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Doing Right By Rescues

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Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal-Related, Animal Services, Animal Training, Animals

Mission: We provide tutoring and educational outreach to individuals who have opened their homes and hearts by adopting or fostering rescued dogs. Our tips and techniques assist people and pets to achieve that happy, peaceful co-existence as they journey together in life. We also loan out gently used items (i.e. dog coats, baby gates, crates, specialty equipment, leashes, harnesses, etc.). In addition we provide home visits for those who are unable to visit our six acre facility. We are graduate level trained educational professionals able to deliver humane education courses or workshops in school settings or on site.

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90 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

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gladdogsfoundation Client Served

Rating: 5

10/10/2024

The transition phase from shelter dog to furbaby can be challenging for some dogs and some adopters. Pam's knowledge and compassion make her the perfect person to work with rescue dogs and their new people. Her patience helps the new pet parents gain insight into the personality of their new dog. Her training expertise helps the dog learn what is expected in the new home. She is a needed ally to both dog and adopter to assure success.

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Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/13/2023

Doing Right by Rescues is a unique organization with a mission that is making an important impact. Helping adopters successfully transition their new pets into their daily lives is an incredibly helpful service. Many rescue dogs have been through trauma. Understanding how to help them relax and enjoy their new family can require expert support. Pam provides it!

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sscialabba Advisor

Rating: 5

09/15/2023

I have had the pleasure to work with Pam on her business development efforts. When it came time for me to donate some of my pet's belongings, I thought of her organization. Pam indicated that she could make sure my donations went to good use and invited me to drop them off with her. Upon arriving at her facility, I was taken by the serene setting and meticulously designed training stations - inside and out!
Pam gave me a detailed tour of the grounds and described each area and the purpose and value it provided her clients - both pets and owners!
I could not get over how clean, organized and efficient the layout was and how it facilitated each of her training techniques.
I would highly recommend this top-tier facility to anyone interested in becoming a better pet owner!

abenegal Client Served

Rating: 5

09/13/2023

I have reached out to Pam at Doing Right By Rescues twice for help with certain behaviors in my foster dogs. The first was with a sweet dog named Mikey who extremely fearful of strange men and reacted quite aggressively towards them. Pam showed me the Tellington Touch method to help calm Mikey’s anxiety and evaluated him before she decided it was safe to proceed with finding him a forever family. He has been very happily settled with his family for a few years now. The second time was with Caine, a dog who came from KY, lived with me for a couple of weeks, got adopted and was returned within a couple of days because the vet had determined he needed hip replacement surgery and the adopter was not in a position to be able to nurse him back to health. He had the surgery and recovered quickly, but developed severe stranger anxiety. We were concerned he could never be adopted, but again Pam helped us out. She explained trigger stacking and how it was important to minimize his triggers, especially while introducing him to new people. She recommended a snuffle mat and other toys that were helpful in relieving anxiety. We followed her recommendations and now Caine is happily settled in with his new family! I am so thankful for Pam and DRBR!

all5castle Client Served

Rating: 5

09/13/2023

We met with Pam and our Maple and it was the most informative session ever! Pam provided wonderful insights that we took with us and have used to help Maple be the best she can be. This organization is so dedicated to the happiness and success of rescue dogs. Luckily, our Maple was relatively well adjusted, so we didn't need a lot of intervention to help her be successful in our home but I am thrilled to be able to support an organization that helps a dog who needs extra help transitioning into their new home.

TheGreatSantini Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2023

Pam was so patient and kind in giving me tips and tricks for my new rescue pup Hank. Hank is an energetic puppy who is still figuring out the proper way to react and Pam shared her experience and expertise in giving strategies to help curb Hank’s behaviors to positive habits. You can really tell the passion that Doing Right By Rescues has to help its clients reach their happy harmony in dog ownership.

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drbr4dogs 09/09/2023

We hope big, handsome boy Hank will come back to see us in the Fall-if just to say Hi. Here is an incentive Hank-we just received a new shipment of toys to play with while you visit. And our Fall menu will include stinky cheese for you to enjoy!

roncesar Advisor

Rating: 5

09/08/2023

This is merely a test review from the GNP team for quality assurance purposes.

cpshorthouse Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2023

I can't say enough good things about Doing Right By Rescues. They have been extremely supportive in helping with my dogs reactivity and biting issues. The facility is a nice environment, and Pam is caring and thorough. I would easily recommend them to anyone who is a dog rescuer and is having issue with their puppers.

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drbr4dogs 09/09/2023

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with us. Stuart is a lucky dog as I can tell that you are putting our suggestions in place on his behalf.

Universalnrg Client Served

Rating: 5

09/06/2023

I have a special needs small dog we named Ellie, that was rescued from South who has been abused physically and has a permanent broken jaw. She attacks my father daily and he's 85! I went from trainers who helped to teach some commands but still the attacked to my father, and recommended Behavior Vets who just prescribed medications that made Ellie more angry so they told us to increase the medication and thousands of dollars down the drain, her poor personality disappeared :( I WISH WISH WISH I knew about Doing Right By Rescue
Pam Morgan - is the Founder of the origination made sure to include a small dog specialist Joanne so that Ellie has the best possible chance of letting go all of her past trauma. They met with me and sat listening to all of Ellie issues for hours!! and sent homework for me that was precise to what Ellie needs. AND slowly but surely Ellie is making progress! last video of Ellie accepting eggs from dad at breakfast!!

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drbr4dogs 09/07/2023

Hello Ellie-You are truly one lucky dog-and are truly loved! Come back and see us again soon. Thank you for gracing our site with your sweetness!

frankseibert Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/06/2023

I had the pleasure of visiting doing right by rescues a couple of months ago. I saw a beautiful facility that had everything your furry friend could need. Pam is the most caring person I know and treats every client and their furry friend with the utmost care and professionalism. Pam takes all of her time focusing on your pet and she gets the best results I have ever seen.

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drbr4dogs 09/07/2023

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with us. We loved advising you about your cat, Nolan! Come back and see us soon-we love to see how they "grow up"!

amichaels Client Served

Rating: 5

09/06/2023

Pam is absolutely amazing. We were having anxiety issues with our new rescue, and Pam was able to help us identify triggers and provided training techniques to help us get past them. It was absolutely amazing to watch her work during our assessment visit. Our pup is doing much better and has way more confidence. So thankful for the work that Pam does!

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drbr4dogs 09/07/2023

Cora is a cutie and we hope you will stay in touch!

wrayner2 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/05/2023

We met Pam through save where we adopted a rescue dog . Pam is experienced professional, and very knowledgeable about helping with dogs who have anxiety and fear from the early life. She works hard to make you and your dog feel comfortable and grow and develop more confidence.

