RezDawg Rescue

RezDawg Rescue works with communities in the Four Corners area of the southwest to save 2,500 homeless pets each year through transport, fosterage, veterinary care, pet food donations, mobile clinics and adoption. We provide these services in collaboration with tribal communities of the Diné, Ute, and Zuni people. Since 2012, RDR has supported the rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, and medical care for over 18,500 dogs and cats. Our lifesaving programs are possible thanks to the support of people like YOU. Together we can make a difference!

Community Outreach Effort: NEW DesertDawg Resort and Pet Food Pantry

This expansive property located 30 miles east of Albuquerque, NM, is home to our transport hub, pet pantry storage building, and a dog-friendly rented studio apartment. The transport hub is permitted for 30 rescue dogs to help prepare them for receiving transport partners and foster homes. Our Pet Food Pantry is within a 30’ x 80’ double-insulated Quonset hut and distributes over 26 pallets of pet food plus animal care supplies per month to over 35 rescues, shelters, and animal control officers throughout southern Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona—a service RezDawg is proud to provide as a GOODS Ambassador through Greater Good Charities.

Testimonials

"The pet pantry, vet truck and of course puppies are heartwarming examples of the important work you’re doing that makes a difference to of course the animals, but also the people. I’ve seen it firsthand. Please don’t let anything stop you from continuing! You’re my heroes." 💗 - Holly C.

"It's been a little over a month since we adopted the amazing Jasper or "Jazz"! He is healthy, spirited, super smart, making friends, and just living his best Colorado doggie life! We are so grateful for this amazing soul finding his way into our family... thank you RezDawg Rescue and (foster volunteer) Jennifer R." - Mehgan H.

"I had an awesome experience with RezDawg Rescue's foster parents! They were so helpful before, during, and after the adoption process. They provide great care for these dogs, and I am so happy to have found my boy, Marvin." - Rebecca K.

"I did my first vaccine clinic with RezDawg Rescue in Greeley, CO. I'm a little ashamed that this was my first one after being a volunteer with RDR for many years. It was an amazing experience, truly heartwarming to help so many local people (99.9% of them genuinely appreciative and patient) get the vaccines and microchips that every animal should have at a very low cost. Multiple people reported that they couldn't even get an appt to go to the vet for several months. "

"This was RDR's biggest vaccine clinic to date. The line was at least 60 cars long by the start at the event @ 10am (the vets & techs started working early at 9:37). Some cars just had one dog. Some had up to 9 puppies. RDR delivered vaccinations to nearly 300 animals yesterday."

"The amazing vets and vet techs (only 4 total) worked nonstop all day, staying positive and cheerful the entire time (it takes a special "bedside manner" to treat animals outdoors with their owners right there, yet as quickly as possible) and they made it all look easy. "

Special shout-out to RezDawg Rescue founder Angela Cerci making these clinics happen in lower-income areas where there are "pet care deserts." - Hsun C.

"We found RezDawg after our beloved pup left us at 13.5 years old. We met Leah & her foster dad at a PetSmart event and things looked promising. We asked to meet again so our other dog could meet her too- Leah's foster people made time for that meeting and everyone got along great. We were both touched by just how invested her foster parents were in finding her a good home. There were tears of happiness and sadness as they watched Leah get into the car to go to her furever home. That was almost 4 years ago now... and we still stay in touch with her foster parents."

"If you're looking to adopt a new family member, please (please) consider RezDawg- they are a great group of folks who work to help animals from an incredibly underserved area." - Victor M.

"RezDawg Rescue was a great experience when we considered adding another furry family member. I was smitten for a little jade-eyed girl. But thanks to her authentic, experienced and cautious foster parents, we discovered (unfortunately) that she wasn't the right fit for our family. The foster parents met us for two home visits (COVID masked), to enable all animals to meet. We were so grateful that our RezDawg fosters could make this critical step possible, because in the process, we discovered a prey drive for cats that would not be safe for all involved. Though unfortunate, it was the right decision. We truly appreciated their objective eye, cautious introduction approach and open communication throughout the vetting process. Ultimately, the jade-eyed girl found her forever home with another family of fur sisters (canine only)-a much better fit. So everything worked out positively in the end." - Katy S.