Operation Underdog was formed by a small group of individuals in 2012 to promote adoption and rescue placement of shelter and community animals in need. We provide a monthly low cost spay and neuter trip to the public. This trip is offered at no charge to the comm unity other than the cost of the procedure. Approximately 300 dogs and cats are transported to the clinic to help decrease the number of unwanted litters and minimize the amount of animals brought into the shelter each year. We work with rescue partners all over the United States. Operation Underdog volunteers work daily securing rescue and vetting for both community and shelter animals. We offer free out of state transport to shelters to assist them in maintaining low euthanasia rates. In 2018, we transport 997 animals to safety. Operation Underdog also has animals available for adoption. Many of these animals were pulled from kill shelters when their time was up, rescued from lives of neglect as strays, or were taken into our care to prevent them from entering local shelters. Our adoption process includes an application, a home visit, and a contract. All underdogs are up to date with vaccinations, micro chipped, heartworm tested, and spayed or neutered. We occasionally have undercats available for adoption as well! We are a volunteer based, 501c3 nonprofit organization. All of our animals live in foster care with loving families as we search for their forever homes. When we have the funds, we assist with medical emergencies and offer free spays and neuters to those in need. We also assist with dog houses and straw when a dog has no shelter.
You will first be asked to complete an Adoption Application. An adoption coordinator will review your application and check necessary references including a vet reference ( when applicable) and personal references. They will also determine if the animal that you applied for is a good match for your home based on the responses you provide. If you are renting, we require proof that you are permitted to have a pet as well as determining if any breed or size restrictions may exist for your residence. Once you are pre-approved, a home visit is completed. A representative will visit your home to be sure it is a safe place for our adoptable as well as to answer any questions that you may have about an adoption. After the home visit, a contract is issued upon final approval.