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drbr4dogs 09/07/2023

Hi Bailey-Thank your ladies for taking the time to write us a review. We have a surprise for the ladies who love you on our desk and we hope to see you soon!

heidiholt Client Served

Rating: 5

08/08/2023

Pam has been wonderful in helping us find alternative ways to help our female mastiff with fear aggression .
Pam has a very busy schedule and always takes the time to respond to my emails !

arcwithlove Client Served

Rating: 5

10/18/2022

Pam is absolutely marvelous! I love her mission of what she does for these rescue dogs. “Pay it forward” for the next rescue to get a training is so great! It really helps the dogs regroup after getting out of the shelter. We have sent so many of our adopters to Pam.

BusterBrown Client Served

Rating: 5

09/14/2022

We have only had one visit so far, but received so much helpful verbal and printed information. This organization is awesome! I am looking forward to our second visit when we take our new rescue to find out what makes him "tick". It is a different and wonderful approach because rescues have different issues, especially when they are older. It is great to have people out there to truly help the dogs, and not just to make a buck!

Chrishans71 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/14/2022

We were introduced and obtained a wonderful knowledge about the training they provide to people that has rescued dogs. These are animals that are desperately in need of training.

BestGranny Client Served

Rating: 5

09/09/2022

At the age of 78 , I decided to get my first dog. Covid restrictions had left me lonely and depressed. Pam from Doing Right by Rescues, helped me find the perfect dog. Despite all my reading and a trainer, i had a million questions and concerns. She always supported my concerns.

When I fell three times, while walking him, i realized that I would have to give him up. After only two months, and falling in love, she found me the perfect home for him. Sent pictures, and supported my decision. Kudos to her Rescue. She rescues people as well as pets.

tbzhoze Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2022

Pam has helped my high strung rescue dog to feel more at ease. Lily was rescued from an animal hoarding situation and has a crippling fear of new people, open spaces, and loud sounds. Pam recommended t-touch, calming signals, and several other techniques that delivered immediate results. Thank you, Doing Right by Rescues, for the selfless and valuable work you are doing!

kathryntrenner Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2022

I came to you with my friend, Andrea, who had just rescued two Labrador Retrievers. I learned so much from you in that first visit---primarily that it is important to READ THE DOG and understand what the dog is telling me. Then I learned how to communicate with the dog so she/he hears me and finds value in what I am offering. I learned to focus on what dogs want and need in order to live happily with homo sapiens. And vice versa.

Your facility is great with lots of room for dogs and people to be themselves, have lots to do, and interact happily.

Every person needs to learn about dogs and every dog needs to learn about homo sapiens the way you teach.

LBatSavage Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2022

Doing Right By Rescues, founded and directed by Pam Morgan, fulfills their mission as magnificently stated in Mission and Results on the Great Nonprofits website. Pam's cumulative education and experience in this field makes her a master Dog and Human Whisperer who understands how to facilitate "peaceful coexistence on both sides of the leash." We hear about "good Karma," and the effort Pam and Doing Right By Rescues make to welcome and nourish rescues and people is infectious in the goodness it brings. The vibration one feels upon entering Doing Right By Rescues is calming and reassuring in beautiful, peaceful. surroundings.-- Pam's right words, actions and thoughtfulness make us feel all is right in the world. I made an appointment to work with Pam for her counsel on what type of dog would be good for my situation. I had always wanted another dog after my long-time companion "flew up to heaven" at 16 years, but waited some years until I was in a place to devote the time a rescue would need to acclimate to a new home. After a 3-week foster situation didn't work out, I wasn't sure how to move forward and whether or not to pursue adoption further. Under Pam's tutelage, I felt ready to search again for the right fit. And though I searched shelters and rescue places, not surprisingly, it was Pam who made the match for us. What a special blessing! We are still in early days with our gentle, sweet-natured lab mix, Little Benny. He's a special guy and Pam's guidance is extra-ordinary. That is, Pam consistently makes herself available and her guidance is on point and wise. She is caring, supportive, intuitive, kind, a great listener and goes above and beyond in service to canines and humans. I would encourage everyone considering a foster or adoption to reach out to Doing Right By Rescues. Doing Right By Rescues deserves the highest rating conferred by GREAT NONPROFITS.

Brian_C1 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2022

I adopted a wonderful pitbull a few months ago and with and with Doing Right By Rescues help was able to learn techniques and steps to help begin to address her reactivity. Also, even when unable to make it it in they have been incredibly responsive in helping to field any queries I've had! I'm eternally greatful for all their help in transitioning my dog to her forever home.

MaureK Client Served

Rating: 5

09/06/2022

I have been working with Doing Right by Rescues since before my rescue Ella arrived home from Texas.
Pam spent time with me teaching me how to prepare for Ella’s homecoming and also what to expect.
Doing Right by Rescues works exclusively with rescue dogs who may have a difficult sometimes unpleasant past.
They assess each individual rescue and creates a plan for that dog to deal with their specific issues.
Pam’s knowledge is unmatched.
What she has taught me is unmeasurable. She has an answer to every question and a solution for every dog issue.
I don’t know what I would have done without her expertise.
If you are loving enough to adopt a rescue dog, it can be difficult, you need to be committed and ready to put in the time.
Working with Pam will make your hard work and commitment to your rescue payoff with your dog emerging into the perfect family member and best friend you have always dreamed of.

I can’t say enough about how much Doing Right by Rescues has helped me!!
They are the best of the best!!

Stumballina2 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/06/2022

Pam is totally doing all of this out of her love for dogs. I could see this the minute I saw the Doing Right by Rescues Facility at the end of her Driveway. There is a separate bldg that has a comfortable area for interviews, so Pam can find out EXACTLY what my issues with Stella were. I had filled out a detailed questionnaire online. I have M.S. and Pam understood my concerns with falling and Stella not letting me up. Pam gave me a large Printout with my details and many ways to address this and other issues that will definitely help. Pam has a whole room filled with toys/tools to help with certain issues. These will help stop a behavior or at least control it. The email she sent me after our visit had some great "tips" and Guidance to avoid issues and health problems that pertain to Bulldogs. It even had suggestions for particular chew toys Stella cannot destroy. It had a picture of a tennis ball that looked just like Stella's after a few hours. Pam had put soooo much of her effort, time and money into helping Rescues. I am glad it is a Non-Profit and I am so happy to donate to Doing Right by Rescues instead of paying a "business that trains Dogs" that only does Standard Training and does not address my specific issues. Pam addressed my main issue and more to help with Stella. Most Rescues come with issues. Through talking, Pam gave me the right ideas&tools to address other issues too that I never would have thought of, and THEY WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DogMommy55 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/03/2022

Pam is very informative. I went there with a dog that I was fostering. The dog I was fostering had previously been in a home with a lot of dogs, cats, and a bearded dragon. Come to find out the dog I was fostering was attacked by another dog. So, come to find out she was very selective of other dogs. I went to Pam and she gave me so many useful tools and quick tips and tricks! I am still fostering this dog but I will be adopting her! Thanks to Pam’s useful, helpful tricks it’s helped Sasha become a lot better.

