Misfit Mutts Dog Rescue is a completely volunteer-run organization based in Green Bay, WI. We rely on the strength of our community relationships to support our mission of alleviating overcrowded animal shelters in the southern regions of the United States. We believe that pet overpopulation in the South impacts our entire country, and we see it as our duty to raise awareness and educate the public about animal welfare, with the ultimate goal of ending the companion animal crisis we currently face.

As an all-breed and all-age, foster-based dog rescue, every dog we save is placed directly into a foster home while they search for their forever family. We focus on properly introducing neglected or unwanted pets into society, giving them the chance to become beloved and respected family members. Our team works diligently to match families with dogs that best fit their lifestyles, ensuring a positive experience for everyone involved. Our motto, “Once a misfit, always a misfit,” reflects our lifelong commitment to every dog we adopt out, ensuring they always have a safe haven with us if misfortune strikes.

  • Where do our dogs come from? The majority of our dogs come from Texas, either pulled by our partners from local shelters or rescued directly from the streets. Most dogs join a foster family in Texas for a minimum of two weeks or are placed in quarantine before transport. During this time, they receive all necessary veterinary care to prepare for their journey. We collaborate with organizations such as Lola’s Lucky Day, Angleton Animal Shelter, and Friends of the Texas Panhandle Shelter Pets, and we also assist many local owner surrenders in Wisconsin.
  • Facebook and Joining Our Volunteer Page – Once you are approved to foster with us, please join our volunteer page on Facebook, titled “Misfit Mutts Dog Rescue Volunteer and Foster Team.” This is where we post about dogs looking for foster homes and share various volunteer opportunities. We primarily communicate with our fosters via Facebook, so it’s essential to be comfortable using both Facebook and Facebook Messenger. Once you have a foster dog, we kindly ask that you respond to our messages within 24 hours.
  • Securing a Foster – As soon as the dogs arrive in their Texas foster homes and have time to settle in, we will post their profiles on our volunteer page. We provide as much information as possible about each dog’s temperament, health, and estimated arrival date. If you believe a dog would be a good fit for you, you can commit to fostering them. If you have additional questions, feel free to comment on the post or message the original poster directly. Once a dog has a committed foster, we will update the post with “foster found,” allowing them to secure a spot on transport. We want fostering to be a fun and rewarding experience, so please only commit to dogs you feel comfortable with, and take breaks whenever you need. If you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!
  • Transport & Arrival of Your Foster Dog – Midweek prior to your foster dog’s arrival, we will create individual chats on Facebook Messenger to keep you updated on your dog’s progress. Please share any information about their personality, needs, vet appointments, and meet-and-greets. On the Saturday before transport, we will create a group chat with all fosters picking up dogs on transport day. The arrival time can vary due to factors like weather, traffic, and potty breaks for the dogs, but it generally falls between 10 AM and 1 PM.
  • On transport day, the dogs are loaded into the van, where our Texas volunteers meet Wisconsin volunteers in Arkansas to switch the dogs over to another van for the long journey back to Wisconsin overnight. Dogs arrive at our rescue facility early Sunday morning, where they receive a bath, a quick health check for any immediate veterinary needs, and their photos are taken. We review their paperwork, pack their supplies, and get them ready for their foster homes. MMDR provides all necessary supplies, including veterinary care, so there is absolutely no cost to you as a foster!