Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation

So, among all the good you do, I have seen the holier than thou aspect your company has shown. Amongst the misinformation and the funding of surgical needs based on sympathy garnered from the lies of said mis information. You have also allowed not only a loving owner but a puppy whom loved there owner to remain separated solely due to your concededness. Instead of looking at the facts and listening. Your policy is clearly made with good intentions, but you surely know what is said of those. Instead possibly take each situation as different instead of acting as if anyone who is not your organization or similar is lesser than the animals you rescue. Imagine if the rescue worker, whomever it may be (fire, police, park ranger, etc) told you the same thing, "your loved one will never be reunited with you, you abandoned them"? Need more perspective? Let's say the police tell you to not pay the ransom demands, they are the professionals after all, and you listen. Then you end up being told your child was taken and won't be seen again. Turns out protective services took the child to foster care cause you didn't pay the ransom. Sounds quite horrific and way more chilling. But to some, there puppy is exactly that. And this messed up game you have played with the puppy named Amos. It is quite wrong. I hope you at least let the people who sent money on gofund me know that the puppy was not actually abandoned and that medical advice was originally given that the was little to no hope hence why the owner made the decision put the puppy down. Since you had it come to light that it was not the case it wouldve been right to make the exception to allow the owner to have her loved and obviously cared for puppy back. Have a, day

Lost Dog and Cat is the best rescue in so many ways!

Do I have an unbelievable story for you....

Adopted a "kitten" from Lost Dog. Two Lost Dog reps were present along with a volunteer. We were told that the cat was about 10 months old and in perfect health except for a little runny nose.

Come to find out from our vet the next day that the "kitten" is 6-8 YEARS OLD. She is missing almost all of her teeth and the teeth she does have left are rotten. If anyone had looked at her teeth, they would have known that she is FAR from a kitten. Additionally, she has an upper respiratory infection, scars, unexplained bald spots, and opaque spots in her eye.

Lost Dog either blatantly lied to us or is just THAT incompetent. Either way, it shows what an irresponsible organization this is as well as how harmful and neglectful it is of its animals. It took us adopting the cat and taking her to the vet for her to get the attention she so desperately needed. Needless to say, this ordeal caused an IMMENSE amount of grief and heartache when we had to return her since we are not at a point in our lives where we can take on an ill elderly cat.

Not the first time this has happened with Lost Dog. This rescue needs to be seriously looked at and reviewed. Animals are suffering and adopters are being defrauded.

My mom and I fostered with them when I was younger and then I volunteered as I got older. Finally got my own pup from them back in January. Such a great group!

So wonderful!! I foster the sweetest dog thanks to thy’all m

Such a wonderful organization. I adopted my best friend from here and now I volunteer here. They treat their animals and their volunteers so well!

My favorite rescue group! I have worksed with several and appreciate the efforts of each group...

Disclaimer: I am an active foster and donor.

But Why is Lost dog the best?

Animals are fully vetted and they don’t say no to a need; expense; follow up appointment (I have had to argue/fight and pay out of pocket with other groups

I love LDCRF, I've fostered over 15 animals with them and adopted one directly. Every foster I had went to a vet, had full medical exams, and was required to have their shots updated. I often cared for special needs, sickly, and/or elderly fosters whose medical bills were significant and costly and handled by LDCRF for months, waiting for an all-clear before they could even be posted to the website as a potential adoptee. All but one (whose congenital illness claimed her life after lots of loving care) were made as healthy as possible and adopted to loving homes who fully knew their medical needs.

I feel like they constantly try to walk a line between being accessible and positive to potential adopters (much more so than many groups in the area) and not treating animals like they are toys to be sold to the first buyer. Yes, they carefully interview potential adopters and discuss lifestyle, expectations, plans, and other pets and kids. They follow national guidelines on appropriate times to spay and neuter, and due to well-documented risks of developing serious behavioral problems don't adopt out very young kittens without a friend to learn how to be a cat. I will point out then when people fly off the handle about following basic guidelines for a new pet's well-being as you've seen in some of these reviews, that was a potential adopter whose convenience and desires were more important than a pet's basic needs. As a pet lover, I'm proud that LDCRF takes those red flags seriously, even though those cases are rare. I'm SO grateful that thousands of thrilled pet parents have found pets of all bloodlines (sourced from high-kill shelters, and shelters that have been impacted by natural disasters as well as local shelters) and stand for a lifetime commitment to any animal they adopt out. If you want to support a rescue that deeply cares about all dogs and cats and their welfare, but also supports great pet owners LDCRF is the place!

Horrible experience with these people- don't even waste your time with them! they didn't tell us about the dog that he is big bitter and aggressive! and when we reach out to them they didn't respond until two weeks trial was passed!

On July 10, 2016 Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation put a dog up for adoption that a) had kennel cough; b) had a mouthful of rotten teeth; and c) was grossly malnourished. They represented her as healthy, saying she was only 5 years old and weighted 16 pounds. As soon as I got her home I smelled her rotten breath and heard her cough. I hadn't had a dog in about 30 years and yet I knew immediately that something was wrong. I took her to my local vets, and they were horrified that a dog in her condition had been placed for adoption. I did my best to rescue this dog, trying to give her as many days of sweetness and health as possible. Unfortunately and tragically, she died on July 23. I spent almost $5,000 to rescue her. You'd think that when i contacted lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation they would have been hugely apologetic, appreciative, financially supportive, and committed to never letting something like this happen again. No, they weren't. They excused themselves by saying they didn't know the dog was sick. They invited me to submit my bills for their consideration, but they NEVER responded back. I suggest you never adopt through them.

