Purebred Rescue Organization of Ohio, Inc.

01/08/2024

Hello and welcome!!

It’s been a while since we’ve introduced our selves and talked about who we are and what we do 👋🏼

We are Purebred Rescue Organization of Ohio (aka PRO). What started as a small foster-based rescue in Dayton over 20 years ago, focused on purebred puppy mill releases and owner surrenders, has grown into a multi-city effort, and now includes the PUPP Prison Dog Training Program and partnerships with shelters across the State of Ohio to help save tons of dogs each year 🐶🐾

Today, we rescue dogs of all breeds, mixes, shapes, and sizes! We provide standard vetting for them while they are in our care - all of our dogs are fixed, heartworm tested, vaccinated, and microchipped before they are placed in adoptive homes! ❤️

While we don’t have a physical shelter/presence, we have amazing volunteers across the state of Ohio who open their homes to help those pups in need! We’re based out of the Columbus/London region but have adopted as far away as Florida! 🏡

In 2023, we were able to rescue and rehabilitate over 90 dogs and in 2024 our goal is to hit over 100! If you would like to learn more about us or to check out our adoptable pups, you can visit our website at www.prodogsohio.org

01/08/2024

🎉 HAPPY TAILS 🎉

Mulan, now known as Kahlua, is a bernedoodle who we rescued from a puppy mill earlier this year. When we got her she was scared, reactive, and didn’t know any commands. Recently her owners reached out to us to give an update 🥹 :

“Kahlua is doing very well with us. She is an extremely friendly girl that loves to meet new people and to run around at the dog park. She loves traveling with us and seeing new places too!” 🏖️❤️

“Kalista and I love spoiling her and she has brought us a lot of happiness. Whenever people meet her they express how good and sweet she is, and they joke about sending their dogs to prison after meeting her lol” ☑️ ☑️

Kahlua went through our PUPP training program and this feedback is exactly why we love it! It can make such a difference for our dogs and conversely the handlers who help them. To learn more about this program, check out our website at www.prodogsohio.org/programs

We’re beyond happy for Kahlua and her people!! 🐾

01/07/2024

🐾 Planning is so important!! 🐾

If you have any senior parents, relatives, friends, it’s imperative that you have a conversation with them about continuance of care for their beloved pet 👵🏼❤️

When estate planning, it’s a good idea to include a guardian your loved one’s pet or enough money to fund veterinary care, boarding, and/or expenses related to finding the animal a new home. That way, if the person’s care needs unexpectedly change, their pet will have the proper care in place 🐶

There are a range of options to assist seniors:

1. Pet care assistance - if a senior loved one is able to still keep their pet but just needs a little help here and there, consider adding a pet care service to the routine. Examples include Wag, Rover, Task rabbit, Trusted Housesitters 🏃 They can help with everything from walking the animal to making supply runs or bathing!

2 Finance assistance - if the burden of an animal has become financially too great, reach out to the local humane society as they can help with low cost veterinary resources 💲💲

3. Rehoming - when the time eventually comes that your loved one can no longer take care of their animal, it’s time to move forward with rehoming. The best outcome is that there is a planned successor (guardian) for the animal 📃 If not, first reach out to local, reputable rescues. Another option is to coordinate temporary boarding as a stop gap, until a plan can be implemented.

Regardless of which path you choose, it’s valid. If you or a loved one ever need help with a pet who needs a new home, we’re here for you 🫶🏼 Please fill out our owner surrender form at www.prodogsohio.org/contact and we will reach out when possible.

01/05/2024

❄️ HAPPY TAILS ❄️

Just in time for the winter storm this weekend, Maize (now Violet) found her permanent snuggle buddy 🤍 Andi, Maize’s foster mom, just couldn’t picture her in any other home and decided this past weekend to keep her!

After fostering many dogs, Andi finally found the ONE! We love when we can help our own volunteers find their forever pups 🐾

If you’re considering volunteering or fostering with us, you can message us or check out our website at https://www.prodogsohio.org/ways-to-help

Join us in congratulating Maize on going (staying) home 🐶

01/04/2024

💚 Meet Loki! 💚

This sweet pup is an 8 month old, 40lb Australian Cattle Dog Mix! Loki came to us when his owner could no longer care for him. He has been with us a little over a month and is working on his skills in our prison program! 💪🏼

Loki has done great learning his basic commands! As typical with a Cattle Dog, he is very smart and has a BIG personality! 💥 He needed some work channeling his energy when meeting new people and other dogs and is now doing well with both.

