Socialization

When a puppy is between four weeks and nine months, they are at a crucial period where they need to be introduced to as many new interactions / items as possible such as:

• Other dogs (as long as vaccines are up to date)
• Common sounds such as thunder, fireworks, sirens, and vacuum cleaner. Youtube is a great resource
• Touch - touch their feet, tail, and ears often to make future cleaning and nail trimmings easier

If the puppy is not introduced to new situations, it can cause an aversion to anything they are not used to as well as hard-to-manage behaviors in the future

When your puppy is afraid of something, instead of pushing them to interact, use an abundance of treats to ensure they have a positive experience

Enrichment

Puppies need constant entertainment otherwise they will resort to entertaining themselves.

Giving your dog a Kong or a puzzle toy will encourage them to use their minds to get to the food and teach them to chew on something other than your shoes.

Bringing a new puppy home requires preparation, patience, and consistency.

Before the Baby Arrives

• Play baby sounds on YouTube or through a speaker, loud-start slowly and work up to trying to do this every day multiple times a day. Doing this helps the dogs get used to loud and sudden noises. If you can, use a speaker and put the speaker in a separate room than you are in.
• Slowly increase volume
• Reward the dogs with treats and praise at first and then slowly phase this out.
• *Your dogs will need to get used to less attention on them so slowly phasing the rewards out during these sessions is important.
• *When the baby first comes, do your best to use treats in the beginning again
• Move around furniture or arrange your house accordingly now so they have time to get used to the change before the baby arrives. If you can, also introduce them to the crib, bouncers and any new items that will be in the house so they are not too scary. Any changes that you are able to make ahead of time will be much better than making all changes at once.
• Teach your dogs cues to get off of furniture or move away from the space because you are not going to want them all over you while you are holding the baby
• *Carry around a rolled up blanket while moving to different parts of the house, make sure there is no jumping.
• “Four on the floor greetings” is a dog training technique ensuring all four paws remain on the ground during greetings to prevent jumping. It promotes calm behavior by ignoring the dog when they jump and rewarding them only when they are settled, often by asking for a sit.
• Get them used to baby gates and being left out of rooms now so it is less stressful when the baby comes
• Any kind of obedience training is also highly encouraged especially place training

Once the Baby Arrives

• Keep treats in jars high up and around house
• Get enrichment toys such as Kong’s, lick mats, and puzzle toys to relieve stress during especially angry baby moments
• *Do not scold the dogs for initial reactions to the baby
• They are going to receive less attention than they would have before the baby so making sure everyone is comfortable is very important
• Never leave dogs and the baby unsupervised
• *The hardest transition period is when the baby starts crawling!
• Make sure you have baby gates available in order to provide adequate separation

Preparing a dog for a new baby is crucial to ensure safety, reduce stress for both the pet and family, and prevent behavioral issues. It allows the dog to adjust to significant, overwhelming changes in routine, sounds, and scents before the baby arrives, fostering a positive, safe, and calm introduction.

Introducing Your Pup to the Crate

Making sure your dog is comfortable in their crate is the most important thing. To do this, start by feeding them in the crate and leaving treats inside for them to find.

*Do not lock them in the crate right away

After your dog is comfortable going in and out of the crate on their own, it is time to start shutting it in short increments.

Sit right next to your dog and close them inside the crate for a few seconds while tossing them treats.

Once they can do this without pawing at the crate or crying leave them in the crate with a puzzle toy with you at home or in the room. When they are done, allow them to come out of the crate.

Remember, every dog is different and this may take more or less time than you think it will. Do not rush the process and make sure you are advancing based on your dogs needs.

Do not leave your dog in the crate for extended periods of time until they are fully comfortable.

Crate training is a highly recommended practice used to house-train puppies, ensure safety by preventing destructive chewing or swallowing of dangerous items, and provide a secure, comfortable "den" that reduces anxiety. It also simplifies travel, veterinary visits, and boarding while teaching dogs to settle and self-soothe.

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Bo and Glenn

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I would love to share the very special and positive experience my husband and I had with Underdog Rescue and the wonderful folks who run that program. We’re both in our 60’s so we’ve adopted and rescued lots of wonderful dogs, mostly Golden Retrievers, during our time together. Man, we’ve had some awesome dogs and awesome experiences during that time!

