Founded by Eldad and Audrey Hagar in 2008, Hope For Paws rescues animals facing death or danger through abuse or abandonment. Through rescue and education, Hope for Paws works to raise awareness for abandoned animals.

Immediately after each rescue, Hope For Paws takes every animal to a veterinary hospital for an examination by a veterinary professional. Donations support the cost of this initial check-up and any other medical treatment which is required before they turn over the animal to one of their adoption partners.

Unlike animal control who’s hired by the city or county, they do not drive around picking up animals. Each and every dog or cat needs to have a plan and a place to go before they rescue it. The plan includes:

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• Finding the Owner First (post flyers and ads)

• No owner? Take the animal to your local shelter.

• Finding a home for the animal (but be cautious)

The first thing to consider before re-homing the animal is what his/her current needs are. The more you know about the animal, the better chance you will have at finding them a forever home. For example: Does he/she need training? Does he/she need medical care? Have they been spayed/neutered/vaccinated? Is it a young dog or a senior dog? Is he/she good with other dogs, cats and children? Is the animal house broken? 

Most rescue organizations will courtesy post for you on their websites. Facebook, Nextdoor, word of mouth, and attending adoption events are great ways to find the animal a loving home.

Keep in mind, it might take several months to find the right home and you must be willing to foster or find a foster in the interim.

Don’t give up, you are a hero for helping them.

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