Thinking About Adopting? You Can Make a Life-Saving Difference.
Every year, around 689,000 cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters across the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With an estimated 7 million households planning to welcome a new pet into their home each year, choosing adoption over purchasing could drastically reduce the number of animals lost in shelters.
At Pause 4 Paws, our mission is deeply rooted in community collaboration. We work closely with trusted rescue organizations to help prevent the unnecessary loss of these loving animals. While we are not primarily a rescue, we do take in dogs and cats when no other options are available—especially when a rescue cannot step in to help.
Pause 4 Paws has animals in our care looking for their forever homes. Some are ready for adoption now, while others are receiving the medical or behavioral support they need before becoming available.
🐾 To meet the pets currently up for adoption, visit our Petfinder page. We’re always welcoming new animals into our care, so check back often to find your perfect match!
Why Adopt a Pet?
1. You'll Save a Life
Every pet adopted is a life saved. By opening your heart and home, you're giving an animal a second chance at happiness.2. Skip the Kitten/Puppy Phase (If You Want!)
Adult pets often come with the benefit of being house-trained and past the teething stage. But if you’re set on a puppy or kitten, rescues and shelters have plenty of those, too!3. Adoption Is More Affordable
Adopting from a shelter or rescue typically costs far less than buying from a breeder or pet store—and your fee often includes vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter services.4. Amazing Pets Come in All Shapes and Sizes
From playful pups to calm senior cats, shelters are full of incredible animals just waiting for a second chance. Ending up in a shelter doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with them—it just means they haven’t found the right home yet.5. You Might Just Find Your Best Friend
The bond you form with a rescued pet can be one of the most rewarding relationships of your life. Your perfect match could be waiting for you right now.