Richardson Rescue

We rescued our dog from Richardson in Dec 2019. They were great to work with, took very good care of the animals in their care, and did everything they could to help find them all homes. They are doing great work in the community and I recommend them anytime someone mentions they are looking to adopt.

Richardson was unbelievable in supporting us in our search for a playmate for our current fur baby. They knew exactly what we needed and were extremely caring and professional in ensuring our adoption went smoothly for our dogs, our kids, and our family!

Richardson rescue is an amazing rescue! We got our lab from there 9 years ago. They are such a compassionate group of people. The animals always come first. They take in animals that have been abused, injured, unloved and unwanted. The couple that owns it lives right there on the property. She told me they rarely leave the facility so they can make sure the animals are taken care of. On their Facebook group, they continually post happy updates on a lot of the pets that have been rescued. My lab was on there recently for his 9-year "Gotcha Day". Dogs come here broken and unloved and leave with a new life and a happy home.

This place is the best place ever! Gina and her staff love each and every fur baby as if they were their own. We adopted our baby, Sampson from Richardson Rescue 7 years ago.

An amazing place with compassionate and loving people. We had a beautiful and sweet dog dumped in our neighborhood with no one able or willing to adopt him. Richardson Rescue not only took this dog in but they helped me to realize I was doing the best thing for the dog. I was so upset when I went in with the dog but came out knowing they would find a better home than I could provide him at this time.

I have adopted four great, amazing, loving pups from Richardson Rescue. They are the most caring people I’ve ever met. I can’t say enough good things. So thankful to their hard work and dedication to all the sweet babies they’ve saved.

Richardson Rescue cares about their animals and about finding the best possible Forever Homes for each one of them. They are a team of knowledgable, caring, polite, and efficient people working in synchrony with this noble cause. I recently adopted from there and I know others that have done the same. Neither I nor any of my friends that visited Richardson Rescue have any complaints.

We love Richardson Rescue! They are the most professional Rescue you’ll find and they know their 4 legged babies. People need to research the Rescues they plan to use. We did and Richardson has the best reputation by far. Look at their social media page and you will see thousands of happy adoptive parents with their pets. I am constantly amazed at how many people I meet who have trusted Richardson to find the best pet for their family. Our sweet Bella crossed the Rainbow Bridge in April. We found her at Richardson and she was such a blessing. Our niece found her puppy there too. We will only trust Richardson when we search for our next dog.

I adopted my Lucy from them when she was 8 weeks old 2.5 years ago, when Covid first started. The staff was great. I had been looking for a while for a puppy and had already been approved to get a dog once I found one that would suit my household. One morning I saw her and all of her brothers & sisters as puppies online. I called first to see if any were still available. She said since I had already been approved I could pick the one I wanted, so I told her the name they had given her and I picked her up that weekend. She has brought so much joy to my life and didn't realize how much I needed her as much as she needed me. She has grown into a special little baby and I love her so. Richard Rescue not only takes care of their animals they really care and about their clients as well that adopt their pets. I've known several people that have received rescues from them. I support them as I can. If I ever adopt another pet I will go to them first.

I adopted my 9-year old Timber (Half-Pom/Half Chi) when he was just a few months old. I had recently lost my very beloved Dakota, and my heart ached. I saw a posting on Facebook, which had me click on Richardson Rescue, and there was my future baby on the screen! I filled out the application, got accepted, and made the drive out to York, SC to meet him. He was called Squishy, but he reminded me of a little red fox. So we changed his name to Timber (Fox) - Timby for short. My Timber is now a very happy, very loved guy - who now has to deal with two babies that were rescued from another shelter. Being a Big Brother isn't coming easy - Timber has been spoiled for so long. Thanks to Richardson Rescue for this gift of unconditional love!

My Daughters Girl Scout trip donated money and supplies over 8 years ago and that has lead our family to continue to support these amazing people. God love the workers at Richardson Rescue they give their heart and soul to healing these animals and giving them fur-ever homes. Thankful to have them in our community!

We had just come through a heartbreaking experience with a local rescue adopting a sweet pup, who had medical issues, including significant heart damage due to heart worms, that were minimized or never disclosed. So when we were ready to open our hearts to another pup our vet encouraged us to look at rescues that were smaller and be willing to look outside the area. Our daughter found Richardson Rescue (which was 3 hours away) when she saw Cane’s picture and instantly fell in love. The description of how Cane came to Richardson’s felt “real” as the fact that he didn’t play well with others was addressed, but his personality and quirkiness was captured perfectly. We contacted Richardson’s and set up a visit. Cane was kept in the office, the whole not playing well with others☺️, and when we walked in he immediately ran to my husband who was first to kneel down, and snuggled up to him! It was like he said to himself, “I am going home with them!” When we asked about changing his name their immediate response was that would not be good for him. We could tell by that response that their priority was Cane and finding the right home for him. After a long discussion about Canes history and a tour of their facility, it was clear to us that Cane was going to join our family! 3 1/2 years later we cannot imagine our life w/o him! Our neighbors call him “Mr. Personality!” We will forever be grateful to Richardson Rescue for bringing Cane to us!

We adopted our chihuahua mix from Richardson Rescue almost 4 years ago. We love these guys and what they do for fur babies!!! Great organization!

