Frequently Asked Questions

What is your mission statement?

We are the Doghouse Rescue Academy and Education Network, a 501(c)(3) non-profit foster-based dog rescue, but we are more than just your typical rescue! We are animal advocates and rescuers, we rehabilitate and we re-home. We educate the public on resources that are available to them, spay & neuter, and offer training. We work closely with rural/high kill shelters to pull dogs and get them completely vetted, evaluated, rehabilitated and re-homed to their perfect forever family.

Do you have any plans for the future?

We want to offer/sponsor free spay & neuter clinics as well as working on grants to assist our shelter partners. We believe that partnering up with the other rescues for the greater good of the animals is the best way to operate. We donate when we can, cross post potential rescues, sponsor, and offer training to all of our rescue partners. The Doghouse Rescue Academy is 100% volunteer run. We are a foster based rescue that relies on donations from the public. Check back often for updates on our Facebook and website for available dogs, news, and more! To all of our followers, we thank you for your continued support and love! It takes a village. Together we will make a difference!

Where can I go to see your adoptable dogs?

You can see all of our available dogs on Petfinder, Adopt-A-Pet, or our Facebook page. We do not have a shelter facility to house the dogs, we are foster based so the dogs are all around Southwest Florida. To meet a dog you are interested in, please complete the Adoption Application to start the process (once approved will contact you for a meet and greet) or check out our Events where we bring some of our adoptable dogs.

I did an application, but haven't heard back from anyone yet. When will you call or email me?

Please remember that we are a group of volunteers that have full time jobs and families, when we get the chance we will get in touch with you. Sometimes it takes us a few minutes or a few days, but we do our best to reach out to everyone as soon as we can. You can always email adopt@doghouserescueacademy.org about the status of your application.

Can your rescue take in a lost/stray dog I found?

Doghouse Rescue Academy only accepts only owner-surrendered pets if we have a fosters. We do not have the means to pick-up lost, stray, or abused pets. To report a lost, stolen, found, or abused pet, please contact Lee County Domestic Animal Services at 239-533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or visit them at 5600 Banner Dr Fort Myers FL 33912. We can only accept these animals after the hold period at Domestic Animal Services; although keep in mind that is only if the owner does not claim, and if we have an available foster.

Where do you get your funding?

We do not receive funding from any government entity nor are we affiliated with any other national or local organizations. We rely on donations, bequests, fundraising events, company sponsors, and grants to sustain our programs and services.