United Paws Rescue Inc

29/01/2025

NEELA NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

Neela is a kitty we rescued from a hoarding case almost a year ago. The hoarding case had notes so horrible that we were disgusted even reading about it. Over 50 cats were buried in the backyard, and cats were in horrible condition and dead all over the house. We rescued many very sick cats from the house. Neela seemed to be healthy but terrified of being touched after what she survived. She was also scared of most other cats. With time, Neela has learned to love life, gained weight and does let us pet her some when she’s eating snacks.

Recently Neela came due for her vaccines so we got her in for a sedated exam to update those. Sadly while she was under, they realized she had some trauma to her mouth from the hoarding case that we never were able to get close enough to notice, especially since she always had a good appetite. Sadly, cats are very good at disguising their pain. 💔 She had incisors broken and fragmented and pus was coming out. We got her some antibiotics on board and scheduled her for a dental to remove her broken and infected teeth.

Between the initial sedated exam and the dental with extractions, we are looking at a ballpark of 1000 dollars all combined to get Neela in good shape. This is what Neela’s teeth look like, and this is what she looks like when she’s happy and relaxing at home. She deserves to live a pain-free life after all she’s been through. Please consider donating for Neela!! We are completely broke after our money being stolen. You can donate below, or at via PayPal on our website www.unitedpawsrescue.com/donate

20/01/2025

Hello, new friends! My name is Echo, and I’m a 1-year-old kitty with a big heart and a little purr motor that’s always ready to go. I’m told I’m quite the catch—not just because of my adorable button nose and soft fur, but also because of my sweet and gentle nature.

I wasn’t always this lucky. Not too long ago, I was in a high-kill shelter, scared and unsure of what the future held. But then, some wonderful humans rescued me just in time and gave me a chance to find my forever family. Now, I’m safe, happy, and dreaming of the day I meet my special someone (or someones!).

I love people, and I get along great with other cats, too! Playtime is one of my favorite things—give me a crinkly toy or a feathery wand, and I’m a happy girl. I also enjoy lounging in high places, especially on my cat tree, where I can watch everything going on around me. It’s my little kingdom!

But as much as I love to play, I’m also a snuggle bug. At night, I’ll happily curl up next to you or on your lap if you’ll let me. There’s nothing better than being close to my favorite humans. I don’t mind being held either, and I might even let out a soft purr while you cuddle me.

Oh, and did I mention I’m a bit of a foodie? I get very excited for meal times and treats—show me a little snack, and I’ll be your best friend forever!

If you’re looking for a sweet, loyal, and loving companion to fill your home with warmth and joy, I might just be the kitty for you. I’m currently in central Florida, waiting patiently for my forever family to come along. Could it be you?

To learn more about me, apply to be my paw-rent, donate to my friends at United Paws, or to see more friends just like me, go to www.unitedpawsrescue.com !

Paws and purrs,
Echo 🐾💖

Echo (Orlando, Florida)

19/01/2025

Hello, World! It’s Me, Skylar!!!

Hi there, I’m a 12-year-old tabby with a big heart and an even bigger dream: to find my forever family. My life changed recently when my human passed away. It was a tough time for me, but I’m so grateful that United Paws Animal Rescue stepped in to help me. Now, I’m safe and loved, but I’m still waiting for my next big adventure—a new home with people who will love me just as much as my first family did.

Let me tell you a little about myself. I’m declawed, so I need to stay indoors where I can be safe and cozy. I promise I don’t mind at all—my favorite spots are soft blankets, sunny windows, and laps where I can cuddle up and purr my heart out. I may be a little older, but that just means I’ve had lots of practice at being the perfect companion.

I’m a calm and gentle soul who loves head scratches and slow, quiet moments. But don’t let my age fool you—I still have a playful side! Show me a feather toy or a string, and I’m ready to show off my moves. Mostly, though, I dream of a peaceful home where I can be someone’s special friend.

I know senior cats like me sometimes get overlooked, but I promise I have so much love to give. My golden years are here, and I’m ready to share them with a family who will cherish me as much as I’ll cherish them.

If you’re looking for a sweet, loving, low-maintenance buddy to fill your home with warmth and companionship, I’m your girl! Could you be the one to make my dreams come true?

If my story has touched your heart, please reach out to the kind humans at United Paws Animal Rescue. They’ll help you learn everything you need to know about bringing me home. I’m here waiting patiently for the day my forever family finds me.

