The Dog Liberator

The Dog Liberator is probably the greatest rescue group on the planet! They care for their dogs and prepare them so beautifully for their forever homes. They’re professional. They’re loving. They know the best ways to care for the pups. I can’t say enough great things about them. I adopted the most wonderful dog in the world through TDL and recommend them to everyone. You’ll love them too!!

The Dog Liberator is the MOST WONDERFUL RESCUE GROUP ON THE PLANET! They are caring, loving people who take so much pride in matching the best dogs with the best humans! Everyone involved or associated with them can be counted on to make adopting a dog a successful transition. I just love these folks!

They have sooo much empathy for the animals...they work tirelessly, even weathering hurricanes to keep the rescue going. They have a perfect screening process to ensure the perfect match for the animals and their owners. ...a great charity with a beautiful cause...they need a million-star review!������

I have been a family friend for years and I've seen dozens of dogs come and go to loving, grateful homes and the pups are SO happy. They really stop at nothing until every dog they receive is healthy and ready to go to a family. And I have seen them check up on families that have adopted from them to ensure the dog is happy and healthy and to offer any help they can.

We rescued a dog from this lady. He was very sick with double ear infections and hook worms. He was so skinny. Could barely lift his head. They claim they had no knowledge of this and he was taken to the vet. He didn't have anything wrong with him. After we purchased him, we took him to the vet less than 24 hours later and he was positive for double ear infections and hook worms. We asked Gisele for our money back or some type of refund and she said "No" but I'll take the dog. They are robbing people and selling sick dogs to peopme, which in yhe state of Florida is against the law.

I've worked with Gisele and her TDL family for the last 4 years. I can not express the amount of love and dedication that is put into these dogs. From start to finish the dogs are always our number one priority. Never have I experienced a misleading post of awareness or request for donations that wasn't necessary. Every heartbeat is in the best interest of our dogs and securing a future for TDL to keep saving adoptable dogs. TDL has my continued support and services as a volunteer.

Simply a wonderful rescue group that focuses on Border Collies and other herding dogs who find themselves in dire situations. They move heaven and earth to help the dogs, and are careful to make sure their dogs are emotionally and physically healed before adoption. They are a wonderful group, with wonderful kind-hearted people.

After our Rhodesian Ridgeback passed away, and left a massive Ridgeback size hole in our hearts, we had a desperate need to find a friend for our 8 year old Border Collie, who is very shy, and very noise sensitive. The Dog Liberator was quick to assist and recommended a 10 month old BC puppy for us and our 8 year old dog. It is a match made in heaven. I love that all the dogs are fostered in homes, not kept in a shelter like environment. The dogs are well socialized, and well taken care of. I've had some of those experiences where you "rescue from the rescue". That is nowhere near the case here. When the time comes to add another BC to our family, I know where we will be going.

My experience with TDL has been nothing but wonderful! We adopted our newest furry family member from them last year. From the simple but complete adoption process to the sense of community that lasts long after adopting from them (from the online group, ability to contact them with any questions/concerns & yearly reunions) this rescue is pleasure to support. I would highly recommend this organization!!

I am trying to get in touch with Gisele in Deltona, I have a question and lost all her info.

The Dog Liberator and Gisele were wonderful with helping us rehome our dog. We were distraught when we had to give her up, but The Dog Liberator made it much less painful. We can feel confident our sweet puppy has found the perfect home. Thank you, Dog Liberator.

I can't recommend this organization enough! The work they do rescuing and re-homing so many dogs is superb. Even when faced with health problems and other issues The Dog Liberators were able to regroup and continue the work they love. Our rescue, Sadie is living proof, (no joke she was to be euthanized!) to the wonderful work they do. So many lives saved and families created! Thank you Gisele and all your wonderful rescuers!
Patty and Bob Beverage
Sadie too!

I followed The Dog Liberator for a long time on Facebook, looking for the right dog for me. When one came available, the helpful volunteers at The Dog Liberator worked with me to ensure that it was a good fit. The dogs are #1 with them, and it is obvious that they truly care about them. They are doing a wonderful job of saving dogs and finding them a loving and safe home.

Shortly after moving into our home in Naples, I met one of our neighbors walking their collies. I commented on how beautiful they were. I told my neighbor, Robin, I was interested in adopting a Border Collie. She told me they had adopted one of their collies from The Dog Liberator and how wonderful an organization they were. I researched TDL and then sent an email to Gisele inquiring about adopting a Border Collie. Gisele responded quickly and said she would keep us in mind and that she had a pup coming in but wasn't sure of its temperament .

Four days later Gisele called me with news they had received a call to help find a home for a one year old Border Collie out of Marathon. She sent me a picture of Olive. I loved the smile on Olive's face. I decided that Olive might be a great match. I let Gisele know that we wanted to give Olive a home. Gisele made sure I understood I had fourteen days to make my decision to keep Olive or return her, as Olive or any other dogs up for adoption were Gisele's ultimate responsibility, if Olive was not the dog we were hoping for. The following Wednesday Olive was driven to Naples by Jeff Bennett, a volunteer for The Dog Liberator, to begin a new life with my fiancé and I.

We renamed Olive, Allie. Allie has been an absolute joy for us. She has adjusted to her new home and surroundings. It's as though she has been with us her entire life. We just love her and feel very blessed that Gisele considered us to be Allie's new parents. Words cannot express how happy we are to have Allie be part of our family. Thank you Gisele.

Julia Wolfswinkel

Where do I begin? This organization devotes all of their heart and time to finding homes for these helpless, wonderful animals who would otherwise be euthanized, abused, or spend their entire existence in a shelter. My daughter has adopted two dogs (the latest is featured in the picture for this ad) from them and I wrote a children's book last year using this organization as my primary source. From that experience, one of my co-workers was so moved and impressed by them she ended up adopting a dog also.

I really have never seen anything like them. They are selfless, amazing angels and I will continue to support them in any way I can. Whether they win this or not, in my eyes and a lot of others they are they greatest non-profit EVER! I admire the work they do diligently without ever expecting any personal praise but with only one thing in mind. God Bless you all for what you do. Keep up the good work. You make the world a better place.

Debbie Ankiel

The Dog Liberator means precisely that! The altruistic commitment of Giselle Veilleux and her all volunteer staff is the finest "liberator" of pups we have ever known. We have adopted many dogs, senior, younger and deaf. The blessings this fine non profit has to offer all animal lovers is beyond exemplary. We have dealt with many "adoption" groups over the years and The Dog Liberator is by far the most compassionate, professional group we have ever worked with. We are the proud "parents" of 2 Dog Liberator rescues and could not be happier.

I have volunteered with The Dog Liberator for 2 1/2 years as a foster, transporter and have helped with office work. I have seen first hand that this is a very well run organization and every dollar is spent wisely and for the benefit of the dogs. Everything possible is done to make sure each dog finds the right family and is a good match. I've attempted to work with some other rescues in my area and have not had the same experience.

I have been an adopter, had this rescue home 5 puppies for me and have volunteered since the beginning of TDL. It is a TDL policy to never take knowingly take an aggressive dog into the rescue program or place a knowingly aggressive dog with an adopter. All dogs react differently in different environments and to the energy of different people and different animals. For the "person with the aggressive dog" who has posted several rants, "why would you keep a dog for 2 years and spend thousands of dollars vetting it if it was aggressive towards your do on the first day?" TDL allows adopters to return the dog the first week of the adoption. After that, you need to take some personal responsibility. All TDL dogs are fully vetted, meaning, shots, heartworm test, spay neuter and any other immediately known and identified conditions. Those services alone will cost more than the adoption fee at a standard Vet's office. Just like having a baby, you never know what health issues or personality flaws can surface with your own child. Why would you expect any living animal to be different? Not all breeds are appropriate for all people!

Volunteered with them since 2010, ALWAYS kind, knowledgeable and they focus ON THE DOG. When I adopted from a shelter they also took time (at no cost) to sit with me and my dog and discuss a few behavioral issues. I wouldn't volunteer for anyone else.

I personally adopted a dog from the Dog Liberator! Gisele took the time to listen to me and my wife to find out not only what dog we wanted but the dog that would fit best in our home. After long conversations she called one day and said she had the perfect dog for us. My wife and I went to visit and Asher (our soon to be new family member) warmed up to us quickly and we never let him go.

In the year he has been with us we have been certified for Search and Rescue. I have certified as a SARTECH II through NASAR (National Association for Search and Rescue), and we have certified as a team for Human Remains Detection through NAPWDA (North American Police Working Dog Association). My point is because Gisele took the time to understand our situation and what we needed in a dog vs what we thought we wanted, we are now able to provide a service to families in their darkest hours.

I am truly grateful for this organization and would recommend them to others looking to adopt a new member of their family!

Founder is great will drop everything to save a dog! They bend over backwards to do what is right for each dog! I truly feel that this is one of the best organizations around!

We trusted this rescue and then found out we could not. The founder lied to us about a dog that was being surrendered. The owner told the president of the rescue that it attacked her dog the day he came home. He continued to show aggression. This went on for two years. I asked the president of the rescue and she said she never heard that before. We went to pick up the dog to bring into our home and he attacked our dog more than once. We spent several hundred dollars on revetting the dog. We cared about the dog and then the president of the rescue would not return our calls after hearing of our problem and letting her know she lied to us. She allowed us to bring in an aggressive dog to our home knowing we other pets and a submissive dog from her rescue. Our first rescue from her had fear aggression. The rescue did not keep our dog long enough to learn of its personslity. We spent thousands of dollars rehabilitating this rescue. Now she is using our pictures we sent her of our second rescue and not telling this dog's true story. This rescue can not be trusted.

Gisele and the volunteers who work with her are passionate about rescuing dogs and placing them in quality, loving homes. Once you adopt a Dog Liberator Dog, you are part of the family. They take in and find homes for not just easy to adopt puppies and dogs but also dogs with special needs that are blind or deaf or have emotional issues. Gisele has a gift for knowing dogs personalities. They will nurse dogs back to a healthy state to get them ready to adopt. This is what Gisele did for our, Mr. Beans. She kept him longer than most would and went to the extra expense to get him healthy. We are forever grateful to her for believing in our wonderful little dog.

As a rescue transporter and foster for various rescues on Florida, I worked with the Dog Liberator on a particularly difficult rescue situation with another rescue person a year or so ago, who was ill, and rescue hoarding rescue dogs,and due to her illness, was neglecting the animals under her care. The Dog Liberator was great to work with, very understanding, and extremely supportive and non-judgmental. She is all in for the animals, leaving the politics, and personal conflicts that come as part of the rescue community for others to stress over. She is reputable, does right by the animals and is committed and dedicated to doing the right thing for each and every animal rescued.

One and half years ago, we adopted our beloved Sasha from TDL. The experience showed the most compassion. Not only for Sasha but for her young rescuer; Alyssa that made the ultimate sacrifice to relinquish her to TDL. Sasha was not a Border Collie or Aussie but was a malnourished stray found with a zip tie around her neck, matted long hair German Shepard. Once she became a TDL dog, she received the royal treatment and never looked back. However, with a firm but gentle pack leader, much training, she is now a trained Service Dog for me and a Certified Therapy Dog for others as well as a wonderful addition to our family. I highly recommend anyone to rescue from TDL because with their canine experience, they were able to reach out, rescue this once diamond in the rough GSD. Thank you TDL of all you do.
I'm not sure "Who rescued Who?"

I can't begin to tell you how wonderful TDL is - not only for the dogs, but for all the folks associated with this NP. TDL is headed up by Gisele - and you can't find someone who has more compassion and knowledge of animal psychology! We never intended on adopting a deafie, and now that we have one we will NEVER go back! Our sweet girl is always upstaging all the other dogs on the agility equipment, and she has more personality than any dog I have ever met. TDL has been there for us every step of the way - answering all our questions and providing support through medical issues (our dog has many food allergies and we had a rough time getting her diagnosed). We love TDL, and we are happy to entrust our donations to such a great group!

