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Volunteer Spotlight: Daniela
Daniela first got involved with Happy Paws Rescue when two of her former teachers (also volunteers) told her about the group. Daniela had always loved animals—especially dogs—so she was really excited to help. Daniela updates and decorates the “adoptables” bulletin board at our adoption-day events. She also helps out at these events by holding the..
read moreSpring 2012 Special Events
Want to lend a helping hand by passing out flyers, holding a dog, or collecting donations? Just shoot us an email at happypawsrescue@gmail.com! We’d be happy to have you! Street Fairs: Sunday, May 20: Highland Park Street Fair Sunday, June 3: Metuchen Street Fair Rutgers Gardens Farmer’s Market: Friday, May 11 One Friday each month..
read moreMighty Max
Today we have one very special reason to celebrate National Specially-abled Pets Day. His name is Mighty Max. We rescued Mighty Max, his two siblings, B.B. and Lil Sammi, and his mom, Misha, from a local shelter in February when the pups were just three weeks old. Mighty Max was significantly smaller than his siblings..
read moreHappy Paws Turns 1!
Happy Paws Rescue Inc. was established last April with the mission of finding permanent homes for dogs and cats in need. As Happy Paws turns one year old, we have 200 reasons to celebrate. In the past year, we have placed about 200 dogs and cats in loving homes. And we couldn’t have done it..
read moreA Lucky Litter and Friends
Irish eyes were smiling on six dogs at the Associated Humane Society in Newark when Happy Paws took the dogs into our care. This shelter has called on local rescues to help find homes for their animals. All six are incredibly sweet dogs. Because of your generous support, we’ll..
read moreVote in our A-cat-emy Awards! You Could Win a $25 Petco Gift Card!
Update 2/28: AND THE A-CAT-EMY AWARD GOES TO… Mr. Kitty! This three-legged feline would like to accept the award on behalf of homeless cats everywhere. And congrats to Janice B. of NJ who was randomly selected as the winner of a $25 Petco gift card. Thanks to all who participated, and please keep spreading the..
read moreBrindle Beauties
There’s no other way to say it—our volunteers are life savers. One of our foster volunteers saw a plea for help on Facebook. Two 6-month-old brindle terrier mixes had been abandoned in an apartment near the Jersey Shore when their owners were evicted. The dogs were left without food or water. A wonderful couple that..
read moreDonations Needed for Mr. Kitty’s Surgery
We recently took in a cat named Mr. Kitty when his owner became sick and could no longer care for him. He’s a sweet and loving cat, but he has pain in one of his legs. The leg recently calloused and opened. We took Mr. Kitty to the vet where we were told that the..
read moreNeeded: Gently-used Children’s Items!
Help raise money for homeless pets without spending a penny! During the month of January, Happy Paws Rescue will collect gently-used children’s toys, clothing, and equipment for a fundraiser. Here’s how it works: • De-clutter your kids’ closets. See below for a list of items we need. • Bring the items to an adoption day on..
read moreOperation: Beagle Rescue
Happy Paws Rescue often takes in purebred beagles from biomedical research laboratories. We are currently working with Beagle Rescue League to save 26 beagles from a research lab that is shutting down for organizational purposes. All beagles will be placed in foster homes and vetted, including spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, before being adopted to loving families...
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