Mary's Dogs Rescue and Adoption
Rescuing 300+ dogs each year from southern shelters and placing them in loving New England homes.
Mary’s Dogs Rescue & Adoption matches dogs in need with families across New England. Since 2011, we have rescued thousands of dogs from southern kill shelters and placed them in forever homes where they can thrive. At Mary's Dogs, we stay connected with adopters, offer guidance for responsible pet ownership and create a welcoming community that celebrates the bond between people and dogs.
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Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization and gratefully accepts any and all donations. Your donation is tax exempt and will help continue our outreach to southern shelters and rescues, and sponsor animals that need special care.
Thank you for your generous donation!
Our Adoptable Dogs
Why Adopt a Mary's Dog?
All dogs deserve the chance to live in a safe, loving home. Sadly, many are abandoned, neglected, or never given the opportunity for a good life. From the moment our southern rescue partners take them in, our dogs are treated like family while they await transport to New Hampshire. When they arrive at our state-licensed facility, our professional team provides attentive care to help them transition successfully into their forever homes. Each dog receives specialty collars and leashes, tasty treats, fun toys, and even homemade chicken stew. They are examined by our veterinarian, microchipped, and given a New Hampshire Health Certificate before being lovingly matched with an adopter.
We take the time to get to know our dogs and work closely with you to find the right fit for your family. Our team is here to answer questions before and after adoption, and we love keeping in touch. Join our community of dog parents by attending our events, sharing photos, and celebrate the joy of adoption with us.
We love every dog we rescue, and we believe good dogs make the best friends. Will you be the hero in a Mary’s Dog’s life?
Find Your Paw-fect Match
These adorable faces are ready to steal your heart and your couch. Take a look at our adoptable dogs and find your new best friend!
Ready to adopt? Fill out our Adoption Questionnaire and get ready for endless tail wags and happy snuggles.
Adopt a Dog
Adoption Steps
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Fill out the Adoption Questionnaire.
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A team member will contact you by email within 1-2 business days. Please check your spam filter if you don't receive a response.
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We will check references, meet you in a phone interview, and may conduct a home visit.
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Once you've found the perfect match, we will provide a PayPal link to place the $100 deposit to reserve your pup. We will then complete an adoption contract with you.
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Pay the balance of the adoption fee
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Bring home your new best friend!
Adoption Fees
Adoption fees are essential in supporting our ongoing rescue efforts. Your adoption fee directly funds:
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USDA licensed transportation from our southern rescue partners
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DA2PP or similar: canine distemper, canine adenovirus (canine hepatitis), canine parvovirus, parainfluenza
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Rabies vaccine
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Bord e tella vaccine (kennel cough)
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Interstate health certificate
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Pre-transport vet visit
$595
Total for a dog under 1 year old
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Negative heartworm test within 10 days of transport to NHSpay or neuter
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Negative fecal
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Worming
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Flea and tick preventative
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Quarantine stay in our licensed facility
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Microchipping
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New Hampshire health certificate
$545
Total for a dog over 1 year old
Have Questions About Adopting?
Ask a question about a particular dog or schedule a visit:
Or check out our FAQs!
Adopters Love Mary's Dogs.
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How You Can Help Dogs in Need
There are many ways to be the hero in a dog’s life, whether that be donating, supporting fundraising efforts or volunteering. Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization. Your support helps us uphold our high standard of care, strengthen our rescue partnerships, provide educational outreach and find forever homes for our wonderful dogs. We deeply value your connection to the Mary’s Dogs family.
Ways you can support Mary's Dogs
Legacy and Check Donations
Legacy gifts of all sorts are graciously received, all of which will promote the Mary’s mission to save the lives of dogs and puppies into the future. Many people choose to also include monetary donations in their wills to benefit charities that share their values. This is easy to arrange when you speak with your estate planner; it only requires a sentence in your will specifying your gift.
For your reference, Mary’s Dogs' EIN is 81-4018972.
Donations by check can be sent to:
Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption
PO Box 241
Northwood, NH 03261
Community Champions Who Give Back
Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.
Saving Pups One Tasty Cup at a Time!
We are proud member of the "Grounds Crew", meaning a portion of all profits are deployed to Mary's Dogs.
Chewy
Every Wishlist Purchase Directly Benefits Mary's Dogs.
Shop our Wishlist on Chewy and for every purchase, Chewy will donate a percentage of the proceeds back to Mary’s Dogs.
GuideStar Bronze Seal of Transparency
Our organization earned a 2018 Bronze Seal of Transparency on GuideStar.org. Now our community and potential donors, funders and key decision makers can see our commitment to transparency and easily contact us for more information.
About Mary's Dogs
Our Mission
Through cooperation with our close-knit rescue partners in the south, Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption staff, volunteers, Board members, and adoptive families in New England effect a three-fold mission:
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We actively support the efforts of our rescue partners who work to reduce the number of homeless dogs by rescuing dogs off the streets and from shelters, and who raise awareness of canine health issues, and spay and neuter programs.
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We find forever homes for dogs when they arrive at our New Hampshire facility and receive all necessary health certificates.
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We provide every rescued dog with exceptional medical care, compassion, and support throughout the entire adoption journey. Even after they find their forever homes, we stay connected with families to ensure a happy and successful transition. At every step, we see how rescue creates powerful connections between people, cultures, and dogs and we are deeply grateful for the caring network that makes it all possible.
