
Every dog who enters Three Stooges Rescue becomes part of our family.
We promise to see them as individuals, not numbers. To give them the time, patience, medical care, and understanding they need. To find homes that are truly right for them—not simply the first ones available.
And when one of our dogs is adopted, our commitment doesn’t end.
Once a Stooge, always a Stooge.

Three Stooges Rescue started with a simple desire to do more. I began by fostering dogs and quickly learned how much of a difference one safe place, one patient person, and one second chance can make.
What started in my home grew into a mission: to give dogs who have been abandoned, overlooked, or misunderstood the time, care, and advocacy they deserve.
I can’t save them all—but for the ones who come through our doors, I can make sure their lives matter.
— Natasha Backovich
Founder & President

We focus on Florida’s Treasure Coast—mainly Port St. Lucie and neighboring areas. Staying local helps us respond faster, build stronger community relationships, and ensure long-term care for our dogs and families.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your donations directly support medical care, supplies, and rescue efforts. Every contribution is tax-deductible and helps us save more dogs.

Join our community! Whether you adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate, your support helps dogs find safety, trust, and happiness. Be part of their journey home.