We had recently lost our Golden and were ready to adopt another dog 2 months ago. We’re fairly new to Grand Junction so began visiting and learning about various Rescues and attending several adoption events in the area. We continued to see Underdog Rescue’s presence at the adoption events and followed them online. It didn’t take long for the perfect dog (looks, size, personality, male, etc.) to pop up on the Underdog website. We weren’t looking for a puppy – we thought a dog 2-4 years old would be a perfect fit for our other Golden who was 5. But this dog who sounded perfect was a puppy. When we met him, he was very shy and just wanted to hang with his sweet Foster Mom, Jennifer. We walked him with our dog and hung out with him, but he wasn’t very interested in us. We went with our “gut” and adopted him anyway (his name was Marshall but we changed it to Bo). I had been in contact with folks from Underdog and Jennifer for the first few days before we adopted him and for a few weeks after we took him home – they were all great! They answered every question, told me what they knew about his history and kept checking in to make sure all was going well once we brought him home.

Let me just say – this sweet puppy is the easiest dog we’ve ever rescued. Like I said, it had been a long while since we had a puppy and we thought “Oh Boy – are we ready for this??!!” Bo slept on a doggie bed right next to our bed the first night (and every night thereafter) without a peep or even stirring in the night. He immediately became fast friends with our 5 year old Golden, Jake. He was loving and frequently climbed in Jakes dog bed to lay with him throughout the day. They played together almost immediately and have grown to love each other so much.  Early on, Bo had a few accidents in the house but, other than that, NO INCIDENTS WITH ANYTHING. He has never chewed on anything except toys and bones, he’s never been aggressive with people or dogs, he learned to walk on a leash quickly and he is so sweet and so smart and absolutely the PERFECT DOG.  We never needed a kennel for training, we could leave him alone in the house and in our big one-acre yard almost immediately. We seldom leave our dogs alone but occasionally we needed to and each time was without incident….no digging in the yard, no bothering anything in the house, no getting on the furniture or chewing up anything!!  It was all amazingly easy!! I think this is a testament to the folks who brought him home from New Mexico and Jennifer.  Every person at Underdog Rescue provided this little guy with great experiences and great first memories/impressions and he came to us without a fear or any issues.

The experience has been nothing short of amazing, fun, wonderful, easy and sweet. We are madly in love with Underdog Rescue and BoBo and would adopt a dog from them again in a heartbeat. We have loved every minute of this experience and look forward to a wonderful future with BoBo and Jake.

We thank you, Underdog Rescue and Fricking Awesome Foster Mom, Jennifer for this great dog at a time when we really needed a sweet puppy to ease our hearts and make us smile after a hard loss of our sweet Golden. We appreciate you and we recently made a donation to your Program as we want you to continue to be able to provide such happy endings for folks like us and dogs like Bo. I am extremely grateful for you and the wonderful experience you provided all of us!

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Current Open Positions

1. Director of Development and Marketing
2. Field Clinic Surgery Manager - Full Time
3. Field Clinic Vet Tech
4. Animal Care Specialist
5. Ranch Hand

Director of Development and Marketing

Underdog Rescue is not your average non-profit, and we aren’t looking for an average Director. We are in search of a creative powerhouse to lead our Marketing and Fundraising efforts. 

In this role, you won't just "manage a list"—you’ll build a movement. You’ll be the voice of the Underdogs across social media, the architect of fundraising events, and the primary bridge between our donors and our mission on the Native American reservations. We need someone who can keep our CRM organized on Tuesday and plan a sold-out community event on Saturday. If you’re energetic, creative, and ready to make a measurable impact, join us. Your work will save lives!

Requirements & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Marketing Management: Track and analyze performance metrics utilizing Google Analytics and CRM systems to refine strategies and maximize ROI. 
• Social Media Strategy: Execute end-to-end management of social channels from content calendars and video productions to community engagement.
• Integrated Campaign Management: Develop and lead unified marketing and fundraising plans, including peer to peer campaigns, special events and annual giving.
• Strategic Content Planning: Develop and maintain a cross platform calendar that aligns the Marketing and Fundraising goals.
• Team Leadership Experience: Strong coordinating skills with Underdog’s teams.
• Fundraising Expertise: Experience in non-profit development and a proven track record of meeting revenue goals and managing donor pipelines. 
• Community Engagement: Act as the lead voice for our Underdog Brand.
• Donor Stewardship and Outreach: The ability to build relationships with individual and corporate donors, ensuring consistent brand messaging across the board.
• CRM Mastery: Proficiency in a Donor Management System/CRM (we use Network for Good). You must be comfortable with data entry, segmentation, and reports to inform strategy.
• Event Management: Experience planning and executing community events, including managing budgets, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers.
• Resourcefulness: The "Underdog Spirit." You are a creative self-starter who can navigate the unique challenges of working in rural and Tribal communities with cultural sensitivity and grit.

