Meet Outta the Cage.

  • Our mission is to create new futures for at-risk shelter dogs so they can live their best lives.

    Outta the Cage

  • We recognize in dogs our own yearnings: to live joyfully, to love deeply, to participate in the world.

    Jill Dyché, Executive Director, Outta the Cage

  • Outta the Cage truly goes above and beyond for the dogs, and in addition to rescuing dogs directly, they also network dogs outside of their rescue and support shelter volunteers with advice and resources.

    Michaela Ullmann, shelter volunteer

  • It isn't where you came from; it's where you're going that counts.

    Ella Fitzgerald, American singer, songwriter and composer

  • Somebody has to do something. It's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.

    Jerry Garcia, American musician

Outta the Cage was born from the passion of a group of technology professionals who began volunteering at California's high-kill shelters. Our grassroots initiative, fueled by a background in data analytics, has equipped us with effective strategies to help these deserving animals find loving homes.

We focus on “at-risk” dogs—seniors, long-term residents, and those with medical needs—who often get overlooked. Through targeted networking, strategic promotion, and tailored training, we transform them into the loving companions they were meant to be.

Founded by Jill Dyché, a lifelong dog rescuer, Outta the Cage embodies her belief that dogs rarely reveal their true selves in the chaos of shelters. Jill and her dedicated team spend time getting to know each dog, creating meaningful connections that resonate in their communities and on social media—where many of our posts go viral.

As a strategy consultant and acclaimed author of four books on the business value of technology [view LinkedIn profile], Jill combines her expertise in marketing and storytelling with a sprinkle of magic to help shelter dogs find their forever families.

Outta the Cage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 81-2662285). All U.S. donations are tax deductible. Our team is comprised solely of volunteers, and donations never go to pay salaries.