We searched a long time for our 4 legged baby, visiting many rescues. Richardson was by far the best. They know their pets and are the best at matching dogs with “their people”. Many of our friends and family only choose Richardson Rescue to get their dogs. We love Richardson Rescue and will be a part of the Richardson Rescue family forever!

We had a wonderful experience adopting through Richardson Rescue. It is clear they care deeply about the health and well-being of the animals in their care. We couldn’t be happier with our sweet Piper.

Richardson is the best! We have adopted 3 dogs from them now. They were very helpful in finding the right first dog for our family. It went so well that we just took in two senior dogs. Really nice to work with, super helpful and great at matching dogs with people!

I have adopted four puppies from Richardson Rescue over the years since 2009. This rescue is the gold standard. I am so thankful and grateful for all the work they do to save the animals.

My family and I have adopted 4 pets through Richardson Rescue. We have been supporters for years, and love the Richardsons and their rescue. They not only support and care for their orphaned animals before adoption, but after adoption as well. I have only had wonderful experiences with Richardson Rescue - they make you feel like you have joined a family when you adopt. This rescue is all heart.

We adopted our wonderful dog, Lexi from Richardson around 2 years ago. They are awesome people and really are passionate about helping the animals and getting them into good homes. We absolutely love Lexi and couldn’t imagine life with out her. Thank you for all that you do and keep up the amazing work!

Richardson Rescue is a top-notch animal rescue! After adopting one dog from them, I became a donor. Eventually I adopted a second dog from RR, one that they'd had since he was rescued from a kill shelter with the rest of his litter. He was with them for six years because there just wasn't anything notable about him -- a black, short-haired pit mix. But they never gave up on him, and when he and I met I knew I had to bring him home. I'm so glad they never gave up because he may be the best dog I've every had -- a perfect gentleman, loving, and well-behaved. I'm so glad he waited so that I could be the one to adopt him!

We adopted Wiley from them and he was so well cared for and managed! Great facility. Good organization. Great people.

I have followed and been a supporter of Richardson Rescue for many years. They take such great care of and truly love the fur babies that they take in and work hard to find their perfect forever homes. It's so heartwarming to see pictures posted of the pets with their new families as well as the updates and pictures of previously adopted ones.❤

They are the best! They take care of all medical needs and give dogs much needed love.

We adopted our sweet Blondie puppy from Richardson five years ago. Since then we've gone and volunteered a number of times. In all of these interactions, we've been very impressed.

When we first went to look to adopt our dog, I was pleased by how clean everything was. Dogs, of course, can get dirty or use the bathroom. But things were cleaned up in a timely manner that kept the pens and the open yard from looking dirty or smelling.

All of the workers seem to genuinely care about the animals. They know them by name and talk to them like little kids. They take their care seriously and work hard keeping pets happy and cared for as well as handling medical problems from animals brought in to them.

If you're looking to adopt a dog, I can highly recommend Richardson!

I adopted one of my dogs from Richards and rescue about 5 years ago they have an abundance of animals that they take yen and care for regardless of the animal's condition in most cases. They take in older pets younger pets and I don't think they discriminate on breed either. They truly truly care about what they do and love the animals they are amazing rescue organization and I am so thankful to have gotten my dog Kona from them.

We adopted Ruby in 2009, a very powerful experience since she bonded immediately with Michael who has autism. We returned here in April to look for two new rescues. Thanks to the very caring staff we found Honey and Willow, 7 and 5 months old bundles of love. They are happily settled in our home now. Thanks Richardson Rescue for all you do!

Unbelievable dedication to a great cause!!! They have the knowledge, experience, and dedication that makes this charity one of the best anywhere!

I am a 77 year old woman who has always had large dogs. In June of 2016, I decided to take a chance and get another dog; since my large dog Sam had died two years prior. My granddaughter went with me to Richardson Rescue; a 90 minute drive. We had seen a dog on their site. When we met him, the staff recognized that he was not going to be a prefect fit. Then one of the staff went back and brought out Tango, a mix, small puppy. It was love at first sight. The staff was knowledgeable, kind and helpful.

I began following the rescue a few years ago through another friend's link on Facebook. Although I now live in the NC mountains, I am from the Charlotte area. My previous, beloved dog was from a similar small rescue in Rock HIll, SC,and my current pet is from a small rescue in the Atlanta area. I followed the plight of some rescue doggies with particular needs and donated modestly to this rescue. Richardson does an excellent job of posting specific needs for specific animals and they are timely with updates and feedback. I so much appreciate the humane work they do. Sometimes, both the funds and the personal stories get lost in larger organizations. Richardson is one of the best!

Spent the day with Laura and Ashley volunteering with my family. We were so glad to get an opportunity to help this wonderful organization. The animals are well taken care of and loved. It was great knowing that we were helping them and the wonderful animals that they care for. It was a great growing experience for our 14 year old son and us too! Thank you, Richardson Rescue, for all that you do for these babies and allowing us to be a small part of it.

I am a strong supporter of rescues as I have 4 so I follow many of them. Richardson seems extra special because they take many animals that other shelters don't. Even if they don't have space, they share the story to find that special match. I support them through Amazon Smile. Very happy to rate them 5 stars.

Richardson Rescue made such a positive impact in my adoption experience. When I visited the rescue I was impressed by how well the animals were cared for, and the helpful volunteers who answered all of my questions. I will be adopting from them again in the future! Thank you Richardson Rescue!

We adopted our two beautiful pups from Richardson Rescue last year.

We had a wonderful experience with this Rescue!

The Flynn family
Cornelius, NC

Richardson is a small local rescue with a huge heart. I have been a supporter for several years and have visited the rescue to drop off donations on different occasions. I am always impressed by the clean, happy atmosphere they create to house homeless pets. The staff go out of their way to make sure that the residents are not only taken care of, but also know they are safe and loved at last. One recent visit led to my adoption of a senior dog, Toby. Toby is 14, deaf and mostly blind. While other "shelters" may have put him down on the spot, Richardson Rescue had Toby on a cushy bed in the office - the perfect place for him to let me know that I was his new Mom. Fantastic rescue, incredible staff. Thank you Richardson, for making York County a better place.

This rescue is fantastic! We adopted our "Cookie" from there navy treats ago! We still donate and visit regularly to help when we can. They truly care about the animals while there and after they are adopted. They are the first organization I recommend web friends are looking for fury friends!

While I have never rescued from this Rescue I can tell from all of their post it is an AMAZING organization. And I do have friends that have rescued. Just from the post I see on Facebook I can tell how much they love each and every one of their rescues. And as an animal lover I wish I could take each one! But it’s so nice to also see them post pictures of all of the animals they have placed in wonderful forever homes where you can see that they are getting the love that they deserve!! Keep up the great work!!!! ❤️

Several months ago, I found a hungry stray cat in my yard. I started feeding it and trying to find it's owner or a new home. I had no idea she had just given birth to kittens. I found that out when she brought them up on the porch to eat their first cat food meal. Anyway, I tried several humane society locations with no luck. I contacted Richardson Rescue and they posted photos and my story online and almost overnight I had homes for the kittens and later the mother cat. Thanks Richardson Rescue.

There are so many amazing things about Richardson Rescue. A few years ago they lost everything in a fire, animals were killed and hurt. They really lost everything, except hope. They continued to rebuild with the help of some animal lovers and kind, caring vet.

This says so much about Richardson Rescue, they have the we don't give up spirit. They don't give up on dogs, on cats. They help where ever they can. The are small with a giant heart. They need things, things that big rescue groups get. Food, Supplies, volunteers. We love them, they are part of our community, placing the unwanted into loving homes. The staff is amazing and all in with their group.

I stand in support with them. They are valued in our community, placing animals into loving home.

Following the death of our beloved Chocolate Lab, Moose, we could no longer take not having the sounds of a furry friend in the house. Still being relatively new to the area, we happened upon Richardson Rescue through an internet search. When we went there, the staff was very welcoming and friendly. They gave us time to look at all their dogs and interact with them. They even have walking trails and areas away from the other dogs where you can spend time one on one with the dogs to see how they are with you away from the other dogs. We ended up choosing two puppies who were brother and sister. The adoption paperwork at Richardson Rescue is very meticulous. They really get the details before they let you adopt. We think that's fantastic. About 2 weeks after our adoptions, Richardson Rescue suffered a devastating fire on their property. Their primary concern was for the safety and welfare of the animals. They wasted no time rebuilding so they could continue to rescue dogs and cats and help them find forever homes. I introduced my mother and stepfather to the rescue about a year ago. They adopted a very loving dog. Everyone at Richardson Rescue was very personable and welcoming just as they were with us. They truly only have the best interests of the animals they rescue at heart.

A well run clean and "happy" facility. All the dogs are well cared for and loved. I adopted several of my pets from Richardson and they are caring, professional and all about the animals safety and well being. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a pet to join their family.

A few years ago, a large dog showed up on our property. He was covered with fleas, and ticks, he was dirty , and skinny. He wasn't the best looking dog, but he needed help. We tried to find someone to claim him, but no luck. Already, I had bathed him and put Frontline on him,and feed him some good meals. But we couldn't keep him. We already had two cattle dogs, and they were enough for us. I started calling rescue groups asking if they could take him. All the ones I ask ,would tell me they were full & couldn't take anymore dogs. I kept calling till I got "Richardson's Rescue". They told me they were also full but if I could bring him down there they would take him. I drove down there, It was a long drive, but I found them . Their place is sitting in the woods, with lots of room for the dogs. They took this dog & put him in a fenced lot with room for him to play. While there I visited some of the other well cared for dogs. I sat and watched them work for awhile. I was impressed with how everyone seemed focused on their jobs caring for the dogs. A few small dogs were loose in the house, along with a new mother with her puppies. Since then they have added more buildings,& kennels. Over the years I have visited, to donate things for yard sales, which they have to earn money for the Rescue. I've always been impressed by them. I think I could just stay there,but I'd be in their way. I'll say one thing,they are one of the best. Also, BY the way, They found a wonderful home for the dog I took down to them.

They have always went above and beyond...no matter the circumstances! Hoarding cases ... strays on the side of the road ... bottle fed pups from a litter gone bad with a sick mom that couldn't take care of them ... I've personally seen all these scenarios play out with this rescue !! And they have always answered a plea for help with open arms and hearts ♥️ I have nothing but the utmost respect for this group of rescuers ... so pleased to have met these folks through sheer happenstance! The powers that be always put the right people in the right place at the right time

They really do all they can to help the hopeless strays in our area. They have helped .e on numerous occasions to take in dogs that have no where else to go. God Bless Richardson Rescue.