Requirements: 

• Experience in Marketing, Communications, and/or Fundraising
• Experience in social media (2+ years preferred)
• Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• Analytical background of social media, algorithms, trends and donor stewardship
• Fundraising - Donor cultivation, gift solicitation and managing annual giving appeals

Strong preference given to local candidates. Salary starts at $44,000/yr. with an increase at 90 days. Benefits include: PTO; 6 paid holidays; health stipend; and pet benefits. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: with "Marketing/Fundraising Application" in the subject line.

Application Deadline: March 23, 2026

Field Clinic Surgery Manager - Full Time

Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab located in beautiful Moab, Utah, has an opening for a Full Time Veterinary Technician to run the surgery side of our monthly field clinics on the Native American reservations of the Four Corners region. Experience in surgical field clinics, emergency and/or shelter medicine is a plus. 

Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about the opportunity to have an impact on a highly underserved community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks in a fast paced environment. If you are interested in field medicine and confident in your ability to make decisions on your feet, with and without the direction of a vet, this may be a great fit for you. This position is more than a job, and will not suit every vet tech. A “working interview” (paid) is essential for the candidate to have a full understanding of the role .

Responsibilities at clinics include, but are not limited to:

• Attending one surgery clinic a month on the Navajo Nation - 3 days
• Ensuring that the veterinary staff is trained on the use of our equipment 
• Being available to assist the surgery team with questions, concerns and emergencies
• Managing the surgery flow from check in to induction, surgery, recovery and discharge
• Communicating and training clinic volunteers (recovery, sterilization, surgical assistance, etc.)
• Troubleshooting anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment, and sterilization equipment
• Performing pre-surgical patient examinations
• Triage and emergency stabilization of dogs and cats with indirect supervision from a veterinarian
• Ensuring adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe surgical environment
• Professionally communicating and collaborating with veterinarians, technicians, volunteers, support staff, and the public to ensure smooth and efficient clinic flow.

Responsibilities between clinics include:

• Managing surgery clinic inventory and ordering of supplies
• Scheduling surgery appointments and managing the surgery waitlist
• Managing post-operative patient concerns
• Packing and unpacking the mobile unit and trailer
• Driving the mobile unit to field locations
• Assisting with animal care and treatments at our shelter facility
• Confirming clinic locations
• Recruiting and scheduling veterinarians and technicians based on their skills
• Assuring that accurate medical records and statistics are kept current 

To apply, send a letter of inquiry and a resume to: . 

• $49,000 base salary.
• Location: in person with some opportunity to work from home between clinics
• Paid time off & holidays
• CE allowance $500
• Relocation allowance $1500*
• Medical benefit contribution 

Underdog is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and wants to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and have the opportunity to do their best work.

Essential skill requirements:

• Accurate medical recordkeeping in clinic and shelter management programs
• Understanding of disease management in an area of highly unvaccinated animals
• Proficient in medical terminology and be familiar with common drugs and protocols
• Ability to triage medical cases quickly and appropriately
• Work with individuals and colleagues from diverse communities and cultures
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner in all situations
• Ability to explain treatments and conditions to clients in a compassionate and understandable manner
• Patient restraint using principles of Fear Free animal handling
• Calculate, administer and properly manage fluids and medications
• Perform venipunctures and place IV catheters
• Prep wounds and apply bandages
• Monitor vital signs
• Properly place an endotracheal tube
• Induce and maintain anesthesia
• Care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, and euthanasia
• Must be able to lift 40# alone, or more with a team member
• Handling and documenting controlled substances and knowledge of regulations related to same
• Experience with dogs and cats of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status
• Patient discharge and client education
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment
• Perform routine, in-house diagnostic tests

You:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel, including overnight stays
• Can work flexible hours outside of 3 clinic days per month
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Can multi-task, be self-motivated, and pay close attention to detail
• Are a great team member or are able to work autonomously
• Work with a sense of urgency and possess critical thinking skills
• Can identify patient distress and react appropriately
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain cool under pressure
• Are comfortable doing patient assessments and procedures with little or no supervision
• Have great organizational skills
• Bring a positive attitude to work and promote the same in others
• Are eager to take on responsibilities and learn new skills

Underdog is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to be an organization where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

Our mission

"To rescue and rehabilitate companion animals from the Four Corners reservations of the American Southwest, through vet care, spay/neuter, and adoption services, while supporting Native Americans in the care of their animals. Our mission is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating a more humane and connected world."

