Derby City Dog Rescue

Derby City Dog Rescue (DCDR) was founded in early 2011 by a group of several friends who bonded over their love of dogs and their desire to help shelter animals.  We are a small, non-profit group of volunteers who work together to achieve a common goal of saving hearts, one paw at a time.

Our initial aim was to bridge the gap between local animal shelters in Louisville, Kentucky and other rescues outside of the state to pursue placement of local dogs in urgent situations in our area.  To ease some of the difficulties that can arise when dealing with a government shelter, we provide quality photos of the animals, quality communication between the rescue and shelter, temporary foster (in some cases), pulling assistance, and help with getting dogs to their transports.

DCDR also serves as an all breed rescue within the community, pulling dogs from our local shelters and placing them into foster homes through adoption.  Most of our foster dogs are rescued from the shelters when they are out of time or in need of treatment. They live in fosters’ homes, with their own dogs, learning the basics of house life and receiving any veterinary treatment they may require.

Within the community, DCDR assists our local animal shelter by taking better photos of their animals in need and marketing them through Facebook for rescue, foster, or adoption. 

DCDR is always looking to expand our network of foster homes so that we increase our opportunities to save more lives.  If you are interested in becoming a DCDR foster home, please click see our website at www.derbycitydogrescue.org for more information.