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Paws with Heart was started
because of a little Beagle that was going to be either
euthanized or sold for research at my local shelter due to a
lack of space. I was volunteering at the shelter at the time and
I knew I had to do something to save him. A very caring person
who worked at the shelter at that time put me in touch with some
rescue groups. After speaking with different rescue groups, I
learned that there was so much more I could be doing to help
these shelter animals and that there were so many different ways
in which I could help.
Paws with Heart is a small group of volunteers dedicated
to providing public education, veterinary care and forever homes
for abused, neglected and or abandoned animals. All animals
that are placed in foster care with Paws with Heart are spayed
or neutered and updated on vaccinations..
Some of the pets you will see listed may not be currently in the
care of the Paws with Heart program, but we will direct you to the
local pounds, shelters or rescues group that are currently
caring for the animals. We feel that by listing these pets, we
are helping to give them that second chance at life that they so
deserve.
Ontario's Animals for
Research Act states specifically that pounds must relinquish
animals that they have held for at least 72 hours, if they receive a request
from a registered facility. Many of
the dogs and cats that are in rescues or foster homes have been
rescued from these pounds and shelters before they have been sold for
research or euthanized for lack of space.
“pound” means premises that are used for the detention, maintenance or
disposal of dogs or cats that have been impounded pursuant to a by-law of a
municipality or the Dog Owners’ Liability Act, but does not include any
premises, or part thereof, that are not used by any person or body of persons,
including the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or any
society affiliated therewith, for the detention, maintenance or disposal of dogs
or cats so impounded; (“fourričre”)
Owner Surrenders. We realize that occasionally, those who
have pets are not able to keep them any longer. The decision to
surrender a pet should not be taken lightly. We welcome any
questions that you may have regarding this move. If you feel you
must give up your pet, please consider letting us list your pet
on the Internet. This is a wonderful option if you're willing to
keep your pet until it can be adopted. Simply provide us with
your contact information, a photograph of your pet, records
that show that it is spayed or neutered and current on
vaccinations, and your signed certification that the animal has no
history of aggression toward people and then we'll list it. We've
had excellent success with Internet listings, and while there's
no guarantee, many animals find new homes.
Paws with Heart, with help from local vets, pet stores and
yourself, will also be listing LOST and FOUND pets
in the area. If you have lost a family pet or if you have found
one, please email us the information, with a picture if
possible, and we will be happy to post it for you.
We are all volunteers and wholly dependent upon donations. We
are always in need of volunteers and supplies. Please visit our
link "How you can help"
if you are interested in becoming involved in animal rescue, or
in making a donation to help our efforts.
LOVE us for Life
If you would like to make a donation to help us help the animals, we would be extremely grateful.
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