OlgaB. Client Served

Rating: 5

08/31/2022

Pam is an amazing trainer who uses positive reinforcement, t-touch, and relationship based training methods to help rescue dogs and their owners. We have seen a remarkable and honestly game-changing improvement in our dog’s behavior after just one session and are looking forward to doing more sessions in the future. Pam is highly experienced, professional, compassionate, and attentive to detail. She is an incredible asset to the rescue community and we feel so lucky to have found her. Thank you to Doing Right by Rescues for the noble work you are doing!

foreverhome1 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/31/2022

We have a unique twist on DRBR. We did not come to them with a rescue dog needing a behavioral adjustment. We rescued a dog from them, Mickey, who they were working with since the first two homes he had failed.
We are very grateful to Pam for selecting us for Mickey. He is a wonderful little guy, part schnauzer and part terrier. Pam worked on his nipping and taught us how to work with him. We would refer any rescue dog to DRBR for behavioral adjustments.

Benito2022 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/30/2022

Benito and I talked with Pam and got her detailed help with his fear of dogs and barking habits. He has been in my life for 6 months and his loving foster suggested we contact Pam for her help. Since we live in Brooklyn we did all our interviews are the phone and I felt like Pam was with us in the room. It was so comforting and nice to hear my intuitions about Beni were not far fetched and get all new ideas of how to work with him to have a better life without stress or fear. She sent us a detailed PDF with out entire conversation, habits and skills to work on, as well as extra tips for his anxiety. I recommend strongly to reach out even if you can’t have in person sessions, these talk lessons made such a difference in my confidence towards Beni and his trust towards me!

kangarone General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/29/2022

Rescued dogs have different needs. That is a fact. The process of adopting a dog can be extremely stressful but when you finally find your match it’s all worth it! Sometimes, you and your new family member find that you don’t understand one another. Your pet has had a whole life‘s worth of transition and for some, trauma, before they came home to your house. How could you possibly understand or anticipate their needs? That’s where Doing Right By Rescues comes in. They decode your pups messages. They Identify and begin to help them unpack their baggage. Their intervention is a game changer. It leads to a happy home for you and your dog. They fill a critical niche that no other professional does. They are not trainers, that’s too narrow a descriptor- they are interpreters and doggy mental health professionals. Trying to manage on your own with behavioral specialists and conflicting advice it’s just exhausting and in our case did not lead to a resolution. The relief I felt when I met Pam and her organization cannot be overstated. And I have heard the same from those that I have referred to her. This is not a job for Pam and her team, it’s a calling and it shows. Our family will be forever grateful for the support that they offer to rescuers and their families. keep up the good work!

jsantone1 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/28/2022

Doing Right By Rescue is the best facility that offers “pay-it-forward” donation to the next dog in need that needs training.
I personally used to help a shelter get dogs adopted. One day I looked up low cost trainers for dogs that were rescued. I came across Doingrightbyrescue.org and Pam has been so thorough, patient, and such an amazing asset to the rescue/shelter dog community. She has so much insight on how to help the dogs that have came out of different situations for them to stay in their new furever home.
I thought to myself people adopt dogs and then bring them right back because they can’t fix an issue; which is such a disservice to the dog. Finding Pam’s doingrightbyrescue has helped so many new adopters keep and work with their dog by getting the right tools. So many people have their heart in the right place by wanting to adopt but sometimes it becomes a financial burden for a trainer so people consider not getting an animal. Pam helps deter that and offers free training with a small donation for the next rescue dog. It’s such an amazing resource. Thank you to doingrightbyrescue for helping so many dogs!

tcleary Client Served

Rating: 5

10/13/2021

Doing Right By Rescues has helped many dogs from the rescue I foster for. The most recent dog they helped me with was Buttercup. Buttercup is 5 years old and lived outside pretty much alone with one other dog her whole life, so learning to live in a house with people made her scared. I had her 3 months and she did get a little better but was still scared and peed in the house, would not get in a car and preferred to be by herself in another room - not making her very adoptable. The people at Doing Right By Rescues, especially Pam, were instrumental in helping Buttercup. They evaluated her, worked with her, got her to walk through doorways, taught me tricks to ease her anxiety, helped me define what the best home would be like for her..... kept her overnight when I went away twice because we did not want to stress her by going anywhere else. The true passion for helping rescues is so easily seen. Pam has a beautiful, quiet piece of land where she dedicated the barn and grass fenced in area to help dogs. It is amazing when you walk in the barn how she decorated and set up everything else to specifically help dogs, it is inviting and calming. She even got Buttercup to go in the car! In the end, we found the perfect home for Buttercup, and Pam's evaluations were key in helping the new owner understand Buttercup and how best to care for her. Pam does not charge any money to our rescue. She truly has a big heart and is compassionate and absolutely dedicated to Doing Right by Rescues. I look forward to working with Pam again soon! Below is a picture of Buttercup, she went from hiding in a corner to being a confident canine! Thank you!!!!!

nlangdo Client Served

Rating: 5

10/10/2021

I reached out to Pam after adopting my pitty mix, Penny, was not getting along with our three felines. We fell in love with Penny right away and wanted to do all we could to make our household function calmly. Pam was so responsive, kind, and FULL of helpful information. She spent two-hours with me explaining her mission, her process, and a few strategies to help Penny be a calmer dog. I couldn't wait to get home to try them out!
I put everything into place that she showed me and the effects were instant. Between the Tellington touch massage, learning different ways to pet her to encourage calm, and lick pads to stimulate her mentally, it was all so positively received by Penny.
Ultimately, our house did not end up being the best place for Penny, but even through the rehoming process, Pam was right there, providing me a gentle ear and reassurance that sometimes resuces find their way to our homes just when they needed us, but it may not be the best fit forever.
I am grateful for the path that brought me to Pam and her heartfelt organization.

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aneta74 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/06/2021

Someone said that behind good dogs are well behaved humans. Doing Right by Rescues helped me be well behaved. My lovely dog Theo is a rescue dog and we both visit Pam from DRbR to understand what my Theo tells me. He is my first dog and I really want to know how to read his needs. Pam was so helpful. She explained me a lot. I feel like they are behind my back and ready to help if any issues. I’m very thankful for knowing that place. Thank you so much. Aneta

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susanmichniewski Donor

Rating: 5

10/06/2021

Doing Right By Rescues is filling a much needed niche. While we have not yet used her services, Pam gave us an excellent tour of the facility and explanation of the way in which she provides the tools to adoptive pet parents to make the adoption successful. She has a lot of experience and is a good educator to both the parents and pets. I highly recommend her. Susan & Doug

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roboldham Client Served

Rating: 5

10/06/2021

When we first got our rescue dog, Bagel, we felt lost. He was having some trouble adjusting and very few of the training options we looked into seemed to recognize that rescue dogs have unique issues (often related to their time in an abusive home or a shelter where they competed for resources with other dogs). Finding Pam was truly a gamechanger. We finally were able to speak to someone who understood Bagel's specific needs. Just corresponding with her via email made us feel much better. When we actually attended sessions at her home, we were even more impressed. She has created a wonderful environment for dogs to relax. In our second session, we were able to watch Bagel while Pam interacted with him. This was valuable for us as parents as we could relax and take note of parts of his personality that we were previously unaware of. With Pam's help, Bagel has become a better adjusted dog. Apart from the wonderful and unique services she provides, she is a lovely person who displays a real passion for her work and furry creatures. We couldn't have been happier with her services, and we believe that her work is filling a special niche in the world. We hope every community has someone like Pam!

