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Dogs Deserve Better - Delaware

Dog rescue in Hockessin, DE

DOGS DESERVE BETTER is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to freeing the chained dog, and bringing
our 'best friend' into the home and family.

Dogs Deserve Better, 2003 First Place Winner of the ASPCA/Chase Pet Protector Award, is a voice for chained and penned dogs, whose sadness speaks only through the eyes. As the days become years, many of these dogs sit, lay, eat, and defecate within the same 10-foot radius. Chained by the neck, they exist without respect, love, exercise, social interaction, and sometimes even basic nourishment. They live as prisoners, yet long to be pets.

Contact Renee Albert
Phone
Address
Hockessin, DE 19707
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We'll also keep you updated on Ginger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Adult
Hockessin, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
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Hank

Coonhound/Collie

Male, Adult
Hockessin, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Hockessin, DE

Rescue FAQs

We adopt throughout the Tri-State Area. Please email us with questions. Thanks!

Additional adoption info

-- Completed application/contract
-- Vet Reference
-- Home Visit
-- Adoption Donation

All dogs are heartworm tested, up to date on vaccinations, and spayed/neutered before adoption.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Dogs Deserve Better - Delaware

Operation Scarlet Inc.

P.O. Box 8463,
Lancaster, PA 17604

The Animal House

P.O. Box 43,
Willow Street, PA 17584

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Chestertown, MD
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Alaska

Blanc de Hotot/American

Male, 11 mos
Newport, DE
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Braveheart

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Pennsville, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Glen Mills, PA
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Zeus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Colmar, PA
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Cornelius

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Voorhees, NJ

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