Paws Place Rescue inc.

08/30/2026

👟❤️ Our Shoe Drive Update: We didn’t quite reach its fundraising goal but that’s okay, because those shoes are still going to make a difference!

As CEO, I made the decision to request another cause, and Funds2Orgs connected us with a beautiful family in Midlothian who is using the same fundraiser to help with Michelle’s husband’s medical expenses following a tragic accident. Sometimes a blessing just gets redirected. ❤️

A HUGE thank you to our Whitney residents, Pizza Junction of Whitney, Tractor Supply in Clifton, the City of Rio Vista, ACE Hardware in Hillsboro, and every supporter who donated shoes. You helped turn our effort into something meaningful for another family, and we’ll keep you updated on their journey.

We may not have reached our goal, but together we still accomplished something GOOD. 🐾❤️👟

08/30/2026

Remember this Houdini? We named him P.K. “Porch Kitty” because apparently showing up on the porch, falling in love with Shelly, befriending all the farm animals, and refusing to leave, is how you apply for permanent residency at Paws Place. 😂

At this point, I think he’s promoted himself to Rescue Mascot too… somebody get this cat a Paws Place T-shirt before he starts asking for a paycheck! 🐈‍⬛👕🤣

08/29/2026

🐾 Why is an animal rescue at a Su***de Prevention event?

Because we believe animals can play a powerful role in emotional support, companionship, and service. At Paws Place Rescue, we don’t just take animals in, we care for them, train them, and work hard to find the right forever homes because sometimes the bond between a person and an animal can truly change a life. ❤️

Want to know more about what we do? Come visit our booth, meet us, and ask questions!

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

UPDATE: Ooohhhh this is Happy News!!!!🙆🏻‍♀️🐶
FOSTER FAIL💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍🐾🐾🐾

🎉Well… Frankie didn’t make it very far into rescue. 😂❤️

Frankie arrived, we spoke with his foster, and after getting to know this sweet little guy, they made the decision:

He’s officially theirs! 🏡🐶❤️

And here’s the part where y’all get to say it…

“Paws Place DOES educate!” 👏

During Frankie’s intake, we learned that he is heartworm positive. But heartworm positive does NOT automatically mean a death sentence. Heartworm disease is serious, but with proper veterinary treatment, many dogs can be successfully treated and go on to live happy lives.

So we educated, talked through the treatment process, and told his foster that Paws Place would help Frankie through it.

And BAMMMM 💥…

FRANKIE HAS A FOREVER HOME! 🥹❤️

They didn’t look at his diagnosis and see a reason not to keep him. They saw Frankie and a medical condition we can work through together.

THAT is why education matters.
THAT is why support matters.
And THAT is one heck of a FOSTER FAIL! 😂🐾❤️

Congratulations, Frankie! You found your people. 🏡

Paws Place Rescue Inc.
Open Hearts Change Lives.

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🐾 MEET FRANKIE! 🐾

Please welcome Frankie, a long-haired Chihuahua, to Paws Place Rescue! ❤️

Frankie comes to us after being taken in by a kind family who lives on a road where dogs are unfortunately dumped far too often. They have continued stepping up to help these animals, taking them in, fostering when they can, and trying to find them safe homes.

This family learned first about Paws Place Rescue Inc. And how we operate, they waited patiently after contacting us as another avenue for placement wasn’t working out, they asked if we could help and Frankie is now on his way here🐾

We’ll be sharing more about this handsome little guy as we get to know him, complete his intake process, and prepare him for his next chapter.

Welcome to Paws Place, Frankie! ❤️🐶

Open Hearts Change Lives.

08/28/2026

HORRIFIC KENNEL TRAGEDY: Authorities arrested a woman after 11 malnourished dogs were found at her home. One dog was found tangled in loose rope and fabric, hanging by its back legs from a makeshift kennel fence. 🔗kwtx.com/2026/08/28/11-malnourished-dogs-abandoned-waco-property-owner-left-live-truck-stop-after-losing-electricity-sheriff-says/

08/28/2026

🐾 AN UPDATE ON DREAMY 🐾

Dreamy came to Paws Place Rescue as an owner surrender after spending approximately nine years with the same person.

As I explain with every owner surrender, there is always a possibility that removing an animal from the home, person, and routine they have known can cause significant stress, fear, behavioral changes, and sometimes trauma.

Thankfully, the owner-surrendered animals we have previously cared for have adjusted to their new environments. Dreamy has not.

Her response has become heartbreaking and concerning. Dreamy is not only displaying aggression when humans attempt to interact with her, she has become so fearful that she urinates on herself when someone tries to approach or engage with her.

At this point, continuing to expect her to adjust to the same environment is not what is best for her.

We have made the decision to transport Dreamy to one of our sanctuary environments to see whether a quieter, different setting with less pressure and a different routine may help her feel safe again.

This is what rescue sometimes looks like.

It isn’t always an animal arriving, settling in, and happily moving on to a new home. Sometimes an animal tells us, in the only ways they know how, that they are struggling, and it is our responsibility to listen.

Dreamy isn’t a bad cat. She isn’t a burden. She is scared. And right now, our priority isn’t adoption. Our priority is helping her feel safe and determining what environment gives her the best quality of life.

We will give her the time, space, patience, and care she needs and see what Dreamy tells us from there.

Please keep this sweet girl in your thoughts as we try something different for her. ❤️🐾

Paws Place Rescue Inc.
Open Hearts Change Lives.

08/28/2026

🐾 UPDATE: FREE 6-WEEK BASIC OBEDIENCE DOG TRAINING CLASSES

We want to clear up some confusion regarding our FREE 6-week Basic Obedience Dog Training Classes held at Whitney High School.

The program has NOT been discontinued. Classes were temporarily paused due to the extreme summer heat for the safety of the dogs, their owners, and our trainer.

Unfortunately, during the time our rescue phone was being improperly used, some community members were told that we were no longer offering the classes. That information was incorrect. The classes were paused, not canceled.

We absolutely plan to continue this community program! 🐕❤️

As soon as the next 6-week session is scheduled, we will post the official registration link, dates, and class information directly on our page.

Please remember that official updates regarding Paws Place Rescue programs will always come directly from Paws Place Rescue Inc.

Thank you for your patience, and we can’t wait to get everyone back to training! 🐾

Paws Place Rescue Inc.
Open Hearts Change Lives.