I have adopted 2 RezDawg puppies and a RezDawg kitten over the past few years. My first puppy was adopted in 2016, and he is sweetest, most mellow dog ever. The second puppy, a cattle dog mix, has grown up to be one of the best dogs I’ve ever had. She is my most loyal furry friend and hiking buddy. And my RezDawg kitten is a hilarious fat furball, who makes us laugh everyday. The adoption process took a little while, some quicker than others, but this is 100% foster based rescue and there no facility to go too and you have to work with the foster family to work through the adoption process.
Rezdawg Rescue goes above and beyond to support animals in the four corners region. I am constantly moved by the great efforts that Rezdawg employees and volunteers go to save lives and pair animals with loving homes. I adopted my dog from RDR four years ago and I am grateful every day that Rezdawg took a chance on her and brought her to Colorado for a better life. I can't say enough good things about Rezdawg Rescue!
We love these guys! It’s a great cause and everyone we have met that works with them are great people! Love our rez dawgs!
Jake and I first saw a young dog named Jax on Rezdawg Rescue's website and were immediately intrigued with him. We have a soft spot for the misunderstood and after reading that Jax had been relinquished twice, we wanted him to find his perfect forever home and only hoped that it would be with us. His foster parents took the time to communicate with us and coordinate meetings with us and Jax to see if we would be a good fit. We were in love with him immediately and were beyond thrilled when they told us that we had been selected to give him a loving forever home. We can't thank Rezdawg Rescue enough for never giving up on Jax and for providing him with an amazing foster family to keep him safe and happy until he could make it into our lives. He is now such an important member of our little family and the best friend we could have hoped for.
My wife and I been foster volunteers with RezDawg Rescue (RDR) since early 2015. We've also adopted more than one "rez dog" through RDR. It is rewarding to play a part in finding a safe forever home for these animals in need (note that RDR saves and rehomes cats as well as dogs). Having fostered many dogs that RezDawg Rescue has transported from the Four Corners region as well as having been to a few of the animal shelters in northwest New Mexico—such as McKinley County Humane in Gallup and Grants Animal Care Center in Grants—to meet some of the hardworking rescue workers "on the front lines" who are RDR's trusted partners in saving lives, I can say that RDR is striving to do everything possible to improve animal welware, not just in Colorado but also in the remote areas of bordering states NM, AZ, and UT, where the animal overpopulation problem is extreme.
As one of the few rescue operations that has transport capabilities, each year, RDR also brings hundreds of animals to Colorado for other rescue organizations, so people who have adopted animals through other Colorado animal rescues may have unknowingly gained a cherished family member through the efforts of RDR.
RezDawg Rescue also conducts spay and neuter and vaccination clinics in remote, low-income areas where the residents are both hundreds of miles from the closest veterinary service provider and often lack transportation to cover that distance.
No rescue operation can save every animal, especially when funds and limited and the "staff" is nearly all volunteers with day jobs, families, and their own animals to care after as well, but I'm proud to be a part of RezDawg Rescue, a nonprofit rescue that has been working tirelessly to make a difference in animal welfare for a decade.
I started fostering with RezDawg Rescue in 2017. I knew several other fosters and liked how they had set up volunteers for success. Every foster goes through a very extensive orientation and is set up with a mentor to help answer questions. I fostered both felines and canines. I also volunteered to help out with medical records and adoptions and started in a paid position in 2018. I know first hand the medical vetting that goes into every animal to make sure they are healthy before adoption . I also now that every adopter is screened to be the best fit for the animal and the adopter so both are set up for success. We do offer a 14 day refund if the adoption does not work out. We also offer medical care within that 14 days if an adopted animal gets sick. Our only stipulation is that they must be seen by our rescue vets to control costs. After our family dog passed away from cancer, I made the decision to adopt a dog from another foster in Rezdawg in 2020 and he is the best brother to the puppies and adult dogs that I continue to foster. We also ended up adopting one of our fosters because he fit into our family. Some call it a foster fail but we consider it a success. Rezdawg Rescue saves the lives of over 2000 animals every year and finds them loving homes. They also provide services in the communities they serve by offering spay/neuter and low cost vaccination clinics.
I was pleasantly surprised when I came across this rescue when I was looking to donate and make a difference in many animals lives. They actively do s/n and vax clinics, and give back to the areas that are in need of supplies for the animals. They have an amazing group of fosters that bring in medical, behavioral and senior dogs and cats and treat them like their own animals getting them ready for adoption. They are patient with the animals that need more time and work on their time schedule. I will continue to donate to this fantastic, selfless group of people who volunteer their time to save as many animals as they can.