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c15d26j13 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/23/2021

Pam has helped me with our rescue, Emma. Emma was nervous and anxious. Pam helped me know that this is normal considering Emma's background. Pam gave me lots of tips and ways to help Emma acclimate to living with my husband and I. Emma has done a wonderful turn around and has adjusted so well. So much so that we are training her to be a service dog. Thank you Pam!

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Joanne Mullen F. Client Served

Rating: 5

08/31/2021

As a rescue operator for over 30 years, I was thrilled to discover Pam. There is no other service like hers. She works with the adopter to resolve various behavior problems that show up in some rescued dogs as many have been neglected, abused, or are just plain frustrated. She thoroughly evaluates the dog then gives the adopter tools to change unwanted behaviors. This leads to higher retention rates for the dogs with issues. I highly recommend “Doing Right by Rescue” to anyone who adopts a dog with behavior that challenges them. Pam has helped several of my adopters find a lasting peace.

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Laura A.6 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/23/2021

I met Pam during the summer of 2021 when I was fostering a very nervous rescue dog. The dog I was fostering was terrified of walking through doors and going outside on a leash. Pam is very knowledgeable, extremely patient, and she works wonders with foster dogs. She offered many observations and techniques that targeted the many issues that my foster had and she was willing to follow up with me to see what worked and what didn't. After following her suggestions the foster dog was able to move in and out of doors with little to no hesitation. I would highly recommend Pam for all dog training needs. She truly is a dog whisperer!

LaurLa Client Served

Rating: 5

08/22/2021

I met Pam in November 2020 before I found the dog that I eventually would adopt. Her calm demeanor is reflected in her charming, tranquil facility. She is caring and extremely knowledgeable about dogs and their behaviors and provides support and encouragement for the dog rescuer as well.

My new dog, an international adoption, came to me in March 2021. There were many issues that I did not experience with my previous dog. While I still work diligently with Mango, Pam has offered detailed resources and explanations as a follow-up to in-person meetings or the many questions and concerns that I send to her electronically. The valuable service from Doing Right By Rescues complements other efforts that I continue to make with my dog.

Lin M.1 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/19/2021

By far one of the best places for your training needs. Pam is a wonderful person. She is patient and extremely kind. The grounds are beautiful and well kept.

Blair C.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

07/09/2021

Pam at Doing Right by Rescues was incredibly friendly and helpful. She is so knowledgeable about dog training and behavior. After meeting her at the facility, receiving a tour, and discussing some general training suggestions, she immediately emailed us with custom tailored resources. Our dog Belle visited the facility and we saw first hand what we should do to guide others around our dog and also how to communicate better with Belle. Belle struggles with fearfulness and high energy towards strangers and is very protective and defensive of her owners. With the tips from Pam, we see the potential Belle has to fit into our lifestyle and still live a happy and fulfilled life! We love her and now others in our life are beginning to see the relaxed, loving dog that we know she is.

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RobinDB2020 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/08/2020

Pam and Tom save lives! As a foster for SoCo Rescue, I take the adult dogs who are challenged with fear and some times behavior issues due to their past trauma. We recently had a fellow named Deuce who lived outdoors in a pen with very little socialization. Deuce was frightened of everything and would hardly leave his bed even when in a friendly home. Pam was eager to work with with Deuce and took him for several half day sessions to help him relax and adapt to new situations. As with many rescue dogs, Deuce was especially fearful of men. Tom's gentle manner put him at ease and he began enjoy walks. Thanks to Doing Right by Rescues, Deuce started to trust and we learned how to best care for him in foster. When the right person came along for Deuce, Pam met with him and assessed his readiness for handling Deuce and educated him on how to help Deuce thrive. Deuce was adopted and now is living in a loving home. This would not have been possible without the special training and care from Doing Right by Rescues. Thank you Pam and Tom!

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lbfitz Client Served

Rating: 5

09/02/2020

We adopted Maggie from a wonderful rescue organization that highly recommended that we bring her to Doing Right By Rescues as a means to initially evaluate her overall well-being. We brought our high-spirited puppy to meet Pam and within 20 minutes, Pam was not only able to accurately and professionally assess Maggie's character and demeanor, but she was able to offer valuable strategies and tools to support Maggie's healthy and happy start. We've practiced those strategies and she has responded beautifully to those suggestions. We are forever grateful for Pam's insights and guidance and will be returning for a follow-up visit in the near future. Doing Right By Rescues educates the whole family so that together, we can celebrate love and joy.

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Priscilla S.2 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/02/2020

I first met Pam of Doing Right By Rescues at a dog adoption day. I was amazed to hear about her organization and the work she does with rescues. I didn't end up finding my forever buddy that day, but I kept her card. I knew that one day I would be reaching out to her. And that day did come. I adopted my sweet lab mix, Gracie and immediately set up an appointment with Pam. Prior to our appointment Pam sent me information on what to expect and how to prepare. When Gracie and I drove up her driveway we were greeted with a sign welcoming Gracie. It felt so personal and caring. From that moment Pam assessed Gracie and walked with us explaining what she was seeing and giving valuable input. Gracie was so relaxed - which I'm sure was because of the environment and Pam's wonderful way of approaching a dog who has been through so much. And, from there our experience only got better. I was given many suggestions, Gracie was given many gifts, and we continued to meet with Pam for a few more sessions. Pam's knowledge and compassion made this experience a wonderful one. I was so happy to have had Pam's expertise as I began my relationship with Gracie. Pam extended herself to us beyond those visits, giving suggestions and even offering to go with us to a vet when Gracie was having some minor medical issues. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pam and Doing Right By Rescues to anyone adopting a new furry friend. Pam and her organization are amazing and so needed.

BrindleDogBehavior

BrindleDogBehavior Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/01/2020

Doing Right By Rescues is a great local organization.
Their work with rescue dogs (in adoption and foster) has helped many dogs settle into their homes and find the help they need for improving behavior problems and for training of foundation behaviors.
I have worked with DRBR at their beautiful facility.
They are knowledgeable and effective and patient,
and always have the best interests of their Client Teams and safety as a top priority.
I am proud to be associated with Doing Right By Rescues.
Keep up the great work!

mcavenia3 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/01/2020

Pam with Doing Right by Rescues is an amazing, caring and incredibly generous person. She is extremely knowledgeable regarding all facets of canine rescue. She gave up a successful career in the Pharmaceutical industry to give rescue dogs an advocate as well as a voice. Her knowledge and training is vast and I could spend all day listening to her rescue stories and wisdom.
I donate almost daily to her nonprofit when I make purchases on Amazon.Com. Amazon donates a percentage of all purchases to this worthwhile non profit. You can do this as well by choosing “ Doing Right By Rescues” at Smile.Amazon.Com.
I recommend everyone do this because It is an automatic and easy way to donate. Amazon has made it seamless to donate. I would be purchasing on Amazon any how so at least now I am making a difference. Please take the 1 minute it takes to set this up to help out Pam and her work with rescue pups and their owners!!!!

amkrahel Client Served

Rating: 5

08/25/2020

We rescued our Molly, a miniature Schnauzer, from a breeder/hoarder in Ohio. She lived with 150 dogs, mostly in an outdoor pen, for nearly 8 years. She was absolutely terrified of people. She couldn't navigate stairs or walk on a leash, wouldn't drink water from her bowl, take a treat from our hands or interact with anyone. Her little tail was always down. Traffic noise petrified her. She was completely mute. We were afraid we wouldn't be able to help her adjust to life with our family...and then we met Pam.
Before she even met Molly she met with us, and we spent hours with her. She sent us an incredible amount of information to help us help Molly. We learned ways to help Molly relax. We learned how to rethink our behavior to make her feel more comfortable. By the time Molly visited Pam's beautiful "sanctuary" she was beginning to relate to us, and to feel safe around us. Pam told us it would take at least 10 months to a year for us to see a noticeable change in Molly's behavior.
Since Covid-19 has been here we haven't been able to get Molly to see Pam. We're looking forward to going back, learning more, and being able to show Pam how far our little girl has come. We've had her for 10 months, and we use the techniques Pam taught us almost daily. She runs up the stairs, walks at least a mile a day without even noticing traffic, drinks water from her bowl, takes treats from our hands and loves to cuddle (and sleep) with us. Her tail is almost ALWAYS up. Sometimes we wish she hadn't found her voice (!) but she's a Schnauzer, after all! She and our Casey (another rescue) are best friends, and we can't imagine our lives without her.
Thank you, Pam, for the wonderful work you do.

Pat G.4 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/25/2020

The best! Doing Right by Rescues is the only choice when it comes to your dog. Pam is one of a kind and treats your dog as if it were her own. She has years of expertise when it comes to dogs, which you can tell by the way she treats you and your dog from the first visit. She truly cares about your furry friend! No behavioral issue is too big or too small for Pam and Doing Right By Rescues. Highly Recommend!!!!

fionalc Client Served

Rating: 5

08/24/2020

Pam from Doing Right by Rescues is like a guardian angel to all rescue dogs.

We are new to fostering and caring for dogs in general - all we knew was that we wanted to have dogs in our lives. When we initially contacted her, it was because we had questions about what it takes to adopt. We got her contact info from a local animal shelter.

Pam patiently and thoroughly answered all our questions - she spent a whole hour on the phone, in the midst of her busy, busy schedule. From that conversation, we decided that fostering was the right thing to do because it will give us a chance to slowly learn about what is involved in caring for a dog, and, it will also help rescued dogs find their furever homes! So, we started our journey there.

We have not actually had sessions with Pam because both our fosters got adopted before our appointments took place. However, I am extremely impressed and touched by Pam's dedication and commitment to these furry friends who are having struggles with fears and anxieties. She is extremely organized - earning my trust that this organization has an established and reputable system. I am also aware that she also travels around the country to run workshops and sessions.

I went on to their website and saw how mindful and purposeful they are about the manner of the visits. The descriptions and rules on the website paint such a serene and respectful haven for any dogs that step their foot on to the property. I cannot wait to meet Pam and witness her magical work with our foster one day. I am sure she will be amazing in person!

Barbarella Client Served

Rating: 5

08/21/2020

Doing Right by Rescues, is truly a one of a kind organization. I came across it through the shelter that we rescued our dog from. Pam will coach dogs and their human partners on their best adventure together. She is very knowledgeable about dog behavior, which she shares with you on her sessions by observing and listening to you and your dog. she has lots of advice and taught us techniques that were invaluable to help understand our dogs behaviors and manage it. It is a very well organized facility with a great set up. Pam's passion for helping animals and forming a positive bonds with their humans is the most inspiring and motivational one I've come across in a long long time. This is a fantastic organization! Barbara

Thelyonsden Client Served

Rating: 5

08/16/2020

We had adopted a beautiful, large Doberman who was in a neglectful household. Max had never been trained properly and at almost 4 years old was stubbornly set in his ways. I went to see Pam without Max and found that her assistance was based more on our behavior in teaching Max was the basis for training Max to adjust to our environment. Pam took the time to explain why Max would react to our behavior and how to work on creating a great relationship where Max would follow our lead and become more manageable. Pam's help and information was spot on, Max responded exactly as Pam stated he would. He was become a more obedient and behaved pet.

Irmina Niebylska F. Client Served

Rating: 5

07/03/2020

This organization goes above and beyond and have given us and our dog, Dansby, all the tools we need to have a successful life with him. Pam is so quick to answer and help with any and all questions and it is truly just out of the kindness of her heart. This non profit truly deserves recognition as the best there is. Thanks for all that you do!

KipsMom Client Served

Rating: 5

07/16/2019

My family and I feel so blessed to have met Pam. We adopted a sweet, but very very anxious dachshund mix and we were having such a hard time reassuring him and making him feel safe. He would snarl at us when we'd just bend down to kiss him. It broke our hearts and we didn't know how to handle it.

The moment Pam greeted us on our first visit we knew we had found the right person to help us. Pam is so knowledgeable, loving and treated our dog with so much respect. She helped us tremendously from that first visit. We learned how to approach our dog and she gave us more information than we could have ever expected. Within two days we saw a huge difference and only had to return for one more visit to help our pup feel comfortable approaching other dogs. Our dog is such a different boy now! He's become so much calmer and is so much easier to walk with.

We are hoping to add another puppy to our family in a year or so. We plan on returning to Pam to help guide us through that process.

Pam treated us like family and I will forever be grateful to her. We cannot recommend Pam highly enough.

Harriet Ordan K. Client Served

Rating: 5

07/05/2019

We rescued one of our Basset Hounds from Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue. At that time Claudia was approximately 7 years old, very timid, and not eating very well. She evidently had emotional problems from her past. We were connected with Pam, I believe through Tri State and brought Claudia to her home. Pam helped us with Claudia, and actually fell in love with her. Ever since, and that was quite a few years ago, we have been in contact with Pam and was able to visit her new facility. Please help her to keep up the good work.
Jerome Mandel

Newport Client Served

Rating: 5

06/30/2019

When we brought our rescue home, she was so fearful of everything. She would' t even walk in the grass because she had been kept in a basement for her whole life. With Pam's intervention and guidance, our dog has overcome her fears and anxiety and is a happy, active member of our family. We are so grateful to have found Doing Right by Rescues and would highly recommend this organization . Pam's expertise and dedication is beyond expectation. She is a truly dedicated professional.

Maggie737 Client Served

Rating: 5

06/29/2019

We were lucky to find Pam at Doing Right by Rescues after adopting our boxer who had been a stray in the city and was in a awful county shelter and ready to be euthanized before a boxer rescue group saved him. She really is so knowledgeable and kind and calm and understanding rescue dogs. He has come a long way but we are working with Pam to calm his on leash aggression toward large dogs.
Wish there were more places like Doing Right by Rescues to help families who have adopted rescues dogs. Pam definitely is one of a kind.

