Pawadise Pet Rescue

Pawadise Pet Rescue Helping out local pet rescue groups with fundraising, transportation, fostering, adopting and networking

07/02/2024
We are taking these two sweet pups from and they are needing a ride to ...anyone travelling through Homestead to Key W...
06/27/2024

We are taking these two sweet pups from and they are needing a ride to ...anyone travelling through Homestead to Key West in the next few days? Email us at [email protected]

Thank you

Night-light... Don't forget to hold a hand off your best bud 😂 Email pawadisepetrescue@gmail.com for Adoption Applicatio...
04/24/2024

Night-light... Don't forget to hold a hand off your best bud 😂 Email [email protected] for Adoption Application

Piggy and Ty are ready for their forever home 😁 who will give these two boys the love and time they deserve? You'll have...
04/23/2024

Piggy and Ty are ready for their forever home 😁 who will give these two boys the love and time they deserve? You'll have so much fun with them 😂
Email [email protected] for Adoption Application

Contact thisisthedog.org
03/11/2024

Contact thisisthedog.org

Apply with thisisthedog.org
02/16/2024

Apply with thisisthedog.org

Cisco is an adoptable Dog - Shepherd & Terrier Mix searching for a forever family near Key West, FL. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

02/08/2024

TRANSPORT HELP NEEDED, PLEASE for 2 small pups needing a ride from Homestead to Key West (next few days?). Or even from Key Largo to KW on Friday or Islamorada to KW on Saturday?

Email [email protected] please if you can help.

Today was a rainy day, that didn't stop Sidney from being cute and funky... I am in no rush finding her the forever home...
02/06/2024

Today was a rainy day, that didn't stop Sidney from being cute and funky... I am in no rush finding her the forever home she deserves..she needs time and I have patience (with dogs) and I know the right person (family) for her is out there! She's been with us since June 2023 and she has so much love to give..I want her to go to someone who runs (a lot) and would bring her along. Preferably female although a guy who is loving and patient and understanding of Sidney's needs and imperfections would find an awesome dog in her.
Email [email protected] for Adoption Application 😘

Sidney - there bathroom companion you've always wished to have 😂
02/03/2024

Sidney - there bathroom companion you've always wished to have 😂

I forgot to post this yesterday but here is what popped up in my memories - 4 years ago I agreed to take Tito under Pawa...
01/31/2024

I forgot to post this yesterday but here is what popped up in my memories - 4 years ago I agreed to take Tito under Pawadise Pet Rescue and asked for help with his transport. He got adopted by later in February and have been living his best happy life ever since 💝
Yesterday Joy brought him for playdate at my daycare and I snapped a pic of him..
Love this boy so so much, thank you Joy for giving him an amazing home 💕 🐾

01/26/2024

Blazer is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Homestead, FL. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

01/03/2024

And here is a little video with Groot since Fcb won't let me attach it to the post about him 😂

Groot is available for Adoption - AGAIN and maybe third time's the charm.I'm going to start my very lengthy post with th...
01/03/2024