Due to his high energy and breed traits, Loki will need a confident owner. Someone who will be committed to setting boundaries and continuing his training. Heeler or Shepherd experience is preferred 🐶

Loki loves playing with the other dogs in the program and takes their corrections well when he gets too rowdy with them 🐾🐾 He has been around cats and showed interest, but didn’t go after them. Loki has also been around older children without issues. Due to his high energy and tendency to her nippy while playing, we recommend children 12 years and older.

Loki is not an ideal candidate for apartment/condo living and wouldn’t be the best option for a first time owner.

He will be done with his training and ready for a forever home around January 19th. If you are interested in adding Loki to your family please visit our website and complete an application: https://www.prodogsohio.org 🏡❤️

01/01/2024

🎇 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎇

Pickle wants to wish everyone a Happy New Year and say that his New Year’s resolution is to GET ADOPTED!! 🐶🤞🏼

Pickle is a 1 year old, happy and healthy Pitbull mix. He’s an active guy who loves walks, fetch, and playing with other big dogs! 🐾

He does well with routine and follows his commands extremely well. Don't expect him to let you leave a room without following you or being in a crate where he can see you. That being said, he wants nothing more than to snuggle next to you on a couch ❤️ He’s completely crate and potty trained and will let you know when he needs to go.

Please help us find Pickle a home this New Year! 🫶🏼 even if you can’t adopt him, sharing this post, talking to family and friends or simply hitting the like button all helps!

Pickle’s adoption fee has been sponsored by a generous family 🤍

If you think Pickle could be a good fit for your home, please apply here: www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

12/29/2023

🐾 Hudson is STILL looking for his people🐾

This regal man is an estimated 6 year old, Pointer(?), Border Collie(?) mix! While we don’t know his exact breed make up, we know he’s a 100% adorable, good boy!

Hudson came to us from a full shelter after being found as a stray and never claimed. We took him in and are committed to finding him the happily ever after he deserves! ❤️

He has been in our prison training program and has done great. He is very smart and eager to please. He can get easily distracted at times but responds quickly to his handler reminding him he knows how to listen 👂😂

Being middle-aged Hudson has matured from the typical hyper nature of his potential breed mixes! These days he is quite thrilled to take it easy, hang out with his owner and get all the love. He enjoys walks, playing fetch and chasing small things in the yard. His energy is by no means excessive.

Hudson has shown interest in chasing cats, cars and other moving objects while on a walk. Therefore, he will need a cat-free home with a securely fenced in yard or an owner committed to keeping him on a leash at all times while outside.

He prefers to be the king is his castle and get all the loving on his own 👑 He has not been kid tested, but has been very friendly with every person he has me!

All that said, if you think Hudson would be a good fit for your family, please apply at https://www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

12/28/2023

🤍 Binx is ready to be PAROLED 🤍

This little munchkin has finished his time in our prison training program and is ready to find a home where he can spend his golden years 🥹

Binx is an 8 year old, 10lb Maltese who we rescued from a local puppy mill. He’s had a tough life and because of that is in need of some serious TLC 💔 Binx’s ideal home would be a quiet one with a fenced in yard where he can explore on his own time.

He’s fine with other dogs and sort of just ignores them. He has not been exposed to cats but we think he’d be fine. Binx would not do well with children just due to his shyness.

If you think you could help Binx experience love again, we encourage you to apply at www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables 🐾

12/27/2023

Everyone say hi to Miss Winnie! 🧡

Winnie is a 2.5 year old mini poodle who weighs about 17lbs. We rescued her from a puppy mill in late October and since then she’s been working on coming out of her shell in our prison training program 🥺

Winnie is still a very shy girl and will need a patient family and some TLC 🫶🏼 Because of this we think it would be best if she was the only pup in the home, if possible.

As a puppy mill rescue, Winnie will absolutely need to be in a home with a fenced yard. This is because like most puppy mill rescues, Winnie is a flight risk and a fenced yard would help keep her safe.

