Closing Tucson dog-rescue group still seeking homes for 11 dogs

In late April, Bridge Rescue for Dogs announced that they'd be closing at the end of May. At the time, they needed to find homes for 17 dogs, but six have found homes in the last two weeks.

Bridge has saved more than 250 dogs from euthanasia since it opened in late 2014, when it was founded on the principle of saving the “lost-cause” dogs from Pima Animal Care Center’s short-term rescue list.

Dogs in need of homes can be viewed on Bridge’s Facebook page or website at bridgerescue.org

The group said in April that despite ongoing fundraising and adoption events, increasing boarding and veterinary bills have created an unsuitable future for the all-volunteer-run group.

“The community has been extremely supportive of Bridge Rescue’s mission," said volunteer Barbara Monroe

Several of the dogs Bridge is seeking homes for were at risk of being euthanized at PACC before Bridge took them in, so returning to the shelter is not a good option, said Maria Coxon-Smith, another volunteer.

The group has adopted out 19 of its 30 dogs in recent months, but now is asking for help from the public and local rescue groups to place the remaining dogs, who could be returned to PACC if they don’t find homes.

Donations can be made through PayPal to: donatetobridgerescue@gmail.com