Welcome

Thank you for visiting All-American Mutt Rescue!

Click on Animals/List on the nav bar on the left side of this page to see our adoptable animals.

We're always in need of more help in saving lives ... is there some way YOU can help?

IF YOU CAN'T ADOPT - PLEASE FOSTER

IF YOU CAN'T FOSTER - PLEASE SPONSOR

IF YOU CAN'T SPONSOR - PLEASE VOLUNTEER

IF YOU CAN'T VOLUNTEER - PLEASE DONATE

IF YOU CAN'T DONATE - PLEASE EDUCATE, NETWORK AND CROSS-POST

EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING

LARGE OR SMALL - PLEASE HELP SAVE A LIFE

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UPCOMING EVENTS (more details on the Calendar of Events)

May 10 - deadline to enter recipes for the AAMR Cookbook! (see details below)

June 2 we'll be at Savoy-Lee Winery in Huddleston for Wine and Wet Noses Spring 2012!

July 14 - Horse and Hound Wine Festival at Johnson's Orchards/Peaks of Otter Winery ... join us as AAMR hosts the first Daredevil Dogs and Divas - a fun pet talent and costume/fashion contest! Great fun, great prizes!

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Creating the 2012 AAMR Cookbook to raise funds for the pups! We're asking all our friends, adopters, volunteers, supporters, foster families … everybody who supports AAMR and animal rescue in general … to join forces to create the best COOKBOOK ever! We would love for you to submit your favorite recipes (yes … more than 1 will be great), we’ll put everything together, get it printed and have an amazing cookbook to sell to raise funds for AAMR pups.

We want recipes for everything … heart-healthy, figure-friendly, gluten-free, sugar-free, appetizers, beverages, breads, salads, soups, casseroles, meats, poultry and seafood, veggies, international cuisine, cakes, pies, puddings, other desserts, cookies, cupcakes, candy, meals and treats for our four-legged friends … and any other goodies you can think of! We know there are some great, creative cooks out there … so will you please share for our cause?

You can submit your recipes right here on the website.

Look on left nav bar – click on the Forms/Application link

Find the 2012 AAMR Cookbook Recipe form link and click on "Fill Out"

Complete the form and SUBMIT! Simple as that!

PLEASE GET YOUR RECIPES TO US NO LATER THAN MAY 10. We're hoping for 150-200 recipes, so send us your best! There's also a 'name the cookbook' contest and you could win a free copy!

OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE THE BOOK READY TO SELL BY OCTOBER (ADOPT-A-SHELTER DOG MONTH!)

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A BigThank You to The Pedigree Foundation!

December 2011 - We have just received a very welcome grant from The Pedigree Foundation which will be used for vet care for our foster pups during the coming year! We appreciate their support for our rescue efforts. Please remember to support The Pedigree Foundation and their work for pets-in-need!

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Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to AAMR online. The pups will appreciate your kindness.

We are so grateful for all the financial and moral support we receive from so many wonderful folks. Please click on our Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! page for more 'thanks' to our donors!

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In the great words of my favorite Pedigree commercial . . .

"Shelter dogs aren't broken, they've simply experienced more life than other dogs. If they were human, we would call them wise. They would be the ones with tales to tell and stories to write, the ones dealt a bad hand who responded with courage. Don't pity a shelter dog.... Adopt one. And be proud to have their greatness by your side."

Be sure to click on 'Animals'/'List' on the navigation bar on the left side of this page to see all our adoptable pups!

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You can now make a tax-deductible donation to AAMR online.

We are so grateful for all the financial and moral support we receive from so many wonderful folks. Please click on our Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! page for more 'thanks' to our donors!

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AAMR MAINTENANCE WISH LIST

There is always a lot of maintenance work to do around the yard and the runs for the foster pups. We always appreciate any donations of building materials, money, and/or time and muscle for these projects.

Ever have 'leftovers' from your own projects? No donation is too small! Every timber, board, and block count and will be put to good use for the AAMR foster pups!

All donations are tax-deductible and we will be happy to provide receipts. Email weluvpups@hotmail.com or call us at 434-841-0411 if we need to arrange for pick up!

Building materials wish list:

* treated lumber - 4x4's, 2x4's, 2x6's, exterior plywood, exterior siding panels, landscape timbers etc

* concrete patio blocks - 16" squares, 12" squares

* roofing tin * sand and gravel

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BECOME A FRIEND OF ALL-AMERICAN MUTT RESCUE ON FACEBOOK TO GET REGULAR UPDATES!

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Please click the purple button every day to help feed rescue animals!

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Our Every Day Wish List ...

Dog food (we use mostly HyTek Chicken & Rice and Southern States Active 27% protein)

Puppy Food (we use Tractor Supply 4Health brand)

Good quality Dog and Puppy Treats (nothing made in China please)

Gently used blankets, towels, comforters, etc. - We always have lots of baths to give and crates and houses to make comfy! (many thanks to those of you who have made contributions - the pups are LOVING it!)

Cleaning supplies - especially bleach and Odo-Ban

Paper towels

Durable toys such as Kongs, Nylabones, hard rubber toys that will withstand puppy chewing and bleach sanitizing

AND REMEMBER THAT ALL DONATIONS TO AAMR ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

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Statistically it is more difficult for rescues to place animals over 2 years old, animals with any special physical or medical needs, animals of certain breeds, and animals that are black - especially if they are also large.

But we believe 'Less Adoptable' Pets Rule

Here are just a few reasons we love "special" pets:

* Older pets are mellower - you don't have to worry about your lamp getting knocked over!

* Physically challenged pets are often unaffected by their handicap - but you still look like a hero when you rescue them!

* With "bad reputation" breeds, you get the chance to prove people wrong with your great dog!

* Dark-furred pets make it easy to accessorize - black goes with everything!

* Pets with behavioral issues allow you to form a tight bond as you overcome obstacles together!

* Big dogs are easier to find when it's time to go to the vet!

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You can now make a tax-deductible donation to AAMR online.