# Dog Shelter Rescue

> Virtual dog shelter management simulation with breed information and awareness links. (iPhone/iPad app by Sleutech Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-shelter-rescue/id1472639031 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sleutech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445644148)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.19/5 from 159 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-shelter-rescue/id1472639031/reviews.md

## What is Dog Shelter Rescue?

Dog Shelter Rescue is a game that lets you be in charge of a dog shelter. Run your shelter the way you think is right. The app includes useful awareness links and information about dog breeds.

## Key features

- Manage a virtual dog shelter
- Make shelter management decisions
- Learn about dog breeds
- Access awareness links
- Simulate shelter operations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Coin Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hire a worker #1 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Hire a worker #2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hire a worker #4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hire a worker #3 | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dog Shelter Rescue?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Cute pixel art graphics and visual style
- ❤️ Meaningful message promoting dog adoption
- 🐕 Variety of dog breeds to discover and care for
- 😌 Relaxing and casual gameplay experience
- ⏱️ Short task wait times (mostly 1 minute)
- 🎮 Simple and easy-to-learn mechanics
- 🎯 Satisfying progression and dog adoption system
- 🌍 Awareness tab connecting to real animal shelters

**Cons**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- ⚡ Energy system depletes too quickly
- ⏳ Long energy regeneration times (5+ minutes per energy)
- 🔄 Highly repetitive gameplay loop
- 📱 Ads block game buttons and UI elements
- 😑 Limited interactive content and activities
- 💰 Monetization feels manipulative and greedy
- 🐾 Lack of meaningful player-dog interaction
- ⚠️ PETA endorsement controversial and problematic

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game won't open or launch
- Dispatch function not working
- Ads covering essential UI buttons
- Tutorial energy and coin indicators reversed
- Dog animation mismatches (wrong action displays)
- Screen cut-off on newer iPhone models
- Video speed-up feature not functioning
- Game reset progress unexpectedly
- Spelling error: 'Lonely' misspelled in intro
- Coin reward duplication glitch with repeated clicking
- Welcome screen appears when accessing map
- Ads not disappearing without force quit
- Achievement completion not registering

**Most requested features**

- More dog breeds and breed variations
- Multiple shelter locations in different cities
- Dog personality traits and behavioral descriptions
- Puppy breeding and care system
- Shelter customization and decoration options
- More interactive mini-games beyond walking
- Adoption matching with family profiles
- Kennel customization with toys and decorations
- Increased starting energy or easier energy acquisition
- Cat rescue shelter addition
- Dog training and trick system
- Seasonal events and weather changes
- Character creation and customization
- Volunteer and donation features
- Home visit checks for adopters
- Ability to downgrade kennels
- More map areas and zones to explore
- Grooming service to attract adopters faster

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-shelter-rescue/id1472639031/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good but too many adds

*2022-07-25, version 2.2.40*

This game is super fun in the beginning when they give you all twenty energies. But after you run out you have to watch an add to get more or wait five minutes for one energy. And one energy does not go very far in this game. It’s great but maybe reload it every thirty seconds or every minute at most because right now it could take a little less than two hours to reload the whole energy bar.

### 2/5 — Forces you to watch ads constantly

*2021-10-12, version 2.2.40*

I don’t mind when a game lets you choose to watch an ad in exchange for something. But forcing ads whenever you interact with the dogs is just annoying and not fun for the player.

### 5/5 — LOVE THIS!🤍

*2021-09-06, version 2.2.40*

Hello! This Game is just awesome!!!!
Love you get to Care and rescue! 
Love it all about helping animals!
Love you get to explore more breeds as you go!
It obvious the developer LOVES animals!
Suggest you should get!
🤍🤍🤍
Adopt don’t shop! 🐾

### 3/5 — A bit disappointed

*2021-08-12, version 2.2.40*

This game has potential but sadly it’s just not there yet and it’s a shame because I love doggos but this game isn’t good.

### 4/5 — Great, but I have some suggestions

*2021-04-08*

The overall idea of this game is great!! I love dogs so much! I also really like the cute pixel art. It is SO FRICKIN ADORABLE LIKE WHAT. 
However, it gets boring after some time, because it’s waiting, then doing tasks. Then waiting, then doing the same tasks. Then waiting, and I think you get the idea. There are lots of things you could do to make this game AMAZING! It has so much potential! 
My suggestions: (sorry if u already have one of these ‘cause maybe you do I dunno I didn’t get terribly far in the game)
1. Multiple shelters in different cities! 
2. More dog breeds would be really fun! (Maybe a capybara, too. Maybe. Maaaaybbeeee.)
3. Maybe you could also rescue pregnant dogs, and then you have to take care of and adopt out the puppies!
4. If you could decorate your shelter, then it would definitely add another great element to the game!

Thanks for reading this review, I’ll be thrilled if you use any of my suggestions!

-Dog Lover

### 5/5 — ........

*2021-01-07, version 2.2.36*

DOGS R DA BEST!!! CHIMKIN FOR LIFE

### 1/5 — Sad

*2020-11-01, version 2.2.36*

I just got the game and it won’t open

### 4/5 — Good *UPDATED*

*2020-10-03, version 2.2.35*

Its really fun and cute I kinda wish there were more spaces for kennels (and that energy wasn’t a thing I have to watch ads to do stuff) but either way fun and good 🙂 UPDATE there is a frigging load of ads but turns out you CAN get more dogs after they r adopted. controls are slightly bad but again cool & addictive

### 1/5 — :(

*2020-09-23, version 2.2.28*

Wouldn’t even open ill update when it opens

### 3/5 — Bug

*2020-09-01, version 2.2.18*

It doesn’t let me dispatch at all and your help thing isn’t helpful it doesn’t make sense

## Frequently asked questions about Dog Shelter Rescue

### What is Dog Shelter Rescue?

Dog Shelter Rescue is a game where you take on the role of managing a dog shelter. You'll make all the decisions about how to run your shelter and care for the dogs within it.

### What are the key features of Dog Shelter Rescue?

The app allows you to manage a virtual dog shelter, make operational decisions, learn about different dog breeds, and access useful awareness links related to animal welfare.

### Is Dog Shelter Rescue free to play?

The game is free to download and play. It includes in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or progress faster.

### What kind of information does the app provide?

Beyond the simulation gameplay, the app offers information about various dog breeds, helping users learn about different types of dogs. It also includes links for raising awareness about animal welfare issues.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.40 — 2021-01-21

- bug fixes and improvements

### 2.2.36 — 2020-11-01

- performance improvements

### 2.2.35 — 2020-09-24

- updated help section

### 2.2.28 — 2020-09-19

- added start action prompt screen
- bug fixes and performance improvements
- updated text

### 2.2.19 — 2020-09-10

- bug fixes and performance improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*