Thank you to our partners in the south, our team, and all our adoptive families for being the hero in a dog’s life.
How We Started
Mary Doane started Mary’s Dogs Rescue & Adoption in February 2011 out of her passion to save animals and to foster the human/animal bond. She and the rescue were ably supported by her husband John, skillfully managing much of the business requirements. Many dogs, families, and everyone in the Mary’s Dogs organization are forever grateful to Mary for her creative energy, devotion and vision and to John for his organization and support of the Mary's Dogs rescue team. Mary and John enjoy time with their children and grandchildren. Mary continues her work as a nature educator with Project Nature. We became a nonprofit organization in 2016.
Mary’s Dogs:
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Rescues approximately 600 dogs annually from kill shelters in the south and rehomes dogs in New England.
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Nurtures the network of volunteers and foster and forever pet parents.
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Serves as a resource to communities in Southern New Hampshire and pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training, and good nutrition.
Meet Our Team
Our staff, volunteers and fosters dedicate countless hours to loving, petting, calming and caring for Mary's Dogs. We are immensely grateful to each of them for their dedication and support.
Rescue Staff
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Danielle Bosco, Executive Director
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Jess Winiarski, Foster/Volunteer Coordinator
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Kate Sullivan, Staff Supervisor
Interested in joining our team?
For any questions about staff or volunteer applications, please contact us at info@marysdogs.org.
Our Rescue Partners
Southern Partners
Through cooperation with our partners in the south we are able to learn about each dog and puppy prior to their journey north so that we can plan for just the right type of family to welcome them. These rescue partners have become some of our best friends, though they are hundreds of miles away.
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Bubbadog Rescue, Perryville, AK
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Crossett Canine Rescue, Crosset AK
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Just Us Beagles & Friends, Alexander, AK
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Mutt Madness in the Mississippi Delta, Greenville, MS
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Star City Animal Shelter, Star City, AK
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The Arkansas Pet Savers, Jonesboro, AK
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The Arkansas Pet Savers, Wynne, AK
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Volunteers of Crossett Pound, Crossett, AK
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Yellow Rabbit, Ashland, MS
Northern Partners
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Golden Dog Adventure Company, Barrington, NH
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No Monkey Business Dog Training, Concord, NH
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Take Five Dogcare | Daycare, Boarding & Grooming, Lee, NH
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Granite State Dog Recovery (GSDR)
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Miss Behavior, Northwood, NH
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Lisa Boyer, DVM, Brentwood, NH
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NH Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs, Dover, NH
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Red Pointy Dog, Strafford, NH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my dog's history?
In most cases, we do not know their history. Many dogs are picked up as strays. Others are surrendered by an owner with minimal explanation. In the southern rescue organization, our dogs are evaluated by staff and examined by a veterinarian; in New Hampshire, by our quarantine team and veterinarian.
Will I receive medical documentation for my dog?
All Mary’s Dogs have all of the required vaccines according to their age, are spayed or neutered, have been given flea preventatives, heart worm medication, have been wormed, have had a negative heart worm test (when age appropriate) and have been micro-chipped. All of our dogs go to the vet within 7 days prior to transport and are thoroughly checked before they are individually given a Health Certificate in order to travel on transport.
By State Law, once they arrive in New Hampshire, they are in quarantine for at least 48 hours. Before being released to you, our vet performs a medical exam on your dog and issues a NH Health Certificate. So, unless there is a medical emergency, your pup does not need to see your veterinarian immediately, but should soon after going home to continue heartworm prevention on schedule and to update any vaccines (puppies who are adopted at less than 16 weeks).
You will receive the Health Certificate. Your pup’s microchip information will be part of that document. You will have to call the company (ex. AKC Reunite ® ) listed on your medical form and transfer the microchip information to your name. You will also receive a signed copy of your contract and a printed copy of your questionnaire.
When can I pick up my new dog?
At the time that you are approved and have chosen a certain dog, you will be given their arrival date.
Your dog will arrive at the quarantine facility where they stay for at least 48 hours (typical schedule is Friday to Tuesday). Our vet will examine your dog. Once your dog has arrived, we will send an email to let you know how they are doing and to update you on pickup. Though we hope that all dogs will go home after a typical quarantine period, our main concern is sending home HEALTHY dogs, so if your dog is positive for a parasite or has a cough, they may have to stay in quarantine until they have been treated and are granted a NH Health Certificate.
Can I change my dog's name?
Your dog can learn a new name. But we need help! Please remember their rescue name and include that when contacting us in the future.
Is crate training a good idea?
Most of our dogs are introduced to crates in their southern foster homes, however, crate training is a work in progress for some. They ride in crates during transport and spend time in crates during quarantine. Regardless of their age, we do recommend purchasing a crate. Most of our puppies have been with their litter mates until they are placed on the transport vehicle and sent to us, so they may need to adjust to sleeping alone in a crate.
What should I feed my dog?
The rescues and shelters in the south rely on donations of food. These dogs eat several kinds of foods (dry kibble) in the south and have been doing so for several weeks. Our experience is that a slow introduction to a grain-free diet is best. While grain-free is typically recommended, the healthier foods are much higher in protein so tummies need time to adjust to the new diet.