If you want to adopt a dog, The Dog Liberator is the perfect organization. They are devoted to ensuring the owner and dog are a perfect match. They are educated and trustworthy in dog rescue. We are blessed to have found TDL and we absolutely love our dog we adopted!

Absolutely amazing!!!! We adopted a 2yr old female border collie just recently and they made sure we knew everything about her background. Which helps a lot! We had another dog that behaved the exact same way so I was already familuar in how to train her into good habits!! She has certainly blossomed in the past few days and her progress is steady!! Thank you for taking your time and placing her exactly where she needed to be!!!

This is a fantastic rescue group. They do amazing work. Our family has adopted two dogs from them with absolutely no regrets. I really can't say enough good things about them.

Fantastic group! From my first e-mail to Gisele, I knew this was a well run and professional organization. I first inquired about a specific dog. After several e-mails and phone calls, WE determined that a different dog might be a better choice. An ideal candidate was found and arrangements made to meet the dog. The foster family was great, very obvious that they really cared about their rescues. Everything done in a most professional way.

Don't even know where to begin but I will try to sum up, in a few words just how special this organization is. My daughter rescued a dog about a year ago from them and it was the best experience for her and him.

Giving these special dogs a new lease on a life that every dog deserves is the only thing they care about.

I work for a children's educational publisher and am in the process of writing a book about shelter and rescue dogs and am including them as my number 1 source for all information and pictures.

Giselle has really shown what devoting your life to a cause you believe in is all about. Selfless, hard working, tirelessly fighting for these animals.

I love them and all that they stand for.

Debra Ankiel

When no one else would help me find a new home for my dog, Gisele stepped right in and offered her services! In every interaction, I can tell that Gisele has a huge heart and a commitment for helping all animals, no matter what their circumstance.

Giselle does an incredible job of not only selecting adoptable pets but then really going the extra mile to place them properly. She takes such ownership of the dogs she takes in, and assure they have a promising future by getting to know each possible adopter. Each pet she delivers is like her own. She is protective, caring, and manages an incredible network of volunteers who share a similar love for dogs. Giselle helped my family select the best fit for our home, and when we were ready for a second pet equally helped us make a great choice. I can't say enough positive statements about the quality and love she has for pets and her craft.

I have never met TDL, but I have called and emailed her with my questions and concerns regarding my dogs. She has always taken the time to give me advice, suggestions, recipes, and sometimes just to listen. It is comforting to know that there is someone out there loving the pups until they find their forever home. She is a wonderful person and a blessing to both the furry and me (the not so furry).

If I have extra to give - I send her a paypal donation. Everyone should take the time to just send a few dollars. Make a difference and it only takes a few minutes.

TDL is a dream come true. They were prompt and very responsive, and we didn't have to jump through any hoops to adopt a dog. Gisele was very helpful. She even extended our trial period. I would not hesitate to recommend TDL.

Gisele is one of the most conscientious and hardworking people in animal rescue these days. She's smart, driven, and pragmatic. It's all about what's right for the dogs, not her ego and not your ego. It's not about pushing people and dogs together to get them adopted and out the door. She waits for the right long-term match. If it doesn't work out, she takes that dog back in a heartbeat. She doesn't just run a rescue, she provides a lifetime safety net for Dog Liberator dogs.

I have not had the pleasure of adopting from the organization yet but I follow their adoptions. Giselle seems very professional and organized. She does dogs and humans a great service. We are lucky there are people like her who care so much for animals and find them a perfect home so they can know love.
Amy McLaughlin

One of the best experiences I have ever had adopting a dog. Giselle is amazing and truly cares about these animals! If anyone wants to adopt I would recommend The Dog Liberator in a heartbeat!

We adopted a dog through The Dog Liberator last weekend after being in touch with Giselle after our 15 yr old Aussie died. Giselle was an awesome communicator and we felt confident that the "right" dog for us would pass through her hands! He did! Giselle works relentlessly for these lost furry friends. Would recommend TDL to anyone, these folks are in in for the best reasons... Thank you!

I am a vet tech of 10 years. Two years ago I moved down to Florida from the DC area. I had just put down my 14 year old golden retriever, who had been battling Leukemia for a year. After a few months I felt ready to begin the dog search. I had my heart set on rescuing and I wanted a Border Collie. I was interested in a few of their dogs, but unfortunately my timing was never right. I figured if it was meant to be than it will happen on its own. Although I did not adopt from them at that time, I stayed connected and followed them on Facebook.
A few months ago I saw big notice regarding one of their dogs who had quite the past and was in need of being re-homed due to the fall of her health. Jetta was only about 4-5 months old (estimated) when she was brought into the TDL family. Prior to becoming a forever family member, she broke her leg and it was unable to be fixed. Flashing forward four years, her left hind leg is now fused and has very limited range of motion, but let me tell you... it does not stop her from going after her frisbee. Back in November 2013 she began to have Grand Mal Seizures out of the blue. TDL and her owner were behind her back 125%. They did and continue to do everything for this dog. I adopted her back in June 2014 when her seizures started getting worse and I had the time available to work with her and get to her goal of becoming seizure free.
My experience with TDL has been nothing but amazing. One of my many experiences in my career field is that people tend to live with dogs who are just like them (personality and characteristic wise). AND that not every pet owner is crazy, but every crazy person owns a pet. Giselle has the personality of a border collie. She is head strong, hard working, and has a determination that is like no other. There are very few people who are as passionate about what she does and all of her dogs. As she once told me, once a TDL dog always a TDL dog. Everyone in TDL has been more than supportive of Jetta and her condition. She will always have the army that is TDL standing right behind her. She is one INCREDIBLY lucky dog. I would recommend this rescue to anyone looking for dogs in need of a second, third, or fourth chance. Unfortunately, it's not always a perfect match. But there is a match out there somewhere for these lucky dogs. Cheers!

We adopted a wonderful dog from Dog Liberator this past weekend. I would recommend Giselle to anyone. She takes such good care of the pups and finds them all great homes. I can't say how happy we are with our new family member!

This rescue was a huge help to me when I needed guidance on finding a great home for a stray dog that I took in. Within a week they had him matched with a wonderful family. The Dog Liberator does fantastic work and has helped save the lives of hundreds of dogs. They evaluate each and every one to assure they are placed in the best family possible. In the future I hope to have the honor of volunteering with this great group.

I have been volunteering with The Dog Liberator (TDL) for over 4 years now. I have seen both the outside workings and the inside and I love the rescue through and through. They are a true non-profit and the money goes straight to the dogs and keeping the lights on. The first commitment is to the dog, and then the owner. They work with adopters who are experiencing difficulty and do their best to give their adopters and adopted dogs a positive experience.
There are some "rescues" out there that flip dogs for profit. This is NOT that kind of rescue. These dogs are spayed/neutered and vetted to a greater extent than the average rescue does. If the dog has an ear infection it is treated (and checked for). If their teeth need work it is done. They are groomed/bathed. I adopted a dog from a shelter and at our first vet visit discovered that she had infected ears, intestinal parasites, and a handful of other issues which racked up a decent bill. TDL dogs are different. TDL puts in the effort to ensure you are able to go home and bond (not bond over bills, real bonding!) That is what your adoption fee goes toward: real healthcare and also pulling the next dog.
I recently moved 12 hours away from the rescue, but I so strongly believe in what they are doing that I am still promoting this rescue, volunteer, writing posts, and doing whatever I can to make sure TDL is a success. I hope you will join me in supporting them. No one rescues like The Dog Liberator.

I have had not one, but two great experiences with TDL. To this day, I look forward to staying in touch via their newsletter, Facebook and other social media. Thankfully this organization does not judge a dog by its cover,but rescues them, fully vets them and the dogs are loved and fostered until re-homed. Both of my boys are perfect house guests and part of our daily lives. Our second adoption had been given up on by one family and today is a perfect dog-yes, I mean perfect. I think as owners, we bring a lot of the behaviors mirrored in our dogs. Thanks TDL for all you do.

TDL is excellent! Dog rescue like many things is a "calling". How they do it on the budget they have is beyond me. Our dog is awesome, and a perfect match for us.

After our adoption, I've gotten to see how they work through the website, social media, and other events. It's become obvious to see that whatever they may "charge" for an adoption fee or get in donations will never match the transportation, food, time expenses, etc... (Just the uploading of pics and story of each dog has got to a full time job in itself). The most obvious would be the vet bills, since each dog is cared for and checked over to become healthy enough for adoption.

TDL is really a rehab facility without the "facility". Since they work out of their home, they ofter hit the limit for local code (of how many dogs one can house at a time). This is why they ask outside parties to foster dogs within the rehabilitation process. We housed one dog last year. It was adopted within a couple weeks. We are now housing another. Most likely it will follow in the same line. From what I've learned, the fostering helps tremendously with the adoption process, since it allows a true observation of the dogs personality within various circumstances (like other dogs, kids, and cats).

In all, I am very satisfied and impressed. I seriously doubt anyone is getting rich off of this. It definitely falls into the "calling" category. Like teaching, fostering, etc...

I have adopted two dogs from TDL and I now volunteer, as well. I like that dogs are fostered in homes and, hopefully, their true nature can be observed. I'm not saying rescues with kennels are bad - this is just my preference. I like the personal attention everyone at TDL pays to each dog that is looking for a forever home - someone saves the dog from the shelter, someone drives them to the vet (this trip can be across Central Florida or across states), someone welcomes them into their home and family while a forever home is sought, many someones answer emails or post to social media to find good matches. TDL sends each dog to the vet and will do whatever it takes to help them to lead long and healthy lives. (Read - this is expensive) I am proud to adopt and volunteer for TDL.

I saw that reviewer that said TDL gets pretty dogs off the internet for FREE and sells them after that,uneducated comment and felt compelled to say something. Number one if you cant tell the truth or you don't know the truth don't say anything that will make you look like a fool. I have adopted from TDL and I have fostered for TDL and those dogs are pulled a lot on deathrow FROM SHELTERS, first there's the puller, and then the transporter, some do it for altruistic reasons some get paid , some get gas money depends on the situation. Next is the vet all dogs go the vet next and there isn't a magic fairy who pays the vet bills its Giselle who pays. I was with her one time picking up dogs from the vet and a rescue came in oozing green snot from his nose, he could barely lift his head, TDL saved him, I have seen death row dogs with scars, broken limbs , upper RTI's ,pregnant, dogs that shelters aborted puppies from, tick disease, parvo,( just look at Goldie Hawns story) kennel cough , ripped ears that were sewn back on,intestinal worms, giardia, mange bites, no fur, dogs riddled with hooks worms needing transfusions, fear issues, dogs that were SHOT, sick defeated dogs, that were nursed and loved back to health into beautiful pets by TDL and its fosters.


My experience with dog liberator has been over 5 years. They have adopted to me , I have fostered for them, and they have taken dogs back that needed to be rehomed for health reasons and even dogs from other rescue sources , they have been made into TDL dogs and she has found dream homes for them too. I had a tdl dog, who started with seizures which scared me to death and broke me down watching them and I asked for help and Gisele found a young brilliant vet tech to take my dog Jetta in and she has managed her weight , her meds, her exercise so that my dog has been seizure free for 2 mos now. My other foster dog from another place never got a home because of her bad leg and Gisele found her a home where she is loved and the star of the neighborhood and babysitter to the kids. Chelsea was another TDL dog that lost her home and Gisele took her back in and is in the process if finding her a forever home she is now with a wonderful foster family. the Dog Liberator always takes her dogs back and fixes the situation every time. Co-operation is all that's needed


I remember a time that a dog was adopted and the adopter lost the dog upon bringing them home ant Gisele called every shelter in their area to be on the lookout for them (all dogs are microchipped at TDL expense also) and organized searchers to look for the dog, It was found BTW. Not many rescues do that for their clients. All in all The Dog Liberator is one of the best and fairest rescues I have seen that not only for your fee, ( believe me the fee that's usually less than the vet bills )you become part of the TDL family and you are received even years later after the adoption as a friend. Not many non profits can say that.



