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AATDR is an approved 501(c)(3) public charity, dedicated to rescuing and finding new homes for dogs. All dogs are fully vaccinated. We don't have a shelter.

We rescue dogs from high kill shelters who are in danger of euthanasia, and dogs from families who can no longer care for them. All of our dogs go to our vet for an exam, and we test for heartworm and tick-related illnesses as well as testing for intestinal parasites. If there is a medical issue, the dog is treated and the issue resolved before being adopted. All of our dogs live with foster famil

ies. There they learn good manners living in a home, so that when they're adopted they're all set to fit right in with their new family. We are an approved 501(c)(3) public charity. As such, your donations are tax deductible. We are looking for foster families! If you would like to foster a dog, please private message this page or email [email protected] and we will send you an application. We'd love to get to know you, so please don't hesitate to email us or message this page and introduce yourself! To donate to help cover the costs of our rescue efforts and veterinary care, food, and equipment for our dogs:

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01/25/2025

Super urgent $7 Saturday for Moe! We know we've been asking a lot, but we really need your help and so does he! Please read and please help! We still need almost $2,200 to cover the cost of the liver biopsy. He needs more tests, and may need an intestinal biopsy. The prescription food costs about $200/month. Please help! You can use one of the following links or the Facebook button on this post:
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Moe is doing well but we still need to find out what is causing him to have hepatitis. The laparscopic biopsy wasn't conclusive. He will be going back to the vet for a GI blood panel and his food has been changed - and he actually loves this food and is eating, which is good news! Pending results of the bloodwork, he may need an intestinal biopsy to rule in or out IBD. In the meantime, he's loving his life with his foster family and actually enjoys the snow!

Moe came to us as an owner surrender when his family couldn't afford his care. He spent several years before he came to us in the yard during the day and in the garage at night because a young child in the home was scared of him. To be clear, Moe showed nothing but gentleness to the child - she was just scared. When he settled into a foster home, it was with a family with 2-year-old twins and an 11-year-old and Moe is fabulous with ALL of the children!

His original family got him from a pet store. He'd been imported from the south. When x-rays were done in preparation for the biopsy, it was discovered that he has a BB lodged in him - thankfully in a safe spot! - so while he was down south he apparently was shot!

Moe's life, before he came to us, was hard to say the least!

We want Moe to get well, and we're doing everything we can to make sure that happens. We need your help to cover the cost of his care.

This 10-year-old boy is just the sweetest dog ever. Everyone who meets him loves him. His past life hasn't been an easy one, and we want to make sure that he enjoys healthy, happy retirement years for as long as possible.

Please help us to help Moe!

01/25/2025

Pepper is a great dog who's been waiting a very long time to find her family. To foster or adopt this sweetheart if you live in CT, please fill out an application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Pepper has come a long, long way from the scared dog we got from the shelter. She'd gotten out of her kennel and ran from people trying to catch her. She hid under a truck, and it took a number of people to get her out from under there. She was "labeled" as a result, and we pulled her when she had just hours to go before losing her life.

Thank goodness! After just a day or so she realized she was safe and showed us what a wonderful dog she really is! She doesn't stop smiling very often 🙂 She loves being outside, running around in the yard, playing fetch, smelling the flowers, but most of all she loves being loved.

Pepper's about 7 years old, an American bulldog mix, who loves people, could live happily with children 7+ years old, and enjoys the company of other dogs. We don't have a way to test her with cats, but a meet and greet would let us know if they could live happily together.

She knows her basics, and is house trained and crate trained.

She's a doll, and will make an absolutely wonderful family member.

01/24/2025

Please read and please help us cover the cost of Moe's vet care! We still need almost $2,200 to cover the cost of the biopsy that was done. He needs more tests that will cost in the hundreds, if not thousands, and may need an intestinal biopsy. The prescription food costs about $200/month. Please help! You can use one of the following links or the Facebook button on this post:
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Moe is doing well but we still need to find out what is causing him to have hepatitis. The laparscopic biopsy wasn't conclusive. He will be going back to the vet for a GI blood panel and his food has been changed - and he actually loves this food and is eating, which is good news! Pending results of the bloodwork, he may need an intestinal biopsy to rule in or out IBD. In the meantime, he's loving his life with his foster family and actually enjoys the snow!

