Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome

Reuniting Every Lost Pet

At Donna’s Love Pet Rescue (DLPR), we believe every lost animal deserves a chance to find their way home. Through innovative tools and compassionate care, we’re creating a future where no pet stays lost for long.

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Dogs Ready for Adoption

Who We Are & What We Do

Our Mission

Did you know that 42% of microchipped pets aren’t registered with a recovery service, and 35% of registered pets remain lost due to incorrect or missing contact information? 

With your support, we can eliminate these staggering numbers and reunite lost pets with their owners, whether their microchips are registered or not.

Want to verify our information? You can enter this number            EIN: 85-1380416 on the IRS Webpage found here

At Donna’s Love Pet Rescue, we are committed to making a difference by reuniting lost pets with their families and providing homeless animals with the love and care they need to thrive.

Our mission is driven by a core belief: every animal deserves the opportunity to feel safe, loved, and to find a forever home where they are cherished. We strive to create a world where no animal is left behind. Every rescue animal has a chance at a happy, fulfilling life.

Our Rescue Services

Helping Houston’s Abandoned and Lost Animals.

DLPR is a Safe Haven and a Second Chance for Rescues.

Animal Rescue

We provide care and shelter for homeless and lost animals, ensuring they feel safe and loved from the moment they’re rescued.

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Animal Adoption

Our goal is to match every pet with a loving forever home, giving them the second chance they deserve.

Fostering Opportunities 

Open your home and heart to a pet in need while we work to find their perfect family.

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Rehabilitation & Behavioral Training 

We help pets heal physically and emotionally, preparing them to thrive in a new home.

Donna’s Dedication 

Devoted to Compassion

Donna’s journey of service began in the U.S. Navy, where she proudly served from 1989 to 1993. After her time in the military, she dedicated herself to her lifelong passion—caring for animals. Today, Donna shares her home with seven beloved dogs: Palen, Rocsco, BK, Chico, Beau, Star, and Annie. Each one, except Palen, was rescued and given a second chance through her facility.

Donna’s love for animals drives everything she does, from rescuing the most vulnerable to creating opportunities for every pet to find a loving home. Her unwavering commitment inspires others to join her mission of changing one pet’s life at a time. As she says, “If I could take every rescue home with me, I would!”

Only 1 in 10 dogs born finds a forever home!

Our Core Values

Guided by Compassion and Commitment

At DLPR, our mission is built on a foundation of values that drive everything we do. From rescuing animals in need to reuniting lost pets with their families, our commitment goes beyond care—it’s about creating a brighter future for every animal we serve.

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Compassionate Care

We treat every animal with the kindness they deserve, ensuring they feel safe and valued from the moment they enter our care.

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Innovation in Rescue

Through the My Pet Credentials (MPC) platform, using cutting-edge technology to reunite lost pets with their families quickly and efficiently.

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Community Collaboration

We partner with veterinarians and pet salons to create a joint effort in rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals.

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Rehabilitation and Healing

Helping dogs heal through specialized arehabilitation and training, ensuring they are ready for a loving forever home.

Donor Appreciation

Honoring Our Incredible Donors Who Make Rescue Dreams Come True!

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Testimonials

Happy Families, Happy Stories

With your support, we can save all dogs from homelessness by providing them with medical care, rehabilitation, and matching them with loving forever families.

  • I had never had such a great experience as I did here. It is so clear that Donna’s Love Pet Rescue really cares for and loves these animals. Donna matched us with our sweet Dior, and I can’t even remember what life was like before him. He is such a joy bringer. He makes like so much fun. This rescue doesn’t just tell you what you want to hear to get you to adopt; they match you with the animal that they feel will really work in your family and have a truly forever home. Thank you Donna!💗

    Chloe Ashton Ruth Jacobson Avatar Chloe Ashton
    November 23, 2024

    We adopted our sweet 5 year old Chloe, a Shih Tzu mix from Donna's Love Pet Rescue on November 2nd. Foster family Frida & John, knew we were the perfect match for Chloe. We can't thank you enough for all you do and how well you take care of all the rescues. Chloe is living her best life ever and so are we.

    Melissa Hernandez Avatar Melissa Hernandez
    November 22, 2024

    Today is a great day! The two German Shepherd brothers we rescued off the side of the road over a year ago, went home to their new family this evening. We cannot thank Donna Love Pet Rescue enough for making it all happen! She found the perfect fit. I highly recommend her!

    Brittany Hinkle Avatar Brittany Hinkle
    August 10, 2024
  • We adopted our sweet Winnie from Donna’s Love. We were able to find the perfect match for our family. We are so thankful for Donna, Freda and John for loving on her until she found her fur ever home. When you adopt from them you can truly tell how much they love and care for their animals. It’s almost like having an extended family. They check in on not only Winnie, but our family as well. We can’t wait to be able to adopt from them again.

    Lisa Tristan Ward Avatar Lisa Tristan
    August 4, 2024

    We adopted our furbaby a few months ago who we found through Donna's Love Pet Rescue. The process went smooth, our sweet girl was well taken care of by her foster family and we were able to bring her home the same day we went to visit her. Would highly recommend taking a look at the furbabies that Donna places in foster homes and consider making one or more part of your family.

