It Takes A Village Rescue

ITAVR's mission is simple: to rescue until their services are no longer needed. Connected through the grapevine of social media, their Villagers share compassion, love and empathy for all the creatures they care for. Their vision is to extend their love across not only the Carolinas, but to any dog in need.

It Takes A Village began with a dog named Jimmy Buffett, lost in the Carolinas. The sweet young pup found his way to Melissa and Lori through the power of social media. Before the two ever met in person, Melissa and Lori worked together to share his story and find him a loving new home. Since 2017, the two women have connected hundreds of homeless pets to hopeful adopters, fulfilled family dreams, and changed their own lives along the way.

In the last 5 years, ITAVR has grown their Village. With the purchase of a transport van, they've been able to partner with northern rescues who have a shortage of shelter dogs. They have developed many relationships with local shelters, trainers, service dog programs, local animal control and so many more. They never shy away from a medical cases and rescue dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds.