Belle’s Buds Rescue is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people and dogs. We rescue so they can heal. We search so they can belong. We love so they can finally live the life they were meant to have. We want to save dogs of all sizes and breeds. We envision a day where every adoptable dog has a loving, safe, forever home.
3,243 dogs saved and counting
Why Rescue
Every dog has a story. Some are abandoned on the streets, some are surrendered by families who can no longer care for them, and others come from heartbreaking situations of neglect and abuse. None of this is their fault - yet they suffer the consequences. We rescue because we believe every dog deserves more than just survival - they deserve love, safety, and a family who will cherish them.
Our Goal
To provide each dog with safety, medical care, and love until we can place them in a permanent, responsible home is our goal. We believe every dog deserves: a safe environment, proper vet care, socialization and training, and a family who will love and care for them for life.
The Right Home
Rescuing a dog is only the first step. The true miracle happens when we place them into a loving home where they'll never again wonder if they are wanted. A safe home, a warm bed, a hand to pet them, and a heart that will never let them go. That is the happy ending every rescue is waiting for. That is why finding the right home matters.
How We Do It
We are a women run non-profit that is 100% volunteer driven.​
Fosters are the heart of rescues. They provide the bridge between the streets, the shelter and forever homes. Fosters give dogs stability, comfort and healing when they need it the most. They provide a life-saving role. Quite literally, they are the reason many dogs are alive today.
About us:
Belle’s Buds Rescue was cofounded by Tammy Livingston to honor the memory of her beloved dog, Belle. Belle had a caring spirit, a calming manner, and a deep dedication to caring for every person and animal she met. She was not only an extraordinary therapy dog who touched countless lives, but also a true angel to many furry friends.
After surviving two devastating floods, losing her husband, and then saying goodbye to Belle in December 2017, Tammy was left with a hole in her heart. To carry on Belle’s legacy, she began rescuing and fostering dogs in need, determined to make a difference in the lives of abandoned and neglected animals. One early rescue, a dog named Adam who had been hit by a truck and left to suffer, became a turning point. With the help of a Good Samaritan who covered his medical care, Adam was saved — and Belle’s Buds Rescue was born. From that moment forward, Tammy knew her calling was to help dogs in need find healing, safety, and love.
In June 2020, BBR expanded its reach with the opening of a Northeast hub, led by Lia Post and Michelle Sayer in Upstate New York. In 2022, Jen Foster joined the leadership team, further strengthening the mission. Today, thousands of dogs later, Belle’s Buds Rescue continues to thrive — matching pups with their forever families and making a lasting difference in the lives of both animals and people. Belle’s spirit lives on in every rescue, every adoption, and every wagging tail.
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​​​​​​We are thankful for all of our supporters, donators, adopters, and fosters; you help us make a difference in the lives of these amazing animals. Especially thankful for our fellow board members and volunteers who help and encourage us to pursue our dream of saving one dog at a time.
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Belle's Buds Rescue is registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in October 2018.
