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Canine Protection League

Animal rescue in Wilmington, VT

We accept owner surrenders & save dogs from death row and other urgent situations. We especially love labradors, Standard Poodles, Giant Schnauzers, Doodles, Newfoundlands, mini schnauzers, Bostons, Bulldogs, Boxers, chihuahuas, Pomeranians and all breeds and mixes. We accept dogs into our program as finances and room in foster homes permits. All our dogs are given full vet exams, neutered/spayed , Vaccinated, Tested and treated for parasites, groomed, micro-chipped, and put on flea, tick and heart worm preventative. Our foster home volunteers work to get each dog crate trained, housebroken, recovered from past life traumas and teach social and home skills.

We Match the individual dogs personality, energy level and other needs to the what applicant has to offer, and we place dogs with the home we feel is best match for the dog.
Our primary concern is the well being of the pets taken into our care, sometimes a person is approved to adopt- but we might suggest a pet more suited to their attributes... Rather then do a mis-match that may result in dog being returned to rescue for not "fitting in".

URGENT PLEA FOR HELPThe dogs are BEGGING for your most generous Donations, Due to.Covid 19 all our venues have canceled every one of our spring and summer fundraising and public adoption events. Dogs are here longer due to pandemic protocols this raises operations expenses and our income almost non-existent. The dogs here are 100% depending on donations, Click here to Donate Via PayPal Thank you in advance. Please Note, If you prefer to send a check, please mail to Canine Protection League, P O Box 1693, Wilmington VT 05636 We are a 501c3 Non-Profit and your donations are tax deductible.
DID YOU CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING? You can volunteer from anywhere in the USA, online or hands-on. Drop us a note and let us know your interest, availability and location.

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POBox 1693
Wilmington, VT 05363
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POBox 1693

Wilmington, VT 05363

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Boxer/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Young
Wilmington, VT
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Foster Volunteers Needed

Mixed Breed (Large)/Boxer

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Wilmington, VT
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FOSTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Boston Terrier/Boxer

Male, Young
Wilmington, VT
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Volunteer w us!

Boxer/Boston Terrier

Female, Adult
Wilmington, VT
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Rescue FAQs

We Rescue at risk or unwanted dogs primarily from southern kill shelters and New England owners who can no longer keep them and adopt them into qualified loving homes in Vermont and surrounding areas. (Primary shelters/states in the south that we serve are NC, SC, GA, W.VA, VA, MD, FL)
Please consider making a generous financial gift today, With Covid 19 causing cancellation of all our spring and summer fundraisers we are in dire need of donations and monthly financial sponsorships to keep going Please give whatever amount you can to help us stay afloat during this unprecedented time, Donations safe online via paypal
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  • 1. Approve Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Interview
  • 7. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Because we think our rescued dogs have been through enough hell before we saved them we feel it is our duty to protect them going forward, for that purpose we require a completed and signed Adoption Application, we verify your information, do a Reference check, Require proof animals are permitted where you live, Conduct a home check and in-home interview, if approved for a meet and greet and all are in agreement you would be a good match, then a signed adoption and care contract and fee is required.
In addition, all pets adopted from us must be returned to us if you are unable to keep pet for any reason, this applies after one day, a week, a month or after 15 years, we do not want adopters taking pet to shelters, or re-homing pets themselves (we want to properly screen new home). We are not just adopting a pet to a good home, we are adding an adoptive family to our rescue family, We are here for you all, for the life of the pet, we welcome your updates, questions etc.

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