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About us

Take Me Home Pet Rescue was founded in 2008 to meet the growing needs of the homeless pet population. City shelters were becoming more and more crowded and there was a strong need for a no-kill, foster-based rescue in Richardson, Texas. Take Me Home has saved over 3,300 animals with a budget of just $250,000 per year.

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Get involved

There are so many ways you can become a part of our mission. Take a look at just a few options below and click on the images for more information!

Adopt

Adopt

Adopting a rescue pet is such an emotionally rewarding experience. You save a life and in the process you gain a family member. It's a win-win for all involved!

Volunteer

Volunteer

We're always seeking volunteers to assist with animal care shifts, admin work, and adoption events! No matter your talents, we can use your help.

Foster

Foster

Foster homes are there to care for our pets while they await their forever homes. Whether you can only temporarily foster or you can foster long-term, we can use your help.

Donate

Donate

We don't receive government funding, so we rely on the generosity of our community to support our cause. All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.

What's going on

Read our latest blog posts, and click here to receive these updates by email!

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Cats & Heartworms: Is there a threat?

Post by Trish Manche When you hear about heartworms, normally you think dogs. All dogs are tested beginning at 1 year and every year following and must be on monthly heartworms prevention. If…

  • November 15, 2022

Time Worth Spending for Your Dog or Your Foster Dog

By Trish Manche A couple of weeks ago I attended a seminar called Canine Communication with Karen Deeds at All Fur Fun Training & Event Center in Addison, Texas. Karen…

  • September 29, 2022

We’re Almost There!

We’re on the home stretch of North Texas Giving Day! The funds we’re raising now will support the approximately 350 animals we will rescue this year. If you’ve already donated, could…

  • September 22, 2022

Foster Story: Tenacious Spirits

Health emergencies are unfortunately a regular occurrence when rescuing pets. The vet bills are often a strain, but the aftercare is its own animal. The support we get from donations…

  • September 22, 2022
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Happy tails

With tears in our eyes, we say “Have a happy life” to the dogs and cats as we leave them with their forever families. Our hearts break a little but we know they are entering a new and exciting chapter in their life. Click the button below to check out some of our most recent “happy tails” stories.

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