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Big Hearts for Big Dogs- West Coast

Dog rescue in Ft. Myers, FL

We are a small group of individuals who saw a desperate need for advocates of larger breed dogs. Smaller dogs are adopted faster and rescued more often. And just like that new hope is born. A new hope and beginning for big dogs in South Florida. Our hope is that this rescue brings big hearts together to save more animals. We also have BIG HEARTS for Pit Bulls, a very misunderstood breed.

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Ft. Myers, FL 33908
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Adoptable pets at Big Hearts for Big Dogs- West Coast

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Ft. Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ace's adoption status with email updates.
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Ace

American Pit Bull Terrier/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Ft. Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ivy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivy

Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Ft. Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Coconut's adoption status with email updates.
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Coconut

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

Female, 10 mos
Ft. Myers, FL

Rescue FAQs

We are the West Coast division of Big Hearts for Big Dogs Rescue. We cover Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, and surrounding areas. We also help transport dogs to and from Miami, Florida.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check

Additional adoption info

We have an adoption application where we check vet and personal references. We also preform a home visit before you adopt your next best friend. Then there is a adoption contact with an adoption fee. We offer continued support even after a dog is adopted. Have questions? Just call us! If a dog is not working out in a home for any reason what so ever, we gladly take him or her back. We want to make sure he or she finds the perfect home.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Big Hearts for Big Dogs- West Coast

Hopeful Hearts Rescue Inc

6017 Pine Ridge Road, #440,
Naples, FL 34119

Little Angels Rescue

3288 SE Hansel Avenue,
Arcadia, FL 34266

Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue

Cape Coral, FL 33914

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
LaBelle, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Romeo's adoption status with email updates.
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Romeo

American Shorthair

Male
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Vita's adoption status with email updates.
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Vita

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Ft Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Eric's adoption status with email updates.
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Eric

Schnauzer (Standard)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos
Cape Coral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Petunia's adoption status with email updates.
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Petunia

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Ft Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

Other/Unknown

Female
Naples, FL

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