shelter and Foster Based
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs and Cats
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Dogs – A; Cats – A
- Website: https://zeusrescues.org
- Email: [email protected]
ARKANSAS
BENTON COUNTY
- Name: Bella Vista Animal Shelter
- Address: 32 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Physical Shelter
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs and Cats
- Performs Euthanasia: Very low rate
- Adoption Fees: Cats – A; Dogs – A
- Website: http://bellavista-animalshelter.org
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 479-855-6020
PULASKI COUNTY
- Name: Out of the Woods Animal Rescue
- Address: Little Rock, AR
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Foster Based
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs and Cats
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Cats – A; Dogs – A
- Website: http://ootwrescue.org/index.html
- Email: [email protected]
- Name: Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals (CARE)
- Address: Little Rock, AR
- Physical Shelter or Foster Based: Foster Based
- Type of Animals Served: Dogs and Cats
- Performs Euthanasia: No
- Adoption Fees: Cats – A; Dogs – B
- Website: http://www.careforanimals.org/
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 201-603-2273
BREED SPECIFIC RESCUES
OTHER NON-PROFIT SERVICES
- Name: Wrapped in Love
- Address: Run through the web only
- Purpose/Services: Connecting crafters with dog and cat rescues with a primary focus on making blankets, belly bands, and diapers. These items are often sent home with newly adopted pets to ease their transition into a forever home.
- Website: http://www.wil4u.com
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artisanswithamission
- Statistics: Total Number of Blankets pledged as of June 18, 2020: 25,656