Our experience with Richardson Rescue was amazing. Long story short, we found a puppy and quickly grew VERY attached. Richardson Rescue literally came to the rescue as we were not able to keep this precious pup!!! He now has a perfect "fur ever" home and it would not have been possible if it weren't for Richardson Rescue! They were kind to us and even kinder to the little guy that we found! Saving lives one animal at a time

In 10+ years of working in animal rescue this has to be the best organization I've ever seen. The staff works hard for long hours insuring all animal needs are met. The living areas are clean, rain or shine you'll find someone cleaning the kennels. The orphans receive love and attention. If they have problems the staff works with them, whether it be a physical issue or or has never been loved, they get saved. The amount of love, support, and effort this organization provides will restore your faith in humanity.

We have volunteered with Richardson several times. Always welcomed & we got to see first-hand how wonderful & loving the people here are toward the animals. The animals are cared for physically and emotionally.

The staff is very caring and took a lot of time to speak to us. The animals were in wonderful condition when I visited and staff knew them all very well. This is truly a great rescue!

cant say enough about all the good this rescue does.....i have had numerous puppy's and dogs in my area that have been dumped along the side of the road....of course richardson rescue takes in these babies and vets them back to health and find loving homes....always and i mean always they are there to help ! i love you guys so much for the love and compassion you all show to the poor souls who are unloved and unwanted ....A HUGE THANK YOU !!!

My family lost our sweet boy Jack after 15 years and we weren't sure we wanted to get another dog. I heard from a friend about Richardsons and went online and looked at their dogs and saw a beautiful boy named Bear and I knew then I had to have him. He has been a blessing to our family but he seemed a little lonely so we went back to Richardson and got our new boy Yogi. Through the whole process both times the folks at Richardsons were awesome and very helpful. Their facilities are nice and well maintained and the staff is friendly and you can tell how much they love the animals. If you are looking for a dog or cat or a worthwhile place to donate your time or money I could not think of a better place to do it than Richardsons Rescue.

I am so greatful for everything Richardson rescue does! We are so lucky to have rescued our pup Kona from RR. The staff is friendly and their communication/ response time is so impressive. I would highly recommend RR to someone looking to rescue an animal. The entire process was simple and fast.

This rescue has the most clean, welcoming, and well decorated facility I have ever seen. Their staff is warm and friendly, and they are always willing to help an animal in need. Truly amazing.

We adopted a dog from Richardson Rescue last weekend. We were impressed by the facility and the animals looked like they were all well cared for. We submitted an application and were approved to come and select our dog the next day. The staff were friendly and helpful and I would adopt from them again.

My family just adopted a very sweet Pomeranian saved from a puppy mill by Richardson Rescue and I cannot say enough positives about the way we have been treated and also about the way they care for animals there. The facility is amazing and the staff are very well trained and caring with the animals. We have been so impressed that we are now in process of adopting another rescued Pomeranian from them. I would recommend them to anyone considering adopting a dog.

Our family recently visited Richardson Rescue and adopted a very cute, loving dog named Asher. He has been a blessing to our family and is very spoiled.
Thank you staff at Richardson Rescue for helping us find the perfect addition to our family.
The Johnson Family
Concord, NC

Great place to trust when adopting also great place to do volunteer work.

Richardson Rescue has a wonderful staff, that truly care and love what they do and why they do it. All of their animals are very well taken care of with misting systems, pools and beds. They have a open area for the dogs to have play time and get out and about and relax outside. They recently have moved into their new building which is absolutely stunning. Tons of room for adoption families and visiting appointments. A excellent area with crates inside for the animals as well. They have all ages,breeds, and sizes at the rescue and they all need loving homes. I highly recommend adopting one of their orphans, They take there time to make sure that each pet is going to a good home, and to the right family. I admire what they do.

Iv been volunteering with Richardson Rescue for a few months now. Everyone is very loving, kind hearted and want the best for all of the animals there. All of the animals at the rescue are very well taken care of, sweet and affectionate. I feel at home when i am there. It is such a pleasure working with them.

Richardson Rescue has a great atmosphere for their animals. they are very well kept and well maintained. the animals are very friendly and loving and need families. The staff is very nice and professional and great to be around. Great place to adopt from.

I had the pleasure of working with Richardson Rescue for two days and I absolutely love them. They are the nicest people doing a business for a great cause. I highly recommend them. All their animals are taken care of extremely well. They have the sweetest animals. They make sure their animals will go to a great home. I will be volunteering again. Adopting from here promises a great animal. They have some incredible rescue stories and do what is best for all the animals. They truly care about these animals and that is what makes it so great to adopt from them because you know they are loved and well cared for. If you want to adopt a great animal and help this cause Richardson Rescue is a great place to go. They are doing amazing things for these animals.

Richardson Rescue is beyond impressive. I have watched this business first handed and seen the love for these animals. I was so impressed with the way of the adoption being more like a baby than a pup or kitty...They truly follow policy, health, love , and cleanliness when it comes to these animals. You walk thru and u just want to take them all and love them. Kudo's to RR for huge hearts and hard work!!!! If--- THEY DON'T SEE Love in your heart, you will see them in your rear view mirror as you drive away without a loving pet.!!! Thanks for caring Richardson Rescue!!!

We have adopted twice from Richardson Rescue, and we have three rescues, (dogs) total. Richardson is one of the best, certainly most caring pet rescue groups we've ever dealt with. They know and love their animals, taking care to make the perfect match for the animal and the adopter. They do not take the process lightly, wanting each and every adoption to be a success. When on the rare occasion that it is not, they take back the animal, loving and caring for it until the right person does come along. We will always support Richardson Rescue and our future adoptions will come from them!

We have adopted two dogs from Richardson Rescue and they are the absolute best! Janet is such a devoted, skilled and compassionate animal advocate. Her organization is run with 100% attention to her animals ... insuring their safety, cleanliness & above all, making sure when they are adopted they are all placed in forever, loving homes. She is truly an angel and if we had more rescue organizations of the high caliber & standards shown by Richardson Rescue, we would be well on our way to stopping the misery that homeless pets endure.

Patty Drury
Charlotte, NC

I know the founder of this rescue well and know first hand what a wonderful job they do. they have also helped me out on several occasions with dogs I have rescued and I needed a place for them to go. Janet is ALWAYS there for the animals.

I got my fur baby through these wonderful people a year ago. When they were at pet smart in rock hill, and to this day when ever I go to pet smart with my little guy he runs over to where they set up first thing in hopes of seeing the wonderful staff and volunteers of Richardson Rescue. So if that's not an endorsement from someone who knows then I'm not sure what is they really love respect and care for all their rescues like they were family.

I came to Richardson Rescue almost a year ago with a broken heart. I had just lost my very best friend, my pitbull Reese. My home and heart seemed empty without her in them, and I won't lie, they still do as she was irreplaceable. But, the staff at Richardson made me feel very welcome and really understood what I was going through! With Reese being my first rescue, I felt that the only way to honor her appropriately was to adopt another dog and give that dog the same loving home that I had given Reese! I actually ended up falling in love with and adopting 2 sweet boys from Richardson, and they are my whole world!! Anyone who has ever loved a dog knows how special that bond is, and I have Richardson Rescue to thank for my sweet babies that are cuddling with me right now!!

Richardson Rescue is a caring and nurturing rescue in rural York, SC. I have taken a couple of strays there over the years and they have treated them well and found forever homes for them. A few weeks ago, there was a sweet lab mix wandering the road, no collar, no info. He followed my car and I took him to Richardson. There was no chip, but they took him in and posted pictures and Yay! The sweet boy's owner came in and picked him up. Although they were full, Janet did not turn this good little pup away.

Consider a donation to help feed and keep these pups healthy while they await the new pawrents. You can easily drop ship food, treats and supplies from Amazon - their web site has a wish list.

After the recent fire, they are rebuilding and just as dedicated to saving these lives as before. Hats off to Janet and her wonderful team of volunteers!

We adopted Lilypad aka Penny Lane mid May this year. She is an 18 month old Masteiller. Richardson Rescue was integral in finding the perfect match for our dominate male dog of 7 yrs. we truly have a loving sweet pup for my son that gets along well with my daughters dog. Richardson does an excellent job of care and placement and loves follow up pictures, they really have the best interest of the animals above all else, which is paramount to a rescue. Thank you Richardson Rescue, we love our Penny Lane!

We adopted both our dogs about a year and a half ago. One was already a year old and the other was a puppy. Both were in excellent health. Adopting from Richardson Rescue was a wonderful experience that brought new joy into our home.

WE adopted a beautiful lab mix a few weeks ago. She was well cared for and the rescue was friendly yet thorough during the adoption process. We love our pup and can't imagine our home without her! We are so graceful to Richardson Rescue!

I adopted my dog from Richardson in 2013 and have since kept in touch and followed them on Facebook. They are such hardworking people and work tirelessly for these animals. They are extremely proactive in finding creative ways to raise funds and do not just sit back and wait on donations. When they do receive donations, they are always so grateful and appreciative. I always feel good about their competence to appropriate the funds in the best way to help the animals and know they do everything they can to make the donation dollars go as far as possible. Highly recommend!

I had been thinking about adopting a dog for a long time and had read up on it and was ready to find my dog. I went to the Pet Smart in Rock Hill, SC to ask the people more questions about adopting and ended up with Buster! An amazing dog! I saw some other dogs, they were nice, the team at Richardson Rescue answered my many questions - newbie - and I was set to leave. Then I saw Buster and said hello - fell in love. The first few weeks together were a learning experience for me. But he was perfect. A lover, well-trained and likes anyone or anything that passes him by - except squirrels.
I had gotten many compliments on how sweet and well behaved he was and I always wanted to reach out to the organization - and his foster home to THANK THEM! You can tell he was well-treated there.
He loves attention, but if I open my laptop - he walks away. He does not get on the furniture, he sits when needed and he is 100% house-trained. I kept preparing myself for an accident or 2 at the beginning, but he is awesome. Working full-time I knew house-training was not a realistic option for me. So that was a requirement - but I realize there are no guarantees.
So thanks again to the Richardson Rescue folks for helping me and being an amazing middle step for Buster to find his furever home.
Continue the great work.
Celia

I adopted a dog from this rescue a few months ago. The staff was very helpful, and they take great care of their animals! It's a local rescue, so you can help your community directly by adopting your next pet from Richardson Rescue.