Jill T.2 Client Served

Rating: 5

06/28/2019

Pam was so thoughtful and kind to us and she hadn't even met us yet.
We adopted our two rescue Basset Hounds, CJ and Petunia. We reached out to Pam to get help with settling our new dogs into our home. Soon after adopting them, we found out Petunia had late stage lymphoma. Very quickly she was too sick to go anywhere so we postponed our class with Pam. But Pam was still there for us with kind, loving words and prayers the whole time. It really meant so much to us. As soon as we find a new girlfriend for CJ, we will be seeking Pam's experience to help bring all of us together. Thank you Pam! Jill, Brian, CJ and Petunia (Angel)

Lana C.1

Lana C.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

06/28/2019

For the first time in my life, I adopted a rescue dog. I was having behavioral issues with him, and someone referred Pam at Doing Right By Rescues. She took the time to meet with me before even seeing my dog, and I was very impressed by her knowledge and expertise. Even though I never had the opportunity for her to meet my dog, she was there for me when I called her for advice. She gave her honest opinion on what to expect from what I described to her even without seeing the dog. I was feeling terrible guilt because I was bringing him back to the rescue. He truly was not the right fit for me even though I loved him with all my heart. Pam explained to me that sometimes dogs are meant to be with some people for a short period of time, and not to feel that I failed him by allowing him another chance with a person who was more suited for his nature. She was truthful on what to expect from the dog, and at the same time kind and caring about my feelings. You do not meet people like Pam often who truly want not only to help the animal adjust in their new environment, but the person who has adopted them. Doing Right By Rescues is what I feel a true rescue should be, which is having years of knowledge, great instincts, listens to the owner, takes the time to evaluate the situation, general concern for the dog and owner, and most of all for me is giving honest feedback.

Deborah Bertz T. Client Served

Rating: 5

06/28/2019

I met Pam in March of this year after I adopted two girls from Russia. Not only does Pam have amazing and thorough knowledge of issues that rescues come with, she is a joy to be around and talk to. She shares resources that are so helpful and have made a difference for us already. She doesn't ask for anything in return. She has a huge heart and is dedicated to rescues and helping them transition into loving homes. I highly recommend working with Pam!

LindaTurnerRostron Client Served

Rating: 5

06/28/2019

I contacted Doing Right by Rescues shortly after our rescued dog, Percy, had bitten my husband. A former breeder dog, caged in an Amish mill for three years, Percy was very fear based, particularly with men. Despite the fact that we are experienced dog owners who had successfully trained 3 dogs, including a rescued stray, we felt we were failing Percy.

Pam evaluated Percy and reassured us that he was capable of rehabilitation. Pam also gave us tools, such as Tellington Touch techniques to calm Percy.

Six months later, we’ve seen remarkable progress with Percy. In the second photo, you can see the happy dog he’s become. We will be forever grateful for the support and encouragement afforded us by Doing Right by Rescues.

puffinldj Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/27/2019

I love volunteering for Doing Right By Rescues because I know I'm helping, in a small way, the dogs who come here. The work they do here is so important and necessary, and I'm happy to be a part of it.

bamboo Client Served

Rating: 5

06/27/2019

Pam was very helpful with Mindy, my hard-to-place rescue. Mindy is a largely Basset somewhat Beagle sweetie. Mindy was in rescue for years, and I found her while she was being fostered by a very caring "mom." That said, she didn't like other dogs and could be disruptive. A session with Pam identified some of her issues so that I could better deal with them, and also gave me the training I needed to make Mindy a better-behaved member of the family. Pam does this for donations; no charge if you aren't able. She is a wonderful person.

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vas35 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

06/23/2019

I contacted Pam when I noticed that Merle, the 3 year old wonderful Australian Shepard mix I adopted, became overly excited around young children. She will try to run after them and nip at them, especially around their ankles. Since my husband and I are planning to have children, I wanted to find a way to ensure that Merle does not hurt our baby and also keep her safe around other children.

Pam does not have a fee that she charges those comes to her for help and was extremely helpful when she did initial research for Merle and informed me that she would be putting Merle through some exercises to assess her reactivity to babies/children. Pam then met Merle and watched her natural behaviors and just quietly documented how Merle interacts with her environment. After identifying that Merle is a curious and kind dog who is respectful of boundaries and other things, she presented her with what looked like a human baby. Merle did not react to this child and therefore determined that Merle is not reactive to the size or look of a baby. Pam then provided me with exercises and therapies that I have completed with Merle which have been helpful to get her to relax. Pam instructed me that I should use these exercises prior to engaging with little children. Since meeting with Pam, I have seen an improvement in how Merle interacts with children. She does not bite at them without provocation, which is a major improvement considering how her reactivity scared my nieces very much. She can now be in the same room as children as long as they are not screaming or running and is calm. She still needs work with an escalated level of excitement with children, but we are working through this issue and will be visiting Pam again for another assessment and more helpful support now that we can pinpoint the issue even more.

Thank you Pam and Doing Right by Rescues for helping get our beloved Merle to a place where we can prepare her for our growing family. I have much hope that she will be ready for our baby.

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paully Client Served

Rating: 5

06/18/2019

We met Pam a few years ago when we rescued a female German Shepard mix. She was very skittish but very smart and loved my wife and kids. However, she would not come to me and we were not sure if the wheelchair I used was the reason. We found Done Right By Rescues through a friend. We I spoke with Pam she told me they typically do not work with puppies but would be happy to take a look at Coco for us. Well what an experience at her facility, very professional, loving, thorough and knowledgeable. She suspected something so she had her husband Tom come out and help. By my dogs reactions with him she determined that is was not my wheelchair, but Coco just was not fond of men. BTY come to find out later Tom and my wife had worked together.
We stayed in touch and Pam would check in on us when she was in the area. One day I found our 2 year old rescue lying on her chair had passed away suddenly . No symptoms or warning signs. It was brutal for us and the kids especially. I had sent a text to Pam asking for some advice what to do with the body because it was late Saturday afternoon. She actually called me soon after with very sympathetic words of support. Then about half hour later I got a text saying she and Tom were coming to our house to take Coco back to her house until we knew what we were going to do with her. They were so gentle and kind and wrapped her up in her blanket and placed her in a container. It was a saving grace because we were so heart broken and it was better that Coco was not in the house so kids didn't have to see her. They are amazing people.

Now just yesterday I brought a puppy we have been fostering to Pam to review for us if Indigo was a good fit for our family. She did all the same things as she did for Coco. Brought him back into her fenced in area, let him smell around, play with toys, eat, drink and yes pee and poop. She watched his behavior, gently pet him and watched how he reacted to all her actions. She also brought out a dog she was foster to see how they reacted to each other. She said the only issue would be the size Indigo would get to and if me and the kids could handle him. She sends a full report of her findings and suggestions that are so helpful.

