To The Rescue Now Available on PC Alongside Charity Drive

The dog shelter simulation game To the Rescue was supposed to release tomorrow, on November 4^th. However, it seems that the developers at Little Rock Games and their publisher Freedom Games had other ideas. Yesterday, the game launched as a surprise to fans eagerly awaiting the game, and it is now available on Steam!

In addition to the surprise launch, the developers announced that twenty percent of all proceeds will be donated directly to The Petfinder Foundation, which seeks to support real-world animal shelters. On top of that, the developers are hosting a charity drive via Tiltify, which will allow people to donate directly to The Petfinder Foundation. The charity drive is also tied into a drawing for a copy of the game, which I think is even more incentive for people to donate.

🎉To The Rescue is NOW officially available on Steam (PC/Mac)!🎉

Remember that 20% of profits will be going to The Petfinder Foundation!https://t.co/DdnVmMgooN

As you get to playing, please remember to leave us a review!#indiegames #gamedev #dogs #gaming pic.twitter.com/9i3HCwBXmc

— To The Rescue! NOW AVAILABLE! (@ToTheRescueGame) November 2, 2021

If you’re wondering about what To the Rescue is all about, check out the description from the press release. “Step into the bustling local animal shelter and help some stray pups find their forever homes. Manage the inner workings of the dog shelter while maintaining a warm and welcoming environment for future adopters.

Ensure each pup and person are perfectly paired up between four dog sizes, seven breed types, and 29 dog varieties with dozens of individual personality traits. It may take an army to keep this thankless task going, but those fuzzy faces are more than worth it.

Want a chance to win a copy of To The Rescue?

For every $5 you donate to our Tiltify campaign you will get 1 entry into a drawing to win a key for the game!

Donations go to @Petfinder_fnd https://t.co/6xjQRJPiyb #indiegames #dogs #gamedev

— To The Rescue! NOW AVAILABLE! (@ToTheRescueGame) November 2, 2021

Balance feeding, grooming, and exercise schedules for all of the dogs in between belly rubs to ensure everyone’s health is in tip-top shape. Manage shelter resources by upgrading facilities, hiring staff, securing additional funding, and replenishing essential inventory on a tight budget. Most important of all, keep in good standing with the local community to become the heart and soul of the town.”

Olivia Dunlap, Co-Founder of Little Rock Games, also commented on the surprise release, stating: “We are ‘unleashing’ To The Rescue! early to delight sim fans and dog people everywhere! We are delighted to not only pay respect to shelter volunteers around the world; but also bring meaningful awareness to their work through this game as well as assist in raising funds by donating a portion of our team’s proceeds.”

I’m very excited to give To the Rescue a try. There has been no word on whether the other versions (such as the Switch version) will release on the 4^th, or at a later date. Either way, the charity drive is a good cause, and To the Rescue looks like a lot of fun, so check it out if you’re interested!