Moe came to us as an owner surrender when his family couldn't afford his care. He spent several years before he came to us in the yard during the day and in the garage at night because a young child in the home was scared of him. To be clear, Moe showed nothing but gentleness to the child - she was just scared. When he settled into a foster home, it was with a family with 2-year-old twins and an 11-year-old and Moe is fabulous with ALL of the children!

His original family got him from a pet store. He'd been imported from the south. When x-rays were done in preparation for the biopsy, it was discovered that he has a BB lodged in him - thankfully in a safe spot! - so while he was down south he apparently was shot!

Moe's life, before he came to us, was hard to say the least!

We want Moe to get well, and we're doing everything we can to make sure that happens. We need your help to cover the cost of his care.

This 10-year-old boy is just the sweetest dog ever. Everyone who meets him loves him. His past life hasn't been an easy one, and we want to make sure that he enjoys healthy, happy retirement years for as long as possible.

Please help us to help Moe!

01/24/2025

Sasha is still waiting to find her forever home and we can't figure out why - because she is a truly wonderful dog. She'll fit right in as a family member! If you live in CT and would like to adopt Sasha, please fill out an application online without delay: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Sasha is a sweet, friendly, lovable girl, about 8 years old. She loves people. She's been with children as young as 5 years old and done well with them. She is happy to live with another dog or two - she prefers calm, somewhat laid back dogs - or would be thrilled to be the sole center of your attention. She should not live with cats.

She enjoys playtime in the yard (a fenced yard would be awesome for her but not absolutely required), going on walks and car rides, and playtime. She's not a high energy dog. She also is happy to cuddle up and watch TV with you.

Sasha came to us when our rescue was asked to back her, after she'd been with a foster for about a year. It's been *another* year and she's still in her foster home. There is absolutely NO reason that we can see for that and we aim to change it.

Please consider adopting Sasha. She is totally accustomed to living in a home with a family and will be a terrific family member!

01/24/2025

Sweet Sandy is still searching for her family. To welcome her into your home, if you're in CT, please start the process by filling out an application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Sandy is a mixed-breed dog, about 5 years old. She is smart and energetic - she needs daily exercise for both her brain and her body.

Sandy may be happiest as an only dog. To live with another dog, she'd need slow introductions and to be fed and given toys separately.

When Sandy loves, she loves with her whole doggy heart. She is just happy to be with you! She loves cuddles and loves playing fetch.

She's a well-mannered dog who is totally accustomed to living in a home. She's house trained, crate trained, and knows her basics.

She is a wonderful dog who will thrive with consistent expectations as well as generous doses of love and affection.

Let's find her a home quickly!

01/24/2025

Violet needs a foster home. She came back into the rescue recently because she and the small senior dog in the home weren't seeing eye to eye. So she needs a foster - and then a forever - family! If you are in CT and can help out Violet by fostering, please complete an online application: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Violet is a youngster, only about 1-1/2 years old. She's a smart, energetic girl who is likely to do best as an only pet. She could possibly live with another dog of similar size, who would be tolerant of an energetic companion.

She loves people, and has lived successfully with older (10+ years old) dog-savvy children.

Violet would love an active family who will give her daily exercise. If you hike, she'd be a great hiking companion. She's still refining her leash manners, and our trainer would help with that if needed.

She is house trained and crate trained, and knows all of her basics.

Violet will do best in a home with a family who has experience with rescue dogs in general and bully breeds in particular. She will thrive in a home that provides consistent expectations and guidance as well as lots of love.

We want to see Violet in a home within a very short time. She went to boarding short-term, but remaining in boarding is not what she needs - she needs to be in a home! Please consider making that home yours!

01/23/2025

Rio is still searching for his family! He loves his foster family, and they love him back. However he's really overdue to find his forever home. If you live in CT and would like to adopt Rio, please fill out our online application: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Rio came to us as an owner surrender when his family was losing their home to eviction. He was one of a number of dogs in the home that needed new homes, and we were able to take 3 of them. The other two dogs were adopted, but Rio is still waiting.

He's a young dog, a rat terrier mix about 3 years old, who will be a great addition to a family! he is not a large dog - he weighs only about 20 lbs.

Rio is a friendly boy who is somewhat timid when he first meets new people or encounters new situations. He warms up quickly! There's no aggression - he's just a little scared at first.

He loves other dogs and we would like to see him in a home with at least one other dog. He was best friends with a dog in his former home, and seems to love having a canine companion or two.

He would be happy to live with children 10 years old or older.

He is neutered and up to date with vaccines.

Rio is a wonderful boy who will make a great family member!