If you need any type of help with your rescue Pam (and Tom) are the best resource you can find!

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Jake2017 Client Served

Rating: 5

06/14/2019

My dog, Jake, needed help with his anxiety and I was lucky I found Pam, Doing Right by Rescue. Jake had mental health issues as well as medical issue, he was severely epileptic and had severe anxiety. You would not believe the damage my dog did. One time, Jake ripped my freezer door off the hinges, chewed through a chained link fence, closet doors torn to shreds and MORE. If I didn’t get him help I knew he was going to hurt himself.

I think Pam worked more with me than Jake. Pam taught me tricks to keep Jake calm and relax him, telling touches, music and how my behavior impacted him too. Pam would reassured me that I was a good dog owner, she would listen to me talk about my frustration, concerns, etc. She believed in my family.

After the passing of Jake, and it was time to adopt a new pup, I contacted Pam and she met us at the rescue and helped me and husband find the perfect match. Pam (as well as her husband) stayed with us during the entire adoption, walking dogs, talking with us and reassuring us. Needless to say, we wound up coming home with 2 beautiful, perfect puppies, Brandy and Porter.

Pam is an amazing person, the love she has for animals and people is unbelievable.

Thank you Pam you’re the best!

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CaptainJoanne Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

06/11/2019

As the Director of Little Dog Lifeboat and consultant for other rescues, I can say with conviction that every rescue group needs Doing Right by Rescue. As rescuers, we try to take care in placing dogs with the right family, but new behaviors appear in adopted dogs that we didn't foresee or problems occur in understanding the interactions leading to these problems. Pam brings a bouquet of skills, information, and solutions to the pet problems that arise, patiently and lovingly working out a plan for the adopter and pet. I personally would have had dogs returned if not for her intervention and support.

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Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/06/2018

I run a 501c3 small rescue/hospice. I am 65 and have worked with many fine APDT trainers. Pam is different than any of them. She evaluates and creates a program for the dog that addresses their problems without multiple training appointments. She is an excellent teacher of people..which is the hard part. She has great instincts. Most importantly She understands the challenges of rescue workers and could really change the success rate and way dogs are adopted with her unique ideas for training fosters to use the same language to communicate with dogs. I would recommend her to anyone with a challenging rescue dog, because she has the experience and compassion that other trainers sometimes lack for rescue.

April L.4 Client Served

Rating: 5

06/11/2019

Pam at Doing Right By Rescues gave us much needed help with Moka, our noble and beautiful foster dog who proved unexpectedly aggressive with Lily, our Yorkie mix. Pam was generous with her time, getting to know Moka well and giving us very useful advice. Soon afterward, Moka found her forever home and is living happily ever after.

gratefulinNJ Client Served

Rating: 5

06/10/2019

We have had Devon for almost 6 years and have through trial and error developed a way to manage her skittish and fearful temperament. After learning about Doing Right By Rescues and having two sessions with Pam we now know that it will be possible to change her behavior and help her be a more relaxed dog. It will be a journey but Pam is such a delight to work with and incredibly patient and knowledgeable.

BodesMom4ever Client Served

Rating: 5

06/10/2019

Pam and Tom deserve so many more than 5 stars!! I am so glad to have met them through SoCo Rescue, whom I volunteer with and see so many happy endings because of Doing Right by Rescues! They are so caring and knowledgeable with all types of rescued dog issues and approach each animal as the unique being that they are, with their own special history and solutions, no matter what it takes. After learning of DRBR, I decided to bring my own rescued Australian Cattle Dog for an evaluation with Pam after seeing many trainers in a variety of circumstances. Pam was very calm and reassuring and has many, many ideas to draw from in order to help these pups. She listened carefully to me, without my dog at our first meeting, and decided how to proceed in the best way for all. During the actual assessment with my dog at their lovely facility, Pam was attentive and gentle, very respectful of my dog's issues and gave me clear, calm instructions so that she could observe what she needed to see. We received a complete comprehensive report detailing all that happened at the first assessment, and what gentle techniques that she felt would be most helpful going forward. We all read that report from start to finish, as I brought our dog alone and the rest of my family was able to read this as if they were also present for this evaluation. They realized how attentive that Pam was, based on the detailed behaviors described in her report and easily recognizable to my family. (one behavior being having much difficulty being around new people and new animals - see attached picture of my dog in front on the couch with his new 'friend'!!!)
I highly recommend Doing Right By Rescues to anyone who has adopted a dog and could use some help assessing how to help this dog fit into their family easier, in the kindest way possible. Pam will always be there for any follow-up that may be needed!
10 Stars for DRBR

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

09/09/2018

Doing Right by Rescues helped our family to learn more about our adopted pup who has an abusive past, and Pam provided us with strategies to help elevate our pup's fear and anxiety. Pam is highly communicative, thorough, and patient when it comes to seeing clients and getting to know their dogs. I would highly recommend Doing Right by Rescues to those who have adopted dogs with difficult pasts.

mmenschner Client Served

Rating: 5

07/24/2018

Pam has been a tremendous help to us with our dog. When he came to us (originally as a foster), he was filled with fears due to the conditions of the first 2 years of his life. Although he learned to trust us fairly quickly, finding a home for him was challenging because he was unwelcoming and defensive of anyone even coming near him, especially men. Having owned all types of dogs most of our lives we felt we were knowledgeable but we were starting to feel we were not able to give this dog what he needed.
We went to Pam for help. She was able to assess a lot of things about him with how he reacted to various stimulus. She was able to give us tremendous insight in how he was communicating with us and how we should be reacting to him. She pointed out a lot of things we never noticed about him. She also gave us several ideas of things we can do to help ease his fears and become less defensive with strangers.
When we walk our dog now, he actually approaches strangers wanting them to pet him. He used to actually bark at them and lunge toward them to get them to back away from him. In our home, he used to bark frequently because of all of his fears, and sometimes it seemed for no reason. We had almost forgotten how he used to do that because he is so happy and relaxed now. Friends of ours that came to our house when we first got him had come over a few months ago. They were so impressed with how much he had improved from the first time they saw him.
We officially adapted him almost a year ago. We went from thinking his problems were more than we could handle to not being able to live without him. Pam's involvement with him and us is a direct result of that.

Isaacberts Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/23/2018

Pam is wonderful, caring and a genuinely awesome person. She cares deeply about the dogs and people she works with and it shows. I am very glad I found this rescue to volunteer with and I'll be here to help as long as she needs me.

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

07/15/2018

Pam was so helpful for both my dog Carlile and me. Although I wasn't having any specific issues with Carlile, she sat with me as we watched him and talked me through his physical signs and behaviors so I know how to help him and predict behaviors. She gave me incredibly helpful techniques for calming him, which is so important for rescue dogs. She has such a great deal of knowledge, but more importantly, an incredible amount of devotion and care for rescue dogs.

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Jessica_P Client Served

Rating: 5

07/11/2018

Pam at Doing Right by Rescues is amazing and I don’t think I can say enough great things about her! It is evident that she loves animals and is very knowledgeable about working with rescue dogs (and their owners) in a compassionate and kind manner.