Groot is available for Adoption - AGAIN and maybe third time's the charm.
I'm going to start my very lengthy post with this:
ALL DOGS CAN BITE.
ALL DOGS NEED TO LEARN.
ALL DOGS NEED PEOPLE WHO ARE WILLING TO LEARN FIRST AND THEN ARE WILLING TO TEACH.
Groot has been adopted out twice and returned to us both times. Before I get into details about this let me just set something straight - if you're A person messaging other people or leaving comments about Groot being aggressive yet YOU are not the one who adopted him and are just spreading misinformation around without an actual experience or knowledge that could help him, STOP AND GO AWAY.
Groot was found and picked up by rescue volunteers in a field/nursery in Homestead, FL.
I agreed to take him under Pawadise Pet Rescue, he came 8/11/2023 and he stayed at our house till 9/4/2023. The whole time he was at our house (little over 3weeks) he got along great with multiple dogs staying, coming and going, he had no trouble with potty training, crate training or people coming to the house. I saw he loves children, cuddles, playing with us or other dogs too.
On 9/4/2023 he started a foster to adopt trial with a local couple that seemed like the perfect match for him. We do trials for our rescue dogs so people don't feel pushed into the adoption and can get to know the dog before committing to take care of him for the rest of his life.
I've checked in multiple times to see how they are all doing and everything was going great to the point where they wanted to adopt Groot and the contract was signed and sent over on 10/12/2023 (over a month after he entered their house). Another month later on 11/17/2023 I received a message that they are considering getting a second dog from me (Buzz) so I asked if they would like to start a trial with Buzz but they decided to pass on him because of having many people coming to town and being busy for Thanksgiving week. Then on November 27, 2023 (after that busy Thanksgiving week) I received a message that Groot has been aggressive towards the husband and protective of the wife and if I can take him back.
Which I did. The same day.
Next day I messaged another possible applicant who filled out an application and was very interested in giving Groot a chance and she picked him up on 11/29/23. I explained everything to her about what happened with Groot at his previous adopters as I was told by them and that it's possible he picks his favorite person and is overprotective but when he was at my house that did not happen at all (also because he was not a single dog getting all the attention at my house).
She wanted to start the trial with Groot and get to know him, I told her to take as much time as she needs. On 12/5/2023 I received a message that she would like to adopt Groot and make it official. And because I'm really bad with paperwork and I always dread filling it out, it took me another two weeks to send it over but Groots second adoption was official on 12/18/2023.
Well - yesterday I received a message about Groot's unwanted/aggressive behavior and he's been brought back to me the same day.
After sleeping on it and talking to two different dog trainers and fellow rescue people, I decided to make this lengthy post to explain as much as possible about this situation.
Groot is a very sweet, loving rescue dog who has been through a lot, was very possibly never thought a proper behavior and learned some unwanted tricks to get him through life, including Resource Guarding - which if you're not familiar with it and google it: The term describes a behavior where a dog attempts to assert their ownership over something: toys, beds, treats, a shared water bowl, even a favorite human.
It's not really Groot's fault that he's been so far unfortunate to only meet people who don't want to learn and don't want to teach him. And I don't blame those people either, everyone does the best they are able to.
Groot probably got away with this kind of behaviour before and it worked for him and after some time (when he feels comfortable to test boundaries) in certain homes (not my home so far), he starts to try and apply this behaviour. It might seem scary and it might seem frustrating and it makes people not want him. But here is my plea for Groot's forever home that I believe is out there - someone who has experience with "not so perfect and not so easy" dogs, someone who is willing to learn about the unwanted behaviour Groot might (but also might not) present and who is up for the challenge to learn new things, someone who is able to set away the label that Groot is a bad or aggressive dog and see in him the dog that needs help correcting his behaviour, learning new manners, following routine and following leadership.
I don't know what else I could add to this post about Groot, but if you're a person who's read through this whole thing and would like to give him a chance, please email [email protected] for Adoption Application.

Look at this huge donation we just received from .lolas.pet.boutique ! They are so amazing, supporting our small rescue ...
12/22/2023

Look at this huge donation we just received from .lolas.pet.boutique ! They are so amazing, supporting our small rescue all year long. Thank you so so so much ❤️


Whoever decides to adopt Sidney - she loves laying down by the bonfire and she'll be your best buddy (if you're patient ...
12/07/2023

Whoever decides to adopt Sidney - she loves laying down by the bonfire and she'll be your best buddy (if you're patient enough - many months 😂)🔥

I love her so much and I know she'll get the best forever home ever! I feel it coming soon 😘

Dear Santa .. Here is an update on our rescue dogs we have in our care right now...Sidney and Patches are still waiting ...
11/29/2023

Dear Santa .. Here is an update on our rescue dogs we have in our care right now...
Sidney and Patches are still waiting at our house for their furever homes.
Buzz is in his foster to adopt trial and paws crossed it will be his forever.
Maxi has a wonderful family waiting for her, we'll just need to get a day/time set up for meet and greet.
And we have Groot back! He's been adopted but after 3 months with his new family he's back with Pawadise. Fortunately he's going straight to his new possible forever home tonight. Wish him luck (and me too 🙏) 😄

And for those who asked what to get us for Christmas 🎁🎁🎁 we are updating our Amazon wishlist but any credit or gift card to .lolas.pet.boutique on White St. would be perfect as that is where we buy our food and they are amazing local supporters of our small organization 😘

11/17/2023

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Throwback to couple months ago when the boys still had puppy teeth and I could fit them both into the pocket of my wearable hoodie/blanket 😂 to adopt them both together, email [email protected] for Adoption Application #puppies #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #spayandneuter

Piggy and Ty are available for adoption - together - into one happy family 😘 email [email protected] for Adoption Application

And here is a little video with Groot since Fcb won't let me attach it to the post about him 😂

Here is a proof that Foxxy could eventually be a water dog 😂 🐾 🌊 (for treats/food she'll do anything) 💕 Foxxy 🦊 is available for adoption - email [email protected] for Adoption Application and more info 💕 All the other dogs are clients of @pawadise_pet_sitting #pawadise #pawadisepetrescue #adoptdontshop #spayandneuter #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram

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Foxxy

Foxxy using Wasabi as her pillow ;) it's a hot day, the fan and the mist is going but at lunch time everyone is napping;) To adopt Foxxy, email [email protected] for Adoption Application #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsofinstagram #spayandneuter

Orange fruit for the orange dog 😂 Foxxy is available for adoption, email [email protected] #pawadisepetrescue #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram

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Q & A - how it works

Q: I saw a puppy you posted on Facebook (or Instagram) and I want to meet him. Where are you located? A: We have no physical location or shelter that we keep dogs at for public to come and see. All of our dogs are placed in foster homes - volunteers that open their heart and home for stray dogs to stay at. Meet and greet visits can be scheduled at your house after filling in Adoption Application. Q: How does the adoption process work? A: Here are the steps that need to happen if you want to adopt a dog from Pawadise Pet Rescue. 1. You thought really good about adding a dog into your family so you will email us at [email protected] and we will send you Adoption Application. 2. You will fill in the adoption application (and if there is a dog you have in mind meeting, you will add the name of the dog) and you'll send back to us. You can add few lines about yourself, your lifestyle and what kind of dog you're looking for. 3. We have your application on file, we will very possibly check references with your vet and your landlord to make sure you're serious about adopting so when we have a dog that needs a home and fits your profile, we'll contact you to see if you're interested to start "foster to adopt" trial. 4. If you agree, we will come to your house with the dog for a meet and greet visit and if the visit goes well, the dog will stay with you for about a week long trial. We want you to understand that dogs need patience and time - they need time to realize they are not in danger anymore, they need time to relax and learn that they will be loved. They need time to learn your routine and connect with you. For some dogs it's easier and for some it's harder. You need time too. It's very unfair to dogs to be returned to us after just few hours you had them because there is no way for them to show you everything they offer in such a short time. They deserve the chance and they deserve the time. 5. If the trial goes well and you decide to adopt and give the dog FOREVER home, we will sign Adoption Contract. Adoption fee is $200 and it's tax deductible. 6. No dog will be adopted to anyone before he/she is spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. 7. You will receive all paperwork AFTER the adoption - after the contract is signed and adoption fee is paid. 8. If you decide the dog is not the right fit for your family for whatever reason, please let us know. Again - no dog is perfect and every dog needs love, care, time and patience. Q: I've send an email /called / left a message and didn't hear back... are you guys a scam? A: We are really sorry but dog rescue is very overwhelming and time consuming and not easy. All we do is in our free time. Our dog rescue organization is not a paid job - it's a passion and we do what we can but sometimes it's too much and we need more time. We understand it doesn't look good if you don't hear from us right away or that you have a paperwork you've been waiting on forever but honestly - we would need our days to have 36 hours and about 15 more volunteers to be on top of it all. The most important part of this are the dogs so as long as they are safe, fed, healthy - everything else can wait. Please, be patient with us... ​ Q: How old is the dog? How big will he get? Is he good with kids, cats, other dogs? A: The dogs we rescue are usually coming to us from the streets of Homestead or Redlands. Most of the time we have no information on how the parents look like or how old the puppy might be. We base the age on the look of their teeth and how big the paws are etc. We don't make any promises and we advise all our adopters to make sure they are ready for unexpected surprises. If we have information about the temperament of the dog, we usually post it with the picture. Q: I want to get a puppy for my kids for Christmas. Do you have any available? A: NO. If you start your conversation with us about adding a new member of your family as buying a new toy for your kids at the store, it's very possible we will not adopt to you. Dogs are not things, they need care and love and lots of patience. Your kids will not be able to care for the dog until they are about 16-18 years old so please, if you need a dog for your kids to play with, get a plush toy. We do encourage families to add a furry member for the kids to grow up with, however all the care will be done by you so you have to make sure you're ready for it. And dogs live to be well over 10 years old so please make sure you took this time into consideration. Q: I am not ready to adopt but I'd like to help out...what can I do? A: Thank you! There are many ways of helping out. We are all volunteers and we do everything in our free time alongside of our own jobs, taking care of our families, having our own hobbies, dogs, etc. Here are few examples of what is needed to run a dog rescue organization: 1. FOSTER - if you're able to open your home for a period of time to provide a shelter, love and care for a dog in need, we'd love to have you - please, fill in Adoption Application and let us know you can foster. We provide food, vet care, crate, p*e pads, stuff needed for the dog. You provide the rest. 2. RAISE FUNDS - everything we do, we do for the dogs. It's not our job that we get paid to do it - it's our passion and we do it because we want to do it. Funds are critical and it takes a lot of time and energy to organize and attend a fundraiser. If you can help with this, we are grateful. 3. EDUCATE/ADVOCATE - overpopulation of dogs (and cats) is a real problem - although it's something not many people know of and there are still people who will buy puppies in stores or online (which supports backyard breeding and puppy mills) or people who will not spay and neuter their dogs and then accidentally (or purposely) have a litter of puppies that they will then give away unaltered again which only adds to the overpopulation...please, if anything - educate yourself and educate others on why it's important to spay and neuter your dogs...

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