Go to the United Paws website to learn more about me, fill out an application, or donate to the people here at United Paws who are taking good care of me! www.unitedpawsrescue.com

Love and purrs,
Skylar 🐾



Skylar (Orlando, Florida)

14/01/2025

Hi there, humans! 🐾

Zenzi here, and I’ve got some BIG news to share—I’m FREE!

Today, I left the shelter behind, and let me tell you, I feel like a whole new dog. The nice humans at United Paws Animal Rescue saw something special in me, and now I’ve got a second chance to find my forever family.

In case you haven't met me, Let me introduce myself properly: I’m a stunning German Shepherd with a heart as big as my floppy ears. I’ve been told I’m very smart (which is totally true), and I love to learn new things. I can’t wait to show off my skills and maybe even pick up a few new tricks if you’re up for teaching me!

I’m dreaming of a home where I can run, play, and cuddle. Oh, and belly rubs—I hear they’re the best! If you’ve got a spot on your couch or in your heart, I’d love to be your loyal companion.

Until then, I’ll be here settling into my new adventure with my foster in the suburbs of Dallas,TX, wagging my tail and hoping my forever family finds me soon.

Come meet me and let’s see if we’re a perfect match!

Paws and kisses,
Zenzi 🐶

P.S. Share my story with your friends—I know my forever humans are out there somewhere!

https://unitedpawsrescue.com/

Zenzi (Dallas, TX)

31/12/2024

🚨 Urgent: Zenzi Needs Your Help! 🚨

Available for Adoption or Foster in Dallas, TX
Transport elsewhere can be arranged!

Time is running out for Zenzi, and this sweet girl desperately needs a loving home or foster family to step forward. Originally found as a stray on 11/08/2024, Zenzi has been waiting for someone to see her for the wonderful dog she is. With limited information about her past, her future now depends on you. Please help us give Zenzi the second chance she deserves—it’s urgent, and she can’t wait much longer.

🐾 Meet Zenzi: A Heart of Gold in Search of a Home 🐾

Zenzi is a stunning 6-year-old German Shepherd with soulful eyes and a gentle spirit. She was found wandering near Mansfield, TX picked up by authorities after a local animal lover found her along the highway presumably dumped by her previous owners. Without tags and with no one coming forward to claim her, she was brought into our care. Although Zenzi’s history remains a mystery, what’s clear is her potential to be an incredible companion!

She is already microchipped, and will be brought up to date on vaccinations as well as spayed. Despite the unknowns, Zenzi’s demeanor speaks volumes—she is calm, intelligent, and eager to bond with someone who will love her.

German Shepherds are renowned for their loyalty, courage, and intelligence, and Zenzi is no exception. She craves companionship and would thrive in a home that appreciates her natural instincts and need for mental and physical stimulation. Whether it’s long walks, playtime, or just relaxing by your side, Zenzi will bring so much joy to her new family.

Zenzi’s ideal home would be with someone who understands her breed and can offer her the stability and care she needs to adjust to this new chapter in her life. While she may take a little time to fully settle in, her devotion and trust will be worth every moment.

This special girl has been through so much, and now she’s at a crossroads. She needs someone to step up—whether to adopt or foster—and show her that love and kindness can change everything. Zenzi is not just a dog; she’s a soul in need of a hero.

If you can help Zenzi, please contact us immediately! Every moment counts. Even if you can’t take her in, sharing her story could save her life.

Zenzi is waiting for her miracle. Will it be you? 🐕❤️

Zenzi is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Plano, TX. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

15/12/2024

HAPPY TAILZ ALERT!!

Many of you might remember Sunny. He was a senior kitty surrendered to us in critical condition, as he had become blocked by the sheer size of the urinary stones he had developed. We rushed him immediately to Pet Urgent Care of Wesley Chapel who got him unblocked in the middle of the night, removed all his stones and saved his life. We then followed up with our main vet (Seven Oaks Pet Hospital) to continue getting him back to peak health. He got a dental, some bad teeth removed, and overall fixed up! It was a long journey getting this baby healthy, but it was absolutely worth it. Sunny is one of the sweetest cats we’ve ever met.

