Caribbean Paws Adoption Network

Caribbean Paws Adoption Network A foster-based rescue that brings Puerto Rican pets to permanent homes in Virginia and North Carolina.

Follow for adoptable pets & rescue stories. 501c3 nonprofit (Formerly Island Dog Adoption Network) Caribbean Paws Adoption Network is foster-based group of volunteers helping dogs and cats from Puerto Rico from rescuers and shelters find loving homes across Virginia and the East Coast. Every animal in our care is rescued, vetted, and loved in foster homes while they wait for their forever family.

Our mission is simple: save lives, support adopters, and give vulnerable animals the future they deserve. Follow, share, and help us turn rescue stories into happy endings.

05/29/2026

Rocky loves to play! Drop Rocky a toy in the comments please! Rocky doesn’t respond to the squeaky toys since he can’t hear them, he enjoys running after toys and getting them. He hasn’t barked yet, which makes sense. He sleeps hard but is right back to playing again until all goes still, and then he sleeps again. You can’t tell he just got neutered 2 days ago. Rocky is active and fun. Please leave him a comment so we know you wish him well. Maybe lend him an 👂as he would do well with a hearing ear dog to show him the way.

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

Brookie is already living his best life in foster care 💛🐾This handsome boy fit right in from day one! He quickly learned...
05/29/2026

Brookie is already living his best life in foster care 💛🐾

This handsome boy fit right in from day one! He quickly learned the doggie door, enjoyed a beach walk this morning, and has been winning everyone over with his sweet personality.

Brookie is the kind of dog who could thrive in so many different homes. He loves people, is respectful with other dogs, and has been such an easy, lovable companion. Honestly… he’s just a really GOOD boy.

LET'S HELP BROOKIE FIND HIS FOREVER FAMILY! PLEASE DROP A 🐾 OR 🦴 IN THE COMMENTS SO MORE PEOPLE SEE HIS POST AND HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

Dog Adoption Application:
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

WHAT SHOULD THIS SWEET BOY’s NAME BE? TANK OR MERLIN? PLEASE LET US KNOW YOUR CHOICE IN THE COMMENTS. He is a handsome...
05/29/2026

WHAT SHOULD THIS SWEET BOY’s NAME BE? TANK OR MERLIN? PLEASE LET US KNOW YOUR CHOICE IN THE COMMENTS. He is a handsome 1-year-old neutered black DSH cat looking for a loving home of his own. This sweet boy is friendly, playful, and happiest when curled up in your lap purring away and making biscuits. He is fully vetted, good with other cats, but also comfortable doing his own thing and living independently. Whether you’re looking for a cuddle buddy or a calm companion, he is ready to bring love and charm into your home. Adoption fee: $85

05/28/2026

A Week in the Life of Caribbean Paws Adoption Network 🐾💛

People often see the available dogs posts and happy endings in our Alumni group, but behind every dog that makes it safely from Puerto Rico to a loving home is an enormous amount of volunteer work happening behind the scenes.

This week alone we:
✈️ Coordinated 4 groups of flight volunteers into 4 different airports carrying 13 puppies
🚗 Arranged transport pickups, overnight fosters, supply deliveries, and long-distance drives to connect dogs with adopters
🐶 Managed late-night airport arrivals, including Monday night’s pickup in Philly that ended with volunteers and adopter meeting at 3 AM in Virginia Beach to safely hand off puppies
🏠 Fostered multiple puppies overnight while waiting for adopters and fosters to pick up
📞 Called and followed up on adoption applications and foster inquiries
🐾 Coordinated 2 spay/neuter clinic days this week for 8 dogs and cats, including transporting animals to and from appointments in Newport News
🦴 Picked up and distributed food donations and foster supplies (Currently 8 dogs in 7 different foster homes - soon to be more)
💊 Ordered rescue supplies including dewormer, flea/tick prevention, heartworm meds, test kits, collars, leashes, kennels, and puppy essentials
❤️ Helped a local family caring for rescued puppies believed to have Parvo by providing supplies, food, and test kits (not CPAN dogs)
📣 Updated adoption profiles and created marketing materials to help our dogs find homes
📰 Connected with Great Neck Neighbors Magazine in hopes of increasing community awareness, viewership, volunteers, and support for our mission
🚐 Began coordinating our next large transport involving cargo reservations, van rentals, drivers, kennels, veterinary paperwork, and foster placement for every single dog arriving June 5th
🐕 Took back in a returned 10-month-old puppy and immediately began working on a new plan for his future

And all of this is done by volunteers balancing full-time jobs, families, kids’ activities, and our own pets because we believe these dogs deserve a chance at a better life.

