Our story
Founded on a single howl.
Hades Rescue began in 2014, when our founder Rae took in a surrendered senior malamute named Echo — a dog who had been marked "unadoptable" for being too vocal, too big, and too old.
Echo lived out his final four years surrounded by mountains, other northern breeds, and dozens of humans who fell for him. Every dog we've pulled since has been for him.
Today we're a network of trained foster homes across Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming — placing 80+ dogs a year and providing owner-support resources that keep hundreds more out of shelters.
What we believe
Breed-specific care
Northern breeds have unique needs. We specialize so we can advocate — not generalize.
Radical honesty
Every dog comes with a full behavior report. No surprises. No omissions. Trust starts here.
Lifetime commitment
Any dog we place is welcome back. Forever. No questions asked, no shame.
A decade of dogs
Echo comes home. Rae fosters her first four surrenders.
Official 501(c)(3) status. First permanent sanctuary opens in Ontario.
Foster network expands to Idaho and Wyoming. 100th adoption.
Owner-support hotline launches — helping 200+ families keep their dogs.
500th rescue placed. Medical fund covers full veterinary care for every intake.