We are a licensed rescue and
a 501c3 non profit organization. We are dedicated to helping those who are
needing a second chance at life. Please consider making a donation to help
them on their journey home! Thank you!
This free book guides you through the first seven days of Adopting a Shelter Dog. With seven simple lessons, the book helps you ease the transition from shelter
life to home life for you and your pup. You can download your copy here.
"Dogs are not our whole life,
but they make our lives whole."
-Roger Caras.
Our Mission: Rescue - Rehab - Re-home
Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit
our site. If you are reading this we can pretty much guarantee you
are a dog lover. Being a dog lover you probably know how many dogs
are dumped, left to fend for their selves, or dropped off at a local
shelter. These dogs are the unfortunate ones. Our mission in life is
to find these dogs and give them a second chance. We can’t do that
without your help though. The biggest challenge we are facing right
now is foster homes for the dogs that are stuck in a shelter or the
local pound. Without foster homes we are out of commission and
standing on the side lines watching the action happen. YOU can help
and it won’t cost you a dime. Please visit the
Foster Opportunities
page to learn more. If you want to skip the page and fill out an
application - click here. Everyone can make a difference. This is a new
year and we want to start it off right by growing our family and
saving dogs!!! Please consider joining our cause! Remember, you can
only do what you can do, but what you do makes a difference!
If you cannot foster we have many other needs such as a foster
coordinators, event assistance, bakers (fundraising), and
transporters. Even if you don't want to volunteer but have a great
idea, we would love to here it! Please email us at
midwestpaws@ymail.com
if you would like to support us by a monetary
donation please click the link below. Your small donation will help
support our cause in ways such as medical attention, routine shots
and medication, food, crates, and toys. Thank you in advance!
~Upcoming Events~
September 25th, 2011 - Midwest Paws will
be hosting their first annual Dice Run. This will be a fun event for
motorcyclist of all ages! There will be pit stops along the route where
you will be able to roll the dice, the highest and lowest numbers win!
Click here for the entry form and
more information. If you would like to donate to this event please click
the donate button above and make sure you specify "Dice Run" as the
reason for giving. Any amount is appreciated! Hope to see you there!
October 16th, 2011 - DOGTOBER FEST 2011, we will be there from 10am -
4pm. Click
here
for more info.
Every Third Saturday - We will be having an adoption event at Petco in
Independence MO. The hours will run from 10am to 3pm (unless something
unusual happens). Please come out if you are interested in any of our
dogs or you just want to support Midwest Paw's! The location is: 4802
Noland Road, Kansas City, MO 64133, see you there!
A Little Bit About Us...
Midwest PAW's, located in the Kansas
City metro area, is a rescue group
devoted to
German Shorthair Pointers, English Pointers and
Weimaraners. We are a no-kill,
non-profit, all volunteer organization. We do not have a shelter or kennels
therefore, all of our dogs live in foster homes.
We are a group of volunteers with a special place in our hearts for these
wonderful dogs. Whether we find a dog in need at a shelter, wandering the
streets, or if they are with a family who no longer has time for them, we
take them in. If they need to put on some weight, need medical attention, or
just need someone to show them what love is, we provide it all. We find a
foster home for each dog to stay with until we find their forever family.
I Have Done Something
I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human
society.
I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness, and betrayal.
And I was angry.
"God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?
God was silent for a moment, and then He spoke softly, "I have done
something," he replied. "I created you."
-- Author Unknown
"Saving the life of one animal may not change the world, but the world will
surely change for that one animal"
Looking for a meaningful and lasting gift for a Pet Lover? Donate a Kuranda dog bed to one of our dogs in the name
of a friend or family member. A personalized Gift Card will be mailed to them to inform them of the wonderful gift you have
selected for them. Donate a
Kuranda dog bed
Video of the Month Cute!!!
Facts on euthanasia in the United States:
* 56% of dogs and 71%
of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized. More cats are euthanized than
dogs because they are more likely to enter a shelter without any owner
identification.
* Only 15% of dogs and
2% of cats that enter animal shelters are reunited with their owners.
* 25% of dogs and 24%
of cats that enter animal shelters are adopted
