Alaqua Animal Refuge is a one-of-a-kind, no-kill facility founded in 2007. Located on 100-acres in Freeport, FL.   Initially providing shelter to only a handful of dogs, cats and other animals and requiring only a few staff members to work to find these animals permanent, loving homes, the shelter has since grown and expanded into a refuge that provides respite for over 500 animals at any given time.  Facilities are often at capacity almost 100% of the time because of animal cruelty and neglect situations, and special requests for assistance from neighboring shelters in need. We do accept animals from owner surrenders on a space-available basis and for special circumstances.

Contact information (last verified: 8/11/2025)

tel: (850) 880-6399 email: info@Alaqua.org

alaqua.org

Amazing Grace Bully Rescue (Pensacola) is a nonprofit organization centrally located in the Pensacola, Florida area. We are a foster based rescue so you can’t pop by since we don’t have a facility.  We are a small rescue that is entirely volunteer. We do not have a physical location for a shelter. The animals we have available for adoption are available thanks to our fosters. We cannot take on more animals without more fosters. We rely on fosters, volunteers, donations, and word of mouth.

Contact information (last verified: PENDING)

tel: (850) 723-2037 email: amazinggracebullyrescue@gmail.com

AmazingGraceBullyRescue.org

**NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW INTAKES**

About Barrk Rescue, Inc We can accommodate small to medium dogs. All dogs rescues will be vaccinated [if no health records are with them] We rescue, rehab and rehome. There are a couple of other rescues we work with finding loving safe homes for dogs abused or abandoned. Everyone here gets their own run in the kennel. Inside is heated or air conditioned and cleaned nightly. WE DO NOT AGREE WITH DOG FIGHTING, so if thats what you want a dog for, look elsewhere. Adopters are screened by us. Meet and greets can be arranged.

Contact information (last verified: 8/12/2025)

tel: (850) 768-0157 email: barrkrescue@yahoo.com / barrkrescue64@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/barrkrescueinc

Crazy Woman Rescue Ranch – Defuniak Springs, FL Here at Crazy Woman Rescue Ranch we are dedicated to providing shelter and care for homeless, abused, injured or abandoned animals .

Contact information (last verified: PENDING)

tel: (850) 333-2745 email: crazywomanrescueranch@gmail.com

Emerald Coast Pet Rescue

We are an all volunteer, 100% foster based 501(c)3 non-profit rescue in Florida’s Panhandle, helping pets find forever homes in Fort Walton Beach, Gulf Breeze, Destin, Niceville, and surrounding areas. We believe all pets deserve a loving home.

Contact information (last verified: 8/12/2025)

Email: emeraldcoastpetrescue@gmail.com

www.emeraldcoastpetrescue.com

Furry Friends of the Panhandle Rescue – Pensacola, is an all-volunteer, non-profit, animal welfare organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of stray, neglected and abused animals. Furry Friends of the Panhandle Rescue is completely funded through fundraising efforts and public donations. All of our pets are cared for by foster homes and receive complete medical care, which includes worming, vaccinations, spaying/neutering prior to their adoption.

Contact information (last verified: PENDING)

tel: (610) 413-8466 email: mickiemail@yahoo.com

www.facebook.com/p/Furry-Friends-of-the-Panhandle-Rescue-100064938270749/

Heartland Rescue Ranch is a As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and has been the refuge for thousands of animals rescued, rehabilitated, re-homed, or sanctuaried for over 10 years.

Founded by long-time animal lover and rescuer, Amy Shepherd. We are a safe haven for over 100 sanctuaried animals and help as many others as we can. We welcome visitors by appointment. We also invite groups and schools to come out! If you would like more information please get in touch.

Contact information (last verified: 8/11/2025)

tel: (850) 960-4543 email: heartlandrr@aol.com

heartlandrescueranch.net

L&R Rescue, Inc. is a donation and volunteer based 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue located in Navarre, FL. We do not have a facility. All our rescue animals get placed into loving foster homes.

L&R Rescue operates in Northwest Florida helping dogs and cats in need in Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County, and Escambia County.

