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The National Do Not Adopt Registry

Protecting animals from known abusers. Search 2,500+ verified records from shelters across all 50 states — before you hand over the leash.

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Why RescueGuard?

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Weekly Database Scans
We find new offenders before they appear in state databases — catching threats faster than any single state registry. Our team scans court records, news sources, and shelter reports every week.
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National Collaboration Network
2,500+ records from shelters across all 50 states. Flag an offender in Alabama — shelters in Oregon see it instantly. No more bad actors slipping through by crossing state lines.
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Same-Day Safe Placement
Our network helps match animals with verified safe homes across state lines — same day when urgency demands it. Every animal deserves a safe home.
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Private Shelter Registry
Keep an internal Do Not Adopt list that only your shelter can see — for cases that don't meet public registry standards but need tracking internally.

State Databases Are Failing Animals

⚠️ FLORIDA
Database Lag
Florida's public records are notoriously delayed. Offenders appear in our system weeks before they show up officially — giving you advance warning to protect your animals.
⚠️ TENNESSEE
Records Fall Off After 2 Years
TN only tracks felony convictions and removes first-time offenders after just 2 years (5 if repeat). RescueGuard keeps ALL records permanently — including misdemeanors and charges.
⚠️ ALL STATES
Incomplete & Fragmented
Most states have no animal abuse registry at all. The ones that do are incomplete, hard to access, and don't talk to each other. RescueGuard fills the national gap.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

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About RescueGuard

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Our Mission
RescueGuard exists to protect animals from known abusers by giving shelters and rescues nationwide access to a shared, verified Do Not Adopt registry.
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The Database
2,500+ records compiled from court documents, news sources, shelter reports, and state registries across all 50 states — and growing every week.
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Why We're Different
State registries are incomplete, delayed, or temporary. Tennessee removes offenders after 2 years. Florida lags by weeks. We catch what they miss — permanently.
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Built by Rescuers
RescueGuard was built by animal rescue professionals who saw the gaps firsthand. Every feature exists because it was needed in the real world.