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What a year 2024 was thanks to our volunteer board of directors, leadership team, and foster homes as well as adopters a...
01/01/2025

What a year 2024 was thanks to our volunteer board of directors, leadership team, and foster homes as well as adopters and supporters like you. Let's see what 2025 brings!

01/01/2025

Looking back at just a handful of the memories from 2024. Tomorrow we will be sharing some of our numbers from the year to help give a better idea of what a year in the life of rescue looks like.

At just 3 weeks old, Kriya is already giving 2025 some serious side-eye—but with love, care, and supporters like all of ...
31/12/2024

At just 3 weeks old, Kriya is already giving 2025 some serious side-eye—but with love, care, and supporters like all of you, the future is bright!

What a difference a week makes! Take a look at the transformation from sad, sick puppies, to puppies that are on the men...
31/12/2024

What a difference a week makes! Take a look at the transformation from sad, sick puppies, to puppies that are on the mend and feeling great! All thanks to the wonderful veterinary teams, our volunteer foster families that swiftly jumped into action, and generous donors like you. These 4 pups would truly not be seen here today without all of that, and a whole lot of love!

*although feeling better, these puppies still aren't ready to accept applications, but they'd love admiration from afar and for you to continue educating others that vaccines save lives*

We've got someone spoofing our venmo account. If you've got the time and energy, we would appreciate you helping to repo...
29/12/2024

We've got someone spoofing our venmo account. If you've got the time and energy, we would appreciate you helping to report them. We have changed our logo to now be a white logo with a dark blue background. Ours is the 'business' account without the - next to our name.

1. Search northpawrescue on Venmo, and select the people account “-“ to open their profile.

2. Select the “…” in the top right to get the menu and select “report”.

3. You’ll get connected to the PayPal (the parent company) contact us page, then select “Start a Report”.

4. Fill out only the boxes needed (sample submission is pictured).

Thank you in advance!

💔 It is with heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news that Butterball, our sweet pup who had been hospitalized ...
28/12/2024

💔 It is with heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news that Butterball, our sweet pup who had been hospitalized at Orchard Park since Tuesday with parvovirus, has passed away. Despite the love surrounding him and the incredible efforts of the veterinary team, it wasn’t enough to overcome the challenges he faced.

Butterball battled not only parvovirus but also a severe infestation of intestinal worms. He and his littermates had been treated for worms both before arriving at North Paw and again after their arrival, but the infestation in Butterball's system was too severed, and the damage had already been done.

Parvovirus is an incredibly contagious and often fatal disease that attacks a dog’s intestinal tract and immune system. It spreads easily through contact with infected f***s, contaminated surfaces, or even on shoes and clothing. Puppies and unvaccinated dogs are especially vulnerable to the disease, and the virus can survive in the environment for months after contamination. Treatment for parvovirus is intensive, expensive, and, heartbreakingly as is true in Butterball's case, not always successful.

Please let Butterball’s story be a reminder of the vital importance of prevention. Puppies need a series of shots before they are fully vaccinated, and adults need annual boosters to ensure continued protection against parvovirus. Deworming and maintaining monthly preventatives are equally crucial to protect against intestinal parasites and other deadly diseases.

This tragedy was preventable. Please, vaccinate and deworm your pets. Please, stay consistent with boosters. Please, spread awareness. Butterball and his siblings didn’t deserve this heartbreak, and we hope his story serves as a powerful reminder to protect your pets.

Rest easy, sweet Butterball. You were so loved. 💔

We have a pupdate on our parvo positive puppies. Butterball, currently in Orchard Park Emergency Vet, remains hospitaliz...
27/12/2024

We have a pupdate on our parvo positive puppies.

Butterball, currently in Orchard Park Emergency Vet, remains hospitalized. He has received two plasma transfusions but his labs have not yet improved. He’s still fighting for his lifeand it’s still too early to tell if he’s going to make it or not. But we’re all pulling for him and we know you all are, too.

Clyde was the puppy first hospitalized at Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services (REVS). He had antibody treatments, was catheterized, and required an ng tube for nutrients. He was discharged Christmas night and is currently doing well at home with his foster family.

Bonnie was an outpatient at REVS. She received her antibody treatment as well as other medications and continues doing well in her foster home.

Hercules was the second of our pups to be hospitalized at REVS this week. Like Bonnie and Clyde he received the works, including antibody treatments, and was well enough to discharged to his foster earlier this evening.

