Susan Dawson, Maureen Glunz and myself (Christine Schaeken) started walking boarded rescue dogs 4 years ago when we were training to walk the Breastcancer 3-Day. Friends and family members joined us within a few weeks and soon we had a bigger group of volunteers.

Over time we not only walked the rescue dogs but got involved in their adoptions and we formed Rescue Pals.

Most of our dogs are strays, mostly found in Fountain Hills. we have occasional owner surrenders.

We are New Hope partners with Pinal Animal Care and Control and are working on becoming New Hope partners with Maricopa County Animal Care and control.

But since most of our dogs are boarded in a boarding facility space is limited. We have a few foster homes and foster the dogs that need it, that shut down in the boarding facility or who need surgery and recovery or dogs who need rehabilitation. We are all volunteers

Interested people either come and meet the dog and fill out an adoption application. If they already have a dog(s) we do a meet & greet. If this goes well we do a home check where height of back yard fence/wall, gates, general condition of the house and how people interact are important to us.

If all is wel and it feels good, we leave the dog foster with intent to adopt which gives people a trial period to see if it works out - if it doesn't work out, even after advice and possible training, the dog can be returned to us.

Our adoption fees are $150 and $225 for dogs under 6 months old (puppies)

All dogs will be spayed/neutered, receive medical care if necessary and always be vaccinated before going up for adoption