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Underdog ResQ is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to the rescue of
good dogs that may otherwise be euthanized in New England and the New York
Tri-State Area animal shelters due to lack of resources and breed
discrimination.
Underdog ResQ is expanding rescue services to NY. Now that two members of the
group have moved there, they have already started rescuing and fostering dogs
from NY.
We currently have volunteers and foster homes in MA, NY, RI, NH, NJ and CT.
More volunteers and foster homes are needed in these areas.
The Purpose:
- to rescue dogs of adoptable temperament and match them with appropriate families despite their breed or age
- to prevent the surrender of dogs by providing training, behavior and breed advice to dog owners having difficulty training their dogs
- to build a community that will work together to save good dogs from animal shelters by collaborating with local shelters, animal control agencies and rescue groups
- to screen adoption applicants in order to place dogs in permanent homes
- to recruit more volunteers so that Underdog ResQ is able to expand its services and admit more dogs at one time
- to educate the community about proper animal care, training and responsibility through a network of volunteers.
Values:
- a commitment to rescue dogs of various breeds as well as mixed breeds as long as they are of adoptable behavior
- an obligation to excellent service by responding to inquiries and applications within 48 hours
Some Underdog ResQ Accomplishments:
- Underdog ResQ has stuck with its mission and has not discriminated against any dog because of breed or age. Since 2004, Underdog ResQ has rescued 119 dogs of various breeds. Breeds include small dogs (like Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Puggles, Rat Terriers, Shih Tzus), medium sized breeds (like Beagles and Jack Russell Terriers), large breeds( like Pit Bulls, Labradors, Shepherds, Rottweilers) and extra large breeds(like Presa Canario Mastiffs and Dogo Argetino Mastiffs). And, of course, lots of mutts!
- Over 20% of Underdogs have been over the age of 5 years.
- Underdog ResQ has focused rescuing dogs from animal hospitals that lack adoption programs, animal control agencies with limited resources, humane organizations and municipal shelters with limited resources or without adoption programs.
- Underdog ResQ now has a shelter fund - The Scruffy Fund - that is restricted to raising funds to build our very own shelter in the future. If you would like to restrict your donation for this purpose please make sure to let us know. This fund also provides funding when we have to board dogs that are waiting for a foster home.
- Underdog ResQ started with 4 volunteers and has grown to over 80 volunteers as of December 2007.
- Thanks to your generous donations, Underdog ResQ was able to sponsor two volunteers to help out with the animal care and search efforts in New Orleans in September of 2005.
- Underdog ResQ has expanded its services to the Tri-state and New England states.
Upcoming Fundraisers:
Underdog ResQ has two fundraisers planned for 2008. The first one, called the Urban BBQ, will take place on June 22 at the 33 Restaurant & Lounge in Boston, MA.
More information is coming soon!
Underdog ResQ’s Future Wishes:
With more funding, Underdog ResQ will be able to focus more on humane education for adults and children.
Underdog ResQ would like to get more involved with educating our communities about the importance of the human/canine bond no
matter what the breed, the importance of having a healthy relationship with your pet through proper training of the owner and
dog, and the finding ways to get teens and kids more involved in the rescue and education effort.
Also, with more funding, Underdog ResQ can open its very own shelter and learning center for children.
Without foster homes, Underdog ResQ would not be able to accomplish its mission.
Without donations, Underdog ResQ would not be able to operate.
Without volunteers, Underdog ResQ would not exist.
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