01/21/2025

We couldn't be more excited to participate in Bridgeport Animal Control's first ever Foster Fair!

This event is meant for those who are interested in fostering but don't know where to start. You can come out and speak to our volunteers and fosters about what it's like fostering a dog with us, as well as with many other rescues.

We'll have information packets to hand out as well.

So, if you're thinking about fostering or volunteering stop by and say hi! We can't wait to see you there 😁

01/21/2025

Zemi had her spay and gastropexy surgery today. She did well, and everyone at the vet loved her

01/21/2025

Levi is all ready to find his forever home! If that home could be yours please fill out an application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Levi's about 3 years old. He likes other small dogs but isn't a fan of large dogs. He probably wouldn't be the best match for a home with cats.

We were told he is a Jack Russell mix ... we're not so sure about that, or what he's mixed with ... maybe shih tzu? Wire-haired terrier? Whatever his mix, he's adorable, and only about 22 lbs.

Levi's foster mom says he loves his toys, running around in the yard, the couch, and cuddles 🙂 He attaches quickly and strongly to his person. He takes a little bit of time to get to know you and then is a cuddle-bug.

We'd like to find a quiet, adult home for Levi. He does love walks, so if you do too, you might be a great match for him.

He's been passed around a bit, so we absolutely want his next home to be forever!

01/20/2025

Welcome, Lola, to AATDR. She's with a wonderful temporary foster, will be seen by our vet, and then is scheduled to move to a long-term foster. She's new with us this afternoon - she is a sweet girl who loves children, loves small animals, and is good with other small dogs.

PLEASE NOTE: She's not up for adoption yet - we need to get her vet care completed and she needs to be spayed. We'll let you know when we open applications for her.

01/20/2025

Why are we still waiting to find a foster for Big Boy? He's the definition of adorableness! 😁Our trainer spent some time recently meeting dogs at a local CT animal control facility. One of the dogs he met was this sweet guy who they're calling Big Boy. We said we'd help with him, and we need a foster family! If you're in CT and can foster, please fill out an online application: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

We expect he'll be fine with other dogs, older children, and even cats - we always do a meet and greet to be sure! He's a friendly, lovable dog who made friends instantly and was all about getting attention and belly rubs ❤

As with any dog coming out of a pound, he'll need some time to acclimate to home life.

It's thought that he's about 1-2 years old.

He'd love a fenced-in yard but it's not a requirement, and we'll give preference to families with experience with bully breeds.

Please consider fostering Big Boy! Foster-based rescues like ours can't do anything to help without fosters!

01/19/2025

We need a foster so that we can help Buddy! Please read the post and, if you're in CT and can foster Buddy (or would like to foster-to-adopt) please complete our online application: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Buddy is a bull dog/boxer mix about 3 years old. Our trainer met him and says he's a GREAT dog! He knows all of his basics and has in fact worked with a trainer. He likes other dogs of similar size, but shouldn't live with small dogs, cats, or other small animals.

He's a friendly boy, who loves to play and cuddle. He's not super high energy but does enjoy running around and playing - when he's done, he's done though and it's time for a snooze.

Buddy needs a family with experience with bully breed dogs. If you have children, they should be older teenaged children. Young children cause Buddy anxiety.

He's a well-mannered family member - he's house trained, crate trained, knows all of his basic commands, and walks fairly well on a leash.

Buddy is a big boy at about 95-100 lbs!

Buddy needs to move quickly - his family loves him and this is a hard decision for them, but we believe it is the right decision, for everyone's sake. If you can help this wonderful dog and his family, please don't delay in filling out our application and starting the process!

01/18/2025

Sylvester is still waiting for his forever family. If you'd live in CT and would like to be that family, please fill out an application: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Sylvester is a young dog, only about 2 years old. He had some medical issues when he first came into the rescue. We took care of those and he's all better - and is now waiting to start the rest of his life!

He has lots of s***k. He does take a little bit of time to relax and feel comfortable with new people. Once he does, he's your pal for life. In fact, he bonds with his person strongly.

He'll do best in a home with 1-2 adults who have a quiet lifestyle. If you have lots of people coming in and out of your home, you and Sylvester would not be the right match for each other.

Sylvester is friendly with other friendly dogs and is living with cats and doing fine with them.

He is a playful pup who enjoys walks and would love a yard where he can run around.

Let's find him a home quickly. He's been waiting for a long time.