Horrible experience with these people- don't even waste your time with them. Today, we drove an hour to the Petsmart in Falls Church to adopt one of their puppies. We recently lost our beloved 17 year old dog who had been ill for over a year and our children were ready for another dog. We got there promptly at 12:00 when they began the event and after finding the dog we bonded with, we signed our name to be interviewed. Even though we came prepared with our application already filled out, the volunteers would not interview me until my husband, who was volunteering as a coach in a game, showed up. This is NOT part of their requirements, yet I said that that was no problem and that I could wait. I told 3 of the volunteers, including the nasty woman making the interviews which dog we were interested in. After an 1 1/2 hours of waiting, this couple comes in and also shows interest in the same dog we were interested in. As they are filling out the application, my husband comes into the store. Before I was able to tell the interviewer that we were ready, she goes to the back with the new couple to do their interview. When she comes out, we found out that she had already given the dog away to the people who came 1 1/2 hours AFTER us! When I politely tried to remind her that we were also waiting for that dog, she completely blows up like a madwoman yelling and telling us that the other couple was ready first and that if we want a dog we would have to pick one of the others. We were taken aback by her incredibly unprofessional behavior and tried to explain to her that we had, indeed been there first and waiting for her to finish the interview, assuming that we would be next. She would not even let us talk, much less listen to us; clearly she was never going to admit that this was her mistake and that she had not read the list AT ALL. Our children were miserable, especially our daughter who had been bonding with the dog for over an hour. We were so upset by the horrible treatment that we just walked out, vowing to never again waste our time with a rescue group. From now on, it will be a shelter or a breeder for us.

We have adopted two large hounds from Lost Dog and Cat Resue over the last 7 years, and have been thrilled to know the care they have taken to ensure that each animal is cared for and placed with the correct family. These volunteers give their hearts and time to care for the massive numbers of animals who need homes. Bless them for all they do.

I started volunteering with Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation in April 2011 and have loved every minute of it! The volunteers are all committed to helping as many dogs and cats as they can. I adopted my second dog from LDCRF in November 2011 and I have loved every moment I have been able to spend with her. Prior to my adopting Anabelle, she was in a foster home with one of LDCRF's regular fosters and they took such good care of her before she came my way. I am thankful everyday for the work that LDCRF does and for helping me find my Anabelle!

Stay tuned for full details - so angry now that I'm incoherent regarding yet another FLAWED volunteer BAD decision early January that has resulted in broken hearts of children - they fulfilled requirements for the dog of their choice, looked online, came very early to meet, first in line, first submitting ap, first interview, perfection a to z until VOLUNTEER drew straws because she felt only fair to second in line. This is the FOURTH time I've experienced the ignorance, insensitivity and indifference of LDCR volunteers and board and this time I'm blogging, facebooking, twittering and filing complaints with county, nonprofit vetting groups. SHAME ON YOU AND YOUR LACK OF GUIDELINES, MANAGEMENT, AND OVERSIGHT. Your sad little group will get not one more penny or good will from me, my experiences (all fact based with dates, events, etc.- not one bit of heresay) will be shared at every opportunity. WaNt to talk about this??? Sure! Gillian 703 232-7184

Lost Dog and Cat is only impressive in the backwardness of their priorities. Our first experience with them, we adopted a sick little male kitten that they had picked of the streets at 8 weeks, cropped his nuts, and put him on the sale shelf before bothering to ensure his health. Our pity on him backfired in the worst possible way: he died after 6 months due to a congenital disorder.

After healing, we attended an adoption event of theirs. We faced enormous obstacles to adoption that were unthinkably prohibitive (this cat must go with another, this one is too young for your current cat) and contradictory (this one is too young to be fixed, though it is twice the age of all other fixed cats present.) The event was, at best, disorganized. Several cats supposed to be in attendance never showed after an hour plus being told we should wait for them. At least six cats were at the event who were not ready for adoption, were unfixed, and their health insufficiently verified that they should be around other animals. One cat up for adoption had an open weeping sore. The lead adoption attendant was at best, rude and obtuse. She seemed hell bent on not letting us adopt. We're employed 27 year old responsible adults with other animals for new ones to play with. These people need to get their priorities straight : 1 give your cats proper care, 2 find them good homes and don't bar good people from saving one.

We are first-time rescue adopters. We adopted a fearful shepherd mix that had been rescued in Puerto Rico when her mother was found sick, starving, pregnant and abandoned on the streets. Our girl came to us healthy, clean, and very much as described on the website -- even the fearful part. :) She had spent time at Lost Dog's rural facility, 4 months with the most amazing foster who worked with her fear issues and brought her along to where she had 'graduated' to another foster who is a professional trainer and offered a two-parent home environment and new dogs for her to learn. She then progressed to another foster where she was exposed to a family environment with a child and cats. All along the way, she was cared for, non-force trained, and nurtured in every way. Just over 6 months later, I no longer describe her as fearful; I say she is timid around people because it's true. After an acclimation period to our home, she has picked right up on the learning and overcoming process that her fosters taught her, and she is losing her early puppy fears. Lost Dog's relationships in Puerto Rico, no doubt, helped ensure her mother was given shelter and medical care in support of a live litter, they provided a terrific history including her medical and foster history. They have been on-call for us to an unbelievable degree. They take an interest in their animals and help their adopters with everything from videos from the foster homes to training tips, to networking to reach out to other litter mates' adopters. I am beyond impressed with the quality of the care my girl received and the incredible difference Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation makes in the lives of so many animals.

I've been regularly volunteering as a dog handler at adoption events for Lost Dog for over 5 years. Everything about this organization is about the health, safety and happiness of the animals. The volunteers who are the lifeblood of the organization provide so much hope and happiness for the animals, fosters, other volunteers and the adopting families. I feel lucky to be a part of their community.

