From survival to a second chance
When you adopt a dog from International Dogs Rescue, you benefit from compassionate support—even during the most difficult moments.
That’s why, in partnership with Crematorium Veuliah, we offer you 50% off an individual cremation, allowing you to honor your beloved pet with dignity.
Because they are family—until the very end.
To adopt a dog, you must first complete an application form. Our team carefully reviews each application to ensure the best match between the dog and the adopter. Once approved, we guide you through the next steps, including preparation and transport.
Yes. All dogs receive veterinary care, vaccinations, and necessary treatments before adoption. We ensure each dog is ready for a safe transition into their new home.
Rescuing a dog internationally involves costs such as transportation, veterinary care, and documentation. A suggested adoption donation typically ranges between $450 and $650, which helps support ongoing rescue efforts.
Yes, but compatibility is very important. We will ask about your current pets and their temperament to ensure a safe and successful integration for everyone.
We stay involved after adoption to support both you and your dog. Follow-ups may be conducted to ensure your dog is adjusting well and to provide guidance if needed.
No. The adoption fees (a donation ranging from $450 to $650) are required at the time you take possession of the dog, on the same day.
This donation directly supports International Dogs Rescue in its mission: saving other adoptable, sociable, and healthy dogs currently at risk of euthanasia.
By adopting, you are not only giving your companion a second chance, but also helping save many others.
In the United States, the rate of abandonment, abuse, and neglect of dogs remains extremely high. States like Texas and California are particularly affected, with a significant overpopulation of stray, abandoned, or neglected dogs.
The lack of spaying and neutering directly contributes to this crisis. When these dogs are picked up by municipal services, they are placed in shelters where they often have only 2 to 5 days before being euthanized—even though many are adoptable, sociable, and healthy.
We invite you to visit pages of shelters in Texas such as Urgents and Adoptable, BARC Houston, Harris County Pets, or Lancaster ACC to better understand this reality.
Every adoption can mean the difference between life and death.
Our rescued dogs, mainly from Texas, are stray or abandoned dogs. They are true “big babies,” generally easy to train—especially if you follow the 3-3-3 rule (see below).
To survive in harsh environments like Texas, California, or other states, these dogs may develop survival instincts, including some resource guarding (food or objects).
We recommend feeding them separately from other animals at first, to better observe behavior and ease their adjustment.
Energy levels vary from dog to dog. Most dogs are already house-trained (they go outside). However, it is recommended to take them out every 3 hours during the first 3–4 days to help them adjust to their new environment.
The dogs we rescue from euthanasia are selected to be sociable and adoptable. They are generally used to adults, children, other dogs, and cats.
However, it is important to remember that an animal is still an animal. A gradual introduction is essential to ensure proper integration.
Respect is key: animals, like humans, need their space respected. It is very important to teach children how to interact properly with the dog.
Adult supervision is always strongly recommended during interactions between children and animals.
Dogs arrive in Canada vaccinated (core vaccines), spayed/neutered (with exceptions, such as pregnant females), and microchipped.
Between 24 and 72 hours before departure, each dog undergoes a complete veterinary exam to be cleared for transport.
Transport is done by road (van), typically carrying 20 to 25 dogs from different states. All must be healthy and meet regulatory requirements.
Additionally, to enter Canada, all files are verified by our broker and then submitted to Canadian customs to ensure full compliance.
If any medical conditions or special needs are known, they are always disclosed in advance.
We prioritize a safe approach by allowing families to start as foster homes. If everything goes well, they can then proceed with adoption.
If, for any reason, the dog does not fit the family’s lifestyle or is not compatible with other animals, we commit to taking the dog back and quickly finding a new suitable family.
The dog’s well-being remains our top priority.