About Us

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Co-Founders Peter and Stephanie Stanton with their rescues (from left to right) Mikey, Sweet Pea, Frankie, Sophie (Maltese), TeeLee (being held), and Frogman

Rescue Goals:

  • Successfully rescue and rehome dogs from kill shelters and other abandoned situations.
  • Grow our foster and volunteer network.
  • Attract meaningful donations and other funding streams which will enable Happy Tails to rescue more dogs.
  • Support other rescue organizations with the marketing of their rescued dogs, or with any other need that we can help with, as we believe saving dogs is a team effort.
  • Help families rehome their dog when they are no longer able to care for their beloved pet.
Happy Tails Dog Rescue is a foster-based registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, vetting, and rehoming dogs from kill shelters and other abandoned situations. Most of the dogs rescued to-date have been saved from Miami-Dade Animal Services (MDAS) and Palm Beach Animal Control (PBAC), the largest kill shelters in Southern Florida. 

We are a husband-and-wife team, together with a large network of amazing volunteers, who rescue and rehome dogs from kill shelters. Our goal is to provide the necessary veterinary care, grooming, and attention these dogs need to ultimately find forever homes.

Happy Tails Dog Rescue is primarily self-funded, with additional funding that is donated by individuals, small businesses, and the result of various fundraising efforts. Financial sponsors also have played a significant role in helping finance the veterinary costs of individual dogs.