I have volunteered with lost Dog Rescue for 10 years. I have adopted 4 dogs and 1 cat from them and have fostered 100's for them. It is all about the animals and the care they receive before finding that forever home that makes Lost Dog Rescue on of the best.

This group and all of their volunteers work endlessly to help save dogs from all over. They have dogs from Puerto Rico, the southern states, WV and many other places. They have wonderful people working on their own time to help find animals wonderful homes every day of the week. Their adoption events are awesome. I love working with them, adopting from them, and helping many more animals find their forever homes.

My family has adopted 3 dogs from Lost Dog and my wife and I currently foster dogs in need of socialization. Lost Dog is a well run organization and they work very hard to make sure that each dog ends up in a home that is right for them.

I love volunteering with Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation! I have my 3 fur babies that I adopted through them, and I also foster and volunteer at adoption events every weekend. It's always great to see the excitement from people when they find their perfect dog/cat. And it's great to be associated with such a wonderful organization!

What a great organization helping animals in need. They have saved so many!

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation is an incredible and caring organization. I adopted my cat from them, and received a wealth of information on her history, behaviors, likes and dislikes, and most suitable home environment. Her healthcare was meticulous and up to date. They even had her nails trimmed the morning I adopted her.
The staff was kind, courteous, and informative. They are experienced and knowledgable, giving me helpful advice I had not thought to ask.
I could not ask for a better organization to adopt from. With Lost Dog and Cat, you know the animals are being set up for the best future and care.
I have since begun volunteering with Lost Dog and Cat and the experience has only blossomed into more rewards. I am continually impressed by the knowledge and kindness each staff member or volunteer operates with. The care that each animal receives amazes me.

This is a wonderful organization to adopt a dog or cat from! The volunteers are helpful and courteous. The website is kept up to date with pertinent information about the animals.

We have been fostering for 8 years for Lost Dog and have adopted 5 of our fosters. Love what they do to find furever homes for these dogs and glad we can be a part of that! There is no better feeling than helping a great family find their perfect new family member.

Adopted our dog from LDCRF 8 yrs ago. He is such a big part of our life!! We now do transports and foster dogs and cats. Live it!! We also have 3 cats that adopted from LDCRF.

Adopted my beautiful Basset from Lost Dog Rescue 6 years ago. She is now approx 13 and still happy and healthy. The Lost dog people are wonderful to work with. I am also a foster.

We have adopted 5 animals from Lost Dog and fostered many more. Lost Dog and Cat Rescue always has the pets well being as a priority. The volunteers are very encouraging.

I have 4 wonderful dogs from this rescue. And I have been volunteering for this rescue every Saturday for a few years now. It's a fantastic rescue with fantastic people. Each dog is well-taken care of and their adoption rate is great.

I was looking for a dog for my daughter in 2001 and came across LDCRF when visiting a local Petco for guinea pig food. My daughter fell in love with a dog that had just been returned (got engaged and the fiance's poodle did not like her so the groom to be had to return her) and we subsequently adopted her. Thus began my relationship with the organization as a volunteer. From fostering to fundraising, they are such a fabulous rescue to be affiliated with from all fronts. I have friends in other areas of the country who work with rescues and they are astounded as to the type of organization I represent.

I made so many visits to Lost Dog adoption events while looking for just the right dog to be company for my old lonely guy that I became friends with several of the regular volunteers. Going to meet lots of great doggies at weekly events felt like catching up with friends, both human and fur. One Saturday, after leaving a shelter where I had been disappointed after thinking I'd finally found the perfect dog for my situation, I stopped by the weekly Lost Dog adoption event more for a distraction than another search for The Dog.......when I saw her. She was cowering in a corner, still just a puppy and so confused and scared, surrendered just an hour earlier by a sobbing military officer who was being deployed unexpectedly. Meant to be! She and my old dog that had been so sad since his buddy had died months earlier became devoted siblings and we all had great fun and adventures together.
The true test of Lost Dog came more than 4 years later when I had to, sob, surrender that great, happy, energetic, healthy, loving dog after I sustained severe, life-altering injuries and it became clear I would never be able to care for her again. The transfer process was kind and easy, my baby went directly to a loving foster home, and was then quickly adopted by a great family. Shortly before my sudden injuries I had actually started volunteering for Lost Dog, and even became an approved foster (ironic, given that my own dog ended up in foster!) The first thing I did when I could start hobbling around again after a few months was to ask for a small, quiet dog to foster, and I have been fostering for Lost Dog ever since, not only helping deserving dogs find their forever homes but being so lucky as to have all those great dogs in my life, if only for short times.

I have been volunteering since the beginning. I know lost dog and cat rescue makes a difference in so many animals lives.

I'm writing this review in hopes others will read and really think before they put a review anyless than perfect that they are jeopardizing animals lifes so I would pray true. Have looked into this organization as well as research comments and please be clear. Just because once you adopt they cant afford to pay additional vet bills does not make them bad in anyway. Just sad to see people work so hard then get 1 star. I've rescued over 10 dogs and cats knowing no matter where you get an animal even a top breeder there can be vet cost. Just felt they deserved someone to appreciate all the hard work in a review God Bless you for saving animals

I adopted my baby, Maddie, who's my doll baby, about 9/25. Below is the information I sent to LDCRF regarding Maddie's health costs in the first month after I adopted her. Of course, LDCRF won't reimburse me for the extra costs.

We adopted a dog from a different organization last year. He was in perfect health, even came with a microchip and dog food. We were so pleased with our doggie, we paid the adoption fee and gave them a donation.

