If you have rescued a dog from a shelter, the streets or other circumstance, we want to hear from you! Our goal is to raise awareness about the need to adopt and we welcome you sharing your heartfelt adoption story with us.

We are committed to posting photos of rescued dogs on each and every package of Smartdog Jerky treats. Posted below are some successful adoption stories and photos from some of our happy customers. If you would like to share your story, please send it with a photo of your dog to info@smartdogjerky.com.

Hamachi

Hamachi Rescued May 21, 2011 in California The story behind getting Hamachi started even before looking at local shelters, it started with an Golden Retriever. We received a Golden from a close family friend because they didn’t have the ability

Lila

I have heard so many horrible stories about the “puppy mills” that supply most pet stores and I made the decision some time ago that we would never get a dog from a pet store. There are so many wonderful dogs at animal shelters and rescue center

From Rags to Riches – Howard

Here’s the story behind me rescuing my NOW great dog Howard. Hopefully he can truly be a “rags to riches” story. One summer day I was out on an early morning mountain bike ride with a friend at Salmon Falls California State Recrea

Tripper, rescued 2008 in California

Tripper, who is missing a back leg, came to us less than two months later. German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County had an adoption fair in the parking lot of a pet supply store that Dawn came across while shopping. She looked around and saw this b

Lefty, rescued 2008 in California

I didn’t plan to get a three-legged dog. I was just looking for a Doberman. But I saw the headshot of Lefty on the Doberman SOS Rescue website I knew he was special. I read his profile and saw the pictures showing that Lefty had no right fro