We can’t save them all – but we will keep trying
Here at Paws It Forward, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for our canine friends.
Every dog deserves a chance to have a better life.
Every dog deserves to be treated humanely.
It doesn’t matter where they come from, what breed they are, or what size they may be.
We are their voice.
✓ Rescuing and Rehabilitating
✓ Finding A Loving Home
✓ Join Us in Making a difference
Adopting A Pet
Seeing our dogs find a loving home, fuels our passion to help more dogs. Our organization is committed to making the best match for each dog and ensuring their needs are met. We take the time to learn about them so we can give them the best opportunity at finding their perfect match.
Join Us At An Event
- Bingo For A Cause – Friday
- Trivia Night – Friday
Making A Donation
We rely solely on donations. Our volunteers host fundraisers to cover vet care and supplies for the dogs throughout the year. We are not funded. We have no paid staff. Your continuing support means we can provide the dogs in our program with the care and medical treatment needed.
Donate Your Time
Help a little or a lot. We have various positions and always need help. Join our team.
Be A Foster
We have no physical rescue facility; all our dogs rely on a foster parent to be their stepping stone to a better life.
Sponsor & Media Info
Help Save Animals Today!
Our animals come from all over and from various different environments and situations. Whether we are re-homing due to an ill owner, separations, homelessness, abuse, or neglect. We are there to help make the animals life a happy and fulfilled one. Animals know no borders – neither do we.
Help Save Lives
Join Us in Making a Difference
Together, we can give these dogs a second chance at life.
Your support can make a world of difference for these neglected and abused dogs.
What is Paws It Forward?
Paws It Forward is an organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes hundreds of dogs every year. It was founded in November 2011 by two friends and is run by a Board of Directors. They commit to volunteering countless hours of personal time and resources to saving dogs in need. They work on saving animals not only in Kelowna but, anywhere a suffering animal needs help. Their motto is that they will rescue all dogs in need of a loving home no matter where they are from, what size they are or breed they may be.
How can I help Paws It Forward?
There are several ways you can help Paws It Forward. You can volunteer your time at their events or fundraisers. You can also become a foster – We cover all veterinary expenses for the dogs in our rescue. We ask all our foster families to provide plenty of love, patience, care, a warm bed, and basic training to help socialize the dog, to increase their chances of being adopted. We provide food, treats, toys, leashes, collars, kennels, etc!
Where does Paws It Forward rescue dogs from?
We regularly take in local owner surrenders, abandoned dogs, and help the shelters around our area. At any given time about half of the dogs in our program are local dogs. The other half come to us through rescue initiatives both within Canada and internationally. We don’t believe the value of a life is determined by geographic location. We are doing as much as we possibly can to help as many dogs as we possibly can. The sad reality is that we cannot save them all (though we intend to keep trying to!).
Can I adopt a dog from Paws It Forward?
Yes, you can adopt a dog from Paws It Forward.
Our dogs’ profiles are listed online on our website, adopt a pet, and our Facebook page. We do not have a public shelter or facility, as we are 100% foster-based – all of our foster dogs are in private homes with our dedicated volunteer fosters.
In order to be considered as an adopter you must:
- Be an adult, 21 years* or older, in a stable single or family situation;
- Have the knowledge and signed consent of your landlord, if you rent;
- Be able to demonstrate that you’re willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, annual and emergency medical treatment, and proper care for the lifetime of a dog.
How can I contact Paws It Forward?
You can contact Paws It Forward through our website.
Does Paws It Forward provide veterinary care?
Yes, Paws It Forward provides veterinary care for all the rescued dogs through our network of veterinarians. They ensure that each dog is healthy before going to their new home. Many of our dogs require expensive surgeries, treatments and procedures prior to adoption.