About Us

To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc. (TLC) is a non-profit, all breed, 100% foster-based, no-kill rescue operating in Chester County, PA. 

Our mission is to rescue and find permanent homes for abandoned, stray and surrendered dogs in order to minimize the needless euthanizing of animals.

Why being a 100% foster-based rescue matters:

Having a 100% foster-based dog rescue is crucial to the long-term success of rescue dogs. Unlike traditional shelters, foster-based rescues allow for individualized care and attention, helping dogs recover from past traumas, heal from emotional or physical concerns, and build trust with humans and other dogs. It provides a nurturing environment for rescue dogs, promoting their physical and emotional well-being. Additionally, this model facilitates better matchmaking between dogs and potential adopters because foster families can offer detailed insights into the dog's behavior, personality, and compatibility with different lifestyles.

Our Story

TLC was born in the spring of 2013 when our eight founding members decided they wanted to combine their collective experience in pet rescue and community service into one organization. We have a passion for saving dogs as well as a thirst to educate the community on reducing the number of dogs needing rescue. 

At TLC, bonding with our dogs is very important. Rather than going to a shelter where they often become depressed and withdrawn, our dogs join us in our warm, comfortable homes where they thrive with attention and love. Our dedicated foster families socialize and interact with the dogs to learn their strengths and understand their challenges.

Our dogs receive an enormous amount of love and the medical attention necessary to ensure good health. TLC dogs are spayed or neutered, and brought up to date on shots appropriate for their age. They are also micro chipped prior to being placed in their new homes. 

It is our goal to connect devoted families to loving dogs in need of their everlasting home. We believe in being very honest with our potential adopters and we present everything we learn about our rescues in order to make sure we have successful adoptions. Additionally, TLC foster families and associated trainers will work with adoptive families to ensure a smooth transition and help facilitate additional support and training that may be needed to create and maintain a stable and happy home for our dogs.

From puppies to seniors, there is a perfect dog out there for everyone. We pride ourselves on making the right connection between dog and family in order to give our dogs their final, joyful, loving home. Ultimately, our wish would be for empty shelters so no dog is left behind… until they all have a home.