Friends of Duke is a life-saving, foster-based animal rescue in Northern Vermont

Friends of Duke Rescue’s mission is to care and advocate for animals in need through sheltering, adoption, education, activism in animal welfare legislation, spay/neuter and outreach that builds an involved, compassionate community.


Friends of Duke Rescue is a registered 501(C)3 non-profit organization relying on sponsorships and donations.

Our mission

Duke’s way home

Duke’s story unfortunately isn’t rare or unique. We found Duke five years ago. He was in the care of a local family that didn’t view him as their family. He was an object. He was malnourished, afraid and tied up in a cow stall with twine that was so tight around his neck he had open wounds. He appeared to have broken ribs and was in pain, yelping when we would touch certain areas. He was existing but he certainly wasn’t living.  It was never even a question or up for debate. Then and there, Duke became a part of our family, and we knew we needed to advocate for him. We took him home that day and promised him that the second half of his life would be different. It would be better. 

Animals available for adoption coming soon!

“It was love at first sight with Annie. 

Over the last couple months we have spent everyday together and we are two peas in a pod. 

Annie is such a loving and cuddly dog.  She is incredibly smart and we are working on her recall and basic commands.  She loves people and already has tons of friends.”