My Nonprofit Reviews

When our dog of twelve plus years passed away we decided on a rescue dog to help out a poor baby who had for one reason or another lost their family. We wanted a younger dog (for longevity purposes) and began looking up non-profit rescue organizations. We looked at a couple that interested us then found a dog to ask about. The call did not go as planned at all. I expected to say I want to see this dog, go see it, say “I want” and take the dog home. “Paws for Life Rescue”, was different. A very personable lady got on the phone and asked us a series of questions like what size the yard was, fenced or not, have we had dogs before, if yes, what happened to them. Then who would be the primary care giver. This happened to be my elderly mother the dog would live with and I’d go daily to walk the dog. In a few minutes time, I had to agree an older dog would be a better fit for my mother. Then I set up an appointment to go see a few dogs. One girl I was asked to look at had been in the shelter for many months. I walked in and many dogs were barking and jumping to get my attention. I went to where “Jane” was and she came to the door and sat down. I opened the door expecting her to bolt out. She didn’t even stand up until I placed a leash on her. She was approximately 8 years old at that time. Long story short, she kept my mom company until my mother passed away. Then she came home with me and became our baby until she passed away. We had five wonderful years with her. When we were ready to have another dog in the house “Paws For Life” was my first call. This time we were ready for a senior dog. We saw Thor, a very handsome boy who looked like he was smiling. We were told he wasn’t doing well in the shelter and finding a foster home was hard. “Paws For Life” helped us every step of the way, from veterinary check up, shots, to helping prepare me for what I needed to bring him home to Windsor, Ontario. We are so grateful for Thor coming to live with us. He is an older dog at 8 years old. But plays like a puppy, and he definitely is full of personality, still smiling all the time. If there is ever a pet need in the future “Paws For Life” will be the first call I make. There are many more lonely dogs and cats that need people to love them and be there for them to love. Do what you can to help by volunteering time, your home to foster, or like us because of distance, we make a monthly donation to assist the nonprofit feed, get toys and treats or medical care for the animals in their care waiting for someone to adopt them.