Better Together Dog Rescue in Leverett, Massachusetts
About Better Together Dog Rescue
Better Together Dog Rescue is an animal rescue in Leverett, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Its name and records point to a focus on dogs. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2021. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, about 5.0 mi away.
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42.47479, -72.49856
What Better Together Dog Rescue does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society163 Montague Rd, Leverett, MAHumane society5.0 mi
- Joyful Pets6 University Dr suite 206-212, Amherst, MAAnimal shelter7.2 mi
- Friends of the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter10 Sandy Ln, Turners Falls, MAAnimal shelter8.3 mi
- Hadley Animal Control15 East St, Hadley, MAAnimal control9.5 mi
- Belchertown Animal Control165 George Hannum St, Belchertown, MAAnimal control14 mi
- Athol Police-Animal Control450 Thrower Rd, Athol, MAAnimal control14 mi
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Where is Better Together Dog Rescue located?
Better Together Dog Rescue is at 163 Montague Rd, Leverett, MA 01054 in Franklin County.
What are the hours of Better Together Dog Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (413) 813-1505 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Better Together Dog Rescue?
Start on zeffy.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Better Together Dog Rescue?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Better Together Dog Rescue tax-deductible?
Better Together Dog Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 86-2220239), with reported annual revenue of about $285,886. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.