Field Clinic Vet Tech - Full Time

Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab located in beautiful Moab, Utah, has an opening for a Full Time Veterinary Technician to run the wellness and vaccine portions of our monthly field clinics on the Native American reservations of the Four Corners region. Experience in surgical field clinics, emergency and/or shelter medicine is a plus. 

Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about impacting a highly underserved community and tackling a challenging variety of tasks in a fast paced environment. If you are interested in field medicine and confident in your ability to make decisions on your feet, this may be a great fit for you. This position is more than a job, and will not suit every vet tech. A “working interview” (paid) is encouraged for the candidate to have a full understanding of the role .

This position works closely with the Clinic Surgery Manager to ensure the health and safety of clinic animals. While the focus of the position is vaccines and wellness, the successful tech will be skilled in induction, placing IVs, pre-medicating, recovery, and surgical support of vets as needed.

Essential Job Responsibilities:  

• Preparation for spay and neuter clinics including helping to load and unload the mobile unit and clinic trailer
• Attend one clinic a month on the Navajo Nation - Thursday evening - Monday morning
• Effectively communicate and train volunteers in the vaccine and wellness side of the clinic 
• Efficiently manage and inventory the wellness and vaccine clinic supplies and meds 
• Comfortable driving the mobile clinic to field locations - as needed
• Help recruit volunteers for clinics and follow up data entry needs
• Work with the Surgery Manager to recruit and assign volunteer roles at clinics
• Assure that wellness records are entered to the clinic management program
• Understand and implement appropriate sanitation protocols to prevent disease spread

Your Skills and Traits:

• Models and embodies the Underdog Rescue mission, vision, values, and goals in actions and in words
• Demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, team focus, and values quality results
• Are professional, flexible, and handle difficult and sensitive situations with diplomacy and discretion
• Work competently and respectfully with veterinarians and other staff and volunteers
• Show compassion for animals and their families in stressful situations
• Adaptable and flexible, responding well to unexpected changes and evolving protocols
• Strong Work Ethic - this is hard work with long hours 
• Self-motivated, dedicated, calm under pressure, and eager to learn continuously
• Comfortable giving feedback to improve process or protocols
• Ability to triage and initiate emergency stabilization with indirect supervision from a vet is a bonus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate medical record management
• Vet Tech license not required, but competence and experience in the field of veterinary care is crucial

To apply, send a letter of inquiry and a resume to:

• $41,500 base salary.
• Location: in person with some opportunity to work from home between clinics
• Paid time off & holidays
• CE allowance $500
• Relocation bonus $1500*
• Medical benefit contribution

Underdog is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and wants to be a place where a diverse mix of talented, animal loving people want to come, stay, and have the opportunity to do their best work with a purpose

Mental, Physical, and Communication Demands:

• Strong written and spoken English skills
• Ability to perform a variety of light tasks - sitting, standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, typing, writing, answering phone and text messages 
• Will work when and where needed by the organization, with some irregular hours, weekends, and holidays,  when necessary
• Detail orients and organized
• Must work alone or with minimal supervision.  Must be self motivated 
• Must work under pressure with a public audience and have patience and tact when working with difficult, emotional, or angry people 
• Excellent animal handling skills to work safely around unruly, sick, injured, or dangerous animals
• Must work in an environment with elevated noise levels. 
• Must not have an allergic condition that prevents the employee from performing any essential function of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Possible Animal Care work between clinics as time permits:

• Administering daily medications and treatments to dogs on the ranch and the Underdog cats
• Assisting with intakes by vaccinating, evaluating and microchipping dogs as they come into our care
• Adding medical memos to our shelter management program as needed 
• Using your experience to find solutions for the medical needs of foster dogs 
• Run Parvo, 4DX, Giardia, as directed by staff or protocol
• General Parvo, or other illness care when needed
• Wound care as needed

This is a highly rewarding job for a tech wishing to utilize their existing skills while developing new ones as a true partner in Veterinary Field Clinic Medicine. If you are confident working well on your own with direct or indirect supervision from a vet or supervisor, while also being willing to ask questions when you don’t know how to proceed, this may be the next step in your growth as a Vet Tech! This is a fast paced situation that will allow you to learn new skills and techniques on a regular basis. Your unique blend of technical skills and strong people skills will allow you to excel in a field hospital environment while providing the satisfaction of knowing that without our services, thousands of animals would go without care every year. 