Luckily for Sunny, his new momma was a previous adopter of ours. She saw him and it was love at first sight! Even better, she works at a vet clinic so getting Sunny his special food and dealing with any issues he might have in the future will be a piece of cake! Our lovely volunteer flight attendant Suzan flew him up to New England recently so he could be with his new family for Christmas. Thanks to Suzan for flying him and to Mr. Peanut's Pet Carriers for donating the carrier he flew in! And thank you especially to everyone who donated so we could save Sunny’s life! He already loves his new home. Here are pics of him meeting his new mom. Happy Tailz Sunny!!

10/12/2024

Skittles, 3 years old

Hi, my name is Skittles! I’m about 3 years old and these really nice people found me outside in rough shape. They saved me and I am SOOOO grateful. I LOVE people! I love to be held and loved on, and petted. I am an A+ cuddler and getting attention is my favorite thing. I’m also full of energy, quirky and I’m always making my foster mom laugh with my antics and playing! I love people so much that I want all their attention to myself- I don’t really like to share with other cats because they used to attack me outside. But I’m so much fun you don’t need other cats with me around!

When these people found me they realized I had a condition called stomatitis, which basically just means my gums get inflamed. Usually this is fixed by removing the teeth (which cause a lot of inflammation on their own because of the immune response), but unfortunately for me even after losing my teeth my gums were still a bit inflamed. The vet says to help with this I need to stay on steroids and they keep me very comfortable! The good news is that it’s a super cheap medication and really easy to give to me every other day! I also eat dry food just fine- having no teeth has never stopped me.

I’m hoping to find a family for the first time in my life. I’ve had a rough past but I promise you won’t regret taking me home. I’ll be the best friend you’ve ever had. And I’m gorgeous to boot!

04/12/2024

In recent weeks we’ve become aware of scams directed toward people who have lost their pets. Scammers are misrepresenting themselves as agents of our shelter and requesting immediate payment. We want to share this message to help protect people from falling victim to these cruel attempts.

Please know Orange County Animal Services has set fees related to reclaims, listed here: https://ocnetpets.com/ProgramsServices/PetReclaims.aspx. We cannot and will not charge more than these amounts. Also, we will never solicit payment via money transfer apps, or gift cards. When we reach out to owners about reclaiming their pets, the first thing we ask them to do is visit the shelter, not send money. If someone is contacting you on behalf of our shelter and you have any suspicion about the legitimacy of the information, please visit our shelter in person to speak with our staff, we are open seven days a week.

One of our rescue partners, United Paws Rescue Inc, was a target of a scam just this week. The rescue operator shared the following with our team:

“I apologize for the practically hysterical texts/emails yesterday. At 2 p.m. yesterday I was driving my own kit kats up to UF for their annual visit. I received a private number call and assumed it was one of our veterinarians we work with calling from their cellphone. The person on the other line identified themselves as OCAS and said they had a woman just bring in Bella, after she saw her get hit by a car.

Bella has been missing for 20 days now (foster accidentally left the back door open) so of course I started crying, praying Bella was OK. He said they now had emergency veterinarians who were currently working on Bella. He said that Bella had come in paralyzed from being hit by a car and they were working on her in the back.

This person stated for this surgery there would be a cost of $5,400. At this point I was consumed with grief and worry about Bella so I said OK, OK that's fine. He said it was policy to collect half of the money before they start the surgery to save Bella. I said let me link my rescue partner Holly into the call….she also did not realize this was a SCAM. The man said he needed to collect this money now. The rescue, as usual, has no money. I told him I was driving on the highway and was trying to get it [the credit card] as fast as possible. He said we do not take credit cards anymore; you would have to Zelle the $2700 over and gave me a number to send it to. He said they can also do Cash App/Venmo.

By this time I am getting more upset trying to log into my Venmo and add this person "Christy" who worked in billing and also drive on 75 to Gainesville. I was having problems and I said please give me a minute. He said he cannot hang up or they would have to let Bella go.

Even a day later typing this is still beyond upsetting to me.

I said I needed to reach one of you. At this point he hung up the phone and that is when I started calling/texting/emailing all of you, now full blown hysterical that Bella wasn't being cared for. I finally spoke to Amy, and she said they did not have Bella there and this is a scam.

In a normal day, without me already being worried sick with Bella being lost, I would have known it was a scam and hung up immediately, but with such worry about her I fell for the scam hook, line and sinker. Thankfully I was having issues trying to add my credit card info to Venmo and had not sent any money. Evidentially this is happening with other PawBoost posts and they are calling identifying themselves as several other county shelters too.”