It's interesting that my complaint is very similar to the other 1-star rating on 2/14. Anyone considering adopting from LDCRF, be warned and be sure you can afford hundreds of dollars in unexpected vet bills if needed, along with your new baby. I certainly wasn't expecting an additional $300 in the first month.
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Dear LDCRF,

I took Maddie to Banfield on 9/9. At that time they found a severe ear infection in one ear and inflammation in the other ear.

They cleaned it out. Obviously, it had not been cleaned out for a long time. Gave me ear wash and a medication and charged $126.

On Friday, 9/19, I had her into the vet again, this time Dominion Animal Hospital. This time she was diagnosed with worms, for a total cost of $175.

I agree with your statement that you can’t anticipate all of a dogs ailments, however, these were two easily found, diagnosed and treated ailments, which have cost me an additional $300+.

Is there anything the two of us can do about this significant extra cost for Addie?

Thanks,
Brenda

This rescue group is amazing. They work very hard to save animals from all over, including Puerto Rico! Then they work diligently to place them in wonderful homes. They have wonderful volunteers and fosters because good people are drawn to them.

I found this organization through Club Red another volunteer group. I have volunteered in several other shelters and have found this one to be the best group. They are a no-kill shelter which is great and they do rescue dogs from various other shelters that may euthanize these dogs.
I started volunteering with them a little over a year ago. Their process to volunteer at events is very easy and they are extremely responsive. There are definitely a lot of volunteers so you may not be able to volunteer right away, which just shows how popular they are.
Since I had a really good experience volunteering, I started fostering. A lot of the fosters are very experienced with dogs and have done wonders for some of the dogs that may need to open up or get relaxed. I must say the fosters and staff have been super helpful for me and they were very understanding when I was not able to keep the first foster.
They do make sure to tell us volunteers and fosters to be very upfront about the dog's behavior so that way a potential adopter would be aware of any issues and that the adopter takes a dog home best suited for him/her.

My husband and I have volunteer ed for lost dog since 2006. We have watched the organization grow from all the volunteer s help and time. We have seen dogs that were in terrible shape loved back to health and then adopted by great families. There are so many success stories . There is always opportunities to help and the voluteers are so appreciated. Great organizations with the sole purpose of helping dogs and cats get great homes.

I just adopted my third dog from this organization. I also have a cat that came from LDCRF. All of the animals that I have adopted have been wonderful, and the organization does a good job of trying to help people find the right animal for their situation.

We love our new kitties adopted about a month ago through the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. Our kitties, a mother/daughter pair, were not without some complications but their foster mom was more than honest with us about what to expect from this pair. The kitten had lost a back foot soon after birth but just as the foster said, it doesn't slow her down in the slightest! And the mother kitty has a drippy eye that simply needs to be wiped every few days. And our vet confirmed, she has a kitty virus in that eye that doesn't effect her in any other way and is not at all contagious to humans. Our vet also confirmed their ages and good health. I love that not one but 3 people from the foundation have contacted us to be sure that we are happy and that our new family members are happy. I also loved their thorough interview process and complete health records on the cats. I truly feel believe that our kitties were loved and are still cared for by the people working for this foundation today.

I have volunteered with Lost Dog, and in January adopted my wonderful dog, Lacey , from this super organization. They are a wonderful group, giving the best care and attention to animals in need of loving homes.

Adopted a dog from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue this past fall. She came from a local shelter and had significant medical needs. In the care of Lost dog Rescue she had surgery on both knees, as well as treatment for bad skin infections. She received well over 6000.00 of vet care. When I took her to the vet after adoption, my personal vet was amazed at the care she had received from Lost Dog and the quality/name of the surgeon that performed her knee surgeries. She is an amazing dog, and makes us laugh every day. I know that if she had not been pulled by Lost Dog and Cat Rescue there is little chance that she would be alive today. We are so grateful for Lost Dog Rescue who puts the animals first and gives them all the care they need to be great family pets.

Adopted an amazing dog, only to find that he had numerous parasite infections that were over looked by the staff. This dog has had explosive, blood diarrhea since we got him, yet they never even did a fecal test on him.
Their quality standards have fallen just to get more dogs in and out, but this put my dogs health at risk, as well as any dog this dog interacted with on the ranch. We paid over $300 to adopt a dog, and then another $250 for the parasite testing and treatment which I feel should have been covered or addressed in the original interview.
EDIT in response to the comment: just because you used the "most expensive (there is no data supporting that) medicine", does not make it the best, that medicine does nothing for giardia, one of the parasites he has. 2. please remove my pets name from this post, I never used it and would appreciate if you refrained as well. 3. the vet you took him to specifically told me he needed a fecal, so without having seen him again, she knew he needed one already.... you guys are just cheap and its hurting the animals. 4. most importantly, if you are so concerned about your animals, what steps have you taking to rid the ranch of the giardia and hookworms my dog has?

Its honestly ridiculous that I have to deal with the same blanket, non effective responses to my legitimate concerns. I would NEVER trust these people with an animal again after the blatant disregard for BOTH of my pets' health.

We had a wonderful experience adopting our puppy from LDCRF. The interview process was thoughtful for both the dog and us to make sure we were the right furever home. Having the foster mom at the adoption event was a huge help to know what food he was eating, his habits, etc. The overall adoption event was very smooth for the amount of animals they had and the number of potential adopters. For the limited space Petsmart is able to offer, LDCRF does a great job. And Petsmart does a great job of having associates on hand to help you find the products you need to help your new animal settle in at home.

