Have love to spare?

We believe that every dog and cat, no matter their age, medical need, or behavioral challenge, deserves a loving forever home.

Who We Are And Why We Do This

Shelters, rescues, and municipal shelters everywhere are housing hard-to-place animals, but they have only limited local resources when it comes to finding homes for these deserving creatures.

Our unique website showcases these special animals from all over the country in one easy-to-search place. We are a 501c3 non-profit, 100% volunteer-run organization determined to make this national movement successful, so that every hard-to-place animal gets a second chance.

Who We Are And Why We Do This

Shelters, rescues, and municipal shelters everywhere are housing hard-to-place animals, but they have only limited local resources when it comes to finding homes for these deserving creatures.

Our unique website showcases these special animals from all over the country in one easy-to-search place. We are a 501c3 non-profit, 100% volunteer-run organization determined to make this national movement successful, so that every hard-to-place animal gets a second chance.

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HAPPILY EVER AFTER

People who have adopted hard-to-place animals share their heart-warming experiences.
And our partnered shelters and rescues across the country talk about what Core Paws means to them.


“I love Core Paws and its mission. It is not only a worthy cause, they also create results. I work with a local rescue and Core Paws helped us increase visibility for our hard-to-place pets and cheered us on in our quest to get them adopted. I am so grateful!”

- Ute Luppertz, Co-Founder, Delicious Mickey Grrrl Rescue

“Thank you so much for helping me adopt Odie. We also thank you for starting Odie's Fund for Hard-To-Place Animals. I hope everyone will open their hearts and homes to a hard-to-place dog, their reward will be great! ”

- Sharon, Adopted Odie, who had waited 11 years in a shelter

“The people of Core Paws are the real deal! They are caring, compassionate and truly devoted to the cause. We are so grateful to have found them and are honored to work with them.”

- Avarie Shevin, Director of Operations, Stray Cat Alliance

“First and foremost, these animals just want love. They are most grateful and willing to please. You need to have patience upon first meeting them. If they are shy or fearful, they may not be friendly at first. You adopt these dogs because you want to provide a home for them they’ve never had before.”

- Kristi, Adopted Donna & Delia, who had waited 7 years in a rescue

“Animal rescue is tough and the service Core Paws provides is invaluable. Thank you for being so passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated to helping these sweet animals that need extra help finding their forever homes.”

- Tanya Phillips, Cat Rescue Adoption Network

“Core Paws is amazing in helping to get the word out about hard to place animals. Without their help, it would be much harder to find forever homes for our animals.”

- Laura Dash, Founder, Adopt Me Rescue

“We needed help finding homes for our special kitties. We became partners with Core Paws and cannot begin to say thank you enough for helping our babies have a chance at a life of love. Thank you Core Paws for your huge part in our successful home hunts!”

- Marilyn Hall, Co-Founder, Cat's Cradle Rescue


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