When we first rescued our fur-baby, Sophie, we experienced some stressful and frustrating challenges. Pam was my lifeline during that time and helped me to see that with some time and adjustments, things would get better.

Pam has shared so much great information with us and has really helped my husband and I to be better fur-parents. She is not only very professional, but also selfless and generous with her time, energy and knowledge. Sophie absolutely loves working with her too and we truly cannot recommend her enough!

KristiEngler Client Served

Rating: 5

07/06/2018

So helpful and informative - already trying out some of the tips provided! Such an important organization for helping these pups!

amamusic Client Served

Rating: 5

07/06/2018

Doing Right by Rescues has changed my life--without ever even working with my dog!! I handle returns for a small foster-based dog rescue. Before we met Pam, I often had few places to turn for adopters who were at the end of their ropes in their relationships with their dogs. Pam has worked magic with so many of them. She is patient and kind both to the dogs and to the humans. I would give DRBR ten stars if I could. DRBR fills a huge need--I am able to provide foster care to more dogs because I am not trying to offer training solutions or trying to talk our adopters into spending large amounts of money for training.
On top of that, her training methods are so gentle, and she really focuses on making the dog happy--when a dog is acting out, it's usually because something is wrong. She tries to fix what's wrong, instead of just teaching the dog not to express its displeasure. I have so many wonderful things to say. But the most important is THANK YOU.

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

07/05/2018

I rescued a dog who has an intense fear of new people. I brought him to Doing Right by Rescue for assistance with this. Pam was wonderful to deal with. She has a strong understanding of rescue dogs and how to help owners deal with the complex behavior issues some rescue dogs have. Pam made my dog and me feel very welcome. She was very patient with my dog and took a lot of time in doing an evaluation. She gave me lots of information to read as well as suggestions regarding how to deal with my dog to best help him. We went back for a follow up visit where Pam used additional exercises to address the fear. At home I used many of the tips Pam provided. While I am still working with my dog on his fear issues (as they are intense), Pam provided me with a great base and many suggestions which I am implementing. He is definitely making slow, steady progress. It is reassuring to know that Pam is available for questions and future assistance. It is also wonderful to know that my dog is able to have a more satisfying life as he is becoming more adjusted.

What great resource Doing Right by Rescues is for our community. Thank you, Pam, for all you do!

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

07/05/2018

Pam is extremely professional, thoughtful and very organized. She has a particularly acute sense of reading a dog's body language. Told us things about our dog we never even thought were signs of stress. Can't wait to work with her again. Absolute pleasure.

addilynsbella Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/04/2018

DRBR is a "from the heart" rescued animal support system. Pam and her husband are knowledgable, heart felt and supportive when you come to them with an issue. We have gone to Pam for assistance with foster dogs and our own dogs. She calms the human down as well as the dog as soon as you talk to her. Highly recommend Doing Right By Rescues and Pam.

carebear13 Client Served

Rating: 5

07/04/2018

when your furry best friend is having an issue and you just can’t figure out how to fix it the anxiety and worry it causes is stressful. I tend to go worst case scenario and work backwards, so you can just imagine what I was thinking may need to happen. Hoping that I could find a solution.
We reached out to Pam for help and honesty received the most kind, compassionate and caring email in return. My daughter and I were both in tears reading it. It was so positive and reassuring that a weight was lifted off. We are now full of hope and and I really have no doubt that the dog will be just fine with the guidance that we are going to get from this amazing group.

JHurley Client Served

Rating: 5

07/04/2018

Pam is a blessing to SoCo Rescue, she helps field phone calls and meets with new adopters on a timely basis. She helps to keep newly adopted dogs in their homes, making the adoption process a smooth one for both the dog & family. Adopters feel relieved knowing that she is there to help them from the very beginning. Her tips & technique are priceless & really work!
Can’t say enough great things about Doing Right By Rescues!

Holly G.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

07/03/2018

They were super helpful and gave me a lot of great ideas to work on with my new rescue!

lmocenigo Client Served

Rating: 5

07/02/2018

After volunteering with dog rescue for more than 8 years, the recent discovery of Doing Right By Rescues was the best resource I found to assist our adopters. Educating and helping adopters understand the anxious and fearful behaviors of many rescue dogs is often overlooked or treated in ways that do not address how to allow a stressed dog decompress. The individualized and caring attention provided by Pam has saved dogs from being returned to rescue by families who did not know how to deal with certain anxious behaviors. This organization fills a much-needed gap in rehoming rescue dogs and their adoptive families.

pgerding Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/02/2018

It was a pleasure helping Pam and Tom keep the grounds of their sanctuary in good condition for the great work they do with rescues. I hope our small contribution helps and we look forward to coming back in the future.

manda.cibelli Client Served

Rating: 5

07/02/2018

A friend of mine told me about Pam and how she help her dog with her issues. So I decided to reach out to Pam to see is she could help me and my husband out with are pit bull Princess. She has bad anxiety and has some issues being walk and seeing and being near other dogs. We went and meet with Pam. We were there for over 2 hours she talk with us and taught how to help princess out with her stress and her other issues. We are going to go back in the fall to go over princess other issues with dogs. I can’t believe how well Pam and how much she help us out just from one visit with are dog princess. I rescued princess five years ago from a family who rescued her from Camden where she was being used for a bat dog she was also beginning hit and abused. I can’t thank her enough for helping us with her.

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

07/02/2018

Pam was so wonderful. She spent several hours with us and our rescue, and helped us to understand the things that cause our Maybelle to go over threshold, and how we can help to calm her back down. I highly recommend Doing Right by Rescues.

Steven L.6 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/02/2018

Truly heartwarming to see the good work they do to make troubled dogs better acclimated to warm and loving homes. Their methods are strong, unique to each and every dog's needs, and committed to helping them as well as their owners cope with the often daily struggles of recovering from trauma. Wonderful experience - its always great to help people who make a difference.

ally17 Client Served

Rating: 5

07/01/2018

We adopted our Barney, a 9 month old St. Bernard/mutt in February 2018, the rescue told us about Pam & Doing Right by Rescues. The first week with Barney was rough, he ate and escaped every cage and barricade we tried, even with a 15 minute run to the store. He didn’t know how to be a dog. It was obvious the first months of his life there was neglect. He had a sweetness in his eyes and we knew he could be a good dog. We finally called Pam after we were thinking we made a mustake rescuing this out of control animal. She met with my husband and I first, gave us ways to sooth him, get him to stop biting and attacking (playfully but way too rough) us when he wanted attention. We used all her methods and she was quick to respond to all my questions. When we met with her with Barney, it was like she could read his mind. She taught us proper ways to address unwanted behaviors. She told us what would work, how he would react and she was right. She sent us home with resources that helped. Here we are just 5 months later and he is loving, silly, and almost a really good boy. He’s eager to learn, loves fetch, belly rubs and car rides to get ice cream. We wouldn’t be here without Pam. We almost gave up. We are so happy with him!

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