I am a foster mom with LCDRF now for close to 3 years. I CHOSE Lost Dog to become a foster with over a lot of other rescues and agencies after doing extensive work. Because LCDRF takes exceptional care of its dogs/cats. It committed to finding the right match between human and companion; no matter how long. LCDRF is a top notch rescue, I am proud/honored to be associated with. And thoroughly enjoy every moment I spend volunteering and fostering pups!

This is a top notch organization. They run handfuls of adoption events in the DC area, and all are organized very well. If a family is interested in a pet from the website, they coordinate and make sure that pet will be at the location the family requests to view the pet. The animals are very well cared for, and many pets available for adoption also have the pleasure of staying in a foster home (where they are spoiled and loved!) until they find their forever home. I recommend this organization to anyone looking for a furry companion and I also recommend it for anyone looking to volunteer somewhere.

Our family adopted our wonderful Sadie back in April of last year. We loved the people that handled our interview and went over all the paperwork. When we had questions, they were honest and told us the truth.They really care about the right match between dog and person. I feel the volunteers are wonderful and helpful. I would love to help volunteer with them. Sadie is healthy and a wonderful dog.

I really enjoy working with LDCRF. I volunteer at adoption events, I help as a caretaker in one of the PetSmart adoption centers where we have cats in residence, I foster cats and kittens and get great advice and support in all those endeavors. I also know that I'm genuinely helping save the lives of animals by doing it. This group is happy to have volunteers who have a lot of time to give, or just a little... weekly or monthly or less frequently... what you can give, they will find a way to make the contribution meaningful.

I really like that the relationship between LDCRF and animals and adopters doesn't end when pets and people walk out the door. Rescuing these dogs and cats is important enough that the rescue remains a safety net even once the adoption is complete.

I've adopted two (of my five) cats, Petals & Zuzu, from LDCRF and my parents adopted their dog, Nate. I've introduced my brother, my partner, two friends and a neighbor and her daughter to volunteer opportunities that continue today.

This organization makes an amazing effort to connnect the right animals with the right adopters. The volunteers have a wonderful knowledge of dog and cat behavior,which they're happy to share. A great group!

Lost dog is an amazing non profit that helps strays animals who have been abused or neglected find forever loving homes. It lights up my life when I help a pet a home or even give it some attention. These people go far and beyond driving over 4 hours to our paid veterinarian hospital as much as three times a week, completely voluntary! We give love and attention to the dogs who know no love. These pets fill our lives with joy and give us so much, so why not give them the love they deserve. Lost dog can only save lives through donations and volunteer work. Not only do they save these pets lives but also they help enrich the new forever homes family's lives.

This organization is wonderful, with amazing people who volunteer, foster, and do the grunt work. I'm always happy to praise Lost Dog, and sing their praises far and wide! I adopted Lex from LDCRF in 2007, and I've been volunteering since 2011.

This orginazation and it's owner consistantly puts the animals first over thier personal lives and desires. As you mett these animaqls who have been rescued from nearly certain deth at some rural shelter and see the greatfulness and love in thier eyes you know you are helpng t save a life. Then to see them go home with thier new owners wh seem to have found a new family member you know you have made a impact not only in the life of the animal but also in the life of the new owner/family.

Such a fabulous organization! We adopted both our dogs from Lost Dog and Cat and had a fantastic experience both times. I'd love to adopt from them again, but certain members of the family feel two dogs is enough. Perhaps a cat...

We volunteered with Lost Dog and Cat as well and their volunteer program is well-run. Their volunteers are a dedicated bunch and clearly love all the animals that come through the organization.

Every animal that comes through Lost Dog and Cat is well cared for, well loved and almost always finds a wonderful home. Keep up the good work!

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation brings the community together in the common goal to proactively increase awareness and outreach to lost and abandoned animals. In so doing, they bring kind souls together and magnetize volunteer actions in every aspect of life. Although their main outreach is animal rescue, they accomplish more than that: personal friendship, genuine generosity and warm support among theircharitable volunteers. It is a total volunteer experience that accomplishes animal rescue through the human experience of extending far past what one would think possible. Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation makes a difference in the way we live. My life is richer because of it.

LDCRF is an amazing group! The animals are loved and treated wonderfully from the day they are picked up, to their time on the ranch, to their time in foster care, to the events, to their furever home. When I decided to foster with them, I had the support of the foster group when I didn't think I would emotionally be able to do it. I saw fosters come into my life and go into their homes and each time was easier knowing their time with me helped them train, open up, and allow me to share their shining qualities with future adopters when their shyness prevented them from doing so at events. The people with LDCRF are knowledgable and caring and work their hardest to find the animals homes, and not just any home, but the right home for both the animal and the adopters. Working with LDCRF is not just enjoyable to be with the animals, but it is also such a wonderful community of volunteers that makes me feel so welcomed. I have made forever friends who share with me their love of animals. Even though I have since had to move out of state for a new job, I still stay as involved as I can from a distance, whether it is staying in connection with the foster group, frequenting the website, spreading the word to other people, and raising funds (including my hobby of painting pet pictures for people who in turn make a donation to the rescue). My parents have adopted through the rescue and before I moved, I adopted a wonderful dog who has been the perfect addition to my family. I cannot express enough what an amazing rescue LDCRF is, and one that I will continue to support for years to come.

What an outstanding group of people that work and volunteer with Lost Dog Rescue. They take such good care of the animals, to nurture and calm and rehabilitate each one. They also help each family they meet to find the perfect match for them. We were so fortunate to find a new dog. The joy and fun the dog has brought to our lives is enormous! The kindness and care the volunteers showed the dogs and to each family was heart warming. We visited with each pet we were interested in (from the website) and finally picked a dog we felt was right for our family. It was an easy and through process to adopt the dog and we were impressed with the educated and caring people of Lost Dog Rescue!

