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our mission

Underdog Rescue is a foster-based rescue organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and placing "underdogs" in the forever homes they deserve. We focus on animals who most need our help, especially Pit Bulls and Puppy Mill survivors.
foster homes

foster homes

We are a foster-based rescue organization. We depend on our loving foster families to help us save dogs and cats and find their new forever home. With the overflow of animals that have been neglected, abandoned and abused we can only save so many. Please consider becoming a foster home....
Latest entries

In Honor of Don McKenzie

Forever remembered. Forever grateful.   It is with sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Don McKenzie, father of Shannon McKenzie’, Executive Director of Underdog Rescue. A long time board member of Underdog Rescue, Don has provided unfailing inspiration, guidance and support to Underdog Rescue. Countless lives have been...

Underdogs are saddened by the loss of Don McKenzie

It is with sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Don McKenzie, Shannon McKenzie’s father.  A long time board member of Underdog Rescue, Don has provided unfailing inspiration, guidance and support to Underdog Rescue.  Countless lives have been transformed thanks to this extraordinary man.  Funeral services are planned for this weekend...

Do you have room in your heart for a Panda?

Panda is very sweet and loving little girl after spending years in a puppymill as a breeder dog.. Panda does well when groomed and bonds with her groomer if she is told how beautiful she is. She should be brushed at least every other day to minimize shedding and matting of the fur. If you...

Sweet William needs a forever home!

Leopold the Bold

LEOPOLD THE BOLD Leopold’s name means BOLD and he is deserving of such a name having survived a horrible puppy mill for the first 6 years of his life. After these years of abuse and neglect, Leopold had to have all of his teeth removed.  Living without pain has made this Toy Fox Terrier an...

Share YOUR warmth with an Underdog.

John’s foster dog Gwen, a Chinese Crested, found a warm spot to warm up.

In Memory of Penquin

  Penquin was rescued from Minneapolis Animal Control, when her family decided she was too old to deal with.  She lived out the rest of her life in the comfort of her foster home with good food and love and care.  This little girl left a paw print in the hearts of everyone who met...