Swamp Haven Rescue, Inc.

We are Swamp Haven and this is our story. Swamp Haven is an animal rescue organization that takes down-on-their-luck dogs and nurtures them back to a healthy mental and physical state, so they can find their forever home. Our goal is simple. We save innocent dogs that have been overlooked by society and provide short-term care including vetting (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip and heartworm and flea prevention) and training to learn how to walk politely on a leash, play in a pack and live calmly and lovingly in their new home.It all started a few years back when we made the move from the Pacific Northwest to North Florida. We were surprised to learn how many dogs lose their lives in shelters each month around this area and felt compelled to do something. In the beginning of 2015, we founded Swamp Haven, a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue organization that survives entirely on donations. Feel free to noodle around our site and learn more about our organization including ways to donate, how you can foster a dog and our adoption process.

Saint Augustine, FL,32086
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Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (904) 392-3416

Website: http://www.swamphaven.org

Strawberry

Labrador Retriever | Fleming Island, FL

Age : 8 MonthsYoungFemaleMediumGolden/Chestnut

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Meet Strawberry

Can we just take a second to talk about this glow up?! Strawberry came to us with skin so bad she smelt like straight iron and bled anytime she got excited. She even had swollen lymphnodes from her poor puppy body’s inflammatory response trying so hard to keep up. Through it all Berry never stopped wagging her tail, and lots of medication and baths later, this girly is all better and ready to find her forever family. Let me tell you, Strawberry lives up to her name, and is just the sweetest fruit she can be. Berry is timid initially, but her foster family has been helping her overcome all her fears, and she has gained a lot of confidence watching her doggy foster bro’s showing her what home life is all about. Berry loves to love, she has the softest, sweetest eyes, and she will wiggle waggle her whole body to greet you. Berry is estimated around 8 months old and is 40lbs. She is still working on all the puppy basics, but loves to play with other dogs and loves to fling toys around the house to entertain herself. Message us here or reach out 904-392-3416 to make sure you get your daily dose fruits everyone keeps saying you need!

Adoption Process
When you adopt a dog from Swamp Haven, you’re not just saving a life. You’re beginning a journey filled with love, loyalty and trust. Life can be busy and stressful. The companionship of a dog is a constant reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things. At Swamp Haven, our mission isn’t to just help down-on-their-luck dogs find their forever homes. Our mission is to create a lasting relationship with you and your family. At Swamp Haven, our mission isn’t to just help down-on-their-luck dogs find their forever homes. Our mission is to create a lasting relationship with you and your family. Adopt happiness. Our adoption process is unique in that we work with you every step of the way to ensure that we’re placing the right dog with the right family. First, we like to have a phone chat to get a feel for the kind of dog that you’re looking for. Next, we have you fill out a foster application. After that, we come to your house with a carload of dogs for you to choose from and have you foster the dog of your choosing for a week to make sure that it’s a good fit. The last step is to finalize the adoption. And then congrats, you’re a new member of the Swamp Haven family and your happy tail has just begun! Our adoption fee is $300.

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