Animal Care Specialist

REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager

SCHEDULE: 5 days per week

SALARY: $40,560/yr, fulltime, exempt (equates to $19.50/hr)

BENEFITS: Paid Time Off and Holidays, Medical Benefit Contribution

TO APPLY: email your resume to   

Job Summary: 

Provide consistently high standards of services to support the mission of Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab (UDARR). We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, who will embody the UDARR values and culture of empathy, and possess strong interpersonal skills to interact with animals, staff, volunteers, fosters, and potential adopters. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:  

• Provide daily enrichment, exercise, and socialization for dogs
• Groom animals including bathing, brushing, and trimming
• Handle intake of animals arriving into care
• Follow protocols for treatment of sick animals, including blood draw and fecal tests (training provided)
• Keep ShelterLuv, Trello, and Slack up to date multiple times a day
• Update photos, attributes, and bios for all UDARR dogs regularly
• Process adoption applications within 24 hours of receipt
• Carry out adoption procedures properly and compassionately say “no” when necessary
• Administer medication, tend to other medical needs, and follow dietary guidelines as directed by Veterinarian/medical staff or management (training provided)
• Keep medical tasks and records up to date and schedule upcoming treatments/vaccines as needed
• Record all pertinent behavior observations in animal profiles in ShelterLuv
• Transport animals to local vet, off-site adoption events, and other appointments 
• Participate in social media campaign to promote adoptable dogs
• Maintain work areas clean, clutter- free, and organized 
• Follow procedures for run/kennel cleaning to ensure animal housing areas are kept clean and sanitary
• Check email daily, and respond within 12 hours 
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Animal Care Manager 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Basic understanding of animal care principles, behavior, and general well being
• Ability to stay calm and work safely around sick, injured, or nervous animals 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Able to perform a variety of physical tasks, such as standing, bending, and lifting up to and around 40-50 lbs
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment 
• Able to work in an environment with elevated noise levels 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and be self motivated
• Effective time management skills
• Able to work under pressure with public audience with patience and tact
• Compassionate, professional, and able to handle difficult and sensitive situations with diplomacy and discretion
• Strong organizational skills 
• Comfortable with various computer programs and apps
• Attention to detail and strong observational skills
• Previous experience in animal care or related field preferred

Ranch Hand

JOB TITLE: Ranch Hand

REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager

RATE: $16.50/hour, Part Time, non-exempt

SCHEDULE: AM Shift-8am, PM Shift-4pm (hours vary depending on needs)

Job Summary:

Play a vital role in maintaining the health, cleanliness, and overall well-being of the dogs in our care. Primary responsibilities include feeding dogs, changing water, picking up waste, cleaning and sanitizing dog runs, and performing general housekeeping tasks, washing dog laundry, dishes, etc. We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, who will embody the UDARR values, and carry out a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal care.

Essential Job Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for feeding puppies and adults following the feeding order- intake date/health status
• Follow daily procedures for run/kennel cleaning to ensure animal housing areas are kept clean and sanitary
• Be alert, observant, and report any physical health or behavioral concerns, e.g., diarrhea, limping, eye gunk, coughing, resource guarding, overly lethargic behavior
• Wash and sanitize bowls, water buckets, poop scoopers, brushes, crocs, etc.
• Clean and Sanitize crates and other items on the wash deck
• Catch up on ranch chat daily to stay up-to-date on any new information
• Responsible for laundry, wash, dry, and fold
• Leave all work areas clean, clutter-free, and organized at the end of each shift
• Follow all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment
• Performs other tasks as directed by management

Qualifications and Skills:

• Basic understanding of animal care principles, behavior, and general well being
• Ability to stay calm and work safely around sick, injured, or nervous animals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Able to perform a variety of physical tasks, such as standing, bending, and lifting up to and around 30-40 lbs
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Able to work in an environment with elevated noise levels
• Attention to detail and strong observational skills

Email a resume or letter of interest to:

Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab Mission Statement

"To rescue and rehabilitate companion animals from the Four Corners reservations of the American Southwest, through vet care, spay/neuter, and adoption services, while supporting Native Americans in the care of their animals. Our mission is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating a more humane and connected world."

Our staff and board are dedicated and passionate, they work hard every day to ensure a brighter future for Underdogs.

If you'd like to get in touch and are not sure who to contact you can fill out our contact form and the appropriate team member will get back to you.

