Upstate Underdog Rescue

Our Mission

Upstate Underdog Rescue believes that Every Dog Has A Superpower! We are a non-breed specific rescue for at-risk dogs in the capital region of New York State. We know that good things happen for dogs at animal shelters every day, but some dogs just can't adjust to shelter life. That's where UUR comes in! Through supported fostering and positive training, we allow dogs to decompress and expand their world at their own pace. UUR is small by design so that we can support our dogs and their families--once an Underdog, always an Underdog!

The downside of being small is that we just don't have the resources to make every deserving dog an Underdog. Our SMILE program works to help dogs who are still at the shelter and are in need of extra reasons to smile while they wait to be adopted. Through this program, we provide enrichment activities, trips, and special treats for special shelter dogs.