Happy New Year to all Paws 4 You Rescue Supporters!

Chris with Lorenzo the Beagle

Volunteering with Paws is a gratifying experience that is difficult to match!  It warms our hearts to see homeless and neglected pets become beloved members of families, and we know that the dogs appreciate their new homes.  Letters, e-mails, visits, and phone calls from adoptive families are constant reminders of the goodwill spread by pet rescue groups such as Paws 4 You Rescue.
 

Animal lovers everywhere cringe when they hear about cruelty to an animal or animals that are abandoned and sent to shelters where they will be euthanized. Have you ever wondered what you could do to help an animal in need?

By joining Paws 4 You in the world of rescue, we will show you one of the most satisfying ways to help both animals and people.  We are always looking for volunteers to help with the many tasks it takes to run a successful rescue organization.

Looking for a way to match your skills and interests with your love of animals?  Paws 4 You needs help with everything from animal care to general office support; from staffing special events to working on creative projects. We need volunteers to hold our rescued dogs at weekly events, to apply communication and writing skills to apply for grants, and to disseminate information about our organization.

Paws 4 You Rescue is looking for volunteers who are committed, caring ,and responsible to truly make a difference in the lives of the abandoned and homeless animals in our care.  We need friendly, outgoing, and personable volunteers to help at adoption events.
 

Lorenzo

Due to the increasing number of dogs we are saving from euthanasia at Animal Services, Paws 4 You has added another PetSupermarket location to the event list.  Please visit us at  PetSupermarket in Coconut Grove on US 1 & SW 27th Avenue on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.  If you come, you may meet Lorenzo, one of my favorite beagles, who is in the photo above with me. He has a heart shaped spot on his side and his face and eyes glow with kindness.  When he is outside, Lorenzo wears a protective booty on his rear right foot because he suffered nerve damage as the result of a car accident (he was not driving!). He is seemingly unaware of this minor handicap and loves to run and play with other dogs, with whom he is quite popular!

We need volunteers to hold our adoptable friends like Lorenzo, pass out information about the Paws 4 You Rescue, answer questions, share photos of and information about our dogs, and sell our Rescues Rock the Runway Calendars (if you haven't bought your copy yet, click here now!) at our events.
 

If you like variety, Paws 4 You Rescue travels around South Florida participating in many types of events. We will be at the Pet Fest at Cauley Square (22400 Old Dixie Highway) this Sunday, January 16th, from Noon until 4 o'clock. We would love to have volunteers come to help us at such events!
 

PetSupermarket on US1 and SW 132nd Street is having a huge party on January 22nd, and Paws 4 You has been invited to bring dogs and volunteers to help celebrate. Please e-mail me if you would like to participate with us and the Pups of Paws.

Further north, the Doggie Bag Café at 7310 Biscayne Boulevard has invited us to be a part of their Doggie Talent Search event on Sunday, January 23. Please come to help us, or enter your own best friend in the "So You Think Your Dog Has Talent?" show from 1-4 pm.
 

As you can tell, we have many activities in the month of January alone!  Please accept my invitation to visit with us or join us as a volunteer.  Making a difference in the life of one animal makes a person want to continue to help even more!  HELP US SAVE A LIFE! by supporting our mission.

Hope to hear from you soon,

Director of Volunteers
chris@paws4you.org