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Best Friends Animal Rescue

Dog rescue in Russellville, KY

Located in Russellville, Kentucky, our main focus is the well being of our rescued animals. Our goal is to find them a loving forever home. As a non-profit in a small town, we rely on help from our community and friends. Best Friends Animal Rescue receives no funding from the city or county and depends on the generosity of people like you for support. If you would like to support us financially, please make a tax deductible contribution by clicking on the Donate button at bestfriendsaroflc.com. Your donations fund spaying and neutering, medicines, vaccinations, and other veterinary costs of the rescued dogs and cats.

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Email bestfriendsar@yahoo.com
Phone (270) 772-2919
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Address
Russellville, KY 42276
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Adoptable pets at Best Friends Animal Rescue

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Izzy

Maltese/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Russellville, KY
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Big Jeff

American Bulldog

Male, 6 yrs
Russellville, KY
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Bluey

Corgi

Male, 3 yrs
Russellville, KY
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Puggy

Pug/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 6 mos
Russellville, KY
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Norma jean

Miniature Poodle/Pug

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Russellville, KY
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Kirby

Pug/Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Male, 6 mos
Russellville, KY
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Rescue FAQs

We serve Russellville, KY but if approved for adoption we are willing to travel some distance

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Our potential adopters fill out an application and if approved then they have a meet & greet with the dog they are interested in. In order to be approved we do vet reference check and if in question a home visit prior to approval. Our adoption fees are 250.00 for dogs old enough to be spayed/neutered. Fee is 200.00 for puppies not old enough to be spayed/neutered. The adopter signs a spay/neuter agreement and we follow up.

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https://www.bestfriendsaroflc.com/to-adopt

https://www.bestfriendsaroflc.com/

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Echo JG

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Sneezy NN*

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Male, 1 yr
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Ben

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Male, 1 yr 1 mo
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Ford JuM

American Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs
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