Ready to bring some extra love into your life? Whether you’re expanding your pack, or starting a new one, adoption is the best option. There are so many wonderful pups waiting for a loving home, but knowing where to start can be a bit overwhelming. Below is a collection of local rescues to help get you started. Interested in a specific breed? Learn more using this breed matching quiz (that we found to be very accurate) to help ensure your new friend is the right fit for your home/family.
We are still actively building this list, so please reach out if there is a rescue we don’t have, so that we can add it.
🏆- Best of Orlando Winner- 2018
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Orange County Animal Services 🏆 2769 Conroy Road Orlando, FL 32839 ![]() |
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Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando 🏆 No Kill. Owner Relinquished Pets. 2727 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839 2800 County Home Road, Sanford, FL 32773 ![]() |
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A New Beginning Pet Rescue Orlando, FL ![]() |
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Barkie’s Legacy P.O. Box 62 Oakland, FL 34760 ![]() |
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Central Florida Pug Rescue PO Box 953744 Lake Mary, FL 32795 ![]() |
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Florida Little Dog Rescue Orlando, FL ![]() |
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Greyhound Pets of America- Orlando 1260 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. Longwood, FL 32750 ![]() |
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Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue Orlando, FL ![]() |
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Lovey Loaves Special Needs Rescue & Sanctuary Orlando, FL ![]() |
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Orlando Bully Rescue P.O. Box 521397 Longwood, FL 32752 ![]() |
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Pet Rescue by Judy 🏆 401 South Laurel Avenue Sanford, FL 32271 ![]() |
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Polkadogz PO Box 1026 Oakland, FL 34760 ![]() |
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Poodle & Pooch Rescue PO Box 781951 Orlando, FL 32878 ![]() |
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Puppy Pleasers Rescue 9401 W. Colonial Dr. Ste 100 Orlando, FL 34761 ![]() |
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Rescuing Animals in Need Orlando, FL ![]() |
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Save a Life Pet Rescue P.O Box 623341 Oviedo, FL 32762 ![]() |
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Sniffing Snouts Pitbull Rescue Orlando, FL ![]() |
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The Animal League 4648 Baptist Island Road, Groveland, FL 34736 ![]() |
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VIP Animal Rescue Orlando, FL ![]() |
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