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National Borzoi Rescue Foundation-International

NBRF Intl is an all volunteer IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation & placement of Borzoi in need in good permanent homes
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06/07/2026

rescueborzoi.org

06/01/2026

"We wanted to send a little update on NBRF - International Rescue Yari now that we’ve had him for three years. As he approaches his 7th birthday, he truly has not slowed down at all. Our families lovingly call him our “gentle giant,” which fits him perfectly.

He does wonderfully with our family dogs — one is 10 pounds and the other around 30 pounds. One of our favorite things is watching how gentle and intentional he is with them. He will literally lay down on the ground to get on their level and “even” the playing field when they play together.

He has also become a huge part of our family. Our oldest niece says a prayer for “Yari Woof Woof” every single night before bed.

He loves neighborhood walks and continues to adapt so well to new situations. This winter, Nashville had a major ice storm and we lost power for a week. We stayed in a hotel downtown during that time, and Yari adjusted as best he could to elevators, busy sidewalks, city noises, and a completely different routine. The hotel staff adored him and would even have a pup cup waiting for him when we came back inside.

One of the funniest moments this past spring was when he carefully pulled a baby rabbit out of a nest and proudly brought it to us completely unharmed - which surprised all of us.

He is incredibly sweet, but still has so much personality. When he’s feeling feisty or excited, he does little air “chomps,” tosses his toys around dramatically, and makes sure everyone is paying attention to him. He is still very much the center of our home in the best way.

We are so grateful for him."

Hearing this makes out hearts sing!! We are so grateful to you, Kate and Nick, for giving Yari his happily ever after and for sharing this fantastic update! Your love changed his life! You were meant to be ❤️❤️

rescueborzoi.org

05/16/2026

In the Fall of 2020 NBRF - International Rescue Dante was found at a shelter in the Western Siberian city of Barnaul, Russia. It was a particularly brutal life where he endured being chained outside in temperatures that went as low as -40 degrees F. Dante needed help. NBRF - International heeded the call.

Imagine the logistics of moving this magnificent boy to safety. Barnaul, Russia to the East Coast of the U.S. is roughly 4,500 to 5,000 miles (7,200–8,000 km) in a straight line, though no direct flights exist. Overland travel from Barnaul to Moscow is the first step in that journey. It takes more than two days. The flight from Moscow to the East Coast of the U.S. is another 10 hours excluding layovers. All of this during a worldwide pandemic.

Dante's story is one of endurance, hope and happy endings. More than five years into his happily ever after he still has the coat of an arctic fox and prefers a cooler climate. He enjoys time alone though the love of his family is very important to him. A joyful spirit living a care free life, his world is of his choosing. Dante is Dante and that is simply perfect.

His is just one of the stories of NBRF Borzoi. Each of their tales speak of compassion and collaboration, across the country and around the world: hands that come together for the sake of a vulnerable being solely reliant on the kindness of humans.

Thank you, Ann Marie, for being instrumental in Dante's initial rescue and for opening your heart and home to him, changing his life forever.

This is rescue! Foster, transport, adopt, donate, share; find your way to help NBRF Borzoi in need at: rescueborzoi.org

05/13/2026

Jaxon was found in a South Korean shelter. Jaxon was heartworm positive with little chance of recovery. Jaxon found his Happily Ever After through NBRF - International in the Summer of 2024.

Thank you, Jolene, for opening your heart and home to this sweet soul!

Help more Borzoi live a wonderful life like Jaxon!!

Adopt, Foster, Donate, Share. Find out how you can help by visiting our website:

rescueborzoi.org

05/11/2026

How to hold down your human 101 🤣

Great job NBRF - International rescue Ivy!!

rescueborzoi.org

05/10/2026

rescueborzoi.org

05/09/2026

Sighthounds: These dogs specialize in pursuing prey, keeping it in sight, and overpowering it by their great speed and agility. They must be able to detect motion quickly, so they have keen vision. Sighthounds must be able to capture fast, agile prey, such as deer and hares, so they have a very flexible back and long legs for a long stride, a deep chest to support an unusually (compared to other dogs) large heart, very efficient lungs for both anaerobic and aerobic sprints, and a lean, wiry body to keep their weight at a minimum.

And as demonstrated by NBRF - International Rescue Nigel, are VERY HANDSOME!!

Thank you, Fred and Paige, for sharing this beautiful photo of your amazing boy 💙

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1-844-NBRFZOI

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https://www.rescueborzoi.org/

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