I have been volunteering with Richardson Rescue for more than a year, and the staff is wonderful. They take in many breeds of dogs and cats, and do anything they can to help others in the community with their animals.

Having been both volunteer and adopter for a number of years now, I've seen the many facets of fine care, both medical and emotional, given to homeless or unwanted "friends" that have rightfully given Richardson Rescue the five stars above. Our latest addition at home, Dotty, is an aged tiny Beagle, who was found wandering, in a parking lot in Rock Hill. She has a slight limp, and is terrified by unexpected noises. Yet when outside (or even inside!), should she hear a shot in the woods ring out, sharp barks from a once noble little hunting dog come alive once more. We've found that her greatest desire in life is simply to have a safe, quiet little space to lay down in. There are precious few of those in parking lots. Dotty is only one example of the many stories of a loving second chance provided at Richardson Rescue. Well done and God Bless!!

After having to put our 12 yr old rescue lab down that we only had for 11 months, I felt our home needed a second dog again. I came across Richardson Rescue in the search for a dog. I don't remember if it was on Petfinder or Facebook. After seeing Luca, a 5 yr old toy Australian Shepard, I filled out the application for him. My husband works a lot and he was also leaving to go out of town. They were very patient with us on getting down to see him. Once we got there we saw all the dogs they had rescued from Georgia as well as others. 41 Aussies were trusted to them by a breeder in GA who was shutting down. She only trusted RR and with good reasons. They were all very kind, they had bathed Luca for our visit. We have had him for four months now and he's adjusted very well. We have referred friends to them who've adopted and are pleased as well. Thank you RR for all that you do!

Steve and Wendy Brown

Absolutely LOVE these folks!! The pets are well socialized, given excellent care, and the Rescue is ALWAYS clean! I have visited other Rescues and they can certainly take lessons from the Staff at Richardson. Knowledgable, friendly, and it's all about the pets....HIGHLY recommend adopting from them. They are also VERY Rescue friendly and are always reaching out to other groups to help and work together to save animals!

About 4 years ago I decided to get another pug as a playmate for my already 3 year old pug. I searched on line for local rescues and was very disappointed with lack of response to my inquiries until I came across Richardson Rescue. The website was user friendly and very up to date showing all the adoptable pets available, I quickly came across a photo of Bessie ( now called Tess) I made a phone call to make sure she was still available and set up a time to visit. It was love at first sight, Tess has been such a wonderful addition to our family and she and Toby are inseparable. I was so impressed with the way Janet runs her Rescue that I decided this will be the Rescue that I will continue to support and make donations too. What a great organization, please be sure to visit them if you are looking to adopt your next furbaby.

We adopted our wonderful little guy Tito from Richardson Rescue about ten years ago. He is a blond chi & "only the Lord knows" mix and we love him dearly. We then adopted Pebbles late last year ... also a Chi mix & she is the sweetest, energetic and loving little girl. Janet's rescue also helped me save the life of a starving blue female pit that my husband & I found wandering our neighborhood with her ribs showing and there was melting snow on the ground. She was very gentle but shy & it turned out she heart-worm positive. We already had a pack of dogs in our home so we had to find her a new home. I contacted Janet & she came to our rescue putting out a Richardson Rescue 911 Alert. That very same day I got a call & a young lady named Amber immediately drove from York to Charlotte, NC to give Grayce her forever home. We agreed to fund Grayce's continued heart-worm treatments and she is now negative & healthy!!! Amber & I are now FB friends and I see wonderful pictures of Grayce and her male pit Tate living the good life and being best buds. If not for Janet and Richardson Rescue, she would not have the wonderful life she now has. I respect Janet's rescue and admire Janet greatly for the loving, caring environment she provides to all her pets as they search for the forever homes.

Richardson Rescue is the most incredible group of people with an amazing facility and mission. We knew as soon as we saw Sophie on petfinder that she was the puppy we had been looking for over the previous 6 months. Although Richardson was a 9 hour drive, we were determined to help Richardson and rescue Sophie. They did a very thorough background on us including research about our home to make sure Sophie would have the best. After our 9 hour trip, they took the time to review everything: her chip, her food, her shots, her upcoming health needs, her exercise regiment, etc. We can not thank them enough for everything - they literally changed our lives forever ... by granting us the chance to raise Sophie in our home.

It's been two months since my Richardson Rescue rescued me! I lost my girl of 12 years 3 and a half months ago.. I was sad, lost .. oh so lost. My good friend found "Delilah" on petfinder.com.. he also found Frank. He emailed me links.. Frank was an older shepherd (sable) adorable.. but Miss Delilah.. looked EXACTLY like the girl I just lost.. I emailed both rescues.. Franks rescue did not respond but someone from Richardson's did.. giving me instructions on how to meet this amazing creature. I applied, we got approved and I can't even begin to tell you how excited and happy we are with our girl Delilah! She is the awesomest dog!! Everyone at Richardson's was so nice when we went to meet and get her. So pleased with the whole expeirence. We took our Delilah to our vet who said, "this dog was well taken care of".. she was clean, well behaved and just amazing. She has been an instant member of my family since the second we met! Can't say enough about Richardson's Rescue and the life saver that rescued me from my saddness of losing my girl to canine degenerative myelopathy before her. Thank you Richardson's for my new daughter!! She is AWESOME!

