About
To The Rescue! is a charming dog shelter simulator where you are responsible for taking care of dozens of cute dogs in need of a home. It’s not all cuddles and snoot boops though: running a shelter can be a lot of work. You have to manage all of the dogs’ needs in order to maximize their chances of finding the right forever home.
Each day brings new challenges and rewards. Dogs have specific preferences, can get infectious diseases, and can have negative traits. But you can also have fundraisers, get random donations, and help someone find their new best friend. Unfortunately, there’s never enough room, and always more dogs.
Some dogs are more desirable than others, but maybe if you can afford to wait long enough, just maybe, every dog will have their day.
Features
Support real-world charity. 20% of the profit from all sales of To The Rescue! will go towards the Petfinder Foundation.
Every dog is unique. Each dog is generated with its own traits and preferences to make them unique and memorable.
Match dogs with adopters’ needs. Adopters will often come into the shelter looking for specific things. Match their preferences to increase the chances of adoption.
Upgrade your shelter. If you end up with some spare funds, you can upgrade the shelter for your needs. Build deluxe kennels, organize communal play spaces, hire helpers, and more!
Keep the shelter open. Sometimes it can be tough to afford to take care of all the dogs in the shelter. You’ll need to be thrifty and sometimes make tough decisions so that you can keep helping dogs find homes.
For updates and news
The Team
Joe Williams (he/him)
Music, Programming
FAQ
What platforms will the game be playable on?
To The Rescue! will be available on release for PC and Mac on Steam as well as the Nintendo Switch.
How is To The Rescue! supporting real-life shelters?
20% of Little Rock Games’ profits from all sales of To The Rescue! will be donated to The Petfinder Foundation.
Their mission is to ensure that no adoptable pet is euthanized for lack of a good home, and we are very proud to be partnered with them.
How can I get involved?
The easiest way to support To The Rescue! is to add the game to your Steam Wishlist. You can also join our Discord to connect with us and other fans to stay up to date as we continue development.
If you are interested in streaming, reviewing, or otherwise covering the game, contact our publisher at hello@freedom.gg to get a conversation started.
Additionally, be sure to follow development, spread the word, and support your local shelter!
When is the release date?
To The Rescue! was released on November 4th, 2021.
To The Rescue! was successfully funded during our campaign from August 6th to September 3rd 2019. More than 1200 backers helped us exceed our fundraising goal. We are very thankful for those fans who are supporting us to help make the game the best it can be!
Does the game feature euthanasia? Why?
From the very beginning of the project, we wanted to include euthanasia in the game. We know that the idea of it being an option may be shocking to some people, but the truth of the matter is that there are are way more dogs and cats in need than shelters can handle. It can be hard for “no-kill” shelters to take in every animal that might need help. Those that may be hard to adopt, rehabilitate, or find room for may eventually end up at other shelters that have no choice. A tragic side effect of this is that shelters that need help the most may end up with a bad reputation. No one ever wants to have to euthanize. But since we want to raise awareness, we don’t want to pretend that it’s not potentially part of the job. It’s not glorified or presented as an easy way out, but it’s an important part of the experience.
That being said, we are going to include the ability to opt out of engaging with the euthanasia mechanic, for players who would rather experience the game without it.
Can you pet the dog?
Yes!
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