Cross Our Paws RESCUE

"for the love of dog"

Our Adoptable Pet List

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"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog." "You are his life, his love, his leader, the center of his universe. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." Anon

DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE HOMELESS PETS DIE!

I Have Done Something

~Jim Willis~

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness, and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment, and then He spoke softly, "I have done something," he replied. "I created you."

Our Featured Pets...

August 28th, 2008

My name is Willie....

I am a busy Beagle looking for a new home. I am 2 years old and my life has not been the best so far. I am looking forward to a new life with a family that will attend obedience training with me and care for me for the rest of my life. My last human was very unkind to me. For more information visit me on our adoptable pet list..

Introducing...Tenge, a German Shorthaired Pointer

This pointer boy is only 12 months old and in need of a "pointer experienced" home. Tenge lacks K9 social skills and is currently being trained and socialized by his new foster Dad. Visit Tenge on our Adoptable Pet List for more information and updates on his progress..

Say Hello to Keizer.....

Keizer is a gorgeous German Shorthaired Pointer/Vizsla mix. He is approximately 1.5 years old, is well socialized and ready to join a new family. Please do your research if you are not familiar with these breeds to ensure you can provide Keizer with what he needs. He is a very active dog and will need a breed savvy home. Email us at crossourpaws@yahoo.ca for an application and more information. For further details visit Keizer on Our Adoptable Pet List

This is Handsome Henry...

Handsome Henry is a 2 to 3 year old German Shorthaired Pointer. Henry is house-trained and now neutered. He has been spending his days in a wonderful foster home with Jacque the Weimaraner. Henry is blind in his left eye. Henry was examined by Dr. Ford at the West Coast Eye Specialists in New West and we are excited with their prognosis. It's all good news for a very special deserving dog. For more information visit Henry on our Adoptable Pet List. We are working with Dogwood Rescue of West Vancouver to help this great dog.

Zoey is now safe....

Zoey is an amazing dog. Zoey has been through hell and back. She was bred over and over and over again with no concern for her well-being. Zoey has shown us how amazing dogs can be. It's almost like she knows what we have done for her. Zoey is very sweet and sadly doesn't really know "how" to play yet. We believe she is 5 years old but because she was tossed out on the street when her breeder didn't have any use for her, her history is unknown other than the obvious. One of our Directors has taken Zoey into her personal care and can not believe the trust and love this dog has after all she has been through. Zoey is a huge reminder of why we do "RESCUE." She is truly amazing in every way! Zoey will be available for adoption soon.

We Need You!

Have you ever thought about volunteer work? Do you love animals? Are your home part of the day? You could have the most rewarding job in the world! Cross Our Paws is always in need of committed foster homes. We pre-approve all applicants prior to a meet and greet to limit disruptions to our volunteers. Cross Our Paws will provide food, veterinary care (when approved by our vet) and all other necessities to keep our rescues happy and content. All our rescues are vetted, altered, vaccinated and temperament tested prior to placing them in foster care. Fostering a homeless dog can be very rewarding and if you decide you would like to adopt the dog you will have first consideration. For more information contact us at crossourpaws@yahoo.ca.

~ NEWS ~

Cross Our Paws Rescue recently received some very sad and disturbing news. Our beloved RICKY passed away after ingesting some garbage fishing line off Ambleside beach where his new family frequently walked him off-leash. Ricky was rescued by Cross Our Paws in June of 2007 from a North Vancouver home along with another dog. The two dogs were living in less than adequate conditions. Ricky was in our foster care program for over 5 months and was dearly loved by all. Ricky was an amazing dog in every way and brought such joy to our rescue. We had difficulty posting the news and still can not believe he is gone. RIP our sweet, sweet boy. Ricky reminded us yet again why we rescue. He was only 18 months old.

~ RIP Sweet Ricky - We Love You! ~

Cross Our Paws would like to thank a group of caring individuals for holding a Beach Clean-up at Ambleside on April 27th in celebration of Earth Day. Cross Our Paws would like to host another clean-up in the fall of 08 in RICKYS' honor. Keep checking back here for more information and if you would like to be involved by volunteering please email us at crossourpaws@yahoo.ca

REMINDER: Please keep a close watch on your dog while off-leash to ensure safety of your companion at all times.

WHO ARE WE?

CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE is a non-registered, not for profit "all dog breed" rescue organization. We are a small group of dedicated volunteers who love animals and have joined together to help rescue, provide medical care, rehabilitate and rehome abused, abandoned, homeless animals. Many times we rescue animals (primarily dogs) who have found themselves unwanted and lost in over-crowded shelters and facing death row.

All animals that come through CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE are examined by our veternarians prior to placing them in temporary foster homes. Placing our animals in temporary foster care, allows CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE time to assess each animal's individuals needs. It also allows the animal time to adapt to his/her new environment and receive any attention he/she requires such as training and socializing. With this CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE is more able to re-home the animal ensuring the best match for both the animal and his/her human companion.

~ SHELTER DOGS ~

Cross Our Paws Rescue is working with our local animal shelters to help find wonderful homes for the many homeless animals in need. These poor dogs are living in concrete kennels, cold and lonely, waiting and waiting for someone to take them home and love them forever. Many of these dogs have been living the shelter life for months. Here are just a few of the dogs looking for committed, loving homes. Please DO NOT BUY a dog from a pet store or animal broker as the money you pay SUPPORTS puppy mills. The cute little puppies being sold at pet stores are most likely mill dogs. Don't turn a blind eye while homeless pets die! ADOPT FROM A SHELTER OR RESCUE GROUP!

DONATIONS ~ WISH LIST

CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE is in need of monetary DONATIONS to help rescue animals in need of homes. If you would like to make a DONATION please click the PAYPAL donation button below. Without your generosity we would not be able to help as many animals as we do. Thank you so much!

CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE is always in need of QUALITY kibble for our dogs and no-pull harnesses and collars. If you can make a donation of any of these items please let us know and we can pick it up. Our rescues say WOOF and thank you for your kind support!

ADOPTING A FRIEND

It's important to consider the commitment and time that goes into caring for an animal. There are medical, food and training expenses etc. and more importantly your precious TIME. It's also important to consider the breed of dog you are applying for as well to ensure a great match for both. If you are not familiar with the breed research it on the net and consider it's traits before making your final decision.

TRAINING SCHOOL WINNER! ;- )

If only all our dogs were this well trained. To ensure you and your canine companion are happy and content and your dog knows what you expect of him/her enroll in obedience training as soon as possible (however, don't expect the above). Cross Our Paws Rescue has many wonderful canine trainers to recommend in your area.

Our Adoption Process...

All CROSS OUR PAWS adoptions begin with an application, followed by a home visit IF we feel the application is a good match for the animal. All CROSS OUR PAWS rescues are cared for in foster homes and in order not to be too disruptive to our volunteers, we pre-approve all applicants prior to a meet and greet. We recommend several meet & greets prior to adoption to ensure a "perfect" match. CROSS OUR PAWS will limit adoptions of our "special needs" animals to the Vancouver Lower Mainland areas so we can assist with any issues that may arise. It is also a policy if you have a yard, it MUST be FULLY fenced. We do adopt to apartment/condo dwellers if strata permits and the dog is suitable to be in a multi-family complex living arrangement. As we are all volunteers we try to reply as quickly as possible to all enquiries but it may take up to 48 hours to do so. To follow the adoption status of our adoptable dogs please keep checking our Petfinder site for updates and new rescue posts.

CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE requests an adoption donation for all our rescues as we could not rescue without it. Your donation will vary depending on the animals care and vet expenses (between $150 to $290). Your donation will help cover any vetting and care the animal may have required. If the donation exceeds the animal's vetting and transport, the remaining amount is applied to other dogs in need of rescue and care. CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE is a non-profit organization and appreciates any and all help! THANK-YOU!!!

Don't forget to spay and neuter your pets!

Here is a video IN HOPE...an animal shelter story....

WARNING: THIS VIDEO IS VERY POWERFUL AND SOME OF THE IMAGES ARE QUITE GRAPHIC.

http://brightlion.com/InHope/InHope_en.aspx?v=OdcNl5FqcKY

Please think twice about purchasing your pet from a pet store ~ adopt a homeless animal from a RESCUE GROUP or SHELTER

Don't support Puppy Mills OR Pet Brokers!

If you have never seen a puppy mill before, check this out...Charlize Theron Investigates Puppy Mills.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A3P0HXRmfKg

CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE is run 100% by volunteers. We do not have a shelter facility to visit. All our rescues are immediately placed into loving foster homes and cared for in the home until suitable families/companions are found. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent please email us at crossourpaws@yahoo.ca for a foster application and information.