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Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue

David Adams

June 25, 2024

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Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue

#96 in United States, #8 in Ohio, #1 in Youngstown

http://pawsandprayers.org

info@pawsandprayers.org

At Paws and Prayers, a dedicated force of volunteers drive our goal of saving as many animal lives as we possibly can. Founded in 2001, Paws and Prayers blossomed from the notion that all cast-off animals deserve only the best lives as loved, indoor pets. With a higher power's guiding hand and unending prayers, the rescuers that formed Paws and Prayers sought to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home forgotten, neglected, or otherwise left-behind pets. One of the first of its kind, Paws and Prayers rescuers formed a foster-based rescue system in which every saved pet was cared for in the loving homes of the organization's volunteers until the perfect adoptive home is found. In its inaugural year, Paws and Prayers saved the lives of 200 dogs and cats. Paws and Prayers ever-growing base of volunteers and foster homes proudly saves hundreds of pets each

Mission and Vision

Paws and Prayers, Inc.'s mission is: To help dogs and cats in need through spay/neuter, fostering, sheltering, education, adoption, and community support.

Adoption Policy

To adopt from Paws and Prayers, individuals applying for adoption must meet a few basic criteria. Note, the following requirements are simply the minimum requirements for adoption that all applicants must meet. Each individual animal may require additional needs (for example, some pets may not be good in apartments or may not be good with children, etc.) that every applicant may not be able to meet. We take pride in placing our pets with their perfect fit and the foster will discuss with each adopter these needs prior to approving your application. Applications stay on file for 6 months once submitted; if any of your contact information changes in that time period, you may be asked to submit a new application.Applicants must have the ability to own a pet at his/her residence. We verify with your landlord your home's pet policy or you must own your residence.Applicants looking to gift pets will not be approved; we believe that adoption is a very personal decision that the entire family should be involved in.Resident pets of all applicants must have had routine veterinary care, be spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines per the recommendations of your vet, and taking heartworm prevention (dogs only). We will verify these records; giving your veterinarian permission to speak with us will help expedite the processing of your application. Should your pet have a medical issue that may prohibit any of these, please note that on your application and we will also verify this with your veterinarian.

https://pawsandprayers.org/adoption-application/adoptable-dogs/

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"Paws and prayers gave my husband and I the most wonderful opportunity to own such a wonderful dog. We were looking for just a dog and I ended up worh a service dog that has helped me in more ways than I can explain. Thank you so much Marty and the pays and prayers team for being there for Sarah and her liter when there's couldn't be."

— kathleen g.

Adoptee

"Paws and Prayers is a foster-based rescue who provides love and a caring family for each dog or cat waiting for adoption. They work to match the adopters with the temperament, age, and needs of the pet but Paws and Prayers goes beyond that! At a one-on-one meet and greet. I had a chance to get to know my pup and he to know me. That was it. After all of the forms and vet recommendations and emails, it came down to two individuals and how they felt together. Once we knew we were a match, we received support and continued communication as we got to know each other. Paws and Prayers is a truly exceptional rescue!"

— mary k.

Adoptee

"There was the dog that saved his family from a fire. There was the dog that fell through the ice in a lake and came to his foster home in a fire truck with the fire man’s hat upon his head. There was the dog missing a leg who became the support dog for the man with no legs. And there was the cat that taught the little shy child to finally speak. There have been so many. Founded in 2001 and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Paws and Prayers Rescue blossomed from the premise that all cast-off dogs and cats deserve the best lives possible as loved indoor pets. Paws and Prayers Rescue has rescued, rehabilitated and re-homed approximately 19,000 dogs and cats in those 20 years and hopes to do even more. All pets are spayed/neutered, up to date on shots and treated medically for a myriad of illnesses and injuries. Paws and Prayers has met its mission all these years and for the last several years has been able to use One of a Kind Clinic for their spays and neuters. Unfortunately, due to the loss of One of a Kind Clinic’s veterinarian staff, they are no longer able to do the low cost spays and neuters for which they have become a main stay of the community and so many rescues. One of a Kind picked up the Rescue’s dogs and cats at the Paws and Prayers facility in Cuyahoga Falls and drove them to their clinic for $50 per trip which was a wonderful way to transport and saved so much money. Now, Paws and Prayers will need to transport to other sites, some in other counties, with its group of volunteers manning or womaning the steering wheel. So the bottom line is, the rescue needs a van or large panel truck that can be used for spay/neuter days. The Rescue needs to find someone who can donate a van and/or needs donations that the rescue can use to purchase a van. Right now you are talking about 1,200 pets a year or 50 biweekly, cats and dogs. In fact, although the rescue is averaging about 1,200 pets a year currently, it has done as many as 2,000 in one year. The rescue takes animals from pounds, owner surrenders, and referrals. The rescue takes as many animals as it has volunteers to foster with overflow at its office. Jamie Ternes, Board Vice President and animal intake person, says “Most of our expenses go to medical costs. The general public are not the ones who will pull a cat with a broken leg or a dog that tests positive for heartworm. We take those pets because they will be euthanized otherwise, and they are sweet, loving animals and deserve a chance. “ Dee Lees, a Board Member, who concentrates on cat adoptions states, “A lot of our cats once were in a home, but someone moved and could not or did not want to take the cat with them. The cat was left or let out. They are so happy to have a new home where they are loved. And then there are the kittens, so many, so cute, and so dependent on socialization. But working with them helps the kittens and helps the volunteers even more when they realize the progress made.“ Also, there is Kaylee Jakubecz, only 23, who in her short number of years has already fostered and adopted almost 300 dogs and puppies into good homes. Kaylee loves to do pregnant moms, loves the birthing, and loves watching the babies open their eyes and grow into lovable pups. Kaylee has been a volunteer for Paws and Prayers since she was 14 years old and continues to cherish each of her new fosters. The Rescue owes its existence to its volunteers and most work is completed free of charge by those same volunteers. There are groups of volunteers: dog walkers, fosters, a group that calls themselves the Green Team as they show pets at a pet store in Green Ohio. There are cat people, transport people and dog people. There are so many events volunteers can attend: pet adoption sites, Portage Lakes Pirate Days July 24, Bow Wow Beach, September 19, and Yappy Hours at the Winery at Wolf Creek each second Tuesday of the month to name a few. To sign up to be a volunteer, check the website at www.pawsandprayers.org and if you would like to donate to the group’s transportation vehicle, you can send donations to Paws and Prayers Rescue, 1407 A Main Street, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 or check the website. Any help would be greatly appreciated. “Paws and Prayers Rescue tries to educate the community, save discarded dogs and cats, and make a difference,” said Cathy Ruther, a volunteer, “and I love helping them.”"

— marty h.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

"I have worked for One Of A Kind for 10 years now. I cant express how wonderful this rescue is. They go above and beyond what most resuces do. To name a few: open heart surgery for a puppy with a hole in his heart, Tplo syrgery and rehab for a dog that with out this surgery could not walk due to an old injury that caused him to lose mobility in that leg.We take heartworm positive dogs without even batting an eye. And the joy of seeing so many dogs and cats adopted is the best feeling."

— mauresa t.

Staff member

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

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About the author

David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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— kathleen g.

Adoptee

— mary k.

Adoptee

— marty h.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

— mauresa t.

Staff member

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