Rescue takes a network. Rescuers. Flight volunteers. Fosters. Drivers. Adopters. Donors. Veterinarians. Supporters. Every person matters.

Right now, our biggest need is fosters. Without foster homes, dogs cannot leave Puerto Rico and make the journey to safety.

If you’ve ever considered fostering, volunteering, donating, or adopting, now is the time. You can truly change a life.

And if you want to celebrate some of the lives already changed, join us Sunday from 3–5 PM at Salty Paws on Pleasure House Road for our first Alumni/Adoption Event! 🐾

So far CPAN has adopted out 230 dogs and cats since our beginning in September 2025.

GIVE US A THUMBS UP EMOJI IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE!

Black beauties in need of a chance 🖤🐾We have fosters or adopters lined up for almost every other dog on our upcoming tra...
05/28/2026

Black beauties in need of a chance 🖤🐾

We have fosters or adopters lined up for almost every other dog on our upcoming transport… but not a single one for our black dogs. 💔

These sweet pups are supposed to arrive on 6/5, but without fosters or adopters waiting for them, they will be left behind in the shelter in Puerto Rico.

They are just as loving, playful, deserving, and special as the others, yet they continue to be overlooked. The litter of 7 we hope to fly are now 6 months old.

Please consider opening your home, even temporarily, to help save a life. Fostering truly saves dogs. And if you can’t foster or adopt, please share this post. One share could be the reason one of these beautiful dogs finally gets their chance. 💛

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

Meet Stitch!Stitch is a 10 month old, 45 lb sweetheart looking for the perfect home to call his own. This handsome boy h...
05/28/2026

Meet Stitch!

Stitch is a 10 month old, 45 lb sweetheart looking for the perfect home to call his own. This handsome boy has been loved and has grown into a fun, affectionate companion who loves people, attention, and playtime.

Stitch is fully vetted, neutered, house trained, crate trained overnight, and knows commands like sit, come, leave it, and even fetches his ball and brings it back. He’s also making great progress with leash walking every day.

He has been wonderful with children, including kids ages 5 and 2. Stitch greets strangers with a wagging tail and happily asks for pets. He also enjoys meeting other dogs and loves to play.

Stitch can still be startled by sudden movements at times, but he has gained confidence steadily over time. He thrives on companionship and attention and would likely do best as either an only dog or with a confident, easygoing dog who doesn’t mind his playful personality.

He enjoys both playtime in the yard and curling up for naps. Stitch is truly a loving, happy boy who wants to be part of the family and included in daily life.

If you are looking for a loyal, affectionate young dog with a sweet personality and lots of love to give, Stitch may be your perfect match. ❤️

We are hoping to get one big summer transport in before the weather becomes too hot for dogs to safely fly ✈️🐾Please hel...
05/27/2026

We are hoping to get one big summer transport in before the weather becomes too hot for dogs to safely fly ✈️🐾

Please help us find fosters and adopters for these wonderful dogs waiting in Puerto Rico for their chance at a better life. Caribbean Paws is a foster-based adoption network, which means without a home waiting for them, these dogs do not get the opportunity to travel.

Every foster home opens the door for a dog to leave the land of too many unwanted dogs and begin their journey toward a loving forever family.

Please consider fostering, adopting, or simply sharing this post. One share truly can change a dog’s future. 💛

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

Puppies have arrived! Sandy is still available!
05/26/2026

Puppies have arrived! Sandy is still available!

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https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/278534#available-pets, https://caribbeanpawsva.org/forms

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