Underdog Blog

Seeing “FIV positive” on a cat’s profile can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn what FIV really means, how it’s transmitted, and why these cats can live long, happy lives.

Adoption saves lives . Anyone who works in rescue sees that every day. When a dog or cat leaves rescue and enters a home, it represents a second chance. It represents a family choosing to open their door to an animal that needed one. But we cannot adopt our way out of overpopulation. After years of working in rescue, one thing becomes very clear. If we want to reduce the number of animals entering shelters in the first place, spay and neuter has to be foundational.  The Reali

What Is Temp Fostering? Underdog Pet Rescue is a foster based rescue  located in Madison, Wisconsin. This means we do not have a shelter, and we rely solely on our foster homes to house animals while they wait for adoption. These homes are run by volunteers who balance fostering with work, family, travel, and everything else life brings. At Underdog Pet Rescue , temp fosters provide short-term coverage for a primary foster home. When a foster family has travel plans, becomes

I started Underdog in 2012 out of my basement, about five minutes from where our clinic stands today. At the time, I did not have a five-year plan or a roadmap. My goal was simple. Take animals from high-volume shelters, put them into foster homes, and get them ready for adoption.