Mocha was seen at REVS yesterday but despite testing positive, she didn't require antibodies and has remained at home with her foster family giving her the necessary medications to treat her symptoms.

And finally our 6th puppy, Fiyero, continues dancing through life without a single symptom. His foster family, along with everyone else, hopes he stays that way!

So, while things don’t look too dire for most of our puppies, parvo can be a very tricky illness. Any of the 4 symptomatic pups at home could take a turn for the worse. And Butterball remains touch and go in the hospital being monitored by veterinary staff. The other 4 sick puppies are being monitored closely, 24/7, by their devoted fosters who are worried sick (as are all of us here at North Paw).

None of these sick babies would have had a chance without the amazing staff at REVS (who worked on Christmas Day, seeing 23 dogs including our 3 pups) and the hospital in Orchard Park. And, of course, none of this could happen without our dedicated fosters and our supporters who have helped us help these puppies and so many others like them.

We hope to be back with better news on Butterball tomorrow, but for now we ask for continued thoughts for him and all of the pups.

Like everyone else, none of us here at North Paw wanted to spend our holidays at the doctor....but some of our newest do...
25/12/2024

Like everyone else, none of us here at North Paw wanted to spend our holidays at the doctor....but some of our newest dogs are in need of a holiday miracle and so we're doing whatever we can. Even at Christmas we're prepared to spring into action to do what's needed for the dogs in our care.

The adorable puppies we just introduced you to on Monday need medical intervention. 3 of them are already sick with Parvo and the other 3 are unfortunately likely to become sick as well. Three of our volunteer foster families gave up their Christmas Eve plans to get these pups to the emergency care that they need. Three of our volunteer families gave up their holiday traditions to save an innocent life. Three of our volunteer foster families did what we do every day in rescue, and chose compassion yesterday. Today, we ask you to choose compassion too.

In the short amount of time we've had these puppies in our care those 3 have already racked up over $12,000 in veterinary bills. 1 is hospitalized in Orchard Park, another at Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services, and 1 was released for outpatient care after receiving antibody treatment.

We understand that the pictures we posted were adorable and many of you were interested in these puppies. Who wouldn't want to meet them? But please understand that when we say no inquiries yet we have reasons for it. Reasons like the puppies needing a health hold. Reasons like taking every precaution to avoid this deadly disease and still ending up with sick puppies fighting for their lives.

For now we ask for all of the positive thoughts you have to spare. And if you have a few bucks to send their way we would be forever grateful. Today many of us are celebrating with our families, and many of us are waiting for the phone to ring with information about our sick pups.

Donate via Paypal: www.paypal.me/northpawrescue
Donate via Venmo to:

These 6 mixed breed puppies came in this weekend and are already making themselves comfortable in their foster homes! Th...
23/12/2024

These 6 mixed breed puppies came in this weekend and are already making themselves comfortable in their foster homes! They're not quite ready to accept applications yet, but keep your eyes peeled as they will be on the hunt soon!

*no applications will be accepted or inquiries answered until the pups are officially accepting applications*

Did you know that Pet Friendly price matches the big box stores? Get some last minute shopping done today, and if you're...
22/12/2024

Did you know that Pet Friendly price matches the big box stores? Get some last minute shopping done today, and if you're able, leave a donation for North Paw in our donation box!
Plus, today only, get a $25 gift card and get a $5 in-store coupon free!

Yogi here is a 4 month old goldendoodle. He found himself in need of rescue when his puppy antics were too much for his ...
22/12/2024

Yogi here is a 4 month old goldendoodle. He found himself in need of rescue when his puppy antics were too much for his original owners. He's now thriving in his foster home and is ready to find a home with patience and love to help him learn to be the best dood in town. Learn more about him and apply to adopt at: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/yogi-74461726/ny/rochester/north-paw-rescue-ny1561/

Bad weather and busy holidays don’t stop the mission of rescue. Yesterday, a team of incredible volunteer transporters s...
21/12/2024

Bad weather and busy holidays don’t stop the mission of rescue. Yesterday, a team of incredible volunteer transporters spent the morning and early afternoon driving to multiple puppy mills, bringing 25 dogs to freedom. These dogs made their way to the vet for care before heading to two stops in Western New York, where they were safely handed over to their respective rescues.

