Shelter Survivors

Who We Are

Shelter Survivors is a 501 (C)(3) rescue group. We rescue dogs that have been turned over to high kill shelters in the tri-state area. Many of these dogs have wonderful temperaments, yet they face the risk of euthanasia simply due to overcrowding in our local shelters. Shelter Survivors’ dogs live in foster homes until they find their permanent homes. They are integrated into our homes so that we can have a better understanding of who they are, which gives us the opportunity to match families up with our dogs so a home really is forever!

Featured Dog Of The Month

Meet sweet Callie! She is approximately a 9 month old American Bulldog/ Pit mix. Don’t be fooled though! She is not as large as she appears in pictures! In fact, we call her our little peanut because she is so small. She even fits underneath her canine foster bother’s body. She adores her canine foster brother, and enjoys playing and snuggling with him! She is very smart and is a fast learner! She knows basic commands, and enjoys her walks. Being that she is still a pup, she still has that “puppy” energy, but does settle down fast. Love, playtime, and snuggles is all this peanut needs to be happy!
Callie is spayed and up-to-date on her shots.
If you are interested in Callie, please fill out an application today or come meet her at our next adoption event at Petco!

Shelter Survivors to the Rescue

Shelter Survivors does not turn its back on dogs in need. We take in dogs of all breeds and ages, regardless of their need for medical attention. To help us continue this work please consider donating today. Your tax deductible donations make it possible for us to continue helping dogs in need!

*Shelter Survivors is currently working on fundraisers to continue to provide for our foster dogs. In the last few months, we have had expensive surgeries that a few of our foster dogs needed. This has depleted our funds. We are going to work on building up our funds so that we can continue to pull dogs from the high kill shelters and provide the care that they need. The dogs usually come out of the shelter sick. We give them the medicine they need, a warm bed to sleep, good food to eat, and lots of TLC. Once they are well (both physically and emotionally), we take them to the vet to be spayed or neutered. Please check out our Facebook page (Shelter Survivors Inc.) and like us! We will be updating it with events that we will hold to help collect donations for our cause. If you'd like do donate, please feel free to click "donate" on this page. Thank you so much for your continued support and helping us to "save lives.... one dog at a time".

Adoption Day At Petco!

(check out our events page to see the days and times)

         A poem to my foster dog
I am the bridge Between what was and what can be.
I am the pathway to a new life.
I am made of mush,
Because my heart melted when I saw you,
Matted and sore, limping, depressed,
Lonely, unwanted, afraid to love.
For one little time you are mine.
I will feed you with my own hand, I will love you with my whole heart
I will make you whole.
I am made of steel.
Because when the time comes,
When you are well, and sleek,
When your eyes shine,
And your tail wags with joy
Then comes the hard part. I will let you go--not without a tear, But without a regret. For you are safe forever--
                                                                   A new dog needs me now.
                                                                        ~by Diane Morgan