4 Stray Paws Ltd

4 Stray Paws Ltd We are a foster based nonprofit animal rescue dedicated to helping animals in need. Thank you for following us and all the support. We hope to make a difference.

4 Stray Paws Rescue (formerly Joliet Community Strays) was created to help the feral cats in our area. We are noticing the issue has become more extreme since covid so we wanted to step up and help these cats get the medical treatment they deserve. This includes Spay/Neuter, vaccinations, microchips, and any medical issues that need to be addressed. We are working closely with Dr. Adam at Essingto

n Road Animal Hospital and the staff to treat these cats. However, it does come at an expense, so I am reaching out to the Joliet community for help with donations. We are a licensed 501c3 rescue organization.

Mama Laurel had her kittens! 🎉We welcomed 8 more babies yesterday, totaling 14 kittens born this week! Everyone is healt...
02/14/2025

Mama Laurel had her kittens! 🎉

We welcomed 8 more babies yesterday, totaling 14 kittens born this week!

Everyone is healthy and happy 🥰

Without finding a rescue these cuties would have been born in a shelter or much worse, out in the freezing cold. Thank you to our team who works non stop to provide shelter and all the love these beautiful animals deserve.

If you’d like to donate to the kittens continued care there is a donation button or our Zelle is 815-685-4477

Meet Lilly – The Sweetest Little Poodle Mix Ready for a Forever Home!Lilly is as adorable as she is sweet! This 2-3-year...
02/14/2025

Meet Lilly – The Sweetest Little Poodle Mix Ready for a Forever Home!

Lilly is as adorable as she is sweet! This 2-3-year-old poodle mix was once being given away for free, a dangerous way to rehome an animal, which could have easily led to her ending up in the wrong hands. Fortunately, a compassionate relative stepped in to ensure Lilly's safety and well-being, and now she’s ready to find her forever home with someone who will cherish her for life.

Lilly is an absolute gem—she’s potty trained, friendly with other animals, loves to go on walks, and enjoys playtime. She’s now been fully vetted and is ready to bring love, joy, and cuddles into a home where she can get the attention and care she deserves.

She’s the perfect companion for a family that’s home often and able to give her the time and affection she craves. If you’re looking for a sweet, loyal, and playful friend, Lilly is the one!

📍 Adoption Fee: $350
If you're ready to welcome this loving girl into your heart and home, apply today! ❤️🐾

Application link in comments

Our 1st set of kittens have arrived! 🎉Mamma and 6 babies are all healthy are doing amazing! 🐾
02/12/2025

Our 1st set of kittens have arrived! 🎉
Mamma and 6 babies are all healthy are doing amazing! 🐾

Do we have any Cat People out there willing to give this sweet boy a home to thrive in? 💔
02/11/2025

Do we have any Cat People out there willing to give this sweet boy a home to thrive in? 💔

🙏🏼We are in desperate need of funds to continue the medical care for these puppies. Even $5 can make a difference. We ar...
02/10/2025

🙏🏼We are in desperate need of funds to continue the medical care for these puppies.
Even $5 can make a difference.
We are estimating to final cost to be $3,000+ 💔

🚨 URGENT: 3 PARVO PUPPIES NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨We just rescued three 5 week-old puppies who have been diagnosed with Parvo, ...
02/08/2025

🚨 URGENT: 3 PARVO PUPPIES NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨

We just rescued three 5 week-old puppies who have been diagnosed with Parvo, a highly contagious and often deadly virus. These tiny babies should be playing, snuggling, and learning about love—but instead, they are fighting for their lives. They are absolutely adorable, full of potential, and they deserve a fighting chance.

💔 Parvo is aggressive and deadly without treatment. It attacks a puppy’s gastrointestinal system, causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and extreme weakness. Without intensive care, most puppies don’t survive.

💸 Treatment can cost thousands of dollars per puppy. Hospitalization, IV fluids, medications, and around-the-clock care add up quickly—but these puppies did nothing to deserve this. They didn’t ask to be born into a world where humans have already failed them.

😢 It’s heartbreaking that even funded shelters reach out to struggling rescues in these cases, because without us, these puppies would be euthanized. The reality is that many shelters simply lack the resources to treat Parvo, leaving rescues like ours—already overwhelmed—to step in and fight for their lives.

These babies are sweet, innocent, and just starting their lives. They deserve to know what it feels like to be loved, to be safe, and to have full bellies without pain. With your help, we can make that happen.

🙏 We need donations to give them a chance. As a rescue, we rely solely on the kindness of supporters like you. Every single dollar helps.

💖 DONATE Below or Zelle @ 815-685-4477

Even if you can’t donate, please share this post. Together, we can save these innocent lives!

💖Cuteness Overload💖Dallas is doing EVERYTHING to find her forever home. Why is it taking so long??? 💔PLEASE take a minut...
02/07/2025

💖Cuteness Overload💖
Dallas is doing EVERYTHING to find her forever home. Why is it taking so long??? 💔

PLEASE take a minute to check her out- she is a great dog who deserves a home.

🌟 Meet Dallas – Your Future Best Friend! 🌟

Dallas is the definition of a hidden gem—gentle, loving, and just waiting for the right family to see how truly special she is!

From a tough start in life, found on the side of the road as a puppy with her littermates, Dallas has blossomed into the sweetest, most affectionate companion. Over the past year in her foster home, she’s transformed into a confident, loving girl who is ready to find her forever family.

🐶 Sweet & Snuggly Personality
Dallas may start off a little shy, but once she trusts you, her love is endless! She adores snuggling up for quiet moments and will melt into you for pets and affection. Her foster family can’t get enough of her adorable quirks—like her love for fresh berries, frozen veggies, and even ice cubes! Her polite and eager manners make her an absolute joy to be around.

🏡 Well-Mannered & Playful
Dallas has been thriving in her foster home, making amazing progress with her obedience training. She’s learning to walk on a leash and absolutely loves the freedom of a fenced yard, where she can explore, sniff, and play. She has a fun, independent spirit and enjoys tossing her toys around or following scent trails like a little detective!

🐾 Dog & Cat Friendly
Dallas does well with other dogs after proper introductions and enjoys playing with her canine foster siblings. She’s also cat-friendly and is learning to respect their space. She’s fully crate-trained and has excellent house manners, making her an easy addition to a loving home.

💛 The Perfect Home for Dallas
Dallas would thrive in a calm and patient home with a secure yard where she can feel safe and explore. She’s a homebody at heart, happiest in a peaceful environment with people who will give her time to settle in and continue growing in confidence.

Dallas is proof that love and patience can work wonders. She’s ready to share her heart with a family who will cherish her for the amazing dog she is. Could that be you?

📩 If you’re ready to meet Dallas and give her the forever home she deserves, reach out today!

🐾🏡 Adoption and Petfinder Link in Comments

Pending Adoption 🤞🏼Oscar has a Meet and Greet set up, we will keep you posted.Adoptable Oscar- his owner passed away, pl...
02/06/2025

Pending Adoption 🤞🏼Oscar has a Meet and Greet set up, we will keep you posted.

Adoptable Oscar- his owner passed away, please consider being his new home.

📍Adoption Application in Comments

🐾 Meet Oscar – A Gentle Soul in Need of a Loving Home 🐾

Life can change in an instant, and sweet Oscar knows that all too well. This beautiful long-haired dachshund lost his beloved mom, the person who cherished him for so many years, and now he’s left trying to figure out where he belongs. At nearly 12 years old (his birthday is May 5th!), Oscar still has so much love to give and is searching for a warm, caring home to spend his golden years.

Oscar is truly a sweetheart—a gentle, affectionate boy who just wants to be by your side. He adores attention, loves to snuggle, and will happily curl up on your lap or sleep beside you. He’ll “talk” to let you know when he needs something, whether it’s dinner, a potty break, or just extra cuddles. His calm and loving nature makes him a wonderful companion, and he gets along well with other dogs and most likely cats.

One of Oscar’s favorite things in the world is going on walks, feeling the fresh air, and taking in all the new scents. He’s also very well potty trained, making him an easy addition to any home. But more than anything, he’s looking for someone who will spend time with him, love him, and help him feel safe again. He has so much love left to give—he just needs a person to share it with.

If you have room in your heart and home for a sweet senior who deserves a second chance at happiness, please consider adopting Oscar. He’s been through so much, and all he wants is a family to call his own again. 💙

📩 If interested in giving Oscar the loving home he deserves, please reach out! He’s waiting to meet his new best friend. 🐶💖

💔 Poor Gracie is still looking for her forever. She is an amazing dog! Please take a moment to check her out. 🩶
02/05/2025

💔 Poor Gracie is still looking for her forever. She is an amazing dog! Please take a moment to check her out. 🩶

🖤Adoptable Jack🖤 Looking for love and patience🥰Calling all Cat Lovers- this boy just needs a human to show him we aren’t...
01/31/2025

🖤Adoptable Jack🖤
Looking for love and patience🥰

Calling all Cat Lovers- this boy just needs a human to show him we aren’t all bad. He is going to be an amazing cat🐾 Jack loves his feline friends and is learning to love humans too.

📍Adoption application & Petfinder Link in Comments

Meet Jack – A Young Survivor in Search of Love

Jack’s story is one of resilience. At just 9 months old, this handsome tabby has already faced the harsh reality of being abandoned, left outside to fend for himself with no one to love or protect him. He wasn’t feral—just a young soul trying to survive in a world that had turned its back on him.

Now safe and cared for, Jack is still learning to warm up to humans. He watches with curious eyes, taking in the kindness around him, but he needs a little extra patience to bring out his full, purrfect potential. He may not be the cat who jumps into your arms right away, but with time, love, and understanding, he will be the cat who chooses you—who trusts you, loves you, and finds comfort in your presence.

Jack finds his greatest joy in the companionship of other cats. He follows them, snuggles up beside them, and plays as if he’s making up for lost time. A home with a feline friend would be the perfect place for him to continue growing into the affectionate and loving boy we know he can be.

Jack is fully vetted, litter box trained, and just needs a home willing to give him the space and reassurance he needs to truly shine. If you’re willing to open your heart to a cat who needs a little extra time but has endless love to give, Jack is waiting for you.

Please, give Jack the chance he so desperately deserves. ?

We just welcomed these 2 very pregnant mamas into our rescue! 🩷🎉Thank you to Mandie & Chris- our amazing fosters who ope...
01/29/2025

We just welcomed these 2 very pregnant mamas into our rescue! 🩷

🎉Thank you to Mandie & Chris- our amazing fosters who opened their homes so they wouldn’t have to have their babies in a shelter environment.

While we are anticipating some very cute kittens, we are also anticipating the cost of care for them. If you would like to donate to help us off at the cost of saving them we would be forever grateful! 🙏🏼

ADOPTED! 🎉Lady- she looks like a baby fox and is just an amazing dog.🦊🧡Meet Lady, the 2 year-old Mini Aussie mix who loo...
01/28/2025

ADOPTED! 🎉

Lady- she looks like a baby fox and is just an amazing dog.🦊🧡

Meet Lady, the 2 year-old Mini Aussie mix who looks just like a baby fox! Imagine having a baby fox dog—it doesn't get better than this. Lady's journey to us was extraordinary; she was thrown from a moving truck and saved by good Samaritans, eventually ending up at a high-risk kill shelter. Recognizing how special she is, the shelter reached out to our rescue, and boy, were they right!

Lady is an absolute gem, and we can't understand how she ended up homeless. She is incredibly gentle and sweet, fitting in perfectly with her canine friends in her foster home. Lady is adaptable, playing with those who want to play and giving space to elderly dogs. She loves to zoom around the yard, making a home with dog friends and a fence ideal for her. Tug-of-war and fetch are her favorite games; she's so gentle in tug-of-war that you almost have to pretend to pull. In fetch, she's the fastest, always bringing the ball back for another throw.

