First Mate Dog Rescue

10/25/2026

⚓️ FOSTER, ADOPTER, OR FOSTER-TO-ADOPT NEEDED FOR LUKE! ❤️

Meet Luke! This handsome 2-year-old, 55 lb sweetheart was rescued from a local shelter and is currently staying in boarding while he waits for his next chapter. While he's safe and being cared for, Luke deserves so much more. He deserves a home and a family to call his own. ❤️

Here's what we know about this sweet boy!

🐾 Dog friendly! Currently attending doggy daycare and doing fantastic with his canine friends, with no behavioral concerns reported!

🐾 People lover! Sweet, friendly, and loves spending time with people.

🐾 Excellent car rider! Happy to hop in and head out for an adventure.

🐾 Beach boy! He's already enjoyed two trips to the beach and had an absolute blast!

🐾 Pup cup enthusiast! Because every good boy deserves a little treat! 🍦

🐾 Healthy & vaccinated! Luke is fully vaccinated and in great overall health.

Luke still needs to be neutered, but we're unable to coordinate his surgery while he's in boarding. Getting him into a foster or foster-to-adopt home will allow us to move forward with that next step in his care.

💙 LUKE DESERVES MORE THAN LIFE IN BOARDING.

This sweet boy has already been given a second chance after leaving the shelter. Now he just needs someone willing to open their heart and home to him.

Whether you can foster temporarily, foster with the possibility of adopting, or offer him a forever home, you could make all the difference for Luke.

⚓️ Can you be Luke's safe harbor?

🌊 Apply below:

Foster:
https://form.jotform.com/243540308696057

Foster to adopt or Adopt:
https://form.jotform.com/250685583072159

Please share and help us find Luke the home he deserves! ❤️

10/25/2026

Check out page 37! 😉 A huge thanks to PawPrints Magazine for including us!

🐾 Meet November's newest adoptable family members! • Ready for a forever home • Waiting to steal your heart! Visit www.pawprintsmagazine.com and tap the cover to fall in love 😍
Cover Photo by The Photo District

10/22/2026

Monty spent some time with a temp foster while his foster was traveling, and he didnt skip a beat! Monty is such a resilient little puppy who thrives anywhere he goes and is just happy to be here.

⚓️ AHOY! MONTY HERE, LOOKING FOR MY FOREVER CREW! 🐾

I'm a blue-eyed heartthrob born around 7/17/26, currently 18 lbs & expected to reach around 55+ lbs fully grown!

I'm a sweet, easygoing, happy little guy who LOVES everyone I meet! Never met a stranger, just friends I haven't made yet! 🤍

🐾 I'm a crate-training ROCKSTAR! I happily go into my crate, sleep through the night without a peep & do great for up to 4 hours during the day! House training is coming along, too!

🐾 I'm SUPER snuggly when you're in the mood for cuddles, but I'm independent, too! I'm perfectly happy taking a bone to my crate or a dog bed & relaxing on my own. I also LOVE stuffy toys!

🐾 I live with dogs of all sizes & a senior cat! I love my furry friends but would be happy sailing solo, too! I have top notch play manners with other dogs and can read their energy pretty well.

🐾 I'm AMAZING in the car, wonderful in public & a gentleman for baths & vet visits. I'm always ready for an adventure!

🐾 Adaptable? My superpower! I've stayed in different foster homes & adjusted with EASE every time. New people, places & routines? I take it all in stride!

🐾 I enjoy a backyard now, but apartment life could suit me with diligent house training & regular potty breaks. It's not the size of the ship, but the love inside it!

🐾 Kids? I'd love little first mates with respectful dog manners!

I'm still a puppy, so I need patient humans committed to consistent training, guidance & realistic expectations. A flexible schedule is important for potty breaks, exercise & attention as I grow. Puppies need YOU to teach us the ropes! ⚓️

I'm affectionate, independent & easygoing, with a whole lot of love to give. All I'm missing is my forever crew!

