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    The mission of the Darbster Rescue is to reduce the number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in the Southern United States.

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Darbster

The mission of the Darbster Rescue is to reduce the number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in the Southern United States.

Link to: Darbster Doggy

Darbster Doggy

A dog adoption, boarding, and grooming facility in Chichester, New Hampshire. Our spacious facility is designed to care for puppies, as well as small and large dogs, each with their own, private indoor space to socialize and play.

Link to: Darbster Kitty

Darbster Kitty

​At Darbster Kitty, our goal is to place kittens, adult, and seniors cats with great, forever homes in New England. All of our kitties are primarily from South Florida where the euthanasia rates are very high.

Link to: Darbster Rescue

Darbster Rescue

We adopt dogs, cats and kittens that have been rescued from overcrowded shelters in South Florida where they were at risk of being euthanized.

It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to our dear friend, Lynn Chesebrough. Lynn was one of our most dedicated volunteers as well as one of the kindest and purest humans we have ever met. She was our hero… she did so much to help the animals including assisting with partner store adoptions and helping to train new volunteers. She also fostered some of our most shut-down kitties with amazing turnarounds within a week. These kitties were able to find loving homes due to her rehabilitation skills.

Recently, Lynn also started helping facilitate adoptions at Darbster Kitty during our open hours. She always made sure to give the more nervous kitties extra, extra amounts of love and compassion. Her unwavering love and compassion for our cats was undeniable. Lynn was always willing to do ANYTHING we possibly could need help with–including dishes and laundry!

Lynn Marie Chesebrough, nee Sowerby passed away in her sleep on February 23rd, 2022, at 57 years old. In her honor, her family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Darbster Rescue. And so, this angel continues to be the wings to help us save as many animals as we can. Especially the nervous babies she loved so much. We love you Lynn, and you will be forever missed.

Donate in honor of Lynn here >

SAVE A LIFE

Adopt a Pet

The mission of the Darbster Rescue is to reduce the number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in the Southern United States. We do this by partnering with animal shelters in the south, providing our own transport to our two adoption centers in New Hampshire and by partnering with other animal welfare organizations in the Northeast that will accept animals.

A Note About Our Pre-Adoption Process:

An approved adopter can put a deposit of $50 down to hold a dog or cat coming into NH.

Once the pet is vetted and cleared (and has a NHHC) the adopter has 72 hours to pick up the pet and pay the remainder of the adoption fee. The adopter may pay normal boarding costs for up to an additional 4 days.

If upon meeting the pet the adopter decides it is not a good match the $50 can be moved to another dog but it is otherwise non-refundable except for a failed cat test (dogs only). If the dog fails a cat test and the pre-adopter has cats the $50 is refunded.
If the pet does not clear vetting:

1. NH Resident – they adopter may elect to foster to adopt (FTA). It they elect FTA then 50% of the adoption fee is due and the adopter has 72 hours to pick up the pet. If the NH Resident decides not to FTA the $50 is refunded and the hold is no longer.
2. If other than an NH Resident – the pet is no longer kept on hold and the $50 is returned. THIS IS PREFERABLE
3. If other than a NH Resident and you want to keep the dog on hold then you would be responsible for all boarding costs until the dog is cleared. We do not suggest this route as we cannot give you a clear answer as to when the pet will clear and you could incur weeks of boarding costs.

ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

DARBSTER RESCUE

Projects

Since 2015, Darbster Rescue partnered with local animal rescue groups and shelters in South Florida to save the lives of dogs, cats and kittens.

13,553+

CATS & KITTENS SAVED

2,241+

DOGS SAVED

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DARBSTER RESCUE

1226 Omar Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

561.459.1587

EMPLOYMENT

DARBSTER DOGGY

109 Dover Road
Chichester, NH 03258

603.635.4495

Monday-Sunday: 8am-7pm

Adoption Meet and Greet
By Appointment
Daily – Please call to book

Walk-Ins

Tuesday -Sunday:  10am -6pm

Monday: by appointment

DARBSTER KITTY

332 Kelley Street
Manchester, NH 03102

603.856.9233

​Walk-in hours:

Monday: 12 noon – 4 pm

Tuesday:  12 noon – 4 pm

Wednesday:  closed

Thursday: 12 noon – 4 pm

Friday: 12 noon – 4 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 12 noon – 4 pm

Other hours can be accommodated by appointment only – please call 603-635-4495 x 1 to set up an appointment outside of walk-in hours

The goal of the Fear Free Shelter Program is to improve the experiences of animals by educating shelter, rescue, and animal welfare employees and volunteers like you about their emotional needs. Learn more >

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