Lynne Deal

I have adopted 2 dogs from the Dog Liberator. One in 2010 and another in 2013. Each adoption was a pleasure and both dogs were neutered, spayed and shots completed. Well worth the adoption fee! Gisele is most helpful, always there if I need help or a soccer with one of my dogs. It takes money to run a rescue, and Dog Liberator does a great job at it!

My husband and I adopted our wonderful dog from The Dog Liberator about a year and a half ago. As a fan of herding breeds and herding mixes, we had been following TDL for quite a while before deciding to adopt. When our 12 year old Border Collie passed away two years ago, we were devastated. We knew that our next dog would be a rescue, and that they would come from TDL.

We had a few requirements for a new dog, the main ones being that he or she would get along with other dogs and cats, and that they'd be OK with children as well (we have nieces and nephews that our dog would be around frequently). Because of the excellent job TDL does "vetting" their dogs, we knew exactly what we'd be getting based on the thorough write-ups on their website and on their Facebook page.

When we saw our dog's story, it really touched us. Here was a dog that had been a stray, covered in ticks, emaciated, and VERY fearful. Gisele, and the rest of the TDL family, did an amazing job of building his confidence and getting him healthy. They tested him with dogs, cats, and children, and he thrived under their care.

They are so committed to finding the right homes for the right dogs, and that commitment really showed with our adoption experience. We love our TDL dog so much. He's wonderful in every way, a gentle and kind spirited friend!

Since adopting from TDL, we have fostered two dogs. This experience has been a real pleasure - an opportunity to give back to them what they gave to us, and a chance to help connect more people with their perfect matches. And the support we've received from TDL during the fostering period has been great. These people are so committed to helping dogs find the right people. I really can't recommend them enough!

We bought a dog from the Dog Liberator for $325. The Dog Liberator might call itself a non-profit but it is a company that finds pretty dogs for free on the internet, uses volunteers to feed and house them, then sells them for a profit.  I am fine with that.  People have to work.  Unfortunately they are not honest about the dogs they sell.  The Dog Liberator knowingly placed a dog with a history of aggression to visitors in a Bed & Breakfast that gets hundreds of visitors.  This dog spent her 2 years of life guarding a family farm in Georgia. She lived outside with an older dog and never lived inside the house because their child was allergic. They were hoping the dog would grow up to protect the property, like their old dog, except she started killing the neighbors chickens.  So they put her on a 100 foot wire run with a 20 foot runner.  She became territorial and was aggressive to the UPS driver when he drove up.  I got all this in the first 5 minutes of a phone call to the the original owner.  The Dog Liberator told us she was a house pet when in fact she was a guard dog who had never lived in a house.  The dog was infested with flees, clearly had never been house broken and began leaving her mark all over the house. Within 2 weeks the dog was growling at some of our guests. I have tried to return the dog to the Dog Liberator so she can be placed into an appropriate home, a private home or farm with some room to run. For the past month, I have sent several emails to the women in charge requesting she pick-up the dog and refund our $325. She has condemned this poor dog to a life on the patio. She can’t be left outside, even tethered, for fear she will growl at a guest of the property and she can’t be trusted not to go in the house. The Dog Liberator’s owner wants us to transport the dog 140 miles and give the dog back to her for free so she can sell the dog again and double her profit, $650 profit on one dog. It appears to me that Dog Liberator’s owner is far more interested in the money she makes from selling dogs than the well-being of the dogs themselves. Please do not be fooled by the pleasant nature of her initial contact. Looking for a dog - your emails will get a quick reply. Buy a dog - you will get lots of emails asking you to donate more money to the “cause”. Try to return a dog for a refund- no reply. When you peel back the curtain, things look different on the inside. At least the donation emails stopped coming. Now I have to do her job and find an appropriate home for this dog - for free. Do yourself a favor and stay away from these for-profit “rescues”. Visit a local animal shelter where they care more about the animals than the money.

They are an excellent rescue. They see to it that all animals are vetted, spayed or neutered, and are placed in loving, responsible homes. I enjoy cross posting to hopefully save some animals. They have a great network of supporters and rehabilitators.

I met Gisele, head of organization, at the Deland Mardi Paws canine parade and community gathering last February. She was kind enough to answer our questions re living with a Collie vs an Australian Shepherd as we noticed she was walking both. I accepted her business card and would periodically check her website to see her success stories, etc.
On July 2nd I checked the website and read about a particular dog and viewed a short video of him. He had been adopted from Tallahassee Animal Control (who had spent 5 days trying to catch him in a park) by a foster volunteer for The Dog Liberator, evaluated around different people & animals, and then transported to Giselle in Deltona. I sent a substantial email to Gisele describing our household and dog experience level and that we were interested in meeting that dog, if she felt we were a good match. She responded promptly and we met her at her Vet's in Deltona the next day to see if it was a good match. Gisele was upfront about his earlier circumstances as well as his great qualities and possible health concerns. She gave us a 2 week period in which to take home our boy and get to know him, with the understanding that, if it didn't work out, we could return him and receive our adoption fee back. Given that he was utd on shots, bordetella, heartworm, intestinal worming, recently neutered and microchipped, as well as bathed and brushed out that day, I felt the adoption fee was quite reasonable.
We have had our boy for 2 weeks now, and he is "a keeper." Gisele has shown great interest in his status and accomplishments and I have enjoyed keeping her posted by text or email. I strongly recommend potential adopters follow her suggested reading re housebreaking for their newly homed friend. I have had both adult rescues as well as young puppies, and it was still very helpful to review. I could tell our boy was used to living in a home, but the stress and newness of it all definitely made it necessary to "start from scratch" on the housebreaking.

We had been looking for a new dog for the last year, we went to visit several different dogs, but we have two little ones in the house, a 1 year old and a 3 year old, and it was very difficult to find a dog that was good with babies, as well as, teenagers. Giselle worked with us and matched us with Lady Arabella!! The most wonderful Collie!! She fits us perfectly. She cuddles with everyone and she is my 13 year old boys joy!! She also loves my 15 year daughter and my 17 year old son! Giselle was the first person that I spoke to that truly understood exactly what we needed. She was such a blessing to our whole family!! She cared about our family as much as she cared about Arabella, and that was the best match in the world. I would recommend anyone that is looking for a new furry baby work with The Dog Liberator, they are the best rescue I have ever seen!!!

After losing my collie,I turned to several pet finder organizations with little result until I contacted Dog Liberator. From the first contact they were encouraging. They promised to find me the right dog and they delivered. They care so much for the dogs and the families wanting to adopt. They follow up to make sure it is a good match. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dog.

I think it is the best canine/human match-making service around. Delves beyond the application form and seeks ways to make adoptions happen instead of focusing on "deal breakers".

My husband and I adopted a border collie-Aussie mix, Lady London, almost 2years ago. She is great. She adores Tom and tolerates Oliver, our golden-doodle. Sheila was heart worm positive and was going to be euthanized when she was rescued by The Dog Liberator. Tom, who didn't want a second dog, loves her and she is never more than ten feet away from him.

I loved working with this rescue! We adopted our dog Jax from them a year ago and we stay in touch with updates/photos regularly. They are such a dedicated group of individuals and made the experience very personal. I love the work that they do and am so happy we chose to adopt our dog there!

I have been volunteering/fostering with this great organization for many years. The amount of compassion and dedication to these animals is beyond belief.
They CARE about these animals, including the deaf and or blind dogs!

Av truly dedicated group of people who care deeply about dogs and their calling to save them.

We adopted Cinderelly, now Sabrina in Dec. 2013. We found her online through TDL's Facebook page. The moment we saw her photo we knew we had to make the four hour drive to meet her. We did adopt her that day and she came home to live with her mate Tucker who is also a rough collie. TDL was great and Giselle was wonderful to work with!

Jordan was a great dog. Giselle and his foster Mom Maria were over the top helping me along with his development. And when I lost him to an accident, they were there to support me and help me through. I will adopt again from TDL. The volunteers and sponsors believe in this organization and genuinely love the animals that they work so hard to protect. My life has taken a detour at this time but, someday the right dog will come along again and I'll get an email from them and a new adventure will begin. Thanks TDL. I hope you all are around a long time.

A wonderful organization doing wonderful work. Kind and caring.

Without TDL, I wouldn't have been able to welcome my clumsy but lovable deaf Australian Shepard. Two years ago I found Falcor online and was able to meet him through TDL and the foster family.

We want to thank Gisele and the foster family for their great service to these dogs in need. We have our wonderful Molly thanks to them and we are forever grateful.

Gisele and the volunteers at the Dog Liberator are doing a great service for the community. Too many herding dogs are abandoned. As the owner of a Sheltie, I know how wonderful and kind the breed is. I am so happy that an organization is out there that is looking out for these dogs. The stories of saving and adopting out the dogs are inspirational.

TDL is an incredible group. They understand herding dogs and helped us find the perfect home for one we pulled from a shelter and were dealing with. Wonderful people who care.

This is such a wonderful Dog Rescue group. They gave me hints on how to try and catch a stray near where I live. Although I was not successful, Animal Control was and the Dog Liberator picked him up and he turned out to be a deaf and blind pooch which is why he was so scared and would never let me get close enough to catch. He is beautiful and was adopted into a wonderful home.
I also love the way this organization continually gives update on past adoptees.

Found my precious Roxy through this organization. After visiting several shelters, I realized I would not be able to really "interview" a dog in those conditions. I went to Roxy's foster home and even though we had a rocky start, I could see her personality and knew she would turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to us.

I have volunteered for several dog rescues and the best, by far, is The Dog Liberator. TDL knows her herding breeds well and generously shares very helpful information on these dogs' needs and how to live with them. TDL's foster friends get to know each dog, so important in placing each dog in the perfect match home. Thanks to The Dog liberator for her great work helping save our Best Friends and place them in their perfect Furever homes!

We adopted our beautiful border collie Charlie in 2010 and four years later she is doing great! She has been a true blessing in our lives. Our adoption process was simple and moved quickly making it such a pleasant experience. Working in the animaI field I hear terrible stories sometimes about the waiting times and tedious process some rescues put people through and I always feel so lucky to have found TDL. If I ever want to adopt again I know where to go! I wish them all the best.

We got our border collie from TDL when she was just 10weeks old. The whole process from application to adoption was amazing and I would totally adopt from them
Again (if my husband would let me! Lol) We could tell our pup was well cared for and even trained while with her foster, as she was pretty much potty trained and crate trained when we brought her home! Thank you TDL for a most gorgeous girl!

After several years following the Dogliberator web site, we finally found our German Shepard pup 3 months ago. Gisele usually rescues herding breeds but when she came across a 6 mos old wild, and emaciated pup at 27 pounds she, like us, had to have her. Gisele saw "something" in her eyes and when we saw her picture we saw something special too. So, Gisele coordinated her volunteers to have the pup transported from Alabama to Florida for us! The entire adoption process was amazingly smooth. Our Sasha was fully vetted and spayed prior to picking her up. All my new dog parent questions were answered. Now after three mos. Sasha is obedient trained, and 50 pounds! She sparkles like a diamond! Gisele does an outstanding job and all of the volunteers she has make this organization TOP Notch!

We adopted a puppy from the Dog Liberator. From start to finish, the process was easy. They were very accomodating and exceeded our expectations. The Dog Liberator continues to be a valuable resource of information and support for post adoption. They truly believe we are all one big adoptive family. I highly recommend them if you are in the market to adopt a new family pet.

We adopted a rescue dog named Boot's fromTDL.
Over the past six months we have learned that Boot's
actually rescued us!
His unconditional friendship & love have filled
our home with joy and appreciation. TDL saved "Bootsy"
from an uncertain fate in Alabama through their commitment
to saving lives and the genourisity of folks like the private
pilot who flew him into their arms and then into our lives.
We are blessed to have lives changed and saved by folks
like those who run and volunteer at "The Dog Liberator!"

From my first contact with TDL, my phone calls and e-mails were returned promptly. I was interviewed to ensure a good fit, and quickly introduced to a pup. We adopted Tigger (now Toby) and have been enjoying him ever since. He was obviously well-fostered! He loves people, toys, bones (thanks for the tip, Gisele!), and is a delight to train. We couldn't have asked for a smoother process.

