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Marr-Velous Pet Rescues

Animal rescue in Key Largo, FL

About our group, well, Joy Martin, the broker/owner of Marr Properties, owns a barn in the Redland. Down the street from the barn, there once was an animal shelter, now closed. However, people still go and finding no shelter, dump their animals there. So, there are often strays around the barn. Typically, the most animals we had at a time was about three dogs, at least until Easter weekend, 2007, when Joy and her husband Brad where riding their horses and came upon a huge black bin on the side of the road. When they looked in, they were horrified to see it filled with tiny puppies that had no food or water and were left to bake in the hot Florida sun. People driving by would have never known any living (barely) creatures were inside. There were 8 (!) puppies in the bin, which we took to the vet, got them all their shots and had them de-wormed. We sent out an e-mail about the puppies and got a tremendous outpouring from people who were shocked by the story and interested in them. Seven of the puppies found good homes within 2 days.

One pup, Molly, had been ill so we did not try to find a home for her while we had multiple tests done; they revealed that she had a blockage and would need surgery to fix the problem. For all of our previous rescues, Joy had been paying out of her pocket for their shots and other expenses but we had never had anything this serious. So once again, we sent out an e-mail asking for help. We were thrilled that all the funds needed for Molly's surgery arrived in less then 48 hours. Molly's surgery was undertaken quickly. Unfortunately, the night after Molly's surgery, she passed away in her sleep.

The following day was very emotional for all of us and we decided that this happened for a reason and that in order to help more animals we should start a non-profit rescue group so that people can make tax-deductible donations and in that way, we can help many more animals and that’s how this organization, Marr-velous Pet Rescues and Adoptions, began. A few months ago, we started the voluminous paperwork, have already gotten our corporate papers and are now just waiting for our 501(c)3 status to come through. Five years later and hundreds of adoptions later we are still excited about what we do!

Key Largo has no other rescue groups that we know of for dogs; the Humane Society, which does not put down the animals they receive, is a wonderful organization, however.

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Address
68 Silver Springs Dr
Key Largo, FL 33037
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68 Silver Springs Dr

Key Largo, FL 33037

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Adoptable pets at Marr-Velous Pet Rescues

We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Key Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Hydro's adoption status with email updates.
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Hydro

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Key Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on June Bug's adoption status with email updates.
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June Bug

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Key Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Rose

Rat Terrier/Dachshund

Female, Puppy
Key Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Relay's adoption status with email updates.
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Relay

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Key Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lexus's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexus

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Key Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Marshall's adoption status with email updates.
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Marshall

Australian Cattle Dog/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Key Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lana's adoption status with email updates.
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Lana

Mountain Cur/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Key Largo, FL

Rescue FAQs

South Florida including the Keys

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

We have a 5 page adoption application that must be completed and approved before a meet and greet is scheduled.

We have an average cost of $350 per dog, and sometimes more if there is a major medical issue.

We require a donation of $400 for puppies under 1 yr, and request and appreciate a donation of $350 or more for adult dogs for adoptions.

Adoption application

https://mprescues.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Marr-Velous Pet Rescues

Key Largo Animal Shelter

105951 Overseas Highway,
Key Largo, FL 33037

@rescuerocks

Miami, FL 33133

Boo's Brigade

Miami, FL 33176

We'll also keep you updated on ALDO's adoption status with email updates.
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ALDO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CADEN's adoption status with email updates.
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CADEN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on ALEJANDRO's adoption status with email updates.
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ALEJANDRO

American Bulldog

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on IRY's adoption status with email updates.
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IRY

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on NATURE BOY's adoption status with email updates.
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NATURE BOY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Key Largo, FL

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