about us

Pound Hounds ResQ began as one woman's passion and turned that into an organization saving hundreds of animals every year.

Starting out as a volunteer at the local New York City Shelter (NYACC – New York Animal Care Centers) in 2010, the founder, Donna Darrell realized that thousands of animals were being euthanized simply because of lack of space at the shelter or having kennel cough that could quickly be remedied with a round of antibiotics.

Knowing that these animals can be saved if people would open their homes to temporarily foster them, forever homes could be found and these once death row dogs could become family members.

Pound Hounds saves animals that are slated for euthanasia and places them in loving, forever homes. These are all selfless people opening up their homes to unknowns.

Pound Hounds is now a bunch of dedicated volunteers helping to make a difference in the lives of these animals that pass through the shelter’s doors.

Pound Hounds ResQ is the #1 rescue group saving animals from the NYC shelter system!

OUR philosophy

Pound Hounds ResQ is a dedicated 501(c)(3) NYC-based animal rescue committed to saving the most vulnerable animals from the NYC Animal Care Centers and other local shelters. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome at-risk dogs, providing them with the medical care, love, and support they need to thrive. Through a compassionate network of fosters and adopters, we work tirelessly to ensure every dog finds a safe, loving, and permanent home. Because every life matters, and every dog deserves a second chance.

Founded in 2014, Pound Hounds ResQ is a 5013c NYC animal rescue that is devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals that come through the NYC Animal Care and Control shelter and other local shelters and places them into forever loving foster and adoptive homes.

Pound Hounds ensures all animals are physically and mentally ready for their forever home. We prepare every dog by investing in them during their stay in foster and work with that foster to determine what that dog needs. Whether it be vetting or training while they are in their foster home. Many dogs leave the shelter needing something they didn't receive in their former home.

While we believe all animals need saving and a home, our belief is saving animals in our own backyard and not shipping dogs cross country or across the world. We have an enormous problem with abandoned and homeless animals right here in NYC. Although the euthanasia rate has gone down here, we will continue our mission until they are all saved.