What an amazing non-profit fueled by volunteers. Well organized and responsive. I have truly enjoyed every second of fostering dogs for them.

We adopted our Yorkie from Lost Dog Rescue in 2008. The time and effort that the volunteers put into finding the perfect adopters is astounding. Then, in 2011, we started volunteering with the organization, also, working at the adoption events and fostering dogs. It was like joining a huge family. In Jan. we adopted our second dog from them, and even though we have moved from the area, Lost Dog will always be a fond memory for us. I have never met a group of people more dedicated to the purpose of finding abandoned animal their forever home. Thank you, Lost Dog.

LDCRF is an amazing rescue! This responsible and innovative charity saves thousands of dogs and cats every year. They need and deserve your support!

I recently adopted a sweet little Delilah puppy at an adoption event and my experience with Lost Dog Rescue was abut perfect. After I had some not so wonderful experiences with other rescue organizations, I was a feeling a little deflated, disappointed and frustrated. I was about at the point that I about gave up on the idea. Lost Dog was great. Barbara was so patient and answered all of my questions on the phone. She walked me through the entire process and completely put my mind at ease. I was so pleased that I had my interview there and got to take my new Princess home with me that night! And it was perfect to be held at Petsmart because I got to shop for all her new bling and toys and everything pink before I went home. She is a sweet, fun and friendly little dog and I just love her to bits! Thanks so much for everything! I can't wait to find her a sister or brother in a few months.

I have volunteered for Lost Dog for 5 years. I initially looked at local shelter's but couldn't stomach the thought of supporting a kill shelter. So I dug deeper and found Lost Dog. Over the years, I can tell you the same dedicated group of people are at adoption events EVERY SINGLE WEEKEND. The commitment of their volunteers is amazing. I have also witnessed many fosters in my care that received all necessary medication regardless of expense. It is an awesome group that truly puts the animals first. Thank you Lost Dog for giving me the opportunity to volunteer and see the difference I'm able to make in saving a dog/puppy that might otherwise be euthanized. Keep up the good work!

An extremely hard-working and organized group made up of caring individuals. They carefully consider both the needs of the animals in their care as well as needs of the people looking to adopt. Great organization!

I first met Lost Dog and Cat Rescue in 2002 when we were looking to adopt our first dog. We got our Sunny dog in April of that year. Two years later we adopted our second dog Bailey. in 2008 I started to volunteer with the organization. I now devote lots of my personal time to the mission of giving 2nd chances to adoptable dogs and cats. I have been involved with Lost Dog as they placed thousands of great pets into loving homes. I could not be prouder of this organization and it is my good fortune to be involved with them.

I remember walking into Petsmart in 2002 and having a volunteer from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue talk to me about what they do and I was hooked. I have been part of their rescue group since and cannot say enough good things about them. I feel like we have tripled in size now but have not only a great group of friends but an amazing family that does what it can to help.

I started as a customer by adopting an abused dog from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation in 2006. Five years later, I couldn't be more proud to be a part of such an amazing orgainization who has given thousands of animals another change at life. The dedication and love radiates off each and every volenteer.

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation is an incredible rescue! It saves thousands and thousands of dogs and cats. It is well organized and is great at finding loving homes for dogs and cats. Most other rescues seem to have so many rules that they keep many great potential adopters away. These potential rescue adopters instead go to breeders or pet stores and one more life is lost. This rescue is also filled with many passionate volunteers. People giving their time and helping dogs and cats get out of places where they will be euthanized and into homes where they will be loved. The volunteers become very close, almost like family. I have volunteered with LDCRF and fostered dogs for them for many years. It is a great group of people to volunteer with and as a professional dog trainer, I am constantly recommending this rescue to people looking for a great place to find a dog, or looking for a place to volunteer. There couldn't be a better place to find your forever friend or to volunteer to help dogs and cats find their forever homes!

I have been volunteering with Lost Dog & Cat Rescue since October 2009. This organization has placed thousands of dogs and cats into loving homes and has saved so many from certain death. The people you see every weekend at events have become like family and I always like to see all the new faces that volunteer with us. Fostering is a like no other feeling in the world...to know that you had a part in saving a dog or cat's life is amazing.

I have been volunteering and fostering dogs with LDCRF for ove a year and a half now. I am on my 24th foster dog and absolutely love the organization! We average between 40-70 adoptions each weekend. Not only are we a people friendly rescue, but we take on special needs dogs and shy dogs (my favorites!) that would otherwise be overlooked. I have adopted two of my own dogs from them and look forward to every weekend I get to spend helping them save dogs and cats.

This is my 10th year volunteering with Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. In that time, LDCRF has grown tremendously. We now have 10 adoption events every weekends, and we have adopted out over 17,000 dogs and cats. The fosters and volunteers are wonderful, helpful, caring people. The dogs and cats are grateful to have been rescued and eager to please their new families.

I have been volunteering with Lost Dog and Cat Rescue for almost a year now. I have really enjoyed my volunteer experience with them and the staff is super friendly and caring. They definitely do make a difference in the lives of animals that have been unwanted, abused and/or thrown away like trash. Without them, there would definitely be a higher kill rate in some of the shelters. I really am glad I found them and would recommend them to anyone looking for a place to volunteer, foster, or adopt from.

I have volunteered with Lost Dog for many years now. I have adopted both of my dogs from this rescue. They are all wonderful caring people who take a chance on these sweet dogs! This orginzation is incrediable! I recommend them to anyone who is looking for a dog or cat!

Great, well-organized rescue organization that truly puts the animals first.

