To the Rescue! Gets Switch Release Date

Since it was announced at a Wholesome Games showcase, I’ve been interested in To the Rescue! A Dog Shelter Management game from developer Little Rock Games and publisher Freedom Games. While it was released on Steam in November of 2021, I’ve been waiting for the Nintendo Switch release. Switch players don’t have much longer to wait, since we now have a release date!

According to a press release announced yesterday, To the Rescue! will release on May 25^th, 2023. It serves not just as a fun game, but also works to raise awareness for animal shelters and their workers. Here is what the press release has to say about the game!

“Take charge of the local animal shelter to help stray pups find new and loving furever homes. In between belly rubs and sessions of playing fetch, ensure the inner workings of the shelter run properly. Foster a warm and welcoming environment for future pet parents to come and meet their soon-to-be companions.

Taking care of adorable fuzzy butts isn’t all fun and games. Balance feeding, grooming, and exercise schedules for all of the dogs. Treat, pun intended, any illnesses that may arise to keep the pups in tip-top shape for the next game of tug-of-war.

Find the perfect fit between people and puppers by matching between four dog sizes, seven breed types, and dozens of individual personality traits for adopters and doggos. It’s a bittersweet day when furry friends leave the shelter, but the happiness on their faces knowing they’ve found their families warms the heart every time.

Manage shelter resources by upgrading facilities and replenishing inventory, all on a budget. Maintain good standing with other members of the neighborhood to keep the shelter support strong. It may take an army, but those fuzzy faces make it more than worth it.”

At this time, the To the Rescue! Switch release is digital only via the Nintendo eShop. However, there is always a possibility of a retail version down the line via avenues such as Limited Run Games. That is just speculation on my part though. Ben Robinson, Co-Founder of Freedom Games also commented on the release, stating:

“To The Rescue! balances the wholesome feel of a loving and cozy animal game with some of the hectic realities of running a real animal shelter. We wanted to pay respect to all of the hardworking volunteers running actual animal shelters and raise awareness for their profession through the power of video games!”

You’ll be able to pick up To the Rescue! for 19.99 USD on May 25^th. I’m very excited for Switch players (such as myself) to be able to play this wholesome, cute animal shelter management game. I hope the developers have great success with this Switch release.