Fur-ever Paws Dog Rescue Inc
About Fur-ever Paws Dog Rescue Inc
Fur-ever Paws Dog Rescue steps in for dogs in high-kill shelters in southern states, then gives them care in foster homes while they wait for adoption. That means the dogs are not sitting in a public shelter, they are getting shelter, food, love, socialization, and the kind of everyday attention that helps them settle in and be ready for a permanent home. For donors, the draw is simple, more dogs get a real path out, and they get there with care instead of chaos.
What sets Fur-ever Paws apart is its foster-first approach. The rescue keeps dogs in temporary homes until a permanent match is found, and that patient, in-between step is the heart of the work. It also offers small dog grooming at its primary location in Deasy, Delaware.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Dog rescue and adoption
Rescues homeless, neglected, abused, stray, and surrendered dogs from high-kill shelters in the South, provides care in foster homes, and places them in permanent homes through a careful adoption process.
Foster care
Places rescued dogs in temporary foster homes where they receive shelter, food, care, love, socialization, behavioral observation, and training while they await adoption.
Small dog grooming
Offers grooming appointments at its primary location in Deasy, Delaware, with service packages that include bathing, haircutting, blow drying, brushing, ear cleaning, gland expression, nail trimming, and related grooming services.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
A no-kill rescue committed to saving the lives of dogs placed into high kill shelters in southern states and providing care while fostering adoption opportunities.
Who they serve
Dogs placed into high-kill shelters in southern states, especially abandoned, abused, homeless, neglected, orphaned, rejected, stray, and surrendered dogs, along with prospective adopters and foster families.
How your donation helps
- Rescuing dogs from high-kill southern shelters
- Routine and emergency medical care for dogs in foster care
- Essential foster supplies such as collars, leashes, crates, and identification tags
- Ongoing rescue operations supported by recurring monthly donations
Our story
Fur-Ever Paws Dog Rescue is a no-kill rescue focused on pulling dogs from high-kill shelters in the South and placing them in foster homes until the right permanent match is found. Its foster team says it brings more than 12 years of combined experience to helping dogs move into loving, responsible homes.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Fur-ever Paws Dog Rescue Inc’s services.
Prospective adopters submit an online application, meet with an adoption counselor at the foster location, spend at least 30 minutes with the dog, and provide a photo ID with their current address or a photo ID plus a current utility bill if needed.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Fur-ever Paws Dog Rescue Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Recurring monthly donors for the Lifesaving Membership program
- Full-time foster homes in the Newark, DE and Elkton, MD area
- Temporary foster homes for short-term dog care
Volunteer opportunities
- Full-time foster parent
- Temporary foster home
- Help answer questions for prospective adopters
- Screen potential adopters
- Transport dogs when foster volunteers are unavailable
Partners & funders
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