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Pawsitively Saved Rescue

David Adams

March 19, 2025

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Pawsitively Saved Rescue

#68 in United States, #6 in Oregon, #3 in Portland

2771 E 9th St, Suite D Newberg, OR 97132

http://pawsitivelysaved.org

pawsitivelysaved@gmail.com

At Pawsitively Saved we believe that all dogs deserve a safe and nurturing forever home. Providing an environment, coupled with active mental and physical stimulation, leads to a happy, healthy life for your dogs. To meet the physical and recreational needs of your pet, promote healthy exercise and foster essential socialization skills for confident canines. Dogs that are fully socialized and exercised are confident companions We are passionate about what we do and care deeply about the health and well-being of all dogs. This is not a business, this is our lifestyle, and dogs ARE our life. Dogs bring us comfort, joy, and companionship through every phase of our lives, and it's our job to give back to them as much as they give to us.

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"We were having to make the difficult decision to put our 16yr old dog down due to severe health issues. Our daughter knew how difficult it was going to be for us even though we still had our little 2 yr old pup. I was vaguely aware of Pawsitively Rescue in Newberg Oregon but wasn’t ready to consider getting a rescue puppy. Our daughter saw their Facebook Page with pictures of some puppies available. With no intention of adopting a puppy we decided just to go see them. When we arrived we were greeted very kindly and the puppy we were interested in was brought to us. It was love at first sight! We had to fill out papers in order to be approved to visit. Everyone was extremely pleasant and we could instantly tell the staff loved what they were doing, as did the volunteers. Needless to say we adopted our little girl Known as “Celeste” to them and renamed “Hazel” by us. She was too young to take home until a month later. After bringing her home in December, after a week we were able to say goodbye to our faithful companion Bo. I love the fact that Pawsitively Rescue has an Alumni page. We’ve been able to connect to Hazel’s siblings and mother. The adoption process went seamlessly and the staff spent a considerable amount time with us. Hazel was born when her mother was rescued and was cuddled and loved by staff and volunteers there from day 1 of her life. She’s a sweetheart! When I took her to our vet he asked where we’d gotten her and when I told him, he instantly said “Pawsitively Rescue does a great job!”"

— sandi w.

Adoptee

"Richard and carol do an amazing job helping so many dogs. I got Elsie from them and she had loving, compassionate care with them. She became sick and had to be hospitalized. She was fortunate to be in a rescue where they were willing to take such good care of her. They continue to do wonderful work."

— leslie w.

Adoptee

"Our first rescue comes from Mexico via PSR and our next from Northern California. They are the most loving, silly and wonderful creatures and it all started with the positive, loving and safe environment they were rescued into, Pawsitively Saved Rescue. Kindness, compassion and tireless dedication to finding loving homes for the dogs and puppies is such a gift to the community. They provide an invaluable service with love."

— lisa m.

Adoptee

"We adopted 2 boys from Pawsativley saved after the tragic loss of our dachshund. We were met with so much love and kindness and given all the time we needed to spend time there and play and love on the dogs. We went in to adopt one to add to our family and give our remaining dog a friend and we ended up falling in love with two. My sister has adopted through them and we tell everyone about them. They are so wonderful and we are so in love with our boys Bailey and Chewy and they make the best companions for our dog Max."

— rachel g.

Adoptee

"My kids and I have been volunteering with pawsitively saved and we love it. The employees know all the dogs personalities and work very hard to make a big impact on the lives of the dogs and the people who interact with them. The dogs and adopters ultimately gain a new family member and friend through this important rescue. They work hard to match the pups with a family that will enrich the pups life and where the pup will bring joy to the family. We are happy to have a rescue like this in our community!"

— paula t.

Volunteer / foster

"I adopted Pickle, a 6-month old Pug mix, from Pawisitively Saved. They were friendly, organized, easy to work with, and have lots of darling pups ready for new homes"

— austin f.

Adoptee

"We started fostering for Pawsitively Saved in October 2022. We were helping with a litter of 4 week old puppies that recently entered into Pawsitively Saved Rescue’s care, with mom being a stray. PSR was caring for two litters of puppies, so much love and dedication for these animals. Richard has a huge heart as do all of the people who work or volunteer for PSR. They are knowledgeable, caring and have the best interest of every dog in mind. Love this rescue and proud to say we ended up adopting the two fosters we started with in 2022 :)"

— lexi l.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

"I was looking for a new family member and found ‘Bow’ posted we set an appointment to meet her and fell in love. Found out she came from our hometown as a stray and ended up being pregnant. Richard was amazing through all of that, took her back for her to have her puppies and then we made sure she got fully vetted! No more babies for her and now she is living a happy life back in our hometown with 2 of her babies plus 2 other fursisters. Richard and his team do such an amazing job working their dogs and getting them into the best homes. Thank you again!!"

— danielle m.

Adoptee

"pawsitively Saved is a wonderful organization. They take in many dogs who have had terrible experiences in their lives, work to rehabilitate them and to find them homes. I have 2 dogs from them, a young female who came from a terrible hoarding situation first. We found that she was pregnant and they helped me with all the whelping equipment that i needed, vet appts., etc, then helped by finding homes for the puppies. Next I tried fostering a young dog who had been in the rescue for too long, and ended up adopting her. They really care for their dogs, and are so supportive of the families who adopt! We love them."

— janet e.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

"I adopted Blue at the beginning of 2022. I had been looking for a small to medium size dog but absolutely fell in love with his 1 blue eye. When I heard he was their longest resident at the time, at 6 months stay, I knew he needed a good home. The staff at Positively Saved were responsive and eager to help find Blue the perfect home. He was a 50 pound excitable handful but they just kept saying he had great potential - and they were right. It was obvious that the staff had put a lot of time and effort into training and caring for him. Blue has blossomed into a loving, nearly 100 pound, adult dog who loves life and family."

— lauren d.

Adoptee

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David Adams

March 19, 2025

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David Adams

About the author

David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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— sandi w.

Adoptee

— leslie w.

Adoptee

— lisa m.

Adoptee

— rachel g.

Adoptee

— paula t.

Volunteer / foster

"I adopted Pickle, a 6-month old Pug mix, from Pawisitively Saved. They were friendly, organized, easy to work with, and have lots of darling pups ready for new homes"

— austin f.

Adoptee

— lexi l.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

— danielle m.

Adoptee

— janet e.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

— lauren d.

Adoptee

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