Our Staff

Events Manager

Ashley plans all of our adoption and outreach events in Colorado. Contact Ashley at .

Ashley

Thrift Store Manager

Claudia oversees all staff and operations at Underdog Thrift Store. Contact Claudia at 435-260-9976 or .

Claudia

Thrift Store Assistant Manager

North assists Claudia in the thrift store daily operations. Contact North at 435-260-9976.

North

Thrift Store Associate

Raeann processes donations and assists customers with sales. Contact Raeann at 435-260-9976.

Raeann

Thrift Store Associate

Billy intakes and sorts donations and manages floor cleanliness. Contact Billy at 435-260-9976.

Billy

Ranch Team

The ranch staff live at our rescue ranch in exchange for taking care of the animals on site. They provide the basic needs such as feeding, watering, and snuggling! 

Our Board

• Katy Gullette, Director of Board
  • With over 30 years of work in Animal Welfare, including many of those years working with highly underserved areas, Katy founded Underdog Rescue in 2017. She brings over 35 years of business experience as well as a deep commitment to helping animals to the Underdog organization.
• Lisa Graznak
  • Lisa is Colorado native who has valued the precious contribution animals have in our lives. As a foster, she had helped over 75 animals gain the skills and confidence to find their forever homes. She believe in the education, services, and support that Underdog provides to our First Nation Communities. She has worked with the Navajo nation through Dale Carnegie conducting training and providing skill development. As a Director with Dale Carnegie Global, she facilitates leadership, sales and communications training around the world. She is also on the board for Girls On the Run, a program helping to give girls self-confidence, grit and self-worth.
• Phyllis Meyer-Parthemore
  • An RN for her career who moved to Kanab, Utah for her “retirement job” as the Pharmacy and Puppy Tech for Best Friends Animal Society. With 13 years experience in shelter work, Phyllis brings a wealth of knowledge to Underdog Rescue. She works at almost all of our reservation clinics.
• Jessica Turquette
  • Co-owner of the Moab Barkery, Jessica brings years of Board experience and animal wellness knowledge to the organization. Well known for her ability to think outside the box in a practical and realistic way, her support of Underdog in the community and on the Board are deeply appreciated

We rely on the kindness of donors like you to save, provide medical services, and find homes for animals in need from the Four Corners Native American Reservations.

While every donation is welcome and matters to us, making regular monthly donations through our Recurring Rescuers Program helps to ensure there is a steady flow of income to care for our animals each month. When you make a monthly donation, you help our small staff spend less time on fundraising efforts, and more time enriching the lives of our animals. You become an Underdog Guardian. 

Join our Recurring Rescuers Program and become an Underdog Guardian by giving monthly. We appreciate your contribution to our mission.

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Other Ways to Give (In-Kind Donations)

In addition to contributing monetary donations, you can support Underdog Animal Rescue & Rehab by donating supplies or other items, or even through no-cost ways to help like Amazon Smile. Check out our Amazon Wish List, the link below has a list that we continually update with things we need to make our rescue and mission a success! Take a look below at many of the different ways to help out our Underdogs.

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Prefer to have your dog supplies and food delivered to your door? Sign up for Chewy using the link above and Underdog Rescue will get $15! There are other ways to support our rescue to via Chewy too!

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Kroger Community Rewards Program

Connect your Kroger (Smith's, King Sooper's, City Market, etc.) Loyalty Card to Underdog Rescue and for each dollar you spend, Underdog benefits!

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WoofTrax

Download the WoofTrax app to support Underdog Rescue with each walk you take! WoofTrax donates to our rescue for each active user.

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In the event that donations exceed the amount needed for a specific medical case or project, surplus funds will be used to support similar lifesaving efforts. Thank you for helping us continue this vital work!

I have always had ‘rez’ dogs but had no idea the depth of the stray animal population in the Four Corners reservations. I quickly fell in love with Underdog Rescue and their efforts to bring low cost spay and neuter and donation-based vaccines to these underserved areas.

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As our community takes steps to limit the spread of COVID-19, Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab is focused on protecting the health and well-being of the animals in our care, our staff, volunteers, and the community we serve.

The animals at Underdog are living creatures that have no other option for care and support. We are working to balance their needs with the safety of our employees and volunteers and taking reasonable precautions that won’t curtail our ability to provide necessary services, place animals, and save lives. If you are experiencing any symptoms such as high fever, a deep dry cough and/or shortness of breath please consider visiting the shelter when you are feeling better.

Please keep checking this page and our social media channels for updated information. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation.