# Save The Puppies — Cute challenging puzzle fun

> Challenging puzzle adventure game to rescue puppies from a dogcatcher. (iPhone/iPad app by HandyGames.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-puppies/id546667772 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HandyGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 243 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Korean, European Spanish, Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese and 1 more
- Released: 2012-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-puppies/id546667772/reviews.md

## What is Save The Puppies?

***** Super cute game for boys and girls!
***** Fun and frustration-free puzzle gameplay!

Where are the puppies? Embark on a unique puzzle adventure to ‘Save the Puppies’ from the grip of the mean dogcatcher!

- Puzzle your way through colorful labyrinths!
- Overcome obstacles to free the adorable puppies!
- Make clever use of objects to rescue your tiny friends!
- Find all hidden gold bones for bonus points!

ALL THE PUPPIES in your neighborhood have been abducted by the evil dogcatcher! YOU play the brave wiener dog on a mission to free all your little friends from captivity! Face grumpy dogs, feisty kittens and other obstacles on your epic puzzle journey!

Features:
- FREE TO PLAY
- 150 exiting levels
- Addictive puzzle adventure with pets
- Sweet and funny animal cartoon graphics
- Great for kids and adults alike
- Unlimited undo function
- Zoom function for perfect overview
- Unlockable solutions for all levels
- Game Controller support

You can play Save the Puppies entirely for FREE, though various items are available via in-app purchase. If you don’t want to use in-app purchases, please deactivate them in your device settings

Thank you for playing ‘Save the Puppies’! Check news and give feedback on:
http://www.facebook.com/handygames 
http://www.handy-games.com

## Key features

- Puzzle through colorful labyrinths
- Overcome obstacles to free puppies
- Use objects for rescue
- Find hidden gold bones
- 150 exiting levels
- Unlimited undo function
- Unlockable solutions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Steps | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Save The Puppies?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🐶 Cute puppies and graphics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 💖 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for children
- 💡 Creative and inventive
- 😊 Enjoyable for all ages
- ✨ Good for brain exercise
- 💯 Great graphics and music
- 🌟 Memorable childhood game

**Cons**

- ⏳ Limited steps/moves
- 💸 In-app purchases/ads
- ⚠️ Intrusive ads
- 📉 Long wait for steps refill
- 🚫 Game crashes/shuts down
- 📱 Incompatible with older devices
- 💰 Unexpected charges
- 🚧 Ads block gameplay
- 🐌 Slow step refill time
- 🤔 Movement controls can be difficult

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sudden shutdowns/crashes
- Game not opening
- Ads causing crashes
- Banner ad blocking gameplay
- Unexpected charges
- Inconsistent step refill
- Movement issues

**Most requested features**

- Improve movement controls
- Add more levels
- More puppy variety
- Add Game Center support
- Option to remove ads permanently
- Faster step refill
- More direction options for movement

## Recent user reviews (10 of 243)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-puppies/id546667772/reviews.md

### 5/5 — That's good !

*2025-02-28, version 1.5.5*

Owwwww,those puppy in the game is cute :3

### 5/5 — 정말 오래전에 하던 게임

*2023-02-07*

한참 이름이 기억나질 않았는데 다시 찾게 되어 너무 기쁘네요ㅠㅠ 귀여운 그래픽에 게임성도 좋고 재밌네요!

### 5/5 — Puzzlespass

*2022-02-28*

Ein absolut tolles Spiel. Tolle Rätsel. Absolut für Kinder geeignet und die Musik des Spieles finde ich auch super. Ich würde mir mehr solcher Spiele wünschen.

### 5/5 — Loved for years

*2021-05-07, version 1.5.5*

This is one of the first games I ever played, probably 8 years ago, on my little tablet.

8 years later and I’m still coming back, so clearly it can’t be a bad game!

### 5/5 — Childhood 😭

*2021-02-21*

This game is my childhood 😭😭😭😭

### 5/5 — Good app

*2020-09-25, version 1.5.5*

I love the app

### 2/5 — いきなりシャットダウンしてしまいました

*2020-09-18*

かなり気に入って楽しんで毎日やったいましたが、ゲーム途中で用事のため中止して、少ししてから再開したのですが、今までは問題無く進めたのに、今回はいきなりシャットダウン。何度かトライしてもダメでした。
グレードもかなり進んでいたのにショック。改善お願いします。

### 5/5 — So many memories

*2019-11-17, version 1.5.5*

This was on my grandma’s Kindle when I was little, I’m so happy I found it again!

### 5/5 — Súper bueno

*2019-08-08, version 1.5.5*

Recomendable entretienen mucho

### 5/5 — Genial

*2019-05-20, version 1.5.5*

Está genial! Mi favorito por mucho 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

## Frequently asked questions about Save The Puppies

### What is Save The Puppies about?

Save The Puppies is a puzzle adventure game where players embark on a mission to rescue abducted puppies from a mean dogcatcher. You'll navigate through colorful labyrinths, overcome various obstacles, and utilize objects strategically to free your little friends.

### What are the key features of Save The Puppies?

The game features 150 exiting levels, addictive puzzle gameplay with pets, sweet and funny animal cartoon graphics, and an unlimited undo function. It also includes a zoom function for a better overview and unlockable solutions for all levels.

### Is Save The Puppies free to play?

Yes, Save The Puppies is free to play. However, various items are available for purchase through in-app purchases. Players can deactivate in-app purchases in their device settings if they do not wish to use them.

### Who is this game suitable for?

This game is designed to be super cute and fun for both boys and girls, kids, and adults alike. It offers frustration-free puzzle gameplay that appeals to a wide range of ages.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is perfect for casual gaming sessions, providing a fun and engaging way to exercise your brain with puzzles. It's also a great option for parents looking for entertaining and age-appropriate games for their children, featuring cute animals and a positive rescue theme.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.5 — 2017-09-14

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Fixed ad banner refresh

### 1.5.4 — 2017-08-07

Added 64 bit support

### 1.4.1 — 2014-03-20

- Fixed steps not refilling in background
- Fixed notification system

### 1.4.0 — 2014-02-20

- Game Controller support

### 1.2.1 — 2013-09-11

Fixed some achievements
Switched to Gamecenter Leaderboards

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