Contact information (last verified: PENDING)

tel: (850) 368-7632 email: lnrrescue@gmail.com

lnrrescue.com

At Lucky Puppy Rescue – Bonifay, FL …

… we are dedicated to transforming the fate of rescue dogs, giving them the second chance they deserve. Our mission is to collaborate with the community, shelters, and rescue groups to restore each dog’s health, rebuild their trust, and shape their behavior. Through expert care, pack integration, and tailored training, we nurture their physical, emotional, and social needs—preparing them to become the loyal, loving companion your family has been waiting for.

Contact information (last verified: 8/11/2025)

tel: (850) 814-6500 email:

theluckypuppy.org

North Florida Rescue (NW FL) is a 501c3 rescue group of dedicated volunteers. We save animals from local high kill shelters in the Panhandle area of FL.

Contact information (last verified: PENDING)

tel: email: mmfutch@gmail.com

www.northfloridarescue.com

Based in Pensacola, Fla., Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue’s mission is to help with the rehoming of displaced Great Danes throughout the Southeast.  Please Contact Us if you know a Dane in need.

Contact information (last verified: 8/12/2025)

tel:
email: nwflgdr@gmail.com

www.nwflgdr.com

Partners for Pets, Inc. (Marianna) a 501(C)3 Non-Profit – our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for lost, abandoned, or surrendered animals, and to find them permanent loving homes. We aim to raise awareness about the importance of spaying/neutering, adoption, and responsible pet ownership.

Contact information (last verified: 8/12/2025)

tel: (850) 482-4570 email: partnersforpetsmarianna@gmail.com

www.partnersforpetsmarianna.com

Phoenix Rising Rescue (Pensacola) is a foster based rescue.  This means that we do not operate out of a facility.  All of our rescue dogs are either with Carrie, PRR Founder, or in foster homes with other loving families.  We do hope to have our own facility one day, but for now, we are still foster based.  Why bully breeds? Pit Bulls and other bully breeds have been given a “bad rap” by the media.  Most of the information spread concerning pit bulls is either inaccurate or completely false.

Contact information (last verified: PENDING)

tel: (850) 516-1089 email: TheFabulousPRR@gmail.com

www.phoenixrisingrescue.com

www.facebook.com/PhoenixRisingRescue

The Rescued Rescuers, Inc. (Fort Walton Beach) is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization located in the Panhandle of Florida that exists for the sole purpose of rescuing unwanted dachshunds and other small breeds in need.

Since 2011, our mission has been to serve the Panhandle area of Florida by rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing unwanted dogs.

Contact information (last verified: 8/11/2025)

tel: (850) 533-1266 email: therescuedrescuers@gmail.com

therescuedrescuers.org

Save Underdogs Rescue is a *NON PROFIT 501c3* dedicated volunteers rescuing, rehabilitating & re-homing over 5000 sick, injured, abused, unwanted animals (since 2004).  It is our mission to save homeless, abandoned, or neglected dogs and find them caring, responsible homes. Using community driven models, we take actions that make a long-lasting  difference. 

Contact information (last verified: 8/12/2025)

tel:
email: saveunderdogsrescue@gmail.com

saveunderdogs.com

Saving with Soul is a fast-growing group of devoted animal rescuers based in the Panhandle of Florida. We specialize in finding homeless animals forever homes through an extensive foster program and weekly adoption events. We have been together since 2012 when we came into existence as volunteers focusing exclusive on one shelter, but in 2017 we went out on our own. We work with shelters and families in Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa Counties; and bring in well over 100 animals per month.

Contact information (last verified: PENDING)

tel: 850-307-5600 email: jennifer@savewithsoul.com

savewithsoul.com

Sunshine State Animal Rescue – (Navarre) There are many ways our dogs come into our care. Some are through the local shelters, owners who can no longer care for their dogs, and some are strays that are not claimed.  SSAR fully vets every animal in our care. All dogs are microchipped, dewormed, have age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed/neutered, heart worm tested and current on flea and tick as well as heartworm prevention.

Contact information (last verified: 8/12/2025)

tel:
email: ssar2015@outlook.com

sunshinestateanimalrescue.org