    Lynn Latiolais Avatar Lynn Latiolais
    July 13, 2024

    We adopted our Lhasa poo, Toby, thru Donna’s Love Pet Rescue. He has brought so much joy to my husband and myself. We recommend Donna’s Love Pet Rescue because they provide such good care to their rescues.

    Sandy Babcock Avatar Sandy Babcock
    July 13, 2024
  • I love this organization!! She has fosters who love these babies as they nurture them through vetting and medical needs if necessary. I adopted skeeter @ Donna’s Love Pet Rescue the process was easy and quick setting up meeting dates paperwork and closing all happened in a day! I had been trying to adopt from a couple other nonprofit organizations and it was so long and drawn out waiting to be approved and now I know why, because this small rescue needs support!! If you are looking for a furever friend please look here they are great!!!! I highly recommend this organization🙌👏🙏

    Jessie Leann Passafuma Avatar Jessie Leann
    July 13, 2024

    couldn't recommend Donna's rescue more. I took in a very large stray(don't know what i was thinking) and she was reccomend to me on nextdoor. so I reached out and although she was full she still reached out to others and in 1 day found a home, unfortunately the puppy ended up being HW positive. she was going continuing to help but turns the family still want him. Donna truly loves all pets and I am so thankful to her and the time she put in.

    Feeney Trish Avatar Feeney Trish
    July 22, 2023

    We lost our sweet Maltese dog in February after almost 15 years. The stars were shining down on us one fated day when we happened upon Donna’s Love Pet Rescue two months later, and we couldn’t turn away from this sweet puppy she had rescued that she adorably called Dollar. When I reached out to her, she so kindly offered the opportunity for us to meet him and take him home to make sure his breed would work with our allergies. She was very accommodating to our schedule as my husband was traveling, even though we knew she must have had a ton of interest for this pup. My teen daughter was also very hesitant as she was still grieving the passing of our first doggie so we were slightly unsure if it would all work out. We took Dollar (now called Ollie) home and just fell in love with him. We took a few days to fully evaluate for allergies and make sure we were all in the right place emotionally, and Donna just gently checked in with us with the promise that if it’s didn’t work out, we could bring him back with no problem on her part. She was so understanding and kind to us and we just appreciated her open and honest approach. Ollie was cared for so well. She had already neutered, of course vaccinated, and even seemed to have given him a little haircut to clean him up from what we could tell. Her adoption fee was very fair for how very much she clearly did to take such good care of him. She just truly cares for and loves these animals that need someone in this world, and she has continued to follow up to ask for pictures and enjoys knowing how he is doing. We will always be so thankful to her for what joy she has delivered to our family. Donna is a true angel and we are eternally grateful to her.

    Deepa Kulkarni Ozarkar Avatar Deepa Kulkarni
    May 6, 2023
  • Donna is amazing! Truly an angel for pets in need. I am so grateful she took such great care of my adopted pup until I could find him. We had some bumps in the road with my spoiled female dog and she walked us through with the perfect solutions every tine. She and her rescue are truly a blessing Houston desperately needs.

    Gina L Pendola Avatar Gina L
    September 2, 2022

    They do such an amazing job rescuing and finding homes for all the fur babies. love fostering for this group

    John Helm Avatar John Helm
    March 11, 2022

    I was fortunate enough to find the “rescue pet of my life” on RescueMe.org, and luckier even to have Zeus fostered by Donna’s Love Pet Rescue. I actually flew from Chicago to Houston to adopt Zeus. Donna made the whole process easy. Zeus apparently had been neglected (particularly his grooming) for some time before his rescue and needed to be shaved down completely due to matting. Fortunately, Donna had the time, energy, and emotional investment not only to heal Zeus but to actively search for an adopter. I came home with all the materials I needed to fly with the little guy, food, and everything I needed for the first several days. I should mention that this is the first time I’ve ever rescued a dog rather than raising one from puppyhood so this was a real leap of faith for me. I’m glad I placed my faith in Donna both prior to the meet and greet and after. She was always available to answer any questions I had. Anyone who rescues from her will get a good dog.

    WigglebuttDuncan Yellen-Plotkin Avatar WigglebuttDuncan Yellen-Plotkin
    October 9, 2021
  • It’s been almost three months now since I adopted from Donna’s Love Pet Rescue, and I have to say, I couldn’t be more grateful to Donna! Her love for animals does NOT go unnoticed. She is the sweetest most caring person! I adopted Ladybird, my GSP from here, and I’m so glad we did! She truly has completed our family and we love her so much! Every dog deserves a second chance at love! There’s really no reason to buy pets anymore, adopting is the way to go because there’s sooo many babies that need homes! I definitely recommend Donna’s rescue❤️

    Isabella Casas Avatar Isabella Casas
    May 10, 2021

Paws For A Cause

Help Us Find A Home For Every Dog

Join DLPR in our mission to rescue, care for, and find loving homes for animals in need. Every effort you make helps give abandoned and abused pets a second chance at a happy, healthy life. Together, we can make a “pawsitive” impact.

Our Future Goals

A Vision for Dogs and Sustainability

At Donna’s Love Pet Rescue, we’re planning for a brighter future—where every stray dog in Houston has a second chance and a safe, eco-friendly place to call home. Our no-kill shelter vision combines rescue and rehabilitation with sustainable practices like solar power and rainwater harvesting.

With your support, we’ll create innovative programs like the Rescue Resort Experience and Grooming School, transforming lives—both canine and human.

Help us turn this vision into reality.