You should be 35 lbs and under to stay at Tiny Paws Rescue. The non-profit matches small dogs with families in Central and Southern New Jersey. “Countless small dogs in the region are left homeless every year through no fault of their own,” the organization’s Facebook page states. “Many are dumped at ACCT Philly (Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia) and other public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to overpopulation. Others are surrendered by their owners because of difficult circumstances.”
The Tiny Paws Adoption Process
“The dogs should be neutered and spayed, and potential owners must receive background and home checks,” Tiny Paws’ Event Coordinator, Kathy Nourse, told the Sun Newspapers. Many dogs arriving at the rescue, however, aren’t neutered or spayed, and others are treated for medical injuries before they get to Tiny Paws. “We do a lot of fundraising and rely on donations to raise money for medical bills,” Nourse added. “We don’t ask the fosters to pay. The rescue center covers everything.”
The rescue’s volunteers go above and beyond. They follow former Tiny Paws residents to their new furever homes to make sure they are happy.
Matching Pups With Parents
Tiny Paws Rescue, which opened in 2017, currently has 50 active fosters and more than 100 volunteers. Nourse says it’s not an easy job or for the faint of heart. “We are constantly taking in dogs behind the scenes,” she told the Sun. “We work tirelessly to make sure we make good matches for the dog and community.”
Norse’s role as event coordinator includes setting up tents for fall festival “meet and greets,” where dogs meet their potential new parents. She also coordinates volunteers to bring their charges to events, including an annual fundraiser where the public can win raffle baskets.
“We have monthly meet and greets at pet stores where people talk with volunteers and interact with the dogs to get them adopted,” Nourse explained. “We find new fosters, volunteers, and families.”
The Tiny Paws Rescue team is a tight-knit group of people who love what they do – and the little dogs love them! For more information about Tiny Paws Rescue, check out their Facebook page.
Keep up the good work!
