Muddy Paws Rescue is a completely foster-based dog rescue operating in New York City, with a mission of building and supporting a thriving pack of dog-loving humans dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia of companion pups. Founded in 2016, Muddy Paws has helped more than 7,700 puppies and dogs find loving homes. Partnering with open-intake shelter partners in New York and across the country - Muddy Paws works with a foster network of more than 2,000 homes, and practices a conversation-based, open adoption model to save more than 1,000 lives each year. Muddy Paws operates out of their Hell's Kitchen-based Headquarters - a space that centers and strengthens their #MuddyPawsPack community and lifesaving efforts. For more information, visit muddypawsrescue.org or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Twitter.
Mission and Vision
The mission of Muddy Paws Rescue is to build and support a thriving community of dog-loving humans dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia of companion dogs. We do this through shared learning and education, direct lifesaving, and continuous innovation.
Adoption Policy
At Muddy Paws Rescue we support and practice an open-adoptions process that removes barriers to include adopters from all backgrounds. We practice a conversation-based approach to our adoption process, which encourages a discussion between the organization and the adopter, and cultivates trusting, long-lasting relationships during all stages of the process. We believe that the open adoptions process facilitates successful matches and ultimately maximizes lifesaving.
https://www.muddypawsrescue.org/adoptable-dogs
Testimonials
See all testimonials"I have fostered 9 dogs with muddy paws. They ranged from young puppies to large adult dogs. They gave support at every step, pairing me with a foster buddy who was available to answer any questions. Fostering had been a very rewarding experience for me and my son. Muddy paws has created a community of dog lovers and I am glad to be a part if it"
— lucja g.
Volunteer / foster
"Muddy Paws Rescue NYC saved my precious girl twice! That's right, 2x. The day we brought her home, she nervously bolted. Within minutes of me notifying staff, they had me linked up to MPR's leader, Rachel. They went above & beyond in support, even coming to NJ in order to help us in our search & rescue efforts. After reaching out to professional trappers, etc... MPR staff & volunteers were our only hope. After 3.5 days, Rachel & one of our neighbors were able to get Daisy back to our home safely, where she has been ever since. That was 2 years ago & since then, I have begun to foster pups that need a quieter, out of city stay. They also managed to save several of Daisy's puppies that came into the rescues foster care, suffering with parvo! We are our own little community & none of that would be possible without Muddy Paws phenomenal work in the dog rescue field!"
— jamie c.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"I began following Muddy Paws in 2018 on social media, and was so impressed with their dedication to placing dogs in loving homes that I began saving money to eventually adopt my own pup from them. In the meantime, I became a participating artist in their annual Pawtrait for Good fundraiser, which is one of the most fun fundraising events I've ever seen from a dog rescue. Fast forward to 2022 and I was finally in a position to bring home my very own pup. The entire process of the screening phone call to the actual adoption event was seamless, and all of the staff and volunteers were kind, helpful, and so clearly dedicated to matching dogs with the right family. My pup Maní (formerly Maddox) is now about to turn two and he is the joy of my life, and it's all thanks to Muddy Paws! I'm forever grateful they chose to pull him out of a shelter so that I could meet him, and that they continue doing this for an incredible amount of dogs every year."
— mikaela p.
Adoptee, Supporter, Fan
"Muddy Paws has made such a positive impact on my life since moving to NYC. Not only do they have some of the sweetest pups, but also the nicest people who work and volunteer there! The amount of lives muddy paws is able to help through foster based adoption has made me so confident in their mission. They truly have made the most positive impact on the city and in my neighborhood!"
— karina s.
Volunteer / foster
"I signed up to foster with Muddy Paws and they were my first fostering experience! It went so smoothly and they were so helpful throughout the whole process. Providing supplies as well as a foster buddy to help me confidently foster! 10/10 recommend!"
— stacia o.
Volunteer / foster
"In 2014 I rescued Xero a senior old dog on his "to be destroyed" day at Animal Care and Control. Four years later (2018) I saw a nine year old dog named Chuggy on the ACC website that looked and sounded just like my Xero. I was afraid they were going to put him on the euthanasian list just for being old. When I called the shelter Chuggy was already gone.... not to the kill list, but to Muddy Paws Rescue! What a difference those few years made. Thanks to the establishment of Muddy Paws in 2015, good boys like Chuggy and my Xero would never again be on a to be destroyed list. Muddy Paws Rescue gives seniors the second they deserve. I hope you can support Muddy Paws and all the puppies, dogs, and seniors they rescue and help to find their forever homes. Thank you!"
— dawn s.
Supporter
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