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We are desperate for long term & short-term foster homes for dogs, cats and kittens. Ask about our foster program; our pet lives with you and we pay for or provide everything! It costs you NOTHING!
EVERGLADES KITTEN ADOPTIONS- JULY 3 & 4!
Our Everglades cats/kittens will be on display at PETCO at 14601 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura, near the Lime Fresh Restaurant on Friday - 4:30pm - 7:30pmand on Sat. at PETCO from 11am - 3pm in Ft. Lauderdale at Dixie & Commercial.
The contact # for cat showings is: 786-253-7900.
WE WILL NOT BE AT PETSMART OVER THE 4TH! ~~
LAUDERHILL
7850 W. Commercial Boulevard in Lauderhill, FL 33351
Store 954-749-1555 - my cell 954-579-3753.
(On Commercial Blvd., one light west of University- turn into driveway at 79th Avenue - south side of the street)
OAKWOOD
4101 Oakwood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 920-7658
Exit 95 at Stirling Road and go east to entrance to Oakwood Plaza. Petsmart is on the east side of the plaza, north end.
At both locations, we will be showcasing a few of our dogs
Call to be sure we are there and which animals we will have -- B>
BIZARRE BAZAAR FLEA MARKET
8am - 2pmSATURDAY, JULY 4TH and
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST
Not sure we will be at this one in July or August... It is JUST TOO BLOODY HOT! But this is the monthly Antique & Collectible Flea Market with more than 100 vendors. (always the first Saturday of each month – 8am - 2pm - weather permitting). It is a GREAT venue if you love bargains... But call just in case one or two of us decide to do a walkabout with a couple of our adoptable dogs. In any event, this is a nice venue if you love bargains.
1717 N. Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, FL
DIRECTIONS: Exit 95 at Sunrise Blvd. Go east to Andrews Avenue. Turn north and go to address. We are on the left. OR-- Exit at Oakland Park Blvd. - Go east to Andrews Avenue Turn South and to go address. We are on the right. B>
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WHO WE ARE... AND HOW WE DO IT...
We are a small, but mighty, Not-For-Profit - 501c3 - No-Kill dog and cat rescue organization in South Florida, comprised solely of volunteers who love animals. We rescue stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered dogs and cats and work very hard to place them in new loving homes.
This group is comprised ENTIRELY of volunteers who work full-time doing something that pays the mortgage. We do the rescue stuff (which is our true passion) after work and on the weekends. So if your phone calls or emails are not answered by a live person right away ~~~ it’s probably because we are at work and will call you when we can.
OUR FOSTER PARENTS PAY NOTHING -
We absolutely are against housing an animal in a kennel for any length of time. And doing so, absolutely hinders our ability to adopt him or her into a new home. Cages easily make a once friendly dog, cage or dog aggressive which is difficult & costly to un-do. In a kennel, we do not know whether they are housebroken, destructive when left alone in a home, whether they like kids, cats, people in general or other dogs, and when in a home, we know. And because we can give you a history of the pet, we are able to get them adopted sooner. That means we can help another animal in need.
We provide or pay for the: crate, baby-gate, food, HeartGuard and Frontline, and any necessary vet visits that may be required. And our pets are thoroughly vetted before they come to you, so your own pet will not be subjected to anything harmful. As a foster parent, all we ask of you is a kind hand, a little patience and a loving home while we search for a forever home for this one.
Most of the dogs & cats in our care are owner-surrenders or strays who never found their way back home. And many of the pets we rescue are pedigreed who were bought from a breeder or a pet store, and for a variety of reasons, end up in our care. We take them to our vet for a thorough exam and vaccinations. We spay and neuter every pet in our care, and we micro-chip all dogs. If there is anything heath-wise that needs treating, we fix it.
We work with some wonderful Veterinarians in the area who ensure that our animals are thoroughly examined, brought current on shots, spay or neutered, micro-chipped and treated for whatever might ail them. They help out a little when they can – but they are trying to make a living too! Our primary Vet is Dt. Grasso at Hollywood Animal Hospital. We also use the Humane Society MASH Unit, and Cats Exclusive in Margate.
Mail a check to:
Grateful Paws Dog & Cat Rescue, Inc.
1881 SW 21 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
~ 954-462-8840 ~
email: gratefulpaws@bellsouth.net
With the exception of June, July and August, when it is too humid and hot for man or beast... we try to participate in the Bizarre Bazaar Flea Market on the 1st Saturday of each month. 1717 N. Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
We also try to showcase our pets at Petsmart Lauderhill at least one or weekend days a month. 7850 W. Commercial Blvd - Lauderhill, FL 954-749-1555. We are generally there on Saturday or Sunday from 11-2pm.
It is always best to give us a call to find out where we are going to be. Week nights 954-462-8840 eves after 8pm or on the week-ends: 954-579-3753.
GRATEFUL PAWS DOG & CAT RESCUE INC.
Phone: 954-462-8840
Email: gratefulpaws@bellsouth.net
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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This group is comprised ENTIRELY of volunteers who work full-time doing something that pays the mortgage. We do the rescue stuff (which is our true passion) after work and on the weekends. So if your phone calls or emails are not answered by a live person right away ~~~ it’s probably because we are at work and will call you when we can.
BY CHOICE…
We do not have a shelter...
