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Renee's Rescues

Dog rescue in Hockessin, DE

Renee's Rescues is an all-volunteer rescue organization based in Delaware. Our focus is to rescue misplaced, abandoned, mistreated, abused and/or ill canines and place them into loving homes.

We do a significant amount of rescue work with dogs acquired from large-scale breeding operations. Most, if not all, spent life in cages or outdoor hutches prior to rescue. Our dedicated foster families assist with house-training and crate-training before they are adopted. Additionally, our fosters provide extra TLC and socialization. This enables them to flourish as they start their new chapter of life.

On the fence about adopting? That's okay! We are always looking for new foster families. We provide all veterinary care and supplies. You provide the love. To learn more, please visit www.reneesrescues.org, and fill out a foster application under the Forms tab. You can email your application to applications@reneesrescues.org.

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Hockessin, DE 19707
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Adoptable pets at Renee's Rescues

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Hockessin, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie Girl's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie Girl

Labrador Retriever

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Puppy
Hockessin, DE
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Rescue FAQs

Thank you for considering adoption!

Renee's Rescues serves the entire State of Delaware, Eastern Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

Additional adoption info

If you are interested adopting any of our available dogs, please visit our website at www.reneesrescues.org. Click on "Pre-Adoption Application" at the top and fill out our Pre-Adoption Application. Once we receive your application, we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about our dogs. We will also complete a reference check, and set up a home visit in your home to meet the dog of your choice.

Our adoption fees range between $125-$400. Contributing factors include age and medical costs incurred prior to placement.

Prior to availability for official adoption, all of our dogs are:

- up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations

- tested for heartworms (if age appropriate)

- Spayed/Neutered

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We'll also keep you updated on Buddy and Doddy (Dodi)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy and Doddy (Dodi)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Phila, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Jerry's adoption status with email updates.
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Jerry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Phila, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Lilo, Stitch & Nani (FCID# 5/23/24-63,62,61)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lilo, Stitch & Nani (FCID# 5/23/24-63,62,61)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Greenville, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Bonzai's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonzai

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Hunter's adoption status with email updates.
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Hunter

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on ERNEST/ Huge Personality's adoption status with email updates.
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ERNEST/ Huge Personality

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Bryn Mawr, PA

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