My family has adopted two dogs so far from TDL, one two years ago and another just a few months ago. Both dogs were in danger of being destroyed but TDL saved them just in time. They are wonderful companions and full fledged family members. I can't say enough good things about this organization. They do gods work on a shoe string budget.

I adopted our dog Bandit from TDL almost 3 years ago. They were very kind and professional. I was originally interested in another dog, but when I described our specific needs, another dog was recommended. Our Bandit came with a profile. I knew that he would be a good fit for our family. He did well with small children and cats. In fact, I adopted Bandit sight unseen (by choice.....pictures were provided). I knew he was the perfect dog for us without even knowing how absolutely gorgeous he was.......and believe me he is gorgeous (inside and out). TDL, held my hand through the entire process. You see, I live in Florida, but Bandit was from Georgia. They had him transported to my area. They were always available to answer any questions. In fact, I would have no qualms about picking up the phone to this day if I needed their help. We were treated like old friends. You can tell that they have you and their dog's best interest at heart. I highly recommend TDL to adopt your forever canine companion.

The Dog Liberator takes the time to be sure the dog is fully healthy and will be a good match for your home and life style. They are not afraid to rescue a dog that may require medical attention ane certainly go the extra mile. They do a lot of work with deaf and blind dogs and take a lot of owner surrenders . The concern is always about what is best for the dog and not about money.

I honestly came by this rescue just by chance. I work for a great Australian Cattle Dog Rescue out in Arizona but I was really interested to see if there were Australian Shepherd puppies out in the states that needed rescuing. I am not seriously looking for a second dog yet, but I wanted to know if it was possible to adopt a pure bred aussie puppy. Low and behold that is the case. I came across the "friends" litter on pet finder and was so happy to see that my dream can come true one day. I am now Facebook friends with Dog Liberator and they seem to have such a fun atmosphere with in their organization and do a great job saving lives. Its important for me to see such fun with in a rescue and not a group that is constantly sharing the negative and need for money aspect of things. As a fellow rescue volunteer I know way too well the constant need of foster homes and donors and the fact that so many dogs die each day, so to see an extremely up beat group is very refreshing. I may live in AZ but I love Dog Liberator from a far. Keep on keeping on :D.

I always recommend this rescue to anyone who tells me they are interested in adopting a dog (especially a herding breed). I was so lucky to find their website - I could tell by reading their updates about their rescue projects and animals that they were the rescue I wanted to adopt from. They are so vigilant about vetting their animals, and making sure that they get the best care/attention possible. And I love that they take in so many special needs dogs (blind, deaf, blind AND deaf, heartworm positive, etc.).

I got a 3yr old Australian Cattle Dog from them, and they have always helped me with him - even after adoption. He had over $600 worth of vetting done for heartworm and URI when they got him from MDAS thanks to donations. When I did my foster-to-adopt, he had a bad reaction to an anti-anxiety before his neuter and they STILL paid for the med AND to have him neutered at a later date - even though I had paid the adoption fee already.

Every time I had problems with the vet not being able to find his paperwork for this or that, their Miami liason, Jackie, would text me back in seconds and always got what I needed within minutes. Having her there for me and keeping contact with his old fosters whenever I needed anything was priceless to me. I always tell people, if you adopt from The Dog Liberator - you get a little extended rescue family along with your dog!

These are truly unbelievable people with an unbelievable amount of experience, kindness, and love for these dogs. I am thankful every day that I got my dog from such a wonderful, reputable rescue and didn't settle for anything less than The Dog Liberator.

If more rescues were run like TDL all dogs would have a forever home.

I've been watching The Dog Liberator for quite awhile on social media. I'm extremely impressed by their dedication to helping dogs as well as the amazing execution of their passion.

Full time dog rescue with a great group of people. Some dogs are even pulled minutes from death--perfectly good dogs!! This is a rescue that lets you know what is going on too, very active everyday with updated news via website and facebook. You will always get a feel for what your donation is doing, which I appreciate!!

I love this group more than any other rescue on the planet. They helped me find my wonderful pup and they saved him the day before he and his siblings were to be put down. I think that there is not a more dedicated group of dog lovers and Giselle matches up the perfect dog with the perfect homes. She's an angel. I'm so grateful for the work they do.

This is a great group who helps animals in need find good and safe homes. They match the animals with people who will be likely to keep them safe for a lifetime. If an unforeseen event happens the group will take an animal back into the rescue fold and replace it within another safe place. I know personally of animals who were helped. Some were older, and had little chance within the traditional shelter system. Some were sick,injured or very young. All have been given the best medical care and attention as they waited for forever homes. I do recommend them as a place to ask for help when needed adn as a place to adopt from when looking for a pet.

Impressed with their dedication and attention to detail regarding the dogs they rescue and adopt out. Thankfully they never let up and they care about health, welfare and good forever homes.

After loosing our 13 y/o Aussie and 8 months later our 15+ y/o Jack Russel Terrier we started looking into local rescue groups so that when we were ready we would have a organization already picked out to work with. Every place I looked TDL kept popping up as a Great Rescue Group with very happy families and outcomes. We knew we prefer herding dogs so we decided this was the place for us too. After waiting 2 months we decided we just needed another pet in our home so we contacted Gisele with our info and we didn't have to wait long at all for a match. We have a 22 y/o daughter on the Autism Spectrum so we were really concerned that the pup and she would bond. Gisele understood exactly what what we were looking for and called to tell us to come over to meet "Amelia" (now known as Leia). It was love at first touch. They both (daughter and pup) just seemed to melt into each other. So the rest, as they say, is history. Leia went home with us and the two girls are wonderful together. That was this past November and we have since added another puppy to our family. What a Great Group this is. Couldn't ask for anything more. In fact I believe this so much that I am now a volunteer.

Dog Liberator are the best group and loving people.They go out of their way to help.God bless them.There word is Gold.

The Dog Liberator is OUTSTANDING!!!! The tiredless work they do to help these beautiful animals is so amazing. They rescue the unwanted, sickly, and misunderstood dogs they just need a little bit of lovin care and they can find their forever homes. They are truly and amazing organization.

These people ROCK. They rescue unwanted and misunderstood Border Collies.
More than 700 placements in just a few years!!!

After the loss of our 17-year old dog, Wolfie, we were feeling pretty blue, especially his furry sister, who had been with him for 10 years. After 9 months without him, we felt we were ready to welcome a new family member. We found her on The Dog Liberator's website. The communication with Giselle leading up to our first meeting with Zoey (then Angel) was excellent, and the meeting went so well that we knew we couldn't leave without her. She's a precious, joyful addition to our family. We are so grateful to Giselle for rescuing her and for helping us fill a Wolfie-sized hole.

We had recently lost our great farm dog, Maggie, and were feeling like there was a big hole in our family. We had to be careful with what kind of dog we got since we have 2 small chihuahuas and several indoor cats. We had been matched with a senior German Shepard Dog by another rescue that was supposed to be small dog and cat friendly, but sadly the dog was not a match and we were very stressed by having to return her (we fostered her for 3 weeks, but her prey drive was too strong and our animals were all afraid). After that experience, we were nervous, but still wanted a farm dog. I remembered the lovely Rough Collie we had years ago, and how gentle yet proctective she was. At that time, I happened to see 2 Smooth Collie puppies on PetFinder under The Dog Liberator site. The timing was perfect and both Gisele and Laura (the foster mom) were fabulous. We got to meet the puppies and determine which was the best fit for our farm and other animals.
Today we are so happy to have Brodie the Collie puppy. He gets along so well and he is so well mannered due to all of Laura's work with him. This is a well-organized rescue with a big heart and a lot of practical knowledge.

I was lucky enough to find out about TDL at EXACTLY the right time. We adopted our rescued baby from them and she has changed our lives for the better. If they had not gone OUT OF THEIR WAY to rescue her and her brothers, they never would have survived the high-kill shelter.
I LOVE their "application" process. :-) They find THE BEST homes. However, when life doesn't work out like people think it will, TDL is still there for their rescues. My girls brother found himself needing a re-home and they did not hesitate to find him his next perfect home. I absolutely adore them for this!
We rarely have "extra" money, but when it happens, I will be sharing with TDL because everything GOES TO THE DOGS!

After our kids went to college it was time to fill our house with new life. We knew we wanted a Border Collie as our family in England had this dog. I researched a few websites and even contacted a couple of rescue sites but when I spoke with The Dog Liberator, I knew they were exceptional. The stories of the people that rescue the dogs, care for them and foster the pets let you know they do what they do from the heart. A very warm and happy experience and we would recommend to everyone. They are truly the best with all the best intentions for you and your pet.

When all of us kids moved out and my parents decided to finally get a dog I went with my mother to TDL and she picked out Zoe who immediately became they're new baby. When Zoe unexpectedly passed a few years later, TDL contacted my mother with their prayers and condolences. Checking up on my parents after their loss. Going out of their way they created a beautiful 'rememberence video of Zoe for my parents. Now they have helped my parents save a new soul and have once again completed my family with addition of Parker. I owe them for their over and above generosity to my family and their firm dedication to saving those who cant save themselves. For giving our best friends a chance and a voice.

I'd been having trouble finding a dog to meet my specific needs for a while, until I found the TDL website. After talking to Gisele, I felt like I had already met the dog; she knows the dogs well, is completely honest about every aspect of the dog's life, and has lots of great advice. The entire process only took me about an hour, including a visit to the vet. Great organization.

About two years ago we adopted 2 young border collies from TDL. "Nala" and "Iris" quickly became part of the family and now I can't imagine life without them. The adoption process was very smooth & everyone at TDL was great! I can't thank TDL enough!!

TDL adopted a beautiful dog to one of my clients. And when she passed they took the time to make a beautiful video in her memory. It brought me to tears. People who do rescue work have such kind big hearts and do not get nearly the recognition they deserve!!

Three years ago we adopted a blue-eyed border collie from TDL. "Zoe" soon became a real family member. I never had a dog before and was apprehensive about having one. My fears were unfounded as I quickly fell in love with this girl. Unfortunately, a week ago she died unexpectedly of pancreatic and liver cancer. I never thought I could be affected by an animal like this, but I boohooed for days afterward. After notifying TDL of Zoe's passing they called us several times to see how we were and then put together a video in remembrance of Zoe. It was so beautiful and summed up perfectly Zoe's life with us. Other members of TDL and the community wrote to console us and even though we/I am still grieving, their support has meant a lot. TDL is an extraordinary organization that has saved many pets and touched many hearts. They have and are going out of their way to help us acquire a new dog.

The staff at TDL is top notch and caring throughout and long after the rescue process! I LOVE this organization and recommend them every chAnce I get. If not for TDL, we would not have our beloved dogs (sisters) Ipo and Mahalo who are Austrailian Shep mixes.

My wife and I always wanted a Border Collie. We have a Border mix and a Bearded Collie. Then I happened upon The Dog Liberator. I was fortunate enough to have found a wonderful Border Collie named Tux--who I fell in love with the minute I met him. He is so sweet and adorable. I cannot figure out who would dump him in a shelter at 7 years of age when he is so loving. I read about stories like mine from The Dog Liberator all the time. I wear my TDL tshirt everywhere and love it when people ask me about it. It has been over a year and a half since 'Mr. T" adopted me and he puts a big smile on my face every day. Thanks Gisele!!!

The Dog Liberator gave me one of the biggest gifts of my life. My Aussie Ludwig although being Deaf he is an amazing amazing dog! What's so amazing is the people who are involved with The Dog Liberator their hearts are so big. They leave such an impression that once you adopt a rescue from them you want to help and support the cause. There are very few organizations that can do that what a testament to Gisele and all the volunteers! Although I haven't been able to assist as much as I like, they are always on my mind. I think great is a disservice to them I think they should be labeled "amazing" "stupendous" "fantastic" "out of this world" non-profit!