I found RezDawg in 2016, on accident. But I then was able to adopt a sweet older dog who had a rough previous life. He was amazing and brought so much joy every day until he passed recently. I’m the meantime, we became foster parents to countless puppies and dogs for the rescue, even adopting several. We continue to foster, specifically puppies with mange, as they need a lot more care. It fills my soul to do this work. We literally save lives. This rescue helps some of the animals who would otherwise be euthanized due to cost and space. I’m so proud to be part of an organization that not only helps the animals but actively works to help the families and communities where these animals originate. We do spay/neuter/vaccine clinics, food and clothing drives, and have started a pet pantry for the most underserved and underfunded communities. So. Proud. And, I get my puppy fix regularly too.
I am a volunteer at Rezdawg and was helping with a Spay and Neuter clinic in Arizona. A Good Samaritan brought In a puppy she found on the side of the road. He was having a hard time walking, ears recently (and poorly) cropped, and road rash up his entire body. It appears he jumped or was thrown from a moving vehicle. Rezdawg rescue wasted no time taking him to a local vet for immediate treatment. There was never a mention of the cost that this pup could add up to. After being diagnosed with a fractured pelvis, broken right front leg, broken tail, and bumps and bruises, Rezdawg Rescue took him to Colorado for care and surgery. I ended up fostering him after his tail amputation (and neuter). He did not require surgery for pelvis or leg- only crate rest. Rezdawg made sure he had excellent medical care and follow up. I ended up falling in love and adopting that little guy. Rezdawg helps so many animals move on to a great life!
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I have adopted 3 Rezdawgs since 2015. All were in foster care so I was able to get a good assessment from the foster prior to meeting the dogs. The one dog I adopted had already had over $3000 in medical bills for a broken tail, pelvis and leg. The adoption fee of $450 was still a great deal knowing all the dogs and cats they take on, regardless of medical issues. The application is long and detailed but not hard. The adoption contract is DocuSign and super easy. The contract states you have 14 days to return minus $50. I love this rescue and all the work they do.
Appalled at my experience. I would have preferred to contact the director privately, however RezDawgs doesn’t list any such information anywhere. I did find a contact in a non-profit listing, and that person has not been bothered to respond. My experience is reflective of this, there is no oversight for how the fosters interact with potential adopters which leaves unsuspecting people vulnerable to the wills of the fosters.
RezDawgs claims on their website that they “respectfully teach(ing) people how to humanely care for their pets.” Unfortunately, my experience is everything short of that.
The person who responded to my adoption inquiry was aggressively rude from the start. They made assumptions and accusations. They spoke with a condescending tone. All due to them believing I should have already known certain information from a previous adoption. I politely informed them that in fact they had NOT educated us on this certain stipulation of their adoption agreement. They proceeded to respond with “Bummer”. Then doubled down insinuating I was lying, as “all of their people are trained to communicate this” and it was “in the contract”. And then they flippantly blew me off.
Regarding this stipulation, I am 100% sure it was never mentioned by the previous foster. It’s a stipulation I would remember as it would have been a deal breaker. It’s a thing which dogs regularly use and are subject to the same risks as cats, yet cats are not allowed. I’ll let you guess what it is.
Regarding the claim about the “contract”, perhaps it is in the fine fine print. However, the paperwork (which was never referred to as a “contract” with our previous adoption), is multiple pages long. It was provided to us at the adoption to look over and sign very quickly. A copy of that agreement was not provided to us to take home for future reference. Furthermore, if this stipulation is so incredibly important to them, they should have expressly verbally stated it. Which again, they did not. And this is nothing against that previous foster encounter. They were fine. It is the assumptions and attitude of this recent foster which is the issue.
The entire tone of their brief messages was that of someone without any professionalism nor consequences to their actions.
Even if their assumption had not been incorrect, absolutely no one deserves to be treated the way this person treated me. If they really do have the mission to “respectfully teach” people, this person failed miserably. Which is why I am now leaving this review.
Adopters beware.
I've known the group since its inception. I'm one of the fosters that they accept animals from in New Mexico. They've saved so many cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies that I am eternally thankful. They do great work!
We have 2 Rez Dawgs. I came across our first on pet finder after our 11 year old dog passed. The adoption process was so easy. Both times the foster moms reached out directly to us within hours of submitting our applications. We knew if we met a puppy we wouldn’t be leaving without it, so we never asked for a “trial period”. Our dogs are the absolute sweetest and bring so much joy to our lives. I’m grateful for what this rescue does and how the operate!
We love Rezdawg. Rezdawg connected us to a smaller rescue in the Denver area after they had transported our boy Kai Red Cloud up from the Dine reservation in the fall of 2019. The Rezdawg volunteers are committed to providing life-saving medical care and shelter to so many dogs and cats coming from the Southwest tribal communities. Their work extends beyond helping to connect homeless pets with their forever homes; Rezdawg truly cares about making a difference in the communities they serve.
We love our Rezdawg!!! Cannot say enough wonderful things about this rescue adoption nonprofit. The people who care for the animals and help you find the right fit for your family are amazing. Super knowledgeable and patient. I cannot imagine what we would’ve missed out on if we hadn’t found this group.
My daughter wanted a Sheppard for Christmas. Kristen from Rezdagrescue.org showed us Leon (Kristoff from Frozen litter). Brought him home for meet n great with our Boxer, Sierra. We adopted him Jan 2017 at 12 weeks. Shots, neutered, microchipped, everything. 2 years later, my beloved Sierra passed away. Leon went into a terrible depression after loosing the only mother he knew. Barely eating, not playing, no interaction with family. After 2 months, I called Kristen for a suggestion to get him a friend. We went over, and Arya (Mina) went right up to him and us. Another sleep over, to test them out. It was love at first sight. Though Leon was 2yrs old and a giant compared to Arya 10 weeks, they played together so well. He brought her balls and toys, she climed on him, so cute. She had a hernia that was repaired during her spay. And when she got sick shortly after we adopted her, Rezdawgrescue paid for vet, it was covered in the contract.
They have been unseperatable ever since.
If i could give them more stars I honestly would. We adopted our dog cookie from them 3 years ago, it was the most positive experience we’ve ever had with a rescue. Best part is that till this day they are still helping us and answering any questions we have. Cookie was our first dog so we had a lot of questions and we still do. They have always answered our calls and have always been there for help with anything. I would gladly recommend this rescue to anyone.
We adopted our cattle dog mix from RezDawg Rescue three years ago. We got a good description of her from her foster mom and received thorough answers to all of our questions. Bella was found as a stray but came to us fully house-broken as a two-year-old. She is smart and loving. We can’t imagine our lives without her! The application process was thorough but speedy and efficient. Highly recommend!
I just adopted my third Rezdawg last week. I am always impressed at how knowledgeable and helpful the foster parents have been. The animals come fully vetted, as well as being fixed and microchipped. The price isn't unreasonable for what they provide. The animals are given quality food and socialized with family and friends. I was told if the adoption didn't work out, I would be refunded my money, minus a small amount. I have recommended them to many people and currently have had numerous co-workers who have adopted from Rezdawg. Check them out... you won't be disappointed!!
One of the foster mommas brings in her new foster doggos to my job in order to socialize them. I instantly fell in love with one of her fosters and the rest is history! The process was super easy. I took my pet to meet the new addition in a dog park and everything went great! It’s been about two years now and I am so so so in love with my two girls. RezDawg is the only place I will adopt from!
We have adopted multiple dogs from this rescue and the fosters really care about their kiddos and find them the perfect fit. With Rezdawgs it’s not just about the people it’s about the animals! If you aren’t a good fit for a doggo you saw a picture of they let you know it’s not a good match. They have found our perfect kiddos every time!!
I love that this rescue isn't just about the animals they're adopting out, but they also do community service in the areas where they pull the dogs from. They have a clear mission in the world and its not just moving animals through like a few other rescues I've dealt with. Considering they're totally run by volunteers and they have no central location, I think their communication with potential adopters is wonderful .
Unfortunately, I can confirm like the other reviewer that not only was I slightly pressured to adopt a pet, but when I met them they were sick. I said regardless I will adopt the pet when they are ready and after this pet is looked over again by their vet. After this, I was not notified of any advancements in the animal's health on their own, and after one question was answered, Kari the volunteer completely blew me off via phone, email and text. This is clearly a pattern of rudeness, disrespect for people who truly want to offer the best home and strange secrecy, and basically not giving a crap about the people who need to be the ones adopting. This is NOT sustainable and I will not be adopting from this place.
Found a dog we were interested, filled the application and got a call from a foster within a few days. No house inspection or hardly had any question asked about us. They do not allow a trial period, don't return money if it does not work out, and we were told basically the first meet and greet was the only chance to know about the dog. We scheduled meeting this dog on weekend, and in the whole week before the weekend, we tried to gather all info about adoption policy, about this dog, "what if" scenarios, etc. so that we can prepare possible problems after adopting this dog. She said his favorite play is toys, so we went to get toys, doggy proofed house, got pee-training sheets etc. We were excited. The foster lady answered our first 3 questions, but from 4th email she basically ignored us and just before weekend, said, "You should get something which has more info." and turned down the meeting. She didn't say if this dog was heartworm tested, if it does not work out we can select another dog, etc. - simple questions about a dog, and about a policy. If she didn't know, she could have simply say, she didn't know and try to get info, which she didn't do. Also, the web site says adoption fees for puppies and fees for adult dogs which are one year and older. This dog is a y.o. but has puppy fee, so we asked if dog was in fact younger than 1 y.o. - she never answered. Something is not quite right. Their adoption fee is higher than many other non profit, no trial, no returning money, then we expect a thorough support and service until adopting a dog. We were very disappointed.