If Winnie pulls at your heartstrings like she does ours and you think she would be a good fit, please apply at www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

12/27/2023

Argus is still searching for his forever home! 💛🥺

While he is a very sweet pup, Argus does have some insecurity/anxiety issue that will require a specific home. With the proper boundaries, exercise, and stimulation he is a wonderful pup! 🌟

He bonds quickly with his handler and is very eager to learn/please, but his insecurity does cause him to growl in new/uncomfortable situations. Due to his size, he can be very intimidating.

We want to be very upfront Argus has NEVER bit anybody or escalated his behavior. He also is reported to have some resource guarding issues. While we have not seen that with him in our rescue, we do not want to totally brush it off.

Because of these things we will not place him in a home with children. We know Labs can be wonderful with kids, but it is our responsibility to set our dogs up for success in their new home.

He needs a regular crate routine, someone who will attend the free follow-up training class so they are on the same page as he is with commands, and preferably someone with strong breed experience because he’s not your typical Lab. He needs a confident leader who doesn’t let their dogs run the house💪🏼

He would prefer a fenced yard because he has minor leash biting tendencies on walks, but that can also be worked on with the follow-up training session.

Overall Argus is a great dog! He just needs to be in an environment where he can be successful. He is great with other dogs and cats! If you think you could be a good fit for this handsome fella, please apply at www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables 🤗

12/23/2023

🌟 HAPPY TAILS 🌟

Amber went home to her doppelgänger this week 🐶 her and her sister are resting up for Christmas and it seems to be the perfect fit!

We love seeing dogs find their family and settle right in 💕

If you want to bring home a new family member for the holidays, check out our adoptables at www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

12/17/2023

✨ Puppy Preview ✨

Our board president Mitchell Hager just saved 4 beautiful pups from local puppy mills! Now they’ll each go to a foster home where they’ll received some much needed vetting and all the TLC they could want 💕

We source our dogs from all sorts of situations whether that be helping over-full local shelters, taking in dogs from homes where their owners can’t take care of them any longer, or from puppy mills! We get about 33% of our dogs from each but we always wish we could do more 💔

This time we were able to save an Australian shepherd/poodle mix, two bichons, and a Cavalier King Charles/poodle mix. They are on their way to meet their foster families and begin their rehabilitation journey! We expect they’ll be ready for adoption in a month or two 🐾

12/16/2023

🐶 HAPPY TAILS 🐶

Willow, the 8 month old Standard Poodle, went home tonight with her new dad, sister, and grandpa! This sweet family felt that Willow was the perfect addition 💕

From puppy mill to puppy love, we think she hit the jackpot! 🐾

If you’re looking for the perfect addition to your family, check out our adoptable pups at www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

12/13/2023

If you are looking for a handsome, sweet, gentle, cuddly companion look no further! 🐾

Everyone, Meet Hudson! 👋🏼

This sweet guy is an estimated 6 year old, Pointer(?), Border Collie(?) mix ! While we don’t know his exact breed make up, we know he’s a 100% adorable, good boy!

Hudson came to us from a full shelter after being found as a stray and never claimed. We took him in and are committed to finding him the happily ever after he deserves! ❤️

He has been in our prison training program and has done great. He is very smart and eager to please. He can get easily distracted at times but responds quickly to his handler reminding him he knows how to listen 👂😂

Being middle-aged Hudson has matured from the typical hyper nature of his potential breed mixes! These days he is quite thrilled to take it easy, hang out with his owner and get all the love. He enjoys walks, playing fetch and chasing small things in the yard. His energy is by no means excessive.

Hudson has shown interest in chasing cats, cars and other moving objects while on a walk. Therefore, he will need a cat-free home with a securely fenced in yard or an owner committed to keeping him on a leash at all times while outside. Hudson is also good with other dogs but doesn’t play with them much. He has not been kid tested, but has been very friendly with every person he has met 🐶

All that said if you think Hudson would be a good fit for your family, please apply at https://www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

12/12/2023

❤️ Shouting THANK YOU from the rooftops! ❤️

We can’t thank everyone enough for coming out last weekend to our photo event with Ash and Alder Photography!