Blessed with a wonderful dog through TDL. Everything was top notch from their website to the adoption process. Enjoy their Facebook page and newsletters.

We adopted a dog 2 years ago and it was a wonderful experience.

We adopted a mini golden from Dog Liberator in 2009. There are no people who care more for dogs than these folks. Their whole attitude about finding homes for these pups is outstanding. This is my second rescue experience and I am so greatful to them for finding us Missy. She fills a hole in our hearts left by the death of our son.

Great nonprofit organization, has helped many pets and people. I wish there were more like TDL.

Just adopted a pup from TDL yesterday and we love him already. TDL is very knowledgeable and made the process smooth as can be. Gisele gave us some great information regarding what to expect, how to make him feel welcome, and things to do to ease the stress for the pup. Highly recommend this rescue!

It had been six years since we lost our beloved BC mix and we were finally ready to find another member to our family. We had specific needs and were able to articulate these to Dog Liberators. First we adopted a BC mix puppy and 9 months later, a mature BC. They love each other and our grandchildren and now even our cats. The ability to ask for and receive dogs with certain personalities that are a good match for our family sold the deal with us and DL! Would recommend this route to all interested in adding a forever friend to your family.

TDL provided us with a wonderful family member almost two years ago, I couldn't be more thankful! They were wonderful to work with throughout the entire process!

TDL is one of the great ones out there. I have gotten so much advice and help with my BC mix. They were one of the first I contacted when I saw a beautiful little girl at a kill shelter that I was desperate to get out. With their guidance I contacted a local rescue and she was saved and is in foster care.

I had the opportunity to work with this wonderful organization over the summer, and it was an honor to help TDL out. No one works harder to make sure these dogs get the right home than TDL. It is also important to point out that not only does the organization work hard to make sure that the home is right for the dog, but they also make sure that the dog is right for the owner. They go above and beyond for both the dogs and the owners.

Our family has adopted 2 awesome new members from TDL. They have helped us by finding dogs that match our needs (small children.) They follow up and remain a valuable resource for questions long after the adoption. I highly recommended TDL to anyone who asks us about where our pups came from.

All of our dogs have come from rescue organizations, but TDL goes far above and beyond any other organization. From placing the dogs in wonderful foster homes to finding the right match and then providing support after the adoption, TDL is simply the best.

The Dog Liberator works so hard to match the dogs needing a furever home and the new family. I'm very impressed with the dedication and thoughtfulness of all associated with The Dog Liberator. They turn very unhappy situations into good futures.

All of our pets have come from shelters and rescue groups, but The Dog Liberator is by far the best organization we have dealt with for pet adoption. In fact, we're were so impressed with our first adoption experience that our family members offered to foster and ended up with a pet of their own.
They have extremely knowledgable, compassionate, dedicated network of volunteers & medical staff and excellent follow up communication after the dog finds a new loving home. We look forward to the "TDL family reunion" each year and whole-heartedly recommend The Dog Liberator to anyone who is looking to add a furry member to the family!

We had had a bad/sad experience with a BC mix that turned out to be too aggressive and a biter.

Giselle walked us through understanding what our personality types needed for a good match, and got Petals (now Gracie) for us. That was barely a month ago, and she is already our favorite "child"!

The lengths to which Giselle and all her volunteers go to rescue dogs is truly amazing -- and I haven't hesitated to contact her for advice on our assimilation process (Gracie was quite shy and afraid of our cats!), because I know her caring doesn't stop when we take our babies home.

I first learned about The Dog Liberator about two years ago when I started looking for a dog. I've always loved collie-type dogs--I even had a collie-beagle mix when I was a kid--and this type of dog is TDL's specialty. Well, I had several e-mail conversations with Gisele about adopting a dog, and we discussed at length the fact that I have cats and how that might work with a herding-type dog (not really well, as it turns out, unless the dog has been trained from young to accept them as part of his/her pack).

Well, at the time I was searching, there didn't seem to be a good cat-friendly match from TDL, so I continued searching other avenues. I ended up adopting a Carolina Dog (American Dingo) from another rescue organization in Florida after I learned that CDs are especially good with cats (and other small animals in the household). I let Gisele know about our new family member, shared some pictures, and told her all about our little "Dixie." Even though this was not one of her dogs, she was very supportive and helpful, even sharing a few training tips in our e-mail conversations.

I continue to receive e-mail updates from TDL, donate money when I can, and "ooo" and "ah" over all the pictures of the new dogs that come into this rescue. TDL is an incredible organization, and Gisele is an incredible person for creating it and running it in the very different, very personal way that she does. Even though our dog did not come from TDL, I really feel like I'm a part of this organization, and that's all because of Gisele. Who knows, I may adopt one of Gisele's dogs someday in the future, or maybe I'll even get to be a foster home and help out that way. We'll see! All I can say is that The Dog Liberator is one fantastic dog rescue group, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new, furry family member!

Almost two years ago we adopted (or he adopted us!) our border collie from TDL. He had gone through quite a hardship including near death twice but TDL took great care of him until he was well enough to be adopted. The Dog Liberator keeps us in the loop in happenings and even does a yearly reunion where all the dogs and humans get together and catch up. It's great to be part of the TDL pack!

Three years ago I adopted a blue-eyed border collie from TDL. Of all the dogs in her pack TDL recommended this little girl as a good fit and she was very right to do so. "Zoe" was an older dog and very nervous and scared on our 3 hour drive home. But soon she became a real family member. Unfortunately, three days ago she died unexpectedly of pancreatic and liver cancer. I notified TDL of her death and immediately she asked me to call her and send photos. She called me several times to see how I was and then put together a video in remembrance of Zoe. It was so beautiful and somehow Gisele summed up "perfectly" Zoe's life with us. Other members of TDL and the community wrote to console me and even though I am still grieving, their support means a lot. TDL is an extraordinary organization that has saved many pets and touched many hearts.

I have always helped out shelters... but this one has far surpassed my expectations! Kudos to The Dog Liberator!! :-)

My partner and I recently lost our dog of 13 years and were ready to adopt a new member to our family. After looking at dozens of pictures of dogs I kept comming back to one of TDL dogs, Alfie. After several e-mails we made the trip to Deltona. Giselle met us with Afie in her arms. She then explained to us the process of transitioning Afie to a new enviroment. After talking with us and listening to our story and telling us Afies story and telling us of the challenge it might be I was glad she thought it was a match. She didn't make us feel that it was going to be a daunting challenge but one that we were more qualified to meet. Alfie has been a joy. So glad I chose the dog I did and that he was in such great hands has TDL.
Steve Emerson

Dogs are dealt with such care & consideration TDL has a community of people that work together to help where needed, whether it be transportation to virtual fostering to donations. I am greatful for the love given to Velveteen from all involved.

TDL helped me understand the systemic needs of transitioning a rescue dog to a new environment. The factors and considerations we examined to ensure the process was proactive and positive for everyone made me realize the values of adoption. Volunteering at TDL has been my most rewarding and memorable experience. I'm deeply impacted by their family values and it was an honor working with The Dog Liberator!

I adopted an 18 month old Border Collie (Rexie) from the Dog Liberator. His foster mom and Giselle decided I was a good fit and I have to say it was the other way around! Rex has been an amazing addition to my pack. He is incredibly smart and sooooooooo loving. I wanted a "disc dog" and boy did I get one! These "high drive", intelligent dogs are often abandoned when the owners are unable or unwilling to invest the time and effort into training. Unfortunately they are usually past the cute puppy stage so the become more of a challenge to rehome and they also may have behavioral issues due to boredom and mishandling. Gisselle steps up and takes these dogs in (from all over) and gives them and us a second chance. A huge thanks from Rex and the Rush family!

At three months old, Bartholomew was dumped in a shelter’s night dropbox. The Dog Liberator pulled him from the shelter and drove him to the vet where he was diagnosed with Parvo. Fearing for his life, Gisele sought the best treatment available to save him. He recovered from Parvo, but was diagnosed with pneumonia a couple of weeks later. Thanks to great care, love and a lot of support , he survived the pneumonia too. A month later, my husband and I adopted this healthy, playful, spirited puppy. Bart has given us a lot of love, affection and joy. We have given him a loving forever family, and The Dog Liberator has continued to serve as a wonderful pet community. We didn’t just get a new family member, we also got a support group.

I went to adopt a dog from the Dog Liberator and before you know it, I was leaving with two dogs. I just love my daschund mix, Brandy and my Pocket Collie, Bailey so much. Keep up the good work, Dog Liberator!!

We adopted our little Misty from Dog Liberator after searching on line when we the lost our 12 year old Lab mix. Gisele was very helpful and obviously interested in the mix of the dog and the human (my husband uses a walker) We are doing well and can't imagine life without her. She is a bundle of energy and keeps me going. THE DEDICATION OF THE DOG LIBERATORS IS EXCEPTIONAL!!!

I adopted a australian shepherd from Dog Liberator and he is a doll. I just love Gisele, Who if you don't know she is the angel who runs this Dog rescue. My dog is a blessing! This is by far the best non profit, not just in Florida, but the whole U.S.A.!

I adopted my deaf,blind dog from The Dog Liberator and all I can say is that she is the best thing that ever happened to me. Gisele is a hard,honest thoughtful lady, and I would adopted every single one of her dogs if I could. I recommend this rescue to everybody and anyone whom wants the best,trained and fully vetted dog.

I live next door to Gisele... She is crazy about her dogs! She works 12 hours a day, 7 days a week... holidays, evenings... she's up at 7:00 A.M. and never stops! I watch the dogs come home, scared and sick... and every day I visit... it's amazing how fast these dogs change! I love it!

Just recently adopted a owner surrendered Aussie, and what an awesome experience. The Dog LIberator, Gisele and her crew made that process possible. Giving me do's and don'ts has made his transition easy. Will do this again, you bet such a wonderful experience. My first time with adoption and will do again with The Dog LIberator. Thanks Gisele for your advice, made his transition much easier.

I have been involved from the beginning of The Dog LIberator. I have watched it grow from working with border collies and then adding other breeds, to finding fosters or adoptive homes and transporting dogs who were in need. I personally have found and brought dogs to Gisele who evaluated them and found wonderful loving families for them. I was there for some of the heartache of caring for sick and dying dogs that Gisele tried to save with her vet. I highly recommend The Dog Liberator as a successful program for finding a second life for dogs who need one. She has gathered a competent crew to help her.

I am very blessed to have been able to work closely with Gisele pulling and transporting dogs from rural, high kill shelters. She knows her stuff when it comes to dog rescue. She gets to know the shelter volunteers and staff when she rescues a dog. Her knowledge and compassion, along with her follow up with fosters and adopters give her rescue the personal touch that stands out.

The Dog Liberator is remarkable on every level. Gisele has put together a program that should serve as a model for all animal rescues. An incredible network of volunteers who rescue, foster, and genuinely care have saved countless wonderful dogs from all over Florida and adjoining states. No shelters... real home fostering lets these dogs relax, re-socialize, and reveal their true nature. TDL has harnessed the power of social media to tell the stories of these dogs, which in turn helps them find their way into new homes with the best chance of forever success. We adopted our pair of Border Collie brothers, Boone & Dock, almost 2 years ago. Their story of rescue by TDL from a shelter in GA was both heartbreaking and inspiring... we are forever grateful to the entire team who saved them at the last minute from a certain sad fate, placed them into the loving foster care of Kevin & Mel, and made it possible for two amazing dogs to bless our lives. The Dog Liberator is a 5-star non-profit in every way.

We learn about The Dog Liberator while looking to rescue a border collie. This was our first time rescuing/ adopting a dog. We first went to see a dog we had seen on her website, but Pebbles (the miniature border collie) was really waiting for us. She came to us and was sitting in our lap and definitely wanting our attention. We knew it right there that she was our little princess. Our little Pebbles. We felt in love with her from day one. She has been an amazing addition to our family.

We are so thankful to Giselle for rescuing her and getting her out of the shelter in Alabama. Giselle was so nice and helpful with the whole process. She has a unique love for all these rescued dogs. She gives them a second chance they all well deserve.