We are of the belief that a home environment is far more desirable than a shelter or kennel, so we rely exclusively on homes like yours in which to place our pets.
We work exclusively with a foster-care program where our pet lives with you, and we pay for or provide everything. A home environment is always the most desirable ~ and with the endless supply of animals needing homes, we just never have enough lined up. Sometimes the foster lasts a week, sometimes several months. A dog or cat will do far better adjusting when they are sitting by your chair or next to you while you are on the computer than stashed in a noisy kennel somewhere surrounded by sick and barking dogs.
WE DON'T HAVE A SHELTER.. SO WE PROBABLY WON'T BE ABLE TO TAKE YOUR SURRENDERED PET ...
Because we don’t have a shelter, we can only take a new animal IF we have a vacant foster home for the pet to live while we seek a new forever home for him -- OR-- if you agree to hang onto the pet while we help you find a new home. Sadly, we are not able to assist every animal that crosses our path. There are just too many dogs & cats out there who need help. But.. we DO have an extensive list of people looking for specific dogs and cats - so if you can hang onto your pet for a little longer, we might be able to assist you in placing them. No promises, but we will try.OUR FOSTER PARENTS PAY NOTHING -
WE PROVIDE IT ALL.
We absolutely are against housing an animal in a kennel for any length of time. And doing so, absolutely hinders our ability to adopt him or her into a new home. Cages easily make a once friendly dog, cage or dog aggressive which is difficult & costly to un-do. In a kennel, we do not know whether they are housebroken, destructive when left alone in a home, whether they like kids, cats, people in general or other dogs, and when in a home, we know. And because we can give you a history of the pet, we are able to get them adopted sooner. That means we can help another animal in need.
WE DEPEND ON PEOPLE LIKE YOU
Our foster parents pay for nothing, (unless they want to). We are a Not for profit, 501c3 organization so everything you provide on behalf of our pet can be a taxable deduction on your income taxes, plus...time spent helping our pets counts toward COMMUNITY SERVICE or SCHOOL HOURS!We provide or pay for the: crate, baby-gate, food, HeartGuard and Frontline, and any necessary vet visits that may be required. And our pets are thoroughly vetted before they come to you, so your own pet will not be subjected to anything harmful. As a foster parent, all we ask of you is a kind hand, a little patience and a loving home while we search for a forever home for this one.
WE NEED YOU...
Our ability to help that next animal-in-need depends on whether we have a temporary home for the animal while we are looking for a new forever homeADOPTING A FRIEND...
When you adopt from us, you can be sure that your pet will be coming to you from a home environment vs. a kennel or shelter. Not having a shelter is a two-edged sword. Sadly, it prevents us from helping ALL the animals that come our way, but it does restrict us to take on only the pets we can care for, and care for "well". Our pets are healthy and live in private foster homes until their forever home can be found. They are thoroughly vetted, current on with shots, tested, spayed or neutered and the dogs are micro-chipped or tattooed.Most of the dogs & cats in our care are owner-surrenders or strays who never found their way back home. And many of the pets we rescue are pedigreed who were bought from a breeder or a pet store, and for a variety of reasons, end up in our care. We take them to our vet for a thorough exam and vaccinations. We spay and neuter every pet in our care, and we micro-chip all dogs. If there is anything heath-wise that needs treating, we fix it.
OUR VET SERVICES ARE NOT FREE!
Most folks don't understand how rescue groups work and are under the impression that this is what we do full time -- and that we get our vet services for free. WRONG on both counts! We are not funded by anyone! We all work full-time jobs during the work week and we rely entirely on DONATIONS from people like you. And just so you know… none of us get paid for our time – we do all this stuff for FREE!We work with some wonderful Veterinarians in the area who ensure that our animals are thoroughly examined, brought current on shots, spay or neutered, micro-chipped and treated for whatever might ail them. They help out a little when they can – but they are trying to make a living too! Our primary Vet is Dt. Grasso at Hollywood Animal Hospital. We also use the Humane Society MASH Unit, and Cats Exclusive in Margate.
MAKE A DONATION...
WE LOVE DONATIONS! In fact, we exist solely on donations from folks like you. If you want to help out with a specific dog or make a donation for the cause, please tap on the PAY PAL Button--OR--
Mail a check to:
Grateful Paws Dog & Cat Rescue, Inc.
1881 SW 21 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
~ 954-462-8840 ~
email: gratefulpaws@bellsouth.net
COME VISIT US!
We do not have a physical building - but we try to participate in week-end adoption events on a regular basis. Please call to see where we will be.... Call after 8pm - 954-462-8840.With the exception of June, July and August, when it is too humid and hot for man or beast... we try to participate in the Bizarre Bazaar Flea Market on the 1st Saturday of each month. 1717 N. Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
We also try to showcase our pets at Petsmart Lauderhill at least one or weekend days a month. 7850 W. Commercial Blvd - Lauderhill, FL 954-749-1555. We are generally there on Saturday or Sunday from 11-2pm.
It is always best to give us a call to find out where we are going to be. Week nights 954-462-8840 eves after 8pm or on the week-ends: 954-579-3753.
GRATEFUL PAWS DOG & CAT RESCUE INC.
Phone: 954-462-8840
Email: gratefulpaws@bellsouth.net
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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