It's heartbreaking to know there are people attempting to take advantage of grieving and upset pet owners, people who are often so desperate for a chance to be reunited with their pet they may be willing to look past suspicious behavior. Please share this message so we can bring light to this issue.

02/12/2024

WE WERE HACKED!!! Please keep donating and sharing. We cannot even afford to feed our cats right now let alone take any to the vet. 💔

🆘EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED!!🆘

Unfortunately, we have been the victim of hacking. Someone managed to hack into our email and PayPal and stole 2100 dollars from us (our entire balance). We needed these funds to pay ourselves back (we had put some larger medical bills on our personal credit cards) and to pay current bills for our many cats with medical issues in the rescue. Now we have zero funds, not even with which to pay for monthly food and litter costs.

We have filed a police report, changed our email and PayPal passwords, and opened a fraud case with PayPal, unfortunately since the hacker sent the funds to themselves via friends and family they cannot guarantee we will get the money back. They already closed the case once due to that and we have reopened it. We are hoping we get the funds back, but with no guarantee we are hopeless. We have no way to take care of the cats in our care and certainly cannot take on new cats.

If you can help at all, please donate below or to any one of these accounts. Our PayPal should be safe now that we have changed our passwords, but we have Zelle and Venmo alternatively. Please help us.

Zelle: +1 (972) 998-3112

Venmo: ValerieFitzgerald19

PayPal: [email protected]

27/11/2024

🆘EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED!!🆘

Unfortunately, we have been the victim of hacking. Someone managed to hack into our email and PayPal and stole 2100 dollars from us (our entire balance). We needed these funds to pay ourselves back (we had put some larger medical bills on our personal credit cards) and to pay current bills for our many cats with medical issues in the rescue. Now we have zero funds, not even with which to pay for monthly food and litter costs.

We have filed a police report, changed our email and PayPal passwords, and opened a fraud case with PayPal, unfortunately since the hacker sent the funds to themselves via friends and family they cannot guarantee we will get the money back. They already closed the case once due to that and we have reopened it. We are hoping we get the funds back, but with no guarantee we are hopeless. We have no way to take care of the cats in our care and certainly cannot take on new cats.

If you can help at all, please donate below or to any one of these accounts. Our PayPal should be safe now that we have changed our passwords, but we have Zelle and Venmo alternatively. Please help us.

Zelle: +1 (972) 998-3112

Venmo: ValerieFitzgerald19

PayPal: [email protected]

13/11/2024

SUNNY UPDATE!!

Sunny went in for a recheck this past week, and he passed the urinary stone he had!! That means he can officially go up for adoption. He does have a small bump where he got his rabies vaccine last month, but the vet thinks it’s just a small tissue reaction. She isn’t concerned unless it is still there in a few months or if it grows. Sunny has officially survived an emergency cystotomy and unblocking, 2 hospitalizations, and a dental with teeth extractions. This little man has been through a lot and he is thriving now with a beautiful coat and gaining weight. He is currently on a strict diet of urinary food as well as methenamine twice daily to help prevent him from getting UTIs (as he is prone to them), but other than that he is fully ready for a new family! He is good with kids, cats and even DOGS which we all know is rare for a kitty!

Unfortunately, we still have about 1000 dollars left to pay off between all of his bills. We are really struggling between this large bill on top of Sunny’s monthly food and medication costs. We have Bob and Professor Catnip in our hospice program, as well as a few other cats with ongoing medical issues that are not ready for adoption yet. We currently cannot afford to take on any new cats at the moment without your help and we are struggling to stay open. You can donate below or at our PayPal [email protected]

08/11/2024

Happy Tailz alert!! Some of you might remember Taki, a 5 year old kitty we rescued from a severe hoarding case earlier this year. Many cats where she came from were dead from neglect and starvation. She managed to survive, but she came to us in critical condition on the verge of sepsis due to a dead baby being stuck inside of her. We removed it immediately and she recovered very quickly.

However, due to Taki’s horrible past, she did not like other animals at all. This made it hard for her to find a family of her own. Luckily for her, she finally did recently! She was flown all the way up to New England this week by our lovely Suzan. She volunteered her time to get Taki home to her new family, who adores her already! Thank you also to Mr. Peanut's Pet Carriers who donated the carrier she flew home in. And thank you to everyone who donated so Taki could get a second chance at life! Here is Taki meeting her new mom. Happy Tailz baby!

24/10/2024

Happy tailz alert!!

Silver came to us a few months ago from the trailer park we have been working on in Tampa. He had been dumped there along with a lot of other friendly cats and he was SOOO sweet! He would follow his feeder home and almost get hit by cars. We scooped him up and he struggled to get adopted for a while since he’s an adult cat although he’s only about a year old.

Luckily for him, he finally found his perfect match yesterday. He will be the spoiled only cat in the house. His new mom loves him already! Happy Tailz Silver!!

20/10/2024

🆘DONATIONS NEEDED URGENTLY!!🆘

Sunny still needs your help! Sunny got a dental this week, and the day before he got his dental we noticed he was having UTI symptoms. He got a good cleaning on his teeth and had 2 very painful ones extracted.

Unfortunately he also had a severe UTI (probably from the stress of all the changes in his life + it can happen after a bladder surgery). With the type of bladder stones he gets, they form with UTIs. He has already developed another stone (very small, about 3 mm) so our vet recommended hospitalizing him on IV fluids for a day or two to try and get him to pass it. We are still waiting on his urine culture to come back, but for right now he’s on Clavamox (hopefully that is the right antibiotic). When his UTI is gone, his urine pH will go back to normal and his special diet will hopefully dissolve the stone if it has not been passed yet. We will recheck in 3 weeks to see if it is still there or not.

Sadly, with the dental, extractions, urine culture and hospitalization combined Sunny has cost us an additional 1500 dollars. We have taken some massive financial hits between him and Coco recently and we desperately need your help to stay afloat. PLEASE donate anything you are able to below or at our PayPal [email protected] . If you can’t donate, please share!!!

13/10/2024

Trailer park update! Right before the hurricane we squeezed the last remaining adoptable cat from the trailer park in Tampa into foster care so he would be safe from the storm. His name is Freddie and he’s only about a year or two old. He is an absolute sweetheart who was dumped there about a year ago and has been waiting patiently for his chance to be brought inside like everyone else. He didn’t even mind us giving him a bath and he will be adoptable soon!

The flooding in the trailer park was devastating, with over 5 feet of water. Many of the cats there still haven’t returned and we are hopeful they are ok. There were still 1 or 2 cats there that the cats feeder was working on socializing so we could bring them inside as well, one of which she thought might be blind. He has not been seen yet after the storm. 💔 We are thankful though to everyone that we have officially been able to save 18 cats from this trailer park counting Freddie since we started there. That’s 18 cats that didn’t have to suffer outside or potentially die being hit by debris or drowning in the flooding during this hurricane. We couldn’t have made such a huge difference without our entire community’s support!

05/10/2024

Taki needs a home!!

Taki is a sweet 5 year old girl that was rescued from a severe hoarding case where many animals were found deceased. She was lucky enough to survive, but due to the horrible conditions she was in, she is very scared of other animals. She needs to be the only kitty in the home, but she is FULL of love!! She is quite literally one of the sweetest cats we have ever met. She loves to be petted, carried, and is all around an angel. She loves to play and loves attention.

Sadly she has gone months without any interest. She did her best to get dressed up for Halloween in the hopes she gets a family by then. She is even orange- the perfect color for year round Halloween lovers! Will you be the one to give Taki her first real home???

She is currently located in Orlando FL but transport is available for approved adopters!

02/10/2024

Please keep sharing!!! So far we have received 1500 dollars toward our goal (thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far). That means we still need to raise 3500 dollars!!

28/09/2024

We are in a desperate situation and may be facing having to close down the rescue if we can’t get the donations we need. 💔

Unfortunately taking on 2 blocked cats at the same time has completely devastated our bank account. We still owe about 4000 dollars between Coco and Sunny’s bills to get them unblocked. Coco is still not out of the woods although he is out of the hospital, so we are hoping that he does not reblock and end up needing a PU surgery. As for Sunny, he is doing terrific but his teeth are in rough shape and he is going to need a dental ASAP when he is recovered.

Budgeting for Sunny’s awful mouth that needs a dental with extractions + Coco not being entirely better yet, on top of the bills we still owe for, we need about 5000 dollars… this is a huge number. But this is for two cats needing to be hospitalized, get emergency surgery, and get a dental (for Sunny). These are two sweet cats that we couldn’t let die. If you can donate anything at all, please do so on this fundraiser or at our PayPal [email protected]