Here at North Paw Rescue, two of our volunteers drove to Buffalo to pick up three of these deserving dogs, bringing them back to Rochester to start their foster home journeys. Once in Rochester, at 10pm and degrees in the teens, the three volunteer foster homes stepped in to greet them and ensure their smooth transition into loving foster care.

We’re endlessly grateful to our North Paw team and the extended rescue family who work tirelessly to give dogs a chance at a better life. It takes a village to make freedom rides happen, and together, we’re changing lives—day in and day out. As we speak, six more dogs are making their way to North Paw.

*None of these dogs are accepting applications yet*

$5 Friday: Meet Kriya 💕Kriya is a merle French Bulldog who, despite her stunning coat, is a heartbreaking example of the...
20/12/2024

$5 Friday: Meet Kriya 💕

Kriya is a merle French Bulldog who, despite her stunning coat, is a heartbreaking example of the devastating consequences of unethical breeding. Merle Frenchies are often born with congenital issues like cleft palates and cleft lips because breeders prioritize "perfect" appearances over the health and well-being of these innocent lives.

For Kriya and many puppies like her, this meant she couldn’t stay with her mom because nursing could have been fatal. Now, she needs round-the-clock care—via tube feeding by her foster mom, to ensure she stays healthy and gains weight. Her fight for survival is a tough one, but with your help, we’re determined to give her the best chance at life.

We’re asking for just $5 this Friday to help support Kriya and other puppies and dogs in our care. If you have a little extra to spare this holiday season, your generosity can make an even bigger impact, helping provide the specialized care, food, and medical attention these vulnerable dogs so desperately need.

Let’s show Kriya and others like her that love and compassion can triumph over greed and neglect.

As a reminder, we are always accepting donations. You can:
Donate via Paypal: www.paypal.me/northpawrescue
Donate via Venmo to:
Donate supplies via Amazon: tinyurl.com/NPRPuppyWishlist
Donate supplies via Chewy: bit.ly/NPRChewyWL

*no applications will be accepted or inquiries answered at this time*

Unfortunately we need to cancel the event at Bean Station Tree Farm this Saturday. Have a safe and happy weekend! You ca...
19/12/2024

Unfortunately we need to cancel the event at Bean Station Tree Farm this Saturday. Have a safe and happy weekend! You can still find us at Abandon Brewing on Friday and Saturday from 3-7 where we will be happy to wrap your gifts for a donation to North Paw!

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Looking back at just a handful of the memories from 2024. Tomorrow we will be sharing some of our numbers from the year to help give a better idea of what a year in the life of rescue looks like.

The Music City Mutts are here to remind you that this time next week they will be at Mortalis Brewing Company. And don't forget Mortalis is running a donation drive for us through the 4th! *Friendly reminder that no applications are being accepted for these pups yet.*

Holidays got you stressed? Abandon Brewing Company and North Paw Rescue are here to help! 🎁 In exchange for a donation, North Paw Rescue will wrap your presents! The gift wrapping station will be open in the Abandon Brewing taproom next Friday and Saturday from 3pm to 7pm!

Adoptable Susie is loving life in her foster home, but would love even more to find a forever home to call her own! Learn more about this sweet mixed breed pup, and apply to adopt, at: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/susie-74118404/ny/rochester/north-paw-rescue-ny1561/

Adoptable Keyla
Adoptable Keyla

This 6 month old girl is one smart cookie! Check her out and head over to our website to learn more and apply to adopt! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/keyla-73826314/ny/rochester/north-paw-rescue-ny1561/

Mary The Snuggle Bug
Mary The Snuggle Bug

Have you met Mary yet? If not, you're missing out! She gives the best cuddles around and would LOVE to find a family to share them with. Please help us share her post and let's help this girl find her way home! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/mary-73935163/ny/hilton/north-paw-rescue-ny1561/

We have 9 dogs currently accepting applications. Check them out on our website, and check back regularly as things are changing every day!

Adoptable Dogs 7/10
Adoptable Dogs 7/10

Take a look at all of our adoptable pups! Even if you're not currently looking for a dog, helping to share the dogs that are looking for their homes is the best way to get the homes and dogs connected! See a dog you're interested in adopting? Learn more about each of our adoptable dogs at www.northpawrescue.com/adoptable-pups

Montague and Gregory
Montague and Gregory

These little ankle biters are ready to find their homes! Learn more about Montague, Gregory, and all of our adoptable dogs at www.northpawrescue.com/adoptable-pups

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