Three rescued dogs resting together on a bed — a pit bull mix, a senior dachshund, and a French bulldog in a wheelchair

Every Underdog
Comes Home

Rosalie and Friends is a Pensacola, FL nonprofit dedicated to fospice and fixer uppers — rescuing the seniors, the sick, and the overlooked, and surrounding them with care and love.

Meet Our Dogs What Is Fospice?

Dogs Looking for Homes

These loving pups are ready to meet their family. Could that be you?

Myla, a 1.5-year-old Chihuahua mix
1.5 Years Chihuahua Mix

Myla

Nine pounds of big opinions and bigger loyalty once she trusts you. Crate- and potty-trained; looking for an experienced, patient home.

Meet Myla →
Gromit, a 9-week-old mixed-breed puppy
9 Weeks Mixed Breed

Gromit

A fluffy, one-eyed charmer with big personality in a tiny body. Loves toys, other dogs, and talking back.

Meet Gromit →
Toofers, a 10-year-old Chihuahua and Pekingese mix
~10 Years Chihuahua & Pekingese

Toofers

Eight pounds of senior sass with the confidence of a 90-pound bouncer. Wants a lap to warm and a home where he's the one and only.

Meet Toofers →
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How Adoption Works

We keep things simple so you can focus on what matters — finding your dog.

Apply Online

Fill out our adoption application. Our board personally reviews every one, then follows up with a phone call.

Meet Your Match

We'll arrange a home visit and meet-and-greet so you and your matched dog can connect first.

Take Them Home

Once approved, your new best friend comes home — and if life ever changes, we will always take them back.

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Our Signature Program

“Fospice and fixer uppers.”

Senior pets are too often left behind. Our fospice program takes them from the shelter and into loving homes through end of life — comfort, dignity, and a family for their final chapter.

Learn About Fospice Become a Foster
Toofers, a 10-year-old Chihuahua and Pekingese mix Senior Spotlight

Meet Toofers

A ~10-year-old, 8-pound Chihuahua/Pekingese with the confidence of a 90-pound bouncer. Toofers (“Tootie” to his friends) wants a lap to warm, treats on schedule, and a home where he's the one and only.

Meet Toofers →

Get Involved

There are many ways to make a difference for dogs in need.

Volunteer

Assist at events, support transport runs, and more!

Become a Volunteer

Foster a Dog

Open your home temporarily — or forever — to a dog in need. Foster families are the backbone of our rescue mission.

Become a Foster

Donate

Donations fund vet bills, medications, food, and supplies for the dogs in our care.

Donate Today