Esther, a Boxer mix rescued by Rosalie and Friends, at home on her rug

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?

Esther, an 8-year-old Boxer and Bully mix
8 Years Boxer & Bully Mix Fee Sponsored

Esther

A gentle survivor with a peaceful soul. Essie is house-trained, great with dogs and younger kids, and ready for her quiet forever.

Meet Esther →
Liza, a 1-year-old Catahoula mix
1 Year Catahoula Mix Fee Sponsored

Liza

The happiest heart in the rescue — a rare skin condition managed with simple regular meds can't slow her wiggle. Loves dogs, cats, and sunshine.

Meet Liza →
Penelope, a 2.5-year-old Rat Terrier mix
2.5 Years Rat Terrier Mix

Penelope

From hoarding rescue to heartworm-free: a gentle 13-lb girl who worked hard to feel safe — and is ready to love.

Meet Penelope →
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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

Help walk dogs, assist at events, support transport runs, or lend your skills to our operations team.

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