I interfaced directly with Gisele when I was requested to pull a dog from a high kill shelter here in AL for her rescue. She was very professional and detailed in providing the shelter with all of the information they needed prior to my getting to the shelter. So I was able to pick up the dog without any problems which sometimes is not the case. She provides wonderful updates on her Facebook page of all of her rescues so I was able to follow the dog's progress including his adoption into a loving family. I hope to get to work with her again to save other AL dogs.

I had learned of the work of Gisele and the Dog Liberator when my own dog, Lettie was getting older and eventually passed. Their knowledge of herding breeds and how to re-home them shows just how much care they have for these intelligent dogs. Knowing that a high energy dog isn't right for everyone is the first step, and pairing the dog with the right owner can be a touchy affair.

Gisele knew we were right for our McNab Dog, Rack (formerly Les Paul), and she was able to bring him around from a shocked owner-surrender to a dog who began the work of recuperating so he could be the friendly and energetic companion he is now. Gisele and her family along with with her dogs are all trained to ease their rescues into a new life in just the right home. Her own dogs are an active and integral part of this process and help her judge just what is the best next step, whether it is at her home in Deltona or at one of the fosters in the area.

There's more than one Dog Whisperer around!

I am truly happy to have had the experience of meeting Gisele and her family, her pack of dogs, and to bring Rack into our lives.

We are the proud owners of Asti, daughter of Katie and Courage handled by "DogLiberator", an organization devoted to saving dogs in general and the mishandled, misunderstood, Border Collies specifically. We reside on Long island, with an acre of property and have the luck of another Border Collie, "Diana" , now 16 years old. We saw a video on "Dog Liberator site" ,showing puppies and my wife elected to fly down and get one as she was so moved. There, we were screened appropriately for compliance of responsibility to having such a high energy ,smart bundle of life, "Asti and my wife ,Margaret flew back the same day from Florida . It became clear that the handler who helped save and rear the pups was dedicated. Lynne Deal ,was giving her "Asti" to us ,and found homes for Asti's brothers and sisters,of which we see from time to time thriving, living strong lives with their owners, on the social media. "Dog Liberators" founded by Giesele Veilleux ,has set up volunteer airplane pilots to rescue these high intelligent animals found in backyard breeders and high kill shelters of many states. Her organization finds
suitable owners, rather friends for a long and rewarding relationship of providing a nurturing enviornment to saving animal's lives, Border Collies or other breeds, mixed or not, They want to live too! Don't hessitate, Dog Liberators will help you find your "friend" , Warren and Margaret Woodard ,L.I . NY

I first became aware of The dog Liberator when looking a friend for my elderly and lonely Border Collie Amos then 16. Gisele found the very special Bobo to join my family. Recently due an unexpected illness I desperately needed care for Bobo while I was hospitalized. Gisele and other members of the Dog Liberator cared for Bobo untill I was Home and ready for him to come home again. The Dog Liberator is a great association of people who care for dogs.

I became familiar with The DogLiberator in 2009 while volunteering at a local shelter. This rescue group was very willing to help our small shelter place puppies and dogs within their foster home network. They did an excellent job finding permanent homes for the pets they received from our shelter and continue to do great work.
I have volunteered for animal welfare for 30 years and have seen many shelter environments and worked with various rescue groups. The DogLiberator is professionally run and continues to do a great job.

I don’t even know where to start to share my love and gratitude with the Dog Liberator. I was introduced to Gisele and The Dog Liberator in late May 2013 while on a mission to find a border collie. My goal was to find an adult BC that I could train for pet therapy. Gisele found me the perfect dog. She was a classic black and white, 7 years old and just a beautiful girl. Her name was Maggie May and she was brought in from Alabama. My husband and I met her on a Sunday night; completed the adoption; and she headed to the vet on Monday to be spayed. Unfortunately during her surgery they discovered that she had untreatable cancer. Gisele immediately contacted me and we jointly decided that we would not let her suffer. It was a very hard decision and one that brought numerous tears, but we knew it was the right thing to do. We found peace in knowing that she had been adopted and she was loved.

Gisele and I continued to stay in touch and knew that the right dog would come along. I had a mental picture in my mind that I wanted to have another Maggie May. Gisele recommended that I open my aperture and consider something other than a classic black and white. I listened to her and knew that she was right. In mid June a sweet tri color border collie mix was being brought into The Dog Liberators Rescue and Gisele wanted me to meet her. She was rescued as Evie and was flown into Herndon Executive Airport on Wednesday, June 17th. I was able to accommodate the transport and picked her up at the airport. It was love at first sight! I drove her to Gisele’s in Deltona and we immediately took her for her vet check, shots and microchip. She was perfect! She was renamed Hannah (Perfect name for a good-natured pet. (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:2 - "gracious; merciful; he that gives.") and came home with me that evening. The rest is history! She quickly adapted to her new home and we feel truly blessed that she found us!

All of this was made possible by the love, commitment, honesty, and caring character of Gisele Veilleux. Her heart loves each and every dog that comes through her rescue. Her main goal is to make sure every dog she adopts out has a loving and forever home. I cannot say enough good things about The Dog Liberator rescues expect thank you from the bottom of my heart.

We adopted Ghost (f/k/a Anderson Cooper) this past April and took our 15 year old Aussie with us to approve. Gisele and his foster care people sat with us for a long time while we let the dogs meet and let Ghost meet us. She genuinely was concerned that the dog get the right home and asked a lot of questions and observed my older dog intensely. She truly wants the dogs to go to the right family, not just some family. And, he has been a wonderful addition to the family.

Like some others, I am mainly a follower of the Dog Liberator. I have worked with rescues before, transported, and fostered. I have to say, I have never been more impressed by Gisele and everyone working with her via the Dog Liberator. Everything about her approach from rescuing to adopting is nothing less than amazing and more than admirable! If and when the time comes to adopt a new furbaby into our family, I would do so from no one else other than the Dog Liberator. So many dogs have been rescued/saved through this organization and to see so many happy endings is just wonderful!! Such an amazing success rate!!! You don't always see this with every rescue out there. I have a great deal of respect for this group for all they do!!!

Even though I have not personally worked with this group, I am so moved by what they have accomplished, I had to write a review for them!

I have been volunteering for TDL for some time now and what I have seen is devotion and care for all! TDL doesnt cut any corners and aren't biased or racial toward adopters, you have kids? GREAT! they will be best friends! You have a different religion than ours? AWESOME! We love learning new things. Your not married? Why do we need to know this? You don't own your home? Neither does half of the US population, that doesn't mean you cant adopt one of the TDL babies! They don't care who your house payment is made to they only care that they have a home to go to! I have never been more proud to say I was a part of something than I am to announce I am a part of The Dog Liberator!

I adopted my dog Cricket from TDL almost three years ago. I am grateful everyday to the team of volunteers that pulled her from the shelter in Alabama, transported her to Florida and then fostered her until she became a beloved part of our family. Dog rescue is an incredibly stressful undertaking, yet TDL covers all the bases to make sure that each dog gets the resources it needs; be that medical care, training, learning how to be a dog(whoda thunk that some dogs actually need to learn how to play!) or just learning how to accept the love of a human. I have since become a volunteer for TDL, fostering and transporting many dogs over the last few years and this is what I know for sure. Each dog gets what it needs in order to be successfully adopted. And the humans who help them get there also get what they need in terms of support and information from the team at TDL. The number of repeat adopters speaks louder than words. Adoptive families trust TDL and prove it by coming back. I love my TDL dog and remember with fondness every single TDL dog who I have had the pleasure of helping along the way to his forever family. It has been a pleasure to adopt from, and volunteer for, The Dog Liberator.

We adopted our dog, Shane, from The Dog Liberator in 2011. He is the best dog ever. TDL was very easy to work with and helped us find Shane and give him his forever home. It's hard to believe that he was close to being put down. We're so thankful there's an organization like The Dog Liberator that gives dogs like Shane a second chance.

Two plus years ago we got the dog that saved us and we thought she was the one being saved. Actually it is a great relationship with our intense Border Collie Connie (formerly Shenandoah). Our lives seem to center around her and that has brought my wife and I closer. Thanks to a great organization that has saved so many dogs and people.

“The Dog Liberator’s” approach to rescue is a breathe of fresh air. The passion and patience to make sure these animals find safe, loving, forever homes is unsurpassed! They do not place a time limit on the animal and will foster until healthy, stable and the “right” match is made. Thank you Dog Liberator for your efforts. We love our perfect match.

I mostly am a follower of the Dog Liberator. I am a huge fan of the great work they do saving my favorite breeds-the herders. I have had the opportunity to help rescue a dog for them who was in a shelter in my neck of the woods and I just happened to be heading their way for a mini vacation so it was the perfect opportunity to help. All of the dogs she rescues receive complete veterinary care, are placed in great foster homes and rehabilitated until they are ready to join new, loving home. I will definitely look into having my own TDL dog the next time I have an empty nest as I have three dogs of my own currently.

My wife and I were looking for a dog and we definitely wanted to rescue...I stumbled across the TDL site and read the story about Huckleberry and knew immediately that this was the group I wanted to adopt from. In a matter of weeks, we adopted our border collie/mix, a fantastic pooch who TDL rescued just hours before she would have been euthanized, despite the fact that she was only about a year old and very healthy. Thank you TDL for everything you do to help these wonderful animals!!

I first met Gisele at The Dog Liberator when I was asked to transport a dog from our local shelter to her rescue. She immediately recognized that the dog was deaf and mostly blind. Her knowledge of dogs is incredible and is not afraid to take on the tough cases. I have followed so many cases of dogs that they have taken in that have been very sick or abused, only to turn them around and find wonderful homes for them. They are a small organization and struggle constantly with funding, but they do an incredible job with what they have. I am in awe of Gisele and all of the people who help her make all the miracles happen!

I have been following TDL for several years now as I one day hope to be in a situation to adopt from this incredible group. The care and love that goes into every rescue story is amazing and no doubt has changed lives for hundreds of dogs & their people!

The Dog Liberator rescue is amazing! A few years ago my daughter reached out to Gisele for help in saving a dog from Miami Dade Animal Services. MDAS is one of the world's largest shelters. It is a high volume high kill shelter. We had found the Dog Liberator via the Internet when searching for a rescue that would help with a Border Collie mix pup at MDAS that was on the euthanasia list. Thanks to Gisele the dog was saved and she has never stopped helping save dogs from MDAS since then. She has saved countless lives including heartworm positive dogs (Joey) and dogs labeled fearful (Adam and Avril Levine). She provides them with excellent care until they are ready for a forever home. She has a keen sense of pairing dogs with the perfect family leading to successful adoptions. Our family is grateful for the Dog Liberator rescue and Gisele for helping save lives and having a wonderful reliable rescue that helps dogs throughout Florida and the US!

I had been following the dog liberator's web site for several months when I saw a story about a Belgian Shepherd who had been horribly neglected. Being an owner of several Aussies and German Shepherd dogs, I felt I had to step up and give this wonderful dog a home. They care that was given to her (Java) before I was able to bring her home was amazing. She had almost no fur left from a horrible infection. The Dog Liberator spared no expense to get this dog back to healthy shape. I was more than happy to give her a great home where she now plays everyday with all her Aussie brothers and sisters.
Thank you for all the time and effort you spend to safe all these wonderful dogs.

I first found Gisele through the Internet as I was searching to rescue a dog after loosing my little dog Freedom who was almost 17 yrs. old. I spoke with her several times upon seeing dogs I liked and each time she told me they weren't suited to my wants and needs and for me to be patient and she would find the right dog for me.

In the meantime, being impatient, I also searched other rescues even adopting a dog that I had to return the following morning after it bit me when I was trying to unleash it.
In finding what she thought would be the right dog, she phoned me even before she had received the dog telling me all about it and seeing if I wanted it. I was so thrilled, even promising her that I wouldn't get my hopes up if it didn't work out.

Then she sent me a picture of the little Sheltie, Blake, who I later named Prince the day they picked him up. I fell in love with the little guy as he looked so sad and I felt needed reassuring that he was loved. Well, so much for promises on my part.

Up until I finally picked him up, Giselle kept in touch with me on a daily basis per computer or phone even sending me pictures, 81 in all, and letting me me know when he was going to the vet and grooming, if he was OK on a leash, house trained, was good with people, etc.

The day that I picked him up, he came home with a new leash and harness, she even sent him home with her daughters favorite brush, just in case I couldn't find one. I promised to send it back when I found one. I found one so it is going back this week.

I found her very honest as Prince is all she said he was and I am truly grateful to Gisele and her team for rescuing my little Prince. I couldn't have found a better dog.

I have since told 3 others about her rescue even telling them how honest she was with me and that if ever I wanted another dog, I would go through her.

She and her team deserves 5+ stars.

She truly does love the dogs

Signed, Beatrice Cartier

This is a wonderful rescue. We have fostered and ended up adopting one of our fosters. They truly care about the dogs and they make sure that the dogs are place in good homes and are rehabilitated. I just can't say enough wonderful things about this organization.

I made my first donation to this rescue and they were so thankful. I truly believe that the Dog Liberator has saved many herding dogs that would have been put down if they had not rescued them. Border collies and Australian shepherds are often misunderstood and wind up in shelters because they are "difficult to handle". The Dog Liberator takes the time to rescue and match the dogs up with the right owners. They are an amazing rescue group and I enjoy seeing every rescue find a forever home.

I have know some of the founding members of the DogLiberator for years. They do an amazing job of matching the right dog with the right adopter so they have a very few dogs returned. However, if it doesn't work out, they will always take the dog back. All of their dogs are fully vetted, spayed / neutered and heartworm tested before going to their permanent homes.

I have referred numerous adopters to them and everyone has always been extremely satisfied with the level of professional, level of service care of the dogs.

Overall, a great organization.

Our family was blessed by Dog Liberator Dog. After being turned down by two other rescue groups "due to pregnancy." Gisele was able to see our whole situation. We wanted an adult dog who would be good with a baby. She gave us many good instructions on how to best prepare the dog and our habits for baby's arrival. She takes the time to learn the temperament and nuances of each of the dogs in her charge. She takes the time to get to know her clients, their needs to find a dog that will be the best fit for each family to help reduce the likelihood of the dog needing to be returned. Not only is this good for families, but one at a time, she improves the life of the dogs in her care. Her fees are fair, and help keep her organization viable so she can continue working to find the best homes for homeless dogs. She manages her resources well to make every dollar stretch for the animals in her care.

We are now the proud parents to an 11month old, and our dog is a wonderful part of our family. He is so gentle with the baby, and is very excited for the day baby learns how to throw a Frisbee.

While volunteering our time to do some photos for the Dog Liberator (Shadow) now known as Ranger come in on a transport, we immediately took a liking to him and took him home to foster him, within several hours we decided to adopt him and make him ours, what a good choice we made, such a loving sweet boy and he is loved by all

Zelda here, AKA Nuettla! I was rescued by the Dog Liberator back in 2010 where I went through some rough times. I had a playful soul and mind, but my previous owners before me (all three of them) surrendered me. I was left for dead, alone, and scared. I became a fear bitter. Locked in my cage, no one wanted me. My bark was scary but I didn't want anyone to lead me on like they really loved me and then let me go to break my heart. When I came in to Giselles care, I was shaky at first.. but within days I became part of her border collie pack. The dogs they had there were very nice, and there were people over to take them to their forever home. Thats all I wanted.. I waited for the day I would be in my masters arms. And finally, the day had come. When I first met her, I was so scared... I didn't get near her. She tried to lure me with food, but I knew better. She sat with me for hours until I got close enough to smell her. I could tell she wasn't going to give up easily. I knew Giselle wasn't going to give me up too easily too, as I felt like her favorite. The next day, the young lady came back.... but determined. She grabbed me and wouldn't let go. I fought for a while, but felt at peace in her arms as I knew I had found my master, my mommy, my savior. She took me and I couldn't be happier! Four years later, we are inseparable! Thank you Dog Liberator and Giselle for giving me the time I needed to break out of my fear shell. I'd be up on rainbow bridge without a master if it wasn't for you. Thank you. From the bottom of my fluffy heart.

After volunteering with The Dog Liberator for a couple years, I had to move up North. During a visit to Florida I went to visit Gisele to spend some time with her. She greeted me with this adorable little fluffy, white, aussie pup. I was in love, I had to have her. At first I was trying to hold back the temptation of adopting her...but after spending the day with her and seeing how amazing China was with some training. I decided I could also have that relationship with a deaf/mute dog.

We brought her home. It was hard to learn how to interact with this little puppy. I remember one time I woke up from a nap and couldnt find her...I stopped around hoping she would feel my vibrations. I tried to be as loud as possible. After no avail, I looked everywhere...ended up finding her behind the couch.

Gisele didn't just let us adopt a dog and that was the end of it. She helped us learn how to work with a deaf/mute dog. She was there every step of the way as we learned to work with each other.

The Dog Liberator did not just provide me with a dog, I was provided with a life experience. I added an amazing member to my family and a best friend to my daughter and myself.

Four years ago this coming December, we adopted our Trixie Belle from TDL. I had a friend who had recently adopted a Border Collie from TDL, and had gone to their site "just to look". I saw the video posted of Trixie, and somehow talked my husband into going to meet her. We already had two Border Collies, and brought them with us, not really expecting they would all get along (and still not sure my husband would go for adding another dog to our household). Cut to "Happily Ever After"... Trixie is my husband's girlie, totally a "daddy's girl". Trixie was approximately one year old when we got her, and a very well behaved girl. Trixie came from a high-kill shelter in Alabama. We cannot believe someone would ever have let this little treasure go. But are so VERY thankful, Becky (her rescuer), and TDL saved her. Thank you!

I was looking for a dog when one of the Dog Liberator's "senior dog's", showed up on Pet Finder. I was hesitant at first, due to her age. But after some thought, she was what I wanted. After 2 weeks of discussing what we needed to do, the Dog Liberator had a vet perform, all the necessities of the adoption process. We hadn't met the dog yet...but picked her up after the vet appointment (on "knowing" it'll work out). The dog was groggy & Giselle (owner of Dog Liberator) made every attempt to make the transaction smooth. We noticed a hip limp but took her anyway. With time & exercise, KT's legs have filled out. The muscle atrophy was less noticeable.
As a massage therapist, I work on her regularly & take her to my office for accoustic wave treatments to help her hips. It's been almost a year & her legs have filled out nicely from regular exercise & short frisbee sessions in the yard. She's made several friend's on her morning walks. Her personality has really captured alot of hearts. She was very shy & withdrawn at first, but makes herself at home.
I'm not really sure who rescued who:) There's been alot of joy & love in the house since her arrival as she is a love bug...no more cages for her.
Since then, I've followed other rescues on Facebook & their e-mails. Giselle is a selfless individual who continues to strive to do "Whatever it takes"...Her family is also a helping role of responsibility. If I had to pick a top nonprofit...the Dog Liberator Inc. would be number one.

I began my journey as a facebook reader, intrigued by the tales of rescue, later I had rescued a dog off my neighborhood streets and Gisele provided me with some great training and behavioral tips and Cinder is now a wonderful member of my family. Eventually I began volunteering with transport and now am a foster. I am so happy to be a part of this group, not only do I get to help these wonderful animals but the experience is totally positive. I never feel out in the cold. I recently had a foster that I was concerned about and Gisele was on the phone with me and her vet for hours into the late hours of the night. He turned out to be just fine and I was so grateful that she was there to help.

I am a 18 year old going to college to be a Vet.. This summer I spent a majority of my time volunteering and helping this rescue and I have never seen a more organized to friendly organization. This rescue has helped me learn so much animals and what I have to do, and I will continue to work with this group once i have my degree.

Well my family was really heart torn when our golden retriever had passed. The house was very quiet for months. We really were ready for another dog and chose rescue. Words can't explain how our family has changed because of the Dog liberator. We now have a 3 1/2 month old Bordie Collie. Weighs her so much and are sad when we have to work. All we want to do is play with her! This whole experience has been awesome and we are now talking about getting a second member for our family! We are so lucky !!

Gisele and her team at TDL are wonderful! I adopted a Border Collie from them 3 years ago, and have been extremely happy with the dog as well as all of the 'after adoption' support that TDL provided. Gisele is always there to help, advice and brainstorm on training techniques and general health and wellness! I was so happy with my experience that I have employed Gisele to find me another dog...after losing the BC's older sister!

I am very indebted to the dog liberator. I adopted a wheaten terrier from a local shelter, that became very ill, I contacted TDL in hopes that some much needed advice could be offered. I not only got advice, but I got a pot of Andi Brown Stew and much needed moral support...of how I might try save my dog., And a talk about how to deal with the fact he may not make it. Duncan did not make it...he was not showing any blood work results indicating this condition until it was too late, that he had Pancreatitrs caused by a neutering anesthesia the shelter used, it's a rare allergy that these dogs can have. I not only received assistance but gained a friend. I am totally confident that TDL cared about my dog even though I didn't get him from them. The sincere genuine compassion for the well being of dogs is remarkable and deserves recognition.

I adopted a 10 year old border collie from this wonderful rescue dog group. I'm not sure if was better for me or my new black and white beauty K9. " Jaffe" is now 14 The adoption process was very smooth and I could not be happier. I have had contact and support their much needed service. Gary

We adopted a dog from TDL almost 2 years ago and it was a great experience. She is the most amazing dog. When I needed any help or advice Gisele was right there to help us. A few weeks ago we adopted our second dog from them. And when you adopt a dog from TDL, you don't just adopt, you become part of the TDL family. My new puppy is deaf and blind and Gisele constantly keeps in touch with to find out how he is doing and offering me advice. When you adopt a dog though TDL you get much more than a dog! I have noticed that they have lots of returning adopters and that is because the rescue is amazing! They don't take in more dogs than they can handle therefore they are able to find great homes and take great care of the dogs! So glad to have met Gisele and I am very thankful for the 2 family members we have adopted from her rescue!

This is a wonderful rescue who are all about the dogs. They take wonderful care of their dogs and get to know them very well.

We adopted a border collie mix from dog liberator about 1 year ago. She has been the best addition to our family. They were so easy to work with and seemed genuinely interested in hearing about how well our new dog was adjusting to her new home. It is obvious that dog liberator's staff and volunteers are dedicated to placing dogs in great homes and helping as many dogs as they can. I recommend them to anyone I know who is looking for a new friend.

In a place of healing sorrow I found The Dog Liberator. When one loses their friend of 15 years the step to adopt a new dog can be an exciting yet guarded time. Fate brought me to TDL site and ultimately an amazing new friend, in Flynn. Since then I feel as they have become family. I found out that they are more than just your average rescue. They are a group of people, from founder Gisele to their many fosters and volunteers, who truly care about each and every dog that becomes a TDL dog. And what lucky dogs they are. I know if Gisele had it her way, she would rescue every dog that's life was at risk, in our overly populated shelters....but this takes an effort from so many people. I haven't actually fostered, but TDL gives us the opportunity to Virtually foster, which can be just as important. Funds are always needed to save just 1 more dog. I give thanks to TDL every time I watch Flynn run or swim or just love life. He deserved to be noticed, rescued, fostered and adopted. Thank you Gisele!

Three years ago we were looking for a new dog after losing our beloved family pet. I found TDL on the internet and saw a photo of a fuzzy, big eared puppy that needed a home. I contacted TDL and was answered very quickly by Gisele, the owner and heart of TDL. We were very impressed with how well run the rescue was and how happy the dogs were. We adopted that fuzzy puppy who is now a fuzzy huge dog and a treasured family member.
After reading Gisele and TDL's newsletter for awhile, we decided to add another dog to our family. We contacted the organization again and we found, through Gisele's guidance, the newest member of our family. This adoption has gone just as smoothly. As we have learned more about the organization and the tireless work they do to rescue dogs from shelters or from owners who have come upon very difficult times, we are even more impressed. This is hard work and long hours coordinating rescues, transportation and nursing sick dogs to health. This is not for the faint of heart. It is full of sleepless nights, financial juggling and on occasion saying goodbye to a sick dog that does not make it despite doing absolutely everything right. Kudos to everyone at TDL for their commitment and heart.