01/18/2025

New Year's is past and Ken's still in boarding. You can still grant his New Year's wish though - if you're in CT and can foster or foster-to-adopt this good boy, just complete an online application: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Ken is a great dog who is totally deserving of a soft couch, long walks, and playtime with the people he loves. He's a young, happy boy who loves people and is good with other dogs.

1 year old
Good with other dogs
Not good with cats
Good with children 7+ years old
Loves walks, would love an active family
Would love a fenced yard but not a requirement
Knows his basics

Ken needs to be OUT of boarding and IN a loving home! He's a great dog! Please find a place in your family for our boy Ken!

01/17/2025

When Nova came to us, she had some medical issues that needed to be addressed. We did that! Now they're all in the past and she's ready to find her very own forever home. If you live in CT and would like to adopt this beautiful girl, please complete an online application: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved

Nova is a husky mix, about 4 years old. She was saved from euthanasia by an independent rescuer. It turned out she was pregnant (which no one knew) and she had her puppies, who were all placed. Nova developed vaginal hyperplasia following their birth, and our rescue agreed to take her. She was treated for that and has been spayed, and she's now completely recovered!

She will probably do best as an only pet. She has had her differences with other dogs in the past, especially when she was a new mom. She absolutely loves all people, and is happy to live with children.

Nova is house trained, crate trained, and knows all of her basics. She's a totally awesome dog who will make a terrific family member!

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Please read and please help us cover the cost of Moe's vet care! We still need almost $2,200 to cover the cost of the biopsy that was done. He needs more tests that will cost in the hundreds, if not thousands, and may need an intestinal biopsy. The prescription food costs about $200/month. Please help! You can use one of the following links or the Facebook button on this post: V enmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/allaboutthedogsct2022 P ayP al or credit/debit card: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=M3JGUHM3AGKT2 Debit/credit card: https://square.link/u/l4MuI4oY Moe is doing well but we still need to find out what is causing him to have hepatitis. The laparscopic biopsy wasn't conclusive. He will be going back to the vet for a GI blood panel and his food has been changed - and he actually loves this food and is eating, which is good news! Pending results of the bloodwork, he may need an intestinal biopsy to rule in or out IBD. In the meantime, he's loving his life with his foster family and actually enjoys the snow! Moe came to us as an owner surrender when his family couldn't afford his care. He spent several years before he came to us in the yard during the day and in the garage at night because a young child in the home was scared of him. To be clear, Moe showed nothing but gentleness to the child - she was just scared. When he settled into a foster home, it was with a family with 2-year-old twins and an 11-year-old and Moe is fabulous with ALL of the children! His original family got him from a pet store. He'd been imported from the south. When x-rays were done in preparation for the biopsy, it was discovered that he has a BB lodged in him - thankfully in a safe spot! - so while he was down south he apparently was shot! Moe's life, before he came to us, was hard to say the least! We want Moe to get well, and we're doing everything we can to make sure that happens. We need your help to cover the cost of his care. This 10-year-old

Sweet Sandy is still searching for her family. To welcome her into your home, if you're in CT, please start the process by filling out an application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved Sandy is a mixed-breed dog, about 5 years old. She is smart and energetic - she needs daily exercise for both her brain and her body. Sandy may be happiest as an only dog. To live with another dog, she'd need slow introductions and to be fed and given toys separately. When Sandy loves, she loves with her whole doggy heart. She is just happy to be with you! She loves cuddles and loves playing fetch. She's a well-mannered dog who is totally accustomed to living in a home. She's house trained, crate trained, and knows her basics. She is a wonderful dog who will thrive with consistent expectations as well as generous doses of love and affection. Let's find her a home quickly!

Welcome, Lola, to AATDR. She's with a wonderful temporary foster, will be seen by our vet, and then is scheduled to move to a long-term foster. She's new with us this afternoon - she is a sweet girl who loves children, loves small animals, and is good with other small dogs. PLEASE NOTE: She's not up for adoption yet - we need to get her vet care completed and she needs to be spayed. We'll let you know when we open applications for her.

While he was in the area, our trainer stopped by to meet Levi today. Levi took to him immediately! He was a really good boy :) He's still looking for his forever home, so please read the post, and if you'd like to adopt Levi and live in CT, fill out our online application: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved Levi is about 3 years old. We've been told he's a Jack Russell mix but honestly his mix is anyone's guess. Maybe part shih tzu? Part wire-haired terrier? Like we said - it's anyone's guess 😁 He likes other small/medium sized dogs but isn't a fan of large dogs. He'll do best in a fairly quiet, adult home. If you have a securely fenced yard he'll love running around in it. He enjoys going for walks, and cuddling once he gets to know and trust you. We'd prefer a family for Levi who has experience with small-ish dogs who can have a bit of 'tude :) Seriously - he's is a happy, funny, lovable boy and we want to find a home for him quickly. He's bounced around a bit and he is totally deserving of a family to love him forever!

Just look at our happy, playful girl Sandy! She'd love to start her New Year as your new family member. To welcome her into your home, if you're in CT, please start the process by filling out an application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved Sandy is a mixed-breed dog, about 5 years old. She is smart and energetic - she needs daily exercise for both her brain and her body. Sandy may be happiest as an only dog. To live with another dog, she'd need slow introductions and to be fed and given toys separately. When Sandy loves, she loves with her whole doggy heart. She is just happy to be with you! She loves cuddles and loves playing fetch. She's a well-mannered dog who is totally accustomed to living in a home. She's house trained, crate trained, and knows her basics. She is a wonderful dog who will thrive with consistent expectations as well as generous doses of love and affection. Let's find her a home quickly!

We had a chance to meet Lola today and she is an absolute doll-baby! If you would like to foster her (foster-to-adopt is also an option) please fill out our application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved Her mom is devastated that her own health will not allow for her to take care of Lola, and has asked us to help. We need a foster home for her in order to do that ... and honestly folks, just take a look at this adorable, sweet, friendly little girl! <3 Lola likes other small dogs, loves all people, is fine with children and also with small animals - she treats the family guinea pigs as her babies! She loves walks, and cuddles, and carrots! At about 7 years old, she has loads of life to live and love to give. This shouldn't be a hard placement!

Pepper needs a home! She's such a happy girl! To foster or adopt this sweetheart, please fill out an application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved Pepper has come a long, long way from the scared dog we got from the shelter. She'd gotten out of her kennel and ran from people trying to catch her. She hid under a truck, and it took a number of people to get her out from under there. She was "labeled" as a result, and we pulled her when she had just hours to go before losing her life. Thank goodness! After just a day or so she realized she was safe and showed us what a wonderful dog she really is! She doesn't stop smiling very often 🙂 She loves being outside, running around in the yard, playing fetch, smelling the flowers, but most of all she loves being loved. Pepper's about 7 years old, an American bulldog mix, who loves people, could live happily with children 7+ years old, and enjoys the company of other dogs. We don't have a way to test her with cats, but a meet and greet would let us know if they could live happily together. She knows her basics, and is house trained and crate trained. She's a doll, and will make an absolutely wonderful family member.

Moe is all settled in his new foster home and ready to find his new forever home. We'd love to see that happen quickly so that he's in his new home for the holidays. He's a great dog and deserves the best home ever! If you live in CT and would like to adopt Moe, please fill out our application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved Moe is a 10-year-old coonhound mix. Don't let his age fool you - he's still got a considerable amount of pep in his step and loves going for walks. He's not super high energy though and is a wonderful, polite family member. He's living in a family with two-year-old twins and is GREAT with the children! He loves other dogs, but should not live in a home with cats. Please folks, Moe is such a sweet, loving, gentle boy. Let's find him a home quickly!

We're at New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge CT and we're hoping you'll stop by and say hello! We'll be here until 7 pm and there's so much to do! We've got a dog costume contest, games, photos, raffles, music, vendors, great food and beverages to be purchased, and entry is free! So c'mon over and bring your pup, too! It's a great day to enjoy being out and about!

Pepper needs a home! She's such a happy girl! She knows her basics, and is all ready and waiting for a home. To foster or adopt this sweetheart, please fill out an application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved Pepper has come a long, long way from the scared dog we got from the shelter. She'd gotten out of her kennel and ran from people trying to catch her. She hid under a truck, and it took a number of people to get her out from under there. She was "labeled" as a result, and we pulled her when she had just hours to go before losing her life. Thank goodness! After just a day or so she realized she was safe and showed us what a wonderful dog she really is! Pepper's about 7 years old, an American bulldog mix, who loves people, could live happily with children 7+ years old, and enjoys the company of other dogs. We don't have a way to test her with cats, but a meet and greet would let us know if they could live happily together. She's a doll, and will make an absolutely wonderful family member.

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