We found our match made in heaven at this rescue. Our Little Zoey was well-taken care of by the folks at Richardson's Rescue. I was impressed with the organization and thoroughness of their records and the clear expectations they had of us as Zoey's potential new family. We were on a dog search for our child, and Zoey was not our choice for her, however, we could not get Zoey out of our minds. Ms. Boseman went out of her way to accommodate this adoption by coming in on her day off--Christmas Eve. I think she knew instinctively Zoey was meant for our family. Two 2-hour drives to their facility were well worth the time and effort.

The Longs

I am reaching out to all animal groups around the United States and found Richardson Rescue. In my case, my tenant's dog was brutally raped by a convicted sexual predator. This is happening all over and needs to stop! I have started an organization, T.A.P. Together Against Predators. If all animal lovers band together, we can change these laws and protect animals who do not have a voice, WE must be their voice. Please like, follow and share our page https://www.facebook.com/tap.together
I talked with the owner of Richardson Rescue and found her to be very professional and what she does to help these animals is priceless!!! Thank you Richardson Rescue for what you do!

Tracy Opra
T.A.P. Together Against Predators

We adopted our newest family member, Abby, a 6 month old lab/Shepard/hound mix in April 2013 through LuLu's Rescue in Doylestown, PA. Through research we learned that Abby started her journey to us from Richardson 's Rescue. We were able to learn a little more about our girls past and are so grateful to the kind staff at Richardson's who gave our girl a second chance at life.

We got our Murphy dog here December 2012. The place was clean and the staff extremely friendly and knowledgable. What they do for all the animals there is very commendable.

I got Gracie Mae, a border collie/shepard mix from Richardson Rescue in July of this year. The rescue is wonderful to their animals, and they go out of their way to be helpful and accommodating to prospective pet owners. I had a great experience with this rescue and I recommend them to friends and family who are looking for a new pet. I will definitely go back when it's time to rescue another :)

We just got our puppy at Richardson Rescue...they are a facility that is loving and kind to animals. They take them in and treat them like family. They are a no kill facility and are full of dogs and cats, so please consider adopting from this wonderful non-profit. If you can't adopt, please consider donating!

This rescue goes above and beyond for the animals in their care. They saved a dog from my local shelter that was scheduled to be gassed within hours. I transported the dog to them and was amazing at the facility and well the animals are cared for. I would highly recommend Richardson Rescue to anyone looking to add a new furry family member to their home.

We adopted Jake, our Jack Russell Terrier, from Richardson Rescue, and couldn't be happier. I can't imagine life without him. Janet and her staff were wonderful to deal with. They provide such a great service for our area -- they truly try to save every animal they can. We should clone them.

excellent job with the dogs and cats. we need more people like Janet and her crew!

Richardson Rescue does an outstanding job with all the animals! They do everything they can to take care of the animals and anytime someone is looking for a pet I always send them there!

I went to this rescue to look at two Dobermans in an effort to adopt a Dobe as company for my female. Of the two one was a super handsome guy, and the other was a scrappy guy who had been found nearly starved to death. Upon listening to my stories about my female the staff recommended the scrappy guy because of his personality. They were spot on and he fit in perfectly. At many rescues they wouldn't take as much time to learn about you and your home go determine the right fit, and my guy was not a looker at the time so he may have been overlooked. Everyone he meets loves him and he has no enemies. Many rescues would have turned him away because of the starved state he was in, but Richardson put the effort into saving him and he's turned into a gorgeous guy. The folks at Richardson love the dogs and cats, love what they do and listen to the folks that come in. I can't say enough great things about this rescue. I keep in contact, provide updated photos, and they treat my guy like he's still part of their family.

This Rescue has saved over 5000 lives since its humble beginnings.They have taken in Mother dogs with pups and those expecting.They adopt seniors and those with medical issues.They believe that every life matters...and every life deserves a second chance.

Wonderful Group of people that go above and beyond to help the forgotten cats and dogs. They don't give up when others would. They definitely Deserve our / your help.

Great Staff! Very passionate about playing animals in the right household. Saves many lives. Deserves all the help they can get. They always put the animals needs first. Great place to adopt!!!

Great organization saves animal lives and make this world a better place to live. Thank you very much for your hard work!

I adopted a wonderful pet from Richardson Rescue and found them to be the most caring group I had encountered. I continue to donate to their organization because of the work they do to provide a loving environment for our unfortunate animals.

I adopted my kitty from Richardson Rescue about a year and a half ago after seeing him on Petfinder. Brenda and Janet were very helpful through the adoptin process and getting things taken care of qucikly so I could bring my kitty home. When I went to pick up Lil Romeo (aka Fabio), I was impressed at how well kept everything looked and you could tell the animals were being well cared for. I continue to keep in touch with Brenda and Janet with updates of Lil Romeo, they always reply and are genunine with their concern for the animals. I always tell erveryone where I got Lil Romeo from and tell them if they are looking to adopt to definitely check out Richarson Rescue

I had a rescue that wanted to pull a dog from a shelter. We didnt have any contacts in the area and we were given Richardson Rescue as a referral. They stepped up to the plate, helped us pull the pup and helped transport to us to get the pup to safety. My organization had worked with them in the past and it was just so easy to save this precious life..all do to Richardson Rescue and how they operate. They do all the right checks, ask all the right questions and HELP save lives. Its a rescue I would recommend and I personally donate and follow this rescues good work. Top notch - cannot say enough.

