Volunteer

THERE ARE MANY WAYS THE DOGS NEED YOUR HELP.

Volunteer hours are available in the morning 8am-12pm and afternoon 2pm-5pm 7 days a week. 

We’d love for you to come by and spend time with the animals.

NALA’s Founder

Nala was a companion and friend whose brave fight against bone cancer inspired me to re-name my rescue in honor of her. 

Nala’s New Life Rescue has been saving dogs for years who have no other hope. We have a true “no-kill policy” and save dogs who need to be rescued regardless of age, breed, or health issues.

We specialize in saving unwanted dogs (and cats) from kill shelters all over Florida who otherwise would be euthanized or gassed, Nala’s New Life Rescue pays to pull the dogs to safety, cover all medical and transportation expenses, and provides a safe foster home or boarding facility until a foster or forever home is approved.

All of our animals have a full veterinary examination, vaccinations and are spayed or neutered. We care for them until they are emotionally and or physically healed or home becomes available.

Nala’s New Life Rescue has saved and placed over 150 dogs in new homes in 2016. Nala’s New Life Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

BARBIE M., CEO/FOUNDER
What our adoption owners are saying about NALA’s New Life Rescue.

  • We love to get fan mail from our transport efforts! So many amazing dogs have been adopted up north, thank you to our partners and supporters! Hi! My name is Ashley and this is an Instagram page I made for my dog Nala! She was transported to a Rescue in NH from your rescue around a month ago. She has been doing amazing and I just wanted to say thank you for all that you guys do!❤️?

  • Congratulations to Frankie and Sissy on their adoptions! We would like to thank everyone who applied for them but we really wanted to keep this sweet brother and sister together. They were rescued from Okeechobee Animal Control and all they had was each other. Many thanks to our great foster mom Tammie and her family who cared for Frankie and Sissy until we found the prefect forever home. And we are thankful for Mary and Michael for adopting both and welcoming them into their home. We wish them a lifetime of happiness!

    - NALA's team

  • Congratulations to Hershey (on the left) on his adoption! Hershey was one of the most neglected dogs we have ever rescued. Barbi was at Okeechobee Animal Control choosing dogs to go on our transport to Chicago and there was Hershey. He was barely able to walk and completely starved with very little hair. The manager said he had been going down hill every day and basically could not get up. Nala’s New Life Rescue took him immediately to the vet and we found out among other things that he had been probably been hit by a car and both back legs were injured. With the help of our generous followers, Nala's was able to raise money for his surgery. He has come such a long way and is now comfortable and happy. Thanks to Dr. Padrone and Dr. Latimer for their expert surgery and to Dr. Mary Bressman for finding the solution to keep him comfortable. After his surgery we put a plea out for a foster to get Hershey in a home. A year later and much love and patience, Kara and James have decided to adopt Hershey. They are moving back to their hometown in Texas and Hershey will be going with them along with their dog Trooper, who is now best friends with Hershey. Their dedication to Hershey during his recovery has been unwavering and we wish Hershey and his new family a lifetime of happiness! #Nalasrescue #happynalastails #dreamcomestrue

    - NALA's team