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Blue Waters Dog Rescue

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Nonprofit Overview

Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: Blue Water Dog Rescue is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing large dogs, with a special emphasis on misunderstood dogs like bully breeds. Blue Water Dog Rescue is a unique rescue pairing. We connect dogs with fosters and volunteers in recovery from drugs and alcohol in partnership with sober living houses located in South Florida. This relationship between our dogs and our volunteers creates a bond that will allow people with addiction who have struggled to take care of themselves in the past. Having a purpose higher than the “I” builds self-esteem as our tribe learns to pay kindness forward by taking care of our dogs who need their love, patience, and discipline. In turn, our dogs, most of whom come from complicated backgrounds; victims of abuse and neglect, serve a therapeutic purpose with their caretakers. This symbiotic relationship offers an opportunity where the dog rehabilitates the foster and the foster rehabilitates the dog. While being fostered in our care, we provide the dogs with love, safe housing, and veterinary care including spay/neutering and behavioral training while they await placement with their new family to ensure long-term success. At Blue Waters Dog Rescue our mission and purpose are to fight for the underdog. This mission is not just words but the mantra we live by daily. People in recovery know what it’s like to be the ultimate underdog and to triumph over adversity, our rescues having come from neglect and abuse can do the same.

Community Stories

14 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

sarriana83 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/17/2023

dog rescue organizations are an essential part of the animal welfare community and make a significant impact in saving lives and improving the overall quality of life for dogs. If you are considering adopting a dog, please donate and be part of the blue water family

TSS0108 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/17/2023

I got my first fur baby when moving to Florida from here! They are very professional, sweet, and helping! I highly recommend them!

Yevatour Client Served

Rating: 5

08/31/2023

Blue Waters Dog Rescue does an amazing job of helping dogs in need. They truly care about the well-being of the dogs before and after being adopted. We adopted our dog from them and I will recommend to my friends and family.

Janicehr22 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/19/2023

Blue Waters Dog Rescue is more than just a rescue for dogs. It's an organization that effectively rescues dogs as well as humans on their way to sobriety. It's amazing to see the changes in life this organization provides to the doggies and people in need. As a volunteer I'm proud to form part of this organization that's making this world a better place one dog and human at the time!

lloydclifton Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/15/2023

I have been affiliated with Blue Waters dog rescue for over a year and half. I currently foster Blue a pitbull who shares a room with me. I have also fostered another dog for them a Brindle female pittie Tig. My time with the rescue has been amazing, watching Tiffany and her staff care for these dogs that come off the streets or homes, where they were mistreated, abandoned and left to take care of them selves. From health care, to TRAINING. they are top notch. Her mission in my opinion is to rescue and re-home. So they put a lot of effort into making the dogs adoptable... Again in my opinion Blue Waters rescue is trying to make the world a better place by giving these dogs the love they sooo deserve..

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Sgarabed Donor

Rating: 5

08/11/2023

There are so many rescues that are doing great work. But none that do it in the way that Blue Waters Dog Rescue does. I’ve witnessed on countless occasions, the owner and the volunteers sacrificing their time, whether it be late nights or weekends, to help any dog they possibly can. Unfortunately working with a dog rescue is oftentimes a thankless position. Blue Waters Dog Rescue continues on regardless of the many heart breaks. Whether they’re rescuing dogs, rehoming, transporting or finding a foster, they are always the first to step up to the plate. I could go on and on about why I’ve chosen to donate my money and time with this rescue, but words wouldn’t do any justice to present the great work they do for the community.

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brayden General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/11/2023

I fully support their mission. The whole staff and owner take such good care of the dogs and can tell they love what they do. I’ve been a contributor to them for a very long time and will continue to do so cause they are very passionate in what they do. I wish I could spend more time there with them and be more helpful to them they do amazing work and can’t wait to see how much they continue to grow in the future.

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daisygrl75 Board Member

Rating: 5

08/09/2023

This rescue is amazing! it is like no other rescue they take in the misunderstood bully breeds and house them with the recovering addicts so they help each other heal. They have a dog behaviorist on site that helps the dogs to become the best pup they can be!

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Joelee1957 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/07/2023

I am a volunteer for Blue Waters Dog Rescue working to find badly needed financial support for this great organization. I have been extremely impressed with the love and commitment displayed by all leadership, staff and others involved in assisting these animals in need. I consider them top class in the world of animal welfare.

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nikkireid75 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/05/2023

I was in a terribly desperate situation and could find no other help anywhere. I was giving up hope and in sheer despair because I was being forced to surrender my beloved dog. If I couldn’t find him a home by Thursday my husband would have taken him to humane society. With one day left before my deadline someone from BlueWaters saw my desperate pleas for help on FB and contacted me!!! He said give me 24-48 hours I’m 90% sure I can help you and he did! It was such an amazing group effort by multiple loving people at Blue Waters but he was fostered and later adopted. I miss him deeply but it’s comforting to know he has a new mommy and new life. When my spirits were crushed, Blue Waters literally patched my broken heart by making sure my King would be loved and well cared for. Thanks to all involved and to the family who opened up their home to King and showed me such compassion and sympathy.

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LISAG12 Volunteer

Rating: 5

04/25/2023

BLUE WATERS IS GREAT! HOW THEY TREAT THERE DOGS IS NOT THE NORM THEY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR ALL ANIMALS. IVE ADOPTED 2 FROM THEM AND THEY STILL STAY IN CONTACT WITH ME 3 YEARS LATER! THANK YOU TIFFANY FOR EVERYTHINH\G YOU DO FOR THE ANIMALS AND PEOPLE

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jnhillman General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

12/08/2021

The Blue Waters dog rescue is the best. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They have so many resources available to help people when adopting a dog. You can tell their heart is truly in it. There is real compassion here. Keep up the good work!

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blkreps Client Served

Rating: 5

12/08/2021

Blue waters was the best experience when adopting my girl. They loved my girl the way I do. When I got her she was housebroken, knew simple commands. Any time I go out town or need anything to do with Layla. They welcome her back and treat her like she is theirs. They care about their dogs. They are an amazing rescue. When I was looking for a dog. They made sure my match was perfect. She is perfect.

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katrina.foss1992 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

12/08/2021

This organization greatly helps not just the dogs involved but the recovering addicts as well!

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