Every Underdog
Has A Story
Has A Story
Who We Are
Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab is a nonprofit headquartered in Moab, Utah. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of dogs, cats, and the communities of the Native American reservations of the Four Corners region in the Southwest United States, where a reported 500,000 stray animals roam.
Working with underserved Native communities, we bring spay/neuter, vaccination, and wellness veterinary care to areas in the most need of support. We accept surrendered and injured animals, transporting them to our facility in Moab, and prepare them for adoption to loving homes.
An Underdog's Journey
The road to adoption can be ruff! Each Underdog’s experience is unique. While we don’t always have the full history for each dog, we know many of them experience hardship before they come to us. Underdogs learn many new skills on the way to finding their new homes.
Where Are Underdogs From?
All of our animals are true rescues from the Native American reservations of the Four Corners area including Navajo, Hopi, Ute, Apache, and Zuni nations and tribal reserves. These lands span the southwestern corner of Colorado, southeastern corner of Utah, northeastern corner of Arizona, and northwestern corner of New Mexico.
What does it mean to be a true rescue? The stray dogs of the Four Corners reservations only have a life expectancy of two years unless rescued. Underdog Rescue is the only rescue in Utah that exclusively serves these reservations. We hope to help build a future where Native American communities have the resources to support their families and their animals.
Adopt
Our Rescue Ranch frequently receives new puppies and adult dogs for adoption, and we hold adoption events in the community.
Find your dog at our next event!
Our Impact
We strive to make a measurable difference in the lives of not just our Underdogs, but also in the Native American communities where our Underdogs are from, and in the lives of the people who take in these terrific companions.
4,773+
Number of dogs rescued
4,211+
Number of animals spayed/neutered at clinics
21,337+
Number of vaccinations given at clinics