Who's ready to sail into forever with me?! 🤍

⚓️ Apply via www.firstmaterescue.com

10/22/2026

⚓️ CHACHI IS A LITTLE GUY WITH A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE TO GIVE! 🐾💙

Meet Chachi! At just under a year old and 10.5 lbs, this adorable little guy is looking for his forever crew!

Chachi is playful, affectionate, and always up for a snuggle. He loves exploring the backyard and toys that make noise — especially his foster sibling's chirping cat toy! 😂

Chachi is shy with new people, but his approach is precious: get down on his level and he may ARMY CRAWL over to say hello! Once comfortable, his sweet personality shines.

🐾 Crate progress! Sleeps through the night in his crate and does well for a few hours during the day.

🐾 Housebreaking is a work in progress. He typically uses a puppy pad when he has an indoor accident.

🐾 Moderate energy (5–6/10). Loves to play and explore but is equally happy relaxing and cuddling.

🐾 Dog friendly! Loves his foster siblings. Another dog would be wonderful, but he could thrive as your one and only with plenty of attention.

🐾 Cats? Lives with two! He ignores the confident cat but may chase one that runs. A confident, dog-savvy cat would be the better match.

🐾 Great car rider! Mostly a model passenger with occasional whining.

🐾 Leash skills are developing. He's still figuring out this whole walking-on-a-leash business!

🐾 Learning basic commands and responds well to treats, praise, and affection.

💙 CHACHI'S DREAM HOME:

Chachi is a sensitive little soul who can be startled by loud noises and sudden movements. He's looking for a patient, gentle adopter who will help him build confidence.

🐾 Kids 10+ with respectful dog manners are recommended, as sudden movements can sometimes startle him.

🐾 A flexible schedule would be ideal while he continues building his crate routine. A hybrid schedule or the ability to pop home for a midday break would be a great fit!

He LOVES spending time outside, sniffing and exploring, so a securely fenced yard would be ideal!

Most importantly, Chachi wants plenty of love, patience, and lap time.

⚓️ Ready to welcome Chachi aboard your forever crew?

Apply at www.firstmaterescue.com 💙

10/21/2026

⚓️ JASPER IS LOOKING FOR A CO-CAPTAIN TO SHOW HIM THE ROPES! 🐾💙

Meet Jasper! At just 1 year old and 45 lbs, this handsome boy is still learning how to navigate the big, wide world, and he's looking for a forever crew to help him find his sea legs! 🌊

Jasper is a gentle, low-energy sweetheart who has already mastered so many of the important things in life. He's just working on building his confidence, and every little victory is worth celebrating!

🐾 Crate-trained superstar! Goes right in when asked and sleeps soundly in his crate.

🐾 Fully housebroken with ZERO accidents!

🐾 Low energy (3/10) — a mellow boy who doesn't need a ton of activity to be happy.

🐾 Great leash manners! Walks slowly without pulling, although unfamiliar sounds can still startle him.

🐾 LOVES other dogs! Enjoys playing with canine friends, especially when they initiate the fun.

🐾 Car ride enthusiast! Jasper absolutely LOVES the car and confidently enjoys sticking his snoot out the window to take in the world!

🐾 Smart boy! Already knows "sit" and "place." He's food-motivated, although he's still learning to feel comfortable taking treats directly from someone's hand.

🐾 Toy lover! Bones and stuffies are among his favorites.

🐾 No separation anxiety!

💙 JASPER'S PAWFECT HOME 💙

Jasper is still learning that unfamiliar sights, sounds, and movements aren't so scary. He's made wonderful progress in just a short time, but his forever family will need to be patient, understanding, and committed to helping him continue building confidence at his own pace.

🐶 A resident dog is a MUST! Jasper truly benefits from canine companionship and needs a friendly, confident buddy to help show him the ropes.

🌳 A fenced yard would be wonderful, although he also does well on a long lead.

❤️ A calmer household willing to introduce new experiences and public outings gradually would be ideal.