Lady has the cutest frog leg pose, and sometimes her tongue sticks out just enough to make her even more adorable—if that's possible. Although she hasn't been around cats, she loves everyone and should do fine with feline friends. There isn't a bad thing to say about this stunning Lady; she's truly amazing. She snuggles at your feet, sleeps all night, is extremely smart, and catches on to routines like a champ. Lady is crate trained, loves car rides, and is amazing with kids.

Lady is a true companion in every sense of the word. Her gentle nature and affectionate personality make her the perfect addition to any family. Whether she's playing fetch in the yard or curling up at your feet for a nap, Lady brings joy and warmth wherever she goes. Her playful spirit is infectious, and her ability to make everyone around her smile is unparalleled.

In her foster home, Lady has proven to be a wonderful friend to other dogs. She engages in playful antics with those who are up for some fun and respects the boundaries of older, more reserved dogs. Her ability to adapt to different personalities and situations speaks volumes about her intelligence and understanding. Lady is not just a pet; she is a friend, a confidant, and a source of endless love and happiness.

Lady's intelligence shines through in everything she does. She quickly learns routines and commands, making her a joy to train. Her eagerness to please and her sharp mind ensure that she picks up new tricks and behaviors with ease. This smart little fox dog is always ready for a new challenge, and her enthusiasm for life is evident in every wag of her tail.

Car rides are another favorite activity for Lady. She loves tagging along on adventures, always excited to see new sights and meet new people. Her calm demeanor in the car makes her the perfect travel companion, whether you're heading to the park or taking a road trip.

Lady's love for children is one of her most endearing qualities. She is patient and gentle, making her a great match for families with kids. Her playful yet calm nature ensures that she can keep up with the energy of youngsters while also providing a soothing presence.

Lady is spayed, up to date on all vaccines, and ready for her forever home. If you're looking for a perfect pup who looks like a baby fox and has a heart of gold, Lady is the one for you! Her resilience, love, and playful spirit make her a truly special dog who deserves the very best. Adopt Lady and experience the joy and unconditional love that only she can bring.

🐾Adoption Application and Petfinder Link in comments

🩷Who needs the perfect Valentine??🩷Hazy is adorable and looking for love! And a home 🏡 We don’t get how he hasn’t been a...
01/27/2025

🩷Who needs the perfect Valentine??🩷

Hazy is adorable and looking for love! And a home 🏡 We don’t get how he hasn’t been adopted yet but we will keep searching for his humans because we know they are out there.

💘Adoption application and PetFinder link in comments

Meet Hazy, an incredible 2-year-old coonhound who has triumphed over a difficult start in life and is now ready to shower a forever family with his boundless love and affection. Hazy was one of three coonhounds abandoned and left to fend for themselves in Joliet, but despite this rough beginning, he has shown remarkable resilience. Since being rescued, Hazy has been putting on weight steadily, gaining 10 pounds thanks to the care and attention he needed. He is now neutered, up-to-date on all his shots, heartworm negative, and ready to show the world just how sweet and loving he can be.

Hazy has a gentle and affectionate demeanor that captures hearts wherever he goes. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs and is completely indifferent to cats, making him a great fit for various types of homes.

He is kennel trained and feels most secure in a plastic kennel, where he can relax and feel at ease. Hazy is still learning to walk on a leash, but with a patient and loving guide, he's bound to improve. His playful personality includes a bit of mischievousness, like his occasional counter surfing if not closely watched. Sometimes, he forgets his size and can be a bit floppy around smaller dogs, but this is all part of his endearing charm.

What Hazy needs now is a loving family who can continue to show him the love and patience he deserves. He has already come so far from his days of being abandoned, and with the right home, he will thrive and become an amazing companion. If you're looking for a sweet, loyal, and intelligent dog who's ready to share his heart with you, Hazy might just be the perfect match.

01/26/2025

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Our sweet girl SUNHINE has been ADOPTED! ☀️🏡🎉We are so happy she found her forever- this is the life she deserves!
01/25/2025

Our sweet girl SUNHINE has been ADOPTED!
☀️🏡🎉

We are so happy she found her forever- this is the life she deserves!

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