This rescue has changed my life! I have always been an animal lover but have never had the knowledge or resources to really help on a large scale. I have learned so much from working with Lost Dog, I now understand what it means to really be a responsible pet owner. I also understand how much effort and sacrifice it takes to make what they do possible. Lost Dog really appreciates there volunteers even if you are just helping with something small or donating and they make it so easy for you to be a part of the Lost Dog team. I started with handling dogs and getting them adopted, then helping finalize adoptions. I even started to foster and go on transports to rescue animals right from the shelter. They have saved thousands of dogs and helped them find there perfect forever homes, and i'm glad i can help them continues to save thousand more.

I've volunteered with LDCRF for about 3 years now since moving to the area. I've been a dog handler, cat foster, cat caretaker & fundraiser. They are truly an awesome organization & I am proud to help in whatever way I can. My sister even adopted 2 dogs from there.

I started volunteering with LDCRF a year ago, and have always enjoyed my time there! At first I was just volunteering for three hours on Saturdays to help out at the adoption events. I wanted to do more, so I decided to foster a dog, and now two!

I have never had any negative experience with any of the LDCRF folks. The organization thoroughly interviews potential adoption families to ensure the animals are placed in good homes. Everyone seems to always keep the best interest of the animals in mind!

I would highly recommend that everyone learn more about the organization to see how you can help! Whether it's a monetary donation, time donation, or by fostering or adopting an animal in need, there are many ways to help out!

I got my beagle 2 years ago at a Lost Dog adoption fair in Fair Lakes. The dog cost 250 dollars, less than what a neuter operation is and he came neutered and with all his shots, so right away that was wonderful. What was more wonderful is my amazing dog- he was so grateful to have a home he came to the name we chose immediately. He got along and still gets along extremely well with our other dog. He was so grateful for all the love we gave him and he gave it back 100 times over. He was found on the side of the road and was so happy to have a home. His tails wagged nonstop when he drank out of his water bowl and was always ready to put his paws on you just like a hug. I am so happy we adopted our beagle, there is not one day that goes by that I am not thrilled we made this decision.

I adopted a chihuahua from Lost dog recently and he is wonderful. My vet said that Lost dog does everything they can for the animals. I really liked that they didnt just see that I had a small child and say no you cant have a chi. They watched my son interact with him and made the decision based on what they saw. With other rescue groups we would have missed out on a wonderful companion just because of his breed.

I adopted a beautiful black cat in April after losing my first black cat to heart disease. I couldn't have asked for a better cat! The great thing about LDCRF is that they provide descriptions of each animal on their website, so you can make a wise decision about which animal is the best fit for your family. The foster system is especially helpful, as my cat's foster actually allowed me to visit him before an adoption event at her home so I could see more of his personality. Adopting him at the adoption event couldn't have been easier. The volunteers were all really helpful, which made for a great adoption experience. I would definitely adopt from LDCRF again!

I adopted a puppy last March from Lost Dog and he is the best dog I could have ever asked for. I have volunteered many weekends at their adoption events and the atmosphere is great. You can really tell how much the rescue truly cares and loves every single animal they save.

This is a wonderful organization that truly cares about the cause! I have fostered four animals through Lost Dog, and adopted one - I'm so grateful that Washington, D.C. has an organization like it, because it makes a huge difference in the lives of animals and persons alike.

I found out about this great organization through their restaurants "Lost Dog Cafe" and "Stray Cat Cafe" - both excellent eateries. I've only had the opportunity to foster twice so far and both have been excellent experiences. The organization is so clearly dedicated to the animals they save and the community they build. Keep up the great work, Lost Dog!

I adopted three dogs from this rescue and am now fostering my 12th dog for the rescue. This is a great group of dedicated people who love dogs and are ready to put their money and time into saving and rehoming as many dogs and cats as possible. The rescue is well run and efficient, and the staff and volunteers are upbeat, knowledgable, and willing to help each other in this important cause and to ensure each animal is matched with the best home. They have the right mix of fun and seriousness to do a good job without scaring off potential adopters. They make it easy for potential adopters to interact with many dogs to find the right match - they have eight adoption events each weekend, so there are plenty of opportuntieis for poeple to visit with the dogs. They have been successful in rehoming 17,000 dogs over the last 10 years.

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue is an all-breed rescue group. They primarily intake animals from rural shelters where adoption is unlikely and where euthanization methods are not necessarily humane. Lost Dog has a number of adoptions events each weekend where typically at 40-50 animals are placed in loving homes. At the adoption events, the dogs not only have a chance to be picked to go to a new, permanent home but also get some one-on-one socialization with the volunteer who is handling them at the event. One of the great things about the organization is that it is structured to allow volunteers to manage their commitment to a level they can handle while still giving them an opportunity to make a difference in an animal's life.

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation is a wonderful organization. I've had the privilege to work with them for the past seven years in various capacities; adopter, foster parent, volunteer, and shelter transporter, and I am continually amazed by how professional yet compassionate the group continues to be. The organization now hosts eight adoption events every weekend, which far exceeds any other rescue group in the area, and places anywhere from 40-70 animals each weekend. In my opionion, they are trailblazers in the animal rescue world.

The organization is really great. I have two dogs and three cats from them over a 5 year period. They really care about helping you select the right pet for your home without making you feel judged.

My fiance and I enjoy volunteering with Lost Dog and Cat Rescue events on weekends. It is such a rewarding experience to spend time with such loving rescue dogs. We fostered our first dog through LDCRF and eventually adopted Chelsea, a greyhound-pointer mix. She was rescued from a high-kill shelter, and is now an attention-stealing member of our family. We love her, and we are so appreciative of the passionate, friendly, supportive team of LDCRF. We are proud to be a part of it!