Thank you for helping we when did not know what else to do. Giselle helped us when I thought no one else could.

The Dog Liberator is one of the most awesome animal rescue organizations that I have ever happened upon! Gisele and her fosters are relentless in their motivation and abilities to assist 'death row' Border Collies or other herding breeds, vet them, and then rehome them with loving and responsible families. As a rescue, the Dog Liberator group is compassionate and cost effective, and they are single handedly responsible for saving many hundreds of lives over the years: in short, they are philanthropy at its best!

I am very thankful to have stumbled upon The Dog Liberator (TDL) after months of searching for my new best friend.
Gisele and the staff with TDL exude genuine compassion in their rescue and re-homing processes that I have never seen in a rescue organization before. They spend valuable time in assuring that their rescues are placed in appropriate homes and they follow-up after placement. It's evident that The Dog Liberator takes pride in meeting their mission to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs that would otherwise meet an early demise.
What a shame it would have been if my Bella had never been rescued and made it to me! She is sweet, smart and beautiful!

This organization is one of the best at helping the rescues that come to it. They make sure all the animals are properly vetted and make sure they get everything and anything they need. Giselle also makes sure all of the rescue babys are adopted into safe loving homes and will be well cared for. I have worked with them in helping them with transports and pulling animals from shelters that they are rescuing. Overall they are an excellent organization that I highly recommend.

I have financially supported TDL for years now from out of state. I found out about TDL through a friend and have followed them online since. They are honest, really dedicated to the dogs, and have saved the lives of many dogs that would have never had a chance otherwise.

I stumbled across The Dog Liberator about 4 years ago after seeing a video on youtube. 5 Border Collies jumping in and out of a swimming pool, obviously having a blast! I believe it was one of TDL's foster homes and I followed the link to TDL's website.
Ever since then, I have been dreaming of becoming a 'Liberator', too!!! Although I live on the opposite end of the East Coast, I would not hesitate to foster for Gisele! I also wouldn't hesitate to recommend TDL to people looking to adopt! This trust isn't based on a naive notion but on the fact I have seen them save so many dogs and place them into great homes! Unlike some other Rescues TDL doesn't leave their fosters or adopters hanging when issues arise! When Gisele commits to a dog she is there for the duration!
Her knowledge and dedication is contagious and every time I see a dog in need going to TDL, I know s/he is gonna be alright!
What TDL needs is more fosters, more funds so they can save even more dogs! Go check them out and help them out!!! Hundreds of dogs have found the love and care they deserve, because they were LIBERATED!

We had been looking to adopt a second dog. After months of being very disappointed with the myriad of other rescue groups, we were about to give up completely. After praying about it, we gave it one more shot and The Dog Liberator came across our radar. We had never heard of them. They did everything different alleviating the frustrating and disappointing experiences we had with all the other groups. We adopted our new dog through TDL and so happy!

The president and founder of The Dog Liberator has been my neighbor and friend long before she started this thing called rescue. I have seen The Dog Liberator rise to what it is known as today from the very beginning. I had the pleasure to meet and help some amazing dogs and work for a remarkable organization. Nothing in my life has been more rewarding.

We adopted Daisy in July 2013 through The Dog Liberator and have been very impressed with the way the rescue operates. Gisele answered my emails quickly, and we were matched with our sweet girl in a day. It is apparent that Gisele is determined to save as many lives as she can with a dedicated team of volunteers who go to great lengths to care for and transport the rescue dogs so they can find forever homes. TDL is an amazing organization comprised of many angels both human and canine!

April H.

When our 13 year old Aussie passed away, we knew we wanted another one. We looked at other rescues, but they had maybe 6 dogs available, and they had been in their care for a year or so. Stumbled on to the Dog Liberator on the internet, and found lots of dogs. I first reached out to Gisselle about a blind Aussie, but then felt not a good fit for our household. Somehow I hooked up with a Cynthia who had Dory. After several exchanges of emails and phone calls hearing details of Dory and her owner surrender, we scheduled a meet and greet. We drove down to meet Dory and passed the interview process and DORY picked me!
Hard to believe ANYONE would have surrendered this beautiful, loving, loyal and well-behaved dog. But their loss is our gain. Have referred anyone we meet, and will definitely return when and if we ever get another dog. The Dog LIberator is an outstanding and caring rescue group who treat their rescues like family. THANK YOU for all you do, and for our love, Dory.

I have personal, hands on experience in rescue, fostering, and adoption. When an aggression
issue developed with one of our own Border Collies, Chloe, I sought out assistance in placing her. Her aggression was only directed towards one of our other females, and I felt that she could definitely find
another home. I researched Border Collie rescue groups which is when I discovered The Dog
Liberator. I explained our situation to Gisele, and she "listened" to determine whether Chloe was
placeable at the age of 8.5 yrs. Even with my experience, I did not have the resources and
networking that Gisele has. She never criticized me for making the decision to rehome at
Chloe's age. We had tried to work the problem for 1.5 years with a trainer and 24/7 separation
of the two dogs. Chloe was adopted in June, and now lives in New Orleans with a gentleman
that has adopted 3 middle age Border Collies over the last 20 years. She is the only dog, and
I believe is probably the Queen Bee. Win Win situation for Chloe who was adopted as a
mature girl.
Thanks,

Gisele and Claus

I adopted from The Dog Liberator 2 years ago (2011). I was easily able to view available dogs PLUS consult with Gisele Veilleux to ensure the best 'fit' as our family had a senior Border Collie female in the home. TDL does full disclosure of the dog's health status and origin. We felt confident going into our 'meet' session with the new dog who we found to be fostered in a wonderful environment. The TDL relationship does not end at the adoption, but continues, if desired, with open Q&A guidance on assimilating the new pet into the family.

We added again to our family after our senior BC passed and went directly to TDL. Gisele supported our efforts in finding a perfect fit again and even met us at the vet.

I enjoy spending time with this organization in volunteer when my schedule allows and count them as an extended part of our family. I recommend TDL to all my friends looking to adopt.

Their Facebook page is maintained with available adoptions and also with stories of their many successful adoption families. There is an informative newsletter and easy to navigate website.

The The Dog Liberator is a top notch rescue! Thanks to TDL, we have added Jake and Kodi to our family!

TDL is a wonderful organization. They don't just take in the healthy dogs/pups, they also take those, in need of love and care so they can be adopted into their furever home. G does a great job of nurturing the sick, getting them well again so they can live the long life they deserve.

I have never seen a nonprofit organization for animals that has touched my heart like TDL! I love dogs and you can tell they love dogs too! They work so hard and do truly fabulous things for these dogs that they rescue, dogs that would most likely be put down for no good reason. I have been following TDL's facebook page for a few months now and I have fallen in love with every single dog they rescue and rehabilitate. These are wonderful, selfless people doing amazing things! God bless The Dog Liberator!!

My name is Nanette and I am a loving Border Coilie. My brother, Boudreaux and I moved in with a loving couple that lives on Lookout Mountain that overlooks Chattanooga, Tennessee. We have an agreement with our human caretakers that we will continue to give each other lots of love and they will continue to be donors for the Dog Liberator organization.
The Dog Liberator does wonderful things and saves the lives of many of our distant relatives.
Thanks you
Nana

09/08/2013
To start, I can't say enough for Dogliberator Rescue. They are all about the well being of the animals they rescue and make sure they go to a caring home. There process is simple with the best interest of the animals always upfront.
They do not put you threw and ordeal for adoption. A lot of rescues put you thru and ordeal to doubt your self worth and ability to care for the animal of your choice. This is wrong and shouldn't be accepted as the norm.

Truly the dogliberator rescue is the ruler to which other rescues should be Measured. They also offer valuable information about caring for your animal rescued.
My name is Oscar Perez a Legal Community Advocate in Deltona, Florida, and it give me Great pleasure and joy, to give Dogliberator rescue a 5 star rating.
Kindness Regards,
Oscar

TDL is the most caring and loving Rescue, and I have seen them go above and beyond their means to reach out and help dogs in high kill shelters that otherwise would have been killed. They really have a nack of matching the dog to the adopter. Anyone looking for a great and wonderful pet needs to check out their adoption list..You wont be disappointed.

TDL is AMAZING!! It is organized by G. But so many people come together to help Pup's in need! They all go far & beyond to rescue any dog, but especially ones in danger or ready to be put down simply because no one wants them!! Any time I have some extra money I donate to TDL!! Any way I can help this group continue their work!!! They are so responsible & careful with their new charges & do an AWESOME job finding new "forever" homes for them!!!! My only regret is that TDL works out of the South East & I am wayyyyyyyy up in MN!! But My "boy's" and I keep a watch for when we can help out!! When the sad day comes & I lose one of my guys, I will be calling TDL to help me fill in the hole!! I will GLADLY drive to FL or anywhere else for one of the TDL rescues!!

TDL is the "Top Dog" when it comes to non-profit rescues not only here in Central Florida but also reaches out to other southern states to pull dogs from high kill shelters and arranges transport to a TDL approved Foster Home. Since adopting a TDL dog a year ago I continue to be amazed at the committed volunteer's and local veterinarian's that stay in touch with you and follow your TDL families success. The Pride and Professionalism that TDL exudes is far reaching and keeps you in "the family" for any questions, concerns and advice LONG after adoption. From the social media to get togethers to annual reunions, it has been my experience that all of the TDL adopters I have met agree on one thing.......our adopted family members are truly LIBERATED !! We All Love what you do and Thank You from the bottom of our hearts for your True Compassion that has helped bring happiness and joy into our lives and families.
Dale, Brenda and most importantly - "Rider"

Without TDL hundreds, if not in the thousands now, of innocent dogs would not be here. We were fortunate to find TDL that lead to our adoption of two of the most beautiful and sweet border collies. They have been with us almost 2 years now and I can't imagine our home without them. They are indeed out four egged furry children. Are they spoiled? You bet!
The entire team at TDL works tirelessly for these animals fostering them, taking them to vets, feeding them and most of all loving them. They all have dedicated their lives to the rescue and adoption of these beautiful animals.
While most of us sit back and wait for someone to do something about the problem, Gisele and her team jumped right in and did it. They do this without reservation and without pay. And there are always the unexpected costs of dealing with sick or injured animals.
We follow them on Facebook to see all the dogs they bring in and learn of their stories,and when they meet their new forever home families. It is always a joy to see these dogs go to loving homes. We saved the video of Nat King Cole and Brenda Lee (Now Boudreaux and Nana) so we can watch them before they were ours. It always makes me cry. They were the very best Christmas present ever!
TDL is an amazing organization and one that deserves every bit of support it can get.

If I could give this organization a hundred star rating that would not express the work they do for all the helpless, neglected animals they help each day.

The dedication, compassion, continuous drive they have to ensure every animal has a chance at a good life, a life they deserve, is unmatched by any other organization I have ever been in contact with.

They go over and above the call. This is their life. Every minute, every hour, every day, they dedicate their time and their energy to save these animals and match them with families who will love, appreciate, and in turn will reap the benefits themselves from what these animals will bring to their lives.

We adopted a puppy from them about 4 months ago and they keep in constant contact with us and are always concerned how things are going.

They are involved with every dog they have fostered for years after they have been adopted.

I often cry when I see these helpless animals but I am uplifted when I KNOW they will be saved, loved, and taken care of by this organization.

If everyone had the compassion, kindness, and overall love this organization had, this world would be such a better place.

My hat goes off to them and I will continue to support them in any way needed.

They are overworked, under appreciated, but that doesn't stop them.

They are heroes, expecting nothing in return! Please, please consider them for this grant. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you everyone at The Dog Liberator! You are truly angels.

Sincerely,

Debbie Ankiel