Rocky Road Rescue exists because dogs in urgent need of help need a safe place to go, and they need people like you to make that possible.Every year, we rescue 70 to 180 dogs who have run out of options due to changing family circumstances, medical needs, shelter transfers, or urgent intake. Each dog who enters our care receives full veterinary support, plus hands-on assessment and training in foster homes so they are healthy, stable, and ready for adoption.We believe in transparency about the real cost of rescue. Typical medical expenses for a single dog often include:Initial veterinary exam: $75 to $250 depending on clinic and urgencyCore vaccines (rabies and DAPP): about $150Spay or neuter surgery: $400 to $1,200 depending on size and clinicDeworming and 4DX testing when needed: about $250Dental work for painful teeth: often $1,000 or moreAdditional treatment if required, such as Lyme disease care ($150 to $400) or lump removals ($1,000 or more)Our adoption fees, at their highest, are usually around $750 to $950. Senior dogs and higher needs dogs often have reduced fees ranging from $100 to $750, and in some palliative or ongoing medical cases, fees may be waived entirely so the right home can be found.In many cases, the adoption fee does not come close to covering the full cost of care.We cannot continue saying yes to dogs who need us without your support. Your donation directly funds medical treatment, recovery, and supplies for safe foster placement. It gives dogs comfort, stability, and a real chance at a better life.Please donate today. Your generosity is what turns urgent need into a second chance.