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Real Good Dog Rescue

Dog rescue in Memphis, TN

We are an all volunteer rescue organization with NO physical facility. We depend on individuals to foster the dogs in their home. The rescue was started by a native Memphian who wanted to do as much as possible to reduce the number of fine pets euthanized annually at our high kill Memphis Animal Shelter. Over the past ten years, we have accepted a lot more found dogs and owner surrendered pets that never had to go to a shelter. We accept what we feel we can live with and find homes for. We can't do nearly enough until spay/neuter laws and responsible pet owners outnumber the irresponsible pet owners.

Contact Lisa Trenthem
Email ltrenthem@gmail.com
Phone (901) 276-7751
Website
Address
Memphis, TN 38112
Donation donation buttons are found at realgooddogrescue.com
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Adoptable pets at Real Good Dog Rescue

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Lumi's adoption status with email updates.
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Lumi

Pomeranian

Female, Adult
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Atlas's adoption status with email updates.
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Atlas

Havanese/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Adult
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Alice's adoption status with email updates.
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Alice

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Adult
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Zion's adoption status with email updates.
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Zion

Dalmatian

Male, Adult
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Brook's adoption status with email updates.
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Brook

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Bucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Bucky

Pug/Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Memphis, TN
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Rescue FAQs

We are physically located in Memphis,TN. We are hoping to expand our adoptions to the Northeast U.S. We now have two highly reliable commercial transport companies who safely transport WEEKLY to the northeast states. We offer home fostered pets rescued from shelters or the streets and we specialize in the smaller mixed breeds I call "Disney" dogs. We feel our foster program allows an excellent opportunity to match a pet to your needs and make a long distance adoption much less risky.

Additional adoption info

We have an online adoption application and this starts our process. Locally, we meet the adopter after approving the application to make sure everyone is compatible. For a long distance application to be approved, we rely heavily on a history of past pet care as verified by a veterinarian. Our adoption agreement states that the animal will be treated as a family member, given all necessary wellness care and emergency care and that if you are no longer able to care for the pet, you will notify the director of Real Good Dog Rescue about your need to rehome the pet.

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We'll also keep you updated on Murphy's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Murphy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Ivy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivy

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Horn Lake, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Josie's adoption status with email updates.
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Josie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Nesbit, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Bob's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Bob

Kai Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Popcorn's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Popcorn

Ocicat

Male, 3 mos
Memphis, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Ava's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Ava

Kai Dog

Female, 1 yr
Memphis, TN

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