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Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption - VT transport stop

Animal rescue in Burlington, VT

Day Before The Rainbow is a group of dedicated animal lovers who volunteer their time to help the otherwise helpless animals in our area.
We rescue animals which are about to be euthanized in high-kill shelters. We are a strictly foster based rescue and all animals are kept in private foster homes until adopted.
We transport our own animals to various locations on the east coast, at no additional charge to the adopter.
Please contact us today to meet any one of our adoptable animals!

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Email taryn@daybeforetherainbow.com
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Burlington, VT 05401
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Adoptable pets at Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption - VT transport stop

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

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 3 mos
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Luke's adoption status with email updates.
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Luke

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Lila's adoption status with email updates.
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Lila

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Leah's adoption status with email updates.
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Leah

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Laverne's adoption status with email updates.
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Laverne

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Jagger's adoption status with email updates.
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Jagger

Pekingese/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 yrs
Burlington, VT
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Rescue FAQs

We adopt pets (and provide transport) to families and individuals all up and down the east coast!

Additional adoption info

We require an application to be filled out. Please visit https://www.apply.daybeforetherainbow.com to fill out an application, or email us at taryn@daybeforetherainbow.com and request an application.

After the application is submitted, we will review it and email you back and set up a time for you to pick up your new family member. It may take several days for us to check your application. Please be patient with us, as we are all very busy volunteers. We will notify you as soon as possible about the status of your application.

Fees vary depending on the animal--adoption fees are listed in the description of each animal. An adoption contract must be signed at time of adoption. You will receive the pet's records, microchip registration and 30 days of free pet insurance at the time of the adoption as well.

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https://www.apply.daybeforetherainbow.com

https://www.daybeforetherainbow.com/ways-to-donate

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Brainardsville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on HIbiscus's adoption status with email updates.
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HIbiscus

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Petunia's adoption status with email updates.
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Petunia

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Plattsburgh, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Nanny's adoption status with email updates.
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Nanny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Brainardsville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Spooky's adoption status with email updates.
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Spooky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Brainardsville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Sergio aka Seth's adoption status with email updates.
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Sergio aka Seth

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
Burlington, VT

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