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Best Friends Animal Rescue Dog rescue in Russellville, KY

Located in Russellville, Kentucky, our main focus is the well being of our rescued animals. Our goal is to find them a loving forever home. As a non-profit in a small town, we rely on help from our community and friends. Best Friends Animal Rescue receives no funding from the city or county and depends on the generosity of people like you for support. If you would like to support us financially, please make a tax deductible contribution by clicking on the Donate button at bestfriendsaroflc.com. Your donations fund spaying and neutering, medicines, vaccinations, and other veterinary costs of the rescued dogs and cats.

Contact —
Email bestfriendsar@yahoo.com
Phone (270) 772-2919
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Address
Russellville, KY 42276
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Adoptable pets at Best Friends Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Gloria's adoption status with email updates.
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Gloria

Jack Russell Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Russellville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Taki's adoption status with email updates.
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Taki

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Russellville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy

Shih Tzu/Beagle

Female, 8 yrs 7 mos
Russellville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Hobo's adoption status with email updates.
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Hobo

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 10 mos
Russellville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Christian's adoption status with email updates.
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Christian

Chihuahua

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Russellville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Labradoodle

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Russellville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Australian Shepherd

Female, 7 yrs 9 mos
Russellville, KY
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Rescue FAQs

We serve Russellville, KY but if approved for adoption we are willing to travel some distance

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Our potential adopters fill out an application and if approved then they have a meet & greet with the dog they are interested in. In order to be approved we do vet reference check and if in question a home visit prior to approval. Our adoption fees are 250.00 for dogs old enough to be spayed/neutered. Fee is 200.00 for puppies not old enough to be spayed/neutered. The adopter signs a spay/neuter agreement and we follow up.

Adoption application

https://www.bestfriendsaroflc.com/to-adopt

https://www.bestfriendsaroflc.com/

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We'll also keep you updated on Batman's adoption status with email updates.
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Batman

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Madisonville, KY
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SMOKEY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Hopkinsville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Gilbert's adoption status with email updates.
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Gilbert

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Greenville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Claw-dette's adoption status with email updates.
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Claw-dette

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chetty SH's adoption status with email updates.
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Chetty SH

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Ted's adoption status with email updates.
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Ted

Collie/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr
Nashville, TN

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