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Hand-In-Paw Rescue, Inc

Dog rescue in Louisville, KY

We are devoted to rescuing pregnant females and puppies (regardless of their breed) from shelters and bad situations. The sole mission of our rescue is spay/neuter awareness, education, and assistance.

We are a volunteer run, foster network rescue. We are always looking for individuals who are willing to open their homes and foster dogs in our rescue through adoption. We need fosters who are willing to take in pregnant females, females and their babies and puppies. We cover all medical expenses and food, when possible.

We are always in need of donations of quality puppy food, puppy formula, Gerber baby rice cereal, paper towels, baby wipes, puppy pads, flea and tick preventative, Clorox wipes and spray. You can see our complete wish list by going here http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1MA7L8PA6XNHE/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_ws_Tgoorb0XGPYE9. Items purchased from our wishlist will be mailed directly to us

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Email heather@handinpawrescue.org
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225 S Hite Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
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225 S Hite Avenue

Louisville, KY 40206

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Louisville, KY and surrounding counties

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If you are interested in adopting a dog from our rescue, please go to http://www.handinpawrescue.org/adoption-application.html and complete the application.

We do require three references, the name and phone number of your landlord if you rent your home and the name and phone number of your veterinarian if you currently have pets in your home.

We will be in touch within 48 hours of the submission of your application to let you know we received it and have started processing the application.

Typically, it will take us 5 - 7 days to completely process your application.

Once the application has been processed, we will contact you to let you know the status thus far and schedule a home visit.

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