👧 Children ages 10–12+ with respectful dog manners are preferred. Jasper can be startled by sudden movements and loud noises, so the quick, unpredictable movements of younger children may be overwhelming for him.

🐱 Cats are unknown at this time.

Jasper doesn't need someone to rush him through life. He just needs a little guidance, a canine best friend, and people who will celebrate all those little milestones along the way.

Could you be the forever crew that helps Jasper find his confidence? ⚓️💙

🌐 Apply to adopt at www.firstmaterescue.com

10/21/2026

⚓️ THE NAME'S DUDLEY. STUDLY DUDLEY. 😎🤍

From CODE RED at an overcrowded shelter, just hours away from losing his life, to couch cuddles and belly rubs! Dudley is now THRIVING in foster care and ready to find his forever crew! 🐾

At about 2½ years old and 67 lbs, Dudley is one of the happiest, HANDSOMEST boys around! He turns heads everywhere he goes, winning over everyone he meets and earning the nickname STUDLY DUDLEY! 😍

🐾 HOUSEBROKEN & CRATE TRAINED! Zero accidents in foster care! He loves sleeping on the couch but does great in his crate, too.

🐾 DOG FRIENDLY! A doggy daycare regular who'd happily live with another pup or sail solo!

🐾 PROFESSIONAL SNUGGLER! The second he's let out of his crate, he flops onto his back for belly rubs. This 67-lb baby LOVES his people!

🐾 SMART COOKIE! Knows sit, stay & wait! He's food motivated and making great progress with training. Leash manners are still a work in progress.

🐾 PLAYFUL GOOFBALL! Loves tug-of-war, stuffies & grabbing something he shouldn't just to get you to play chase! 😂

🐾 ADVENTURE READY! Excellent car rider who loves meeting people and dogs on outings! Still learning to settle during longer brewery or restaurant visits.

🐾 ACTIVE THEN CHILL! Can hit 7–8/10 energy when he needs exercise, but loves a good nap afterward. A couple of solid daily walks and couch time sound perfect!

🐾 No separation anxiety or known fears. Storms and vacuums don't faze him! Cats unknown. We think respectful kids 5+ would be a great fit due to his size.

His vet even reached out after his visit to say:

“Just met Dudley. He’s perfect.” 🤍

His dream home? Someone who'll keep up with his walks and training, appreciate his goofy personality, and provide UNLIMITED belly rubs!

Dudley is just happy to be here and happy to be alive.

Let's show him we're pretty damn happy he's here, too. ⚓️🤍

Apply at firstmaterescue.com

10/20/2026

Taylor's birthday celebrations continue on ALL WEEK LONG! Help us make her bday wish come true by raising funds for our pups! 🥳🐾⚓️

ALL PAWS ON DECK! LET'S TURN BIRTHDAY WISHES INTO RESCUE RICHES!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/taylors-birthday-fundraiser

Our fearless co-director is celebrating another sail around the sun, and she's got just ONE birthday wish: a boatload of donations for her First Mate pups!

Forget the flowers, skip the presents, and help us fill the treasure chest for the dogs who need us most!

$5, 10, $25 or whatever you can spare - no donations is too small to make waves!

Let's show Captain Taylor some birthday love and make this her most PAW-some voyage around the sun yet!

10/20/2026

Carmela (now Sienna) and her new fam, including her canine pal Luna!

We love you, have the best life!

10/20/2026

Pringle (now Tucker!) and his new mom!

Congrats, buddy! We 💙 you! ⚓️🐾

10/19/2026

ALL PAWS ON DECK! LET'S TURN BIRTHDAY WISHES INTO RESCUE RICHES!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/taylors-birthday-fundraiser

Our fearless co-director is celebrating another sail around the sun, and she's got just ONE birthday wish: a boatload of donations for her First Mate pups!

Forget the flowers, skip the presents, and help us fill the treasure chest for the dogs who need us most!

$5, 10, $25 or whatever you can spare - no donations is too small to make waves!

Let's show Captain Taylor some birthday love and make this her most PAW-some voyage around the sun yet!