Between the photos and a very special donation we were able to raise $1600 🥰 What a HUGE difference this will make in how many pups we can save 🐾

We’ll see you next year for more amazing events!

12/10/2023

📣 HEAR YE, HEAR YE 📣

Last call for our holiday bandanas for them to arrive before Christmas!! 🎄🐾

Get your pup in the festive spirit with an over-the-collar holiday bandana handmade by our very own Emily Huber! ❣️ They’re $10 each, come in a variety of sizes and patterns, and all proceeds go to PRO.

You can comment below or message us to get yours! 🎁

12/07/2023

Hey Ohio!! 📣

We’re excited to announce our close partner Anthony Rothman and his initiative, Hockey & Hounds, have launched some merchandise just in time for the holidays! 🎄❤️

Check it out here: https://whereimfrom.com/product-category/places/states/ohio/

Anthony is a great partner for many different rescue groups in Central Ohio as is the station he works for 97.1 The Fan!

We’ve been able to recognize and adopt out many dogs through the promotion on his social media and show 🤗 It takes a village to do this work and we’re so glad he’s part of ours 🐾

Proceeds benefit The Tortorella Foundation

Show your Ohio roots with our Ohio apparel collection! Our Ohio collection features unisex t-shirts, long sleeves, womens cut shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and more!

12/02/2023

🎉 Happy Tails 🎉

Booker, the 1 year old Australian Shepherd from Tuscawaras County, is LOVING his new home! 🤎

His family says “We took so many pictures the first weekend. He doesn’t leave our side 😍 he loves his sniffer pizza mat to hide kibble in, walks, and his backyard!… We love him”

We are just so happy for Booker and his people! Finding the right fit is the most rewarding part 🐾 check out our website to find your soulmate just in time for the holidays at www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

12/01/2023

Meet Argus!! 👋🏼

This 1 year old Yellow Lab came to us as an owner surrender. He had become too much for his family to handle so we agreed to take him in and find his forever home! 💛

Argus is a typical, young, BIG (85 pound) Lab! He didn’t have many boundaries in his previous home which lead to some unwanted behavior.

He is such a sweet pup! His whole body will wiggle with his tail! 🥹 He loves to lean on people and get all the love. Argus has lived with children in the past, but due to his size we will only consider a home with children over 12 years old.

Argus has spent some time with a professional trainer refining his skills! 💪🏼 He will need a family committed to exercise, stimulation, and setting boundaries. He has shown some resource guarding, but it is very easily managed. We will be happy to discuss this in depth with anyone interested!

Overall he’s just a big, goofy pup! 🤪 He does well with other dogs and has been fostered with cats. If you are interested in adopting Argus please visit our website and complete an application:
https://www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

11/30/2023

High fives all around! 🤚🏼

Check out Pickle practicing his commands with his foster Dad 🥹 We can’t believe this handsome man is still up for adoption!

Pickle is a 1 year old pitbull mix and he still has a lot of puppy energy. He needs a daily walk, fetch in the back yard, or another big dog to play with him 🏃

He does well with routine and follows his commands extremely well. Don't expect him to let you leave a room without following you or being in a crate where he can see you. That being said, he wants nothing more than to snuggle next to you on a couch ❤️ He’s completely crate and potty trained and will let you know when he needs to go.

We’d love to find Pickle a home in time for the holidays so even if you can’t adopt him, sharing this post could help make a big difference! 🎄🎁

If you think Pickle could be a good fit for your home, please apply here: www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

11/29/2023

Check out this little loaf of bread 🥹🍞

Everyone say hi to Amber, our adorable Cavalier King Charles rescue!

Amber came to us from a puppy mill and is estimated to be about 6 years old and around 18lbs 🐾

She is your typical shy puppy mill rescue and is looking for a home with another small, confident dog to show her the ropes! She’ll also need a fenced in backyard for playing since she does get spooked easily.

Amber has so much love to give and we think she would be the perfect addition to a family ❤️ if you’re interested in adopting Amber, please apply online at www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

11/28/2023

As today is Giving Tuesday, we wanted to first say THANK YOU to all of our generous donors throughout the year!

Our organization is entirely funded through private donations so every little bit helps 💙 we couldn’t do what we do without all of you!

In that same spirit, any amount that you could consider giving this holiday season would go a LONG way! ❄️ Our Venmo QR code is below and we can also take donations via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KLFUEYPNT5LKQ

Thank you to all and to all a happy holidays! 🐾🐶

11/22/2023

⭐️ ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT!! ⭐️

Mutts & Co in Dublin will be hosting Ash and Alder Photography for holiday pictures, benefitting PRO! 🎄

Come check it out Sunday December 2nd from 11am to 2pm and sign your pup(s) up for a slot here: https://app.studioninja.co/booking/N3JFF26Y1GE0C3Q5QX8628M80

We’ll also have volunteers available to talk to about adoptions and our rescue in general, so come say hi 👋🏼

We can’t wait to see you there!

11/21/2023

📣 Transitions are HARD… 📣

For all of us, especially dogs in rescue!

We often get questions from fosters/adopters/first time dog owners about changing behavior over the first 3 months. This is where the “tule of 3️⃣” applies.

3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months are major milestones for dogs decompressing and adjusting to a new situation whether that be a foster or adoptive home.

If you’re thinking about taking home a pup and helping them make that transition, check out our adorable available dogs here: www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables 🐾 💞

More info below ⬇️

11/20/2023

🐾 Featured Adoptable 🐾

Miss Josee is a 9 month old, golden retriever / poodle / pitbull mix and an overall sweet pup! 🐶

She is high energy and very smart but she is a dog who is going to need enrichment and exercise! 🏃🏻‍♀️ She is not a couch potato and romping around a backyard as her only source of exercise will not be sufficient.

Josee is doing well in our training program and learning her commands like a champ 💪🏼 She has done great with potty training and crate training as well. She loves everyone she meets and is a typical, hyper, excited, friendly puppy! 🖤

Josee has a bit too much energy / prey drive to live with cats or small dogs, but dogs her size and bigger she does great playing with.

She is ready to find her forever family just in time for the holidays! 🍗🥧 Apply on our website at www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables

11/18/2023

Santa is coming to town!!🎄🎅🏼

Mutts & Co in Dublin will be hosting Ash and Alder Photography for holiday pictures, benefitting PRO! ✨

Come check it out next Sunday December 2nd from 11am to 2pm and sign your pup(s) up for a slot here: https://app.studioninja.co/booking/N3JFF26Y1GE0C3Q5QX8628M80

We’ll also have volunteers available to talk to about adoptions and our rescue in general, so come say hi 👋🏼

We can’t wait to see you there!

11/16/2023

🧡 Happy Tails!! 🧡

Just yesterday Mr. Leo found his forever family! After coming to us from the shelter, going through the prison training program, and finally a week at a foster’s house 😮‍💨 HE’S GOING HOME!

His new family is just perfect for him, according to his foster mom, and we wish them all the best 🥹 Leo will be an only dog and finally get all the love and attention he deserves in this life.

So happy for Leo and his people!

11/15/2023

This is the true power of rescue! ♥️ This poor girl was rescued from a shelter and when we got her she only weighed 30LBS 🥺

Maize is a 5 year old English Bulldog. She came to us after being found as a stray starving to death. A few months of good food and vet care has got her back to a healthy weight! 💪🏼 She is a super sweet girl who loves being near people!

In typical Bulldog fashion, she doesn’t “love” other dogs, but will tolerate them. However she cannot be in a home with cats ❌🐱

Maize is happy, healthy, and ready for her forever home! She is spayed, vaccinated, and HW negative. She is also potty trained, does well in a crate and walks well on a leash. Her adoption fee is $350 🐾

Apply on our website www.prodogsohio.org

11/15/2023

💟 HAPPY TAILS 💟

A year ago, we had a pup named Phoebe who came to the rescue from the Champaign County Animal Welfare League. At the time she didn’t know how to be a dog and was super shy💔

Today according to her family, “she loves to play with her toys and sister Bella. She sleeps with us and she will let us know when she wants us to pet her. She is a sweetheart. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have her as part of our family!”

These stories just warm our HEARTS 🥹🐾 So happy for Phoebe, Bella, and their family!

If you want to donate or help make a difference in other ways for dogs like Phoebe, please check out our website at www.prodogsohio.org