Kelly Lloyd
Middle Mutts

I seen a picture of the prettiest little girl I have ever seen on their website. We just lost our little girl and were heartbroken. I looked at her picture called my husband over and said what do you think, he said we have to get her. We called went through the adoption process and went to meet her. She stayed inside with them in their office, she was a little skiddish at first but within a few minutes while we were filling out paperwork she relized then she was ours. Her name was Queenie but we changed it to Sammy. She is truly the love of our lives. She is the only child and is a little spoiled but that is was she is for. She is the most loving baby I have ever seen. We have had her a little over a year. I support Richardson Rescue every month and think they are doing such a wonderful job, and it truly shows with all the kids they have for adoption and how well they take care of them. Please support these rescue they are doing a great service for stray and unwanted pets. I hope they are in buisness for a long long time. thanks for all you do.
Cheryl S. (Sammys mom)

We adopted our Ruby (Golden Retriever) from Richardson Rescue 3 1/2 years ago. She had been dropped off the weekend before, left in a cardboard box without food and water over the weekend. The wonderful folks at Richardson had taken her for vet treatment and helped her relax after what I suspect was a traumatic life. My grandson bonded with her instantly, she is a beautiful dog. It is a blessing to have a shelter like this in the area, what a tragedy it would have been if Ruby had not ended up there. The facilities and staff are very nice.

I adopted a 6 month male Chihuahua mix 3 1/2 years ago. I was very impressed with their facility and the spacious kennels the animals are kept in. Everything is clean and the workers are professional and polite. They have a great screening process to insure the safety and proper care of the adoptees. My dog is an excellent family member who travels with us and we are involved in Pet Ministry with local Seniors.

Richardson Rescue is a wonderful organization! The people are very professional and friendly. Being able to make an appointment to see the dogs i was interested in and able to play with them without being rushed made choosing the right fit a great experience.

I also had to bring a friend's pet in to release for adoption and that experience was also very nice, albeit sad.

It says that Richardson Rescue is A Happy Place. That statement could not be more true, which is why we continue to donate to them. Each and every time we visit, the pets are running and playing, interacting with visitors, and are genuinely happy. We love coming to visit and have been loyal supporters of the rescue for many years, because of the work they do. This Rescue operates on a shoe string budget and still manages to make magic happen. We have seen pets come in that were terrified, left on the side of the road, abandoned and lonely and with the care and compassion the Staff has, be adopted out as healthy, happy, well socialized family pets. The Staff is truly amazing!!

We would encourage everyone to support Richardson Rescue's excellent work by donating. They work very hard and need donations. We will always be there to help them and hope you will too!! GREAT JOB!!!

I just brought home two incredibly healthy puppies adopted from Richardson Rescue in York, SC. The place is run by incredibly dedicated people and it shows in the happy faces of the animals in their care. It was a heart warming experience to visit their kennel. The world needs more people like them. A Jones - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 4-16-2012

We adopted an adorable puppy from the rescue. He was social, healthy and full of life due to the care he received from Richardsons. We were told he and his litter mates were abandoned in the woods prior to being rescued. Tater (our puppy) seems to have received the love, care and attention to overcome this rough start. We will recommend all our Friends and family to adopt from Richardsons.

I saw a wonderful puppy on their website and called to find out about him. The employees were very patient with me throughout my numerous phone calls. We went to check him out and again, they were very patient with me. They require you fill out an application with a number of questions wanting info about the living conditions that the pet will be living in, your experience with previous and current pets, vet info that the pet will use, etc., to get an idea about the owner and the environment that the pet will be living in. Everyone was extremely nice and attentive; it is clear that their top priority is for the well being of their pets. They do a wonderful job and are a great service to the area. As for our new puppy: he is doing great and everyone just loves him.

My wife and I drove two hours from Black Mountain to look at a puppy that we saw online at Richardson Rescue. As we were driving up to the shelter, which is in the middle of nowhere, I was wondering what we were in for, but the old adage applies, "don't judge a book by it's cover". Yes, there are lots of animals and it's chaotic, and it certainly is not a fancy new facility, but the people are awesome! If anyone deserves a new facility it's the great folks at RR. They take the time to research the prospective pet owners and they want to make sure that they are placing these dogs and cats in great households. We recently lost our shepherd due to cancer and we searched high and low for a new addition to the family. We found Coltrane a beautiful lab-shepherd mix and we were excited to hear that all his littermates were adopted as well! We will go back to RR in the future should we decide to expand the family again, and we are sending them pics of Coltrane as he grows up. I am also recommending to all of our dog loving friends, that they donate to RR to help them keep up their wonderful work!

I had recently lost my dog of 11 years and was looking for a new companion. I went online and found Richardson Rescue. I was impressed with the selection of dogs and all the personal information provided with each one. After my application was approved, I made an appointment to go see the facility and choose my new best friend. It was great to see that the dogs are able to run around and not simply locked in kennels. All of the staff was very friendly and willing to help. The dogs seemed quite happy and well cared for. The dog I chose was very friendly and "people oriented." She has turned out to be a most lovable companion. She came with all of her shots and Richardson Recue microchipped her for me. I would highly recommend Richardson Rescue to anyone looking for a new best friend.l