Lost Dog Rescue Foundation allowed my daughter to become involved in aminal rescue at an early age. They are supporting of young adults helping at adoption events, helping clean cages and fostering. We have since fostered over 30 cats and kittens and adopted two of those. The directors of Lost Dog Rescue are dedicated towards rescuing animals, concerned about the welfare of animals and a great group of people.

My first contact with LDCRF was adopting two cats 6 years ago. I kept returning to events because the people were so wondeful, the mission so important, and their need clear. Somehow, over the next year, "just pitching in"became real volunteering, because I was so impressed by their dedication and focus on really helping adopters find the right cat or dog for their family.

I have been volunteering with LDCRF for several years. It is a great organization that truly puts animals first. We have a great group of volunteers who are extremely dedicated to rescuing and finding forever homes for cats and dogs in need.

Claire

I nominate Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation: http://www.lostdogrescue.org/ & Twitter: @lostdogrescue . Established in 2001 this non-profit organization saves the lives of thousands of homeless and abandoned pets each year. They rescue dogs and cats facing euthanasia in overcrowded shelters, and place them for adoption in loving homes. ALL of their animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. I have attended their adoption events several times and communicated with staff by phone and email, and all are very courteous and well informed.

As a court appointed attorney, I don't have a lot of "extra" money laying around to donate. LDCRF is one of the few places that I will donate my money, when I have it because they use it wisely. They are almost completely volunteer driven, and they are able to keep costs down and help more animals by relying on volunteers, fosters, and local adoption events away from a shelter rather than spending money on physical plant/facility. I'm amazed at how many adoptions they are able to facilitate each and every weekend - more than many of the shelters with permanent physical locations. They have creative fundraisers, that are fun for both humans and furry kids. While a local organization, they travel to rural and out of area shelters and rescues to save lives, giving as many animals as possible a chance at a forever home.

As the mother of a long-time LDCRF volunteer, I've had a close look at how the volunteers handle animals and prospective adopters of these animals. I've seen how dedicated they are to the organization and the people and animals it serves. The volunteers are extremely generous in giving their time, money, and energy to the cause of finding just the right home for each animal and in providing loving foster care until that happens. They work hard to match each animal with the right caregiver so that both the animal and the family adopting will be happy together. It's inspiring to see such kindness and such expertise in action.

When I decided that I wanted to volunteer for an animal rescue organization, I did a lot of research into the different organizations in my area to determine which agreed best with my personal views on animal rescue. LDCRF was a clear winner for me with their large volunteer foster program, well thought out adoption procedures, and the fact that all animals are spayed/neutered before adoption. I have greatly enjoyed working for this wonderful organization and am looking forward to doing even more in the future.

For the last 8 years my boyfriend Drew and I have both been customers of the LDRF. They have a great restaurant that operates to help the animals. We feel great about our past purchases because we're both animal lovers. I cannot say enough good things about our experience adopting our beautiful pet, Gracie. She's a 12 week old puppy who came home less than two weeks ago. Adopting a puppy in this area can be challenging, we visited several events prior to making our decision. On Monday our dog Gracie and her three litter-mates were set to be put down. This is when the LDRF stepped in and saved her. Tuesday she went to her Foster Mom's house. We emailed the Foster Mom and she set up an appointment outside of the adoption events for Thursday. We were able to take our time and select the puppy that was right for us. Gracie's Foster Mom completed our first interview. On Friday, we met the Foster Mom and the Adoption Coordinator. Our process was complete, and Gracie was set to be a part of our home. At the end of the day, LDRF has my vote because they run their foundation like a true non-profit business. It's a cause that you feel good about supporting, and our puppy just received a clean bill of health from the Vet. There aren't enough nice people in the world who work for their passion, but the majority of them that are employed by or volunteer for LDRF. We both highly recommend this organization and will continue to support them through our purchases at the restaurants, and/or potentially volunteering.

I adopted my awesome dog, Alfie from LDCRF. They do a great job for a lot of animals. He has been a fun dog and I can't believe no one got him before I did!

Lost Dog connected us with our adorable little pup, Samba. We saw her at a Lost Dog event at Pet Smart and fell in love. I am so glad they were there to make the process easy to adopt a rescue dog. I would recommend rescuing a dog from Lost Dog to all of my friends and family. They are doing such a good thing!!!

Volunteering with Lost Dog and Cat Rescue is the most fun and rewarding volunteer work I've ever done. I love getting to meet all the dogs, helping "my" dog become better socialized and get exercise, and, on a good day, helping him or find his/her forever home. It's always a great experience.

I adopted a wonderful, loving dog from LDCRF who would have most likely otherwise been put to sleep in a kill shelter. The staff was super helpful throughout the adoption and interview process, and made great recommendations on how to further train and transition my pup. I know this nonprofit saves thousands of animals, and I can only hope they are able to continue this incredible work for years and years to come.

As an Animal Control Officer I see abused and unwanted animals on a daily basis. LDCRF have been invaluable in helping us place dogs and cats who would otherwise be euthanized or left in a horrible situation that was barely into compliance with the laws. They have been a true haven to the unwanted and abused animals who never got a fair shot at life.

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation works tirelessly to save animals lives. Some of the greatest dogs we have ever owned were first saved by LDCRF. My husband and I spend our weekends volunteering for LDCRF because they are really there for the animals. I wish other people were as thoughtful and caring to their animals.

I have volunteer with LDCRF for several years, it is a fantastic group, that saves many lives. It always inspires me, the animals that are rescued and find homes - they are all "throwaway dogs and cats." Animals that otherwise would have no chance, and would be euthanized or even gassed. In addition to finding homes, LDCRF is an excellant educational source for the community - even passersby in Petsmart learn about what great animals are looking for homes!