The Rescue Dog Project

12/10/2025

With so many Rescue Pals dogs currently in foster with intent to adopt and two more heading into homes this week, it’s the perfect time to remind everyone about the 3-3-3 Rule of adoption.

3 Days:
Your new dog may feel overwhelmed or unsure. Some shut down, while others go the opposite direction being overly excited, zooming around, jumping, or having potty accidents as they adjust. Everything is brand new to them.

3 Weeks:
They begin to settle into the routine and understand the household expectations. Their real personality starts to shine through, and behaviors like excitement or uncertainty usually begin to even out as they gain confidence. Honeymoon period ends and dogs start to test boundaries.

3 Months:
Most dogs feel truly at home. They’re bonded with their people, comfortable in the environment, and understand the rhythm of daily life. This is when a deeper, lasting connection forms.

Every dog adjusts at their own pace, but the 3-3-3 Rule is a great reminder to stay patient, consistent, and loving. The transformation is always worth it and our Rescue Pals dogs are proving that every week!

11/27/2025

This sweet pup is still looking for a home!

🧡 This Thanksgiving, Whisper is thankful for:
• A safe place to land
• Full bowls and soft blankets
• Volunteers who believe in her
• The hope that her family is out there

And maybe… she can be what you are thankful for this year, too.

If your home has room at the table and in your heart for a young, happy, grateful soul, Whisper would love to meet you. She gets along with other dogs and is just one year old. She will need someone who has patience to help her learn and the ability to excercise her daily.

🦃 Give Whisper the warm, loving home she’s been dreaming of.

Message Rescue Pals to adopt her this holiday season!

Text or call Rescue Pals of Fountain Hills.
602-550-1330 or 602-403-2103

*Microchipped, spayed, walked daily, and immunized.

Whisper’s DNA was done and she is Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, and Poodle.

11/25/2025

What joy comes out of seeing animals just kill each other for sport, unless you are a sadistic mother🤬? These lowlife's deserve to be attacked. But you know; they will walk. Because at the end of the day, the innocent and vulnerable are never protected by common sense laws.

11/20/2025

Adopt a Pet http://www.adoptapet.com/

The Truth About Puppy Mills and How to Stop Them https://www.critternets.com/Blog/the-truth-about-puppy-mills-and-how-to-stop-them

11/17/2025

This lil gal is looking for her forever home. In Fountain Hills, Arizona. Rescue Pals.

11/13/2025

Adopt a Pet http://www.adoptapet.com/

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Programs http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/low-cost-spayneuter-programs

11/07/2025

This boy needs a home, if anyone can help!

11/02/2025

Bonded Seniors looking for home. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

🐾 Breaking News! 🐾
Gracie and Kelley have found a loving home!!! These two seniors will stay together as they have their whole lives. Yes 🙌

Two senior sister Labs, Gracie & Kelley have just arrived at Rescue Pals! These bonded beauties are calm, gentle, and incredibly sweet. They’ve spent a lifetime together, and they’ll need to stay side by side in their forever home. 💛

Stay tuned for more details tomorrow~ we will need your help to share and network to get these dogs in a loving home ASAP.

Text or call if interested:
602-550-1330 or 602-403-2103

11/01/2025

It was a great morning at the AAWL 5K.

The volume of people at rescue events means the work is being noticed, but the fact there are so many rescues in need of donors, volunteers and adopters means there's still way too much to do!

Advocate. Educate. Volunteer. Donate. Adopt. Foster. Thank you.

10/30/2025

My dog Cheeto and I are walking for Wally and thousands of other cats and dogs rescued by Arizona Animal Welfare League on Saturday and attempting to raise funds for the animals in our community who are abandoned, abused and neglected – and with times becoming harder on families, the pets are often the first to be surrendered.

Cheeto and I would LOVE your support while we walk! Even just $10 helps these animals with treats, meds, supplies.

Link to fundraiser: https://support.aawl.org/fundraiser/6598214