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To assist with the placement, care, shelter, training, and overall well being of canines in local shelters and other facilities throughout the state of Rhode Island. To raise funds to assist with veterinary care and spay/neuter assistance for canines who may not otherwise obtain such treatment. To raise awareness on the equal treatment of all canines, regardless of breed.
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Snickers is a playful one year old Plott Hound who enjoys chasing a good tennis ball (or 3) as much as he loves affection from his people. If he’s not chasing down balls or working on his treat puzzles, you can find him snuggled up with his person, dishing out dog kisses in exchange for noggin pats and belly rubs. Snickers is an active dog, and while he could definitely double as a part-time couch potato, he’d really enjoy a home where he will get regular exercise. He loves walks and with those long hound legs, he’d make a great running/hiking partner with some practice. Snickers must be the only pet in the home, and would do best with older kids due to his playful puppy excitability. He’s as sweet as his name, and a goofball at heart. Looking to adopt? Grab a Snickers! Adoptable Snickers would like to talk about his love language, hoping that this guideline will help him find the right home: Words of affirmation: “Great job catching that tennis ball!” Acts of service: “Let me get that tennis ball for you.” Receiving gifts: “I brought you tennis balls.” Quality time: “Let’s play fetch with your tennis… View full description »
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Washington Post Cover Story on The Vicktory Dogs

This story was presented on the COVER page of the September 22, 2019 edition of the Washington Post. “Twelve years ago, 46 dogs were rescued from Michael Vick’s dogfighting operation and allowed to live. They’ve enriched the lives of [...]

Sep 23, 2019 / 0 comment / David Zemens

Rescued fighting dog to be adopted

Feb 17, 2014 — ABC News PROVIDENCE, RI- Some dogs rescued from several dog fighting rings in the Deep South have made their way to Providence. It’s the second largest dog fighting rescue in U.S. history. Over four hundred [...]

Feb 17, 2014 / 0 comment / Heather Gutshall, CPDT-KA

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To assist with the placement, care, shelter, training, and overall well being of canines in local shelters and other facilities throughout the state of Rhode Island. To raise funds to assist with veterinary care and spay/neuter assistance for canines who may not otherwise obtain such treatment. To raise awareness on the equal treatment of all canines, regardless of breed.

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Shenga - Take My Lead Dog

Mamba, Nikko, Shenga, and the puppies are all part of the same cruelty case. Shenga is about two and just a stunning dog. He is hesitant at first but has learned to trust shelter staff and our volunteers. He is a wonderful gentle guy. Shenga is the recipient of a Handsome Dan's Rescue Take My Lead grant giving him up to $500 in private training and free Outbound Hounds Pit Class training. For questions about Shenga please email Lyn at ltozeski@gmail.com To apply to adopt: http://www.handsomedansrescue.org/adoption-application/ Thank you for choosing rescue. View full description »

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From time to time our website has problems displaying our animals available for adoption at Petfinder. If there are no animals displaying on this page, please visit Handsome Dan's Rescue for Pitbull Type Dogs at Petfinder directly to see Available Animals. Thank you!

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Handsome Dan’s Rescue is a public charity classified as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. The tax ID number is 46-1641378.

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