Forever Paws Animal Shelter

09/17/2025

Stryker is another dog that could benefit from a foster (or a foster fail 😉) situation.

Stryker is the sweetest shepherd mix that is, unfortunately, totally lacking in confidence.

He came to us as an owner surrender through no fault of his own and the transition from a home environment to the shelter is understandably overwhelming and can be absolutely terrifying. We know that he lived with other dogs in his previous home and he's been great with them while he's here. He also hasn't shown any red flags with cats.

When he's out of his kennel, he spends a lot of his time shaking, cowering, and slinking along low to the ground. He'll pick his "comfort" person and stick close to them for reassurance. He's a little bit of a snuggle bug, wanting to lean right up against you or try to get into your lap (all 56lbs of him). He hasn't shown any interest in treats and very minor interest in toys but he's just so scared that we don't really blame him. We're hoping that changes once he's somewhere more comfortable and less overwhelming for him.

Stryker is a very good, very sweet, very loving boy. He just needs somewhere calm and quiet and someone who can help him build up some much needed confidence. He's just a big baby who needs a sense of security to come out of his shell.

Fosters should live within a reasonable driving distance.

To apply to foster, visit foreverpaws.com and click programs/sponsors, click foster, and then download the application. Once it's completed, you can email it to us at [email protected] and our foster coordinator will be in touch.

To apply to adopt, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at [email protected] or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

09/17/2025

Chippi was adopted! Living his best life now 😁

09/17/2025

We are closed to the public today but you can still view our adoptable animals and apply for them!

If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment to meet our animals, you can email us at [email protected] at any time or call us at 508-677-9154 after 11am.

To fill out an application, you can visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download the application. Once complete, you can email it to us at [email protected] or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/70793-forever-paws-animal-shelterinc-fall-river-massachusetts

09/17/2025

09/16/2025

Meet Nena!

A face this adorable needs to be on a calendar or something.
..Or your couch 😉

Nena is a sweet little pint-sized peanut at just over 7lbs and at around four years old, she's full grown so won't be getting any bigger!

Nena has two speeds: the DMV sloth from Zootopia and Sonic the Hedgehog. There is no in between. She's pretty good on a leash and sticks by your side for the most part but does like to stop and smell the roses...and everything else. Once she's thoroughly investigated her surroundings, she'll alternate between hopping on your legs for attention and then doing parkour off of you and the walls, and then spinning at hyper speed like a Beyblade.

She hasn't shown any interest in toys at this time. She's more concerned with being with (and on top of) people.

She does well with other dogs, especially if they'll be her BFF right off the bat and engage in some crazy bouncy play with her. She would also most likely be fine with dog-friendly cats. She's so friendly and outgoing that she would be fine with kids 7+ as long as they're okay with a tiny bean jumping all over them.

Nena is NOT housebroken. She's also very barky, especially when she gets excited or when she's put in her crate, so shared walls/apartment complexes may not be ideal.

To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at [email protected] or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

09/16/2025

Bonita (and alllll of her extra toes) is finally off to her forever home with her sweetest new forever mom 💞

09/16/2025

This is a different sort of adoption post.

We are looking for either an adopter OR a foster OR a foster with the potential to turn into an adopter.

Aire is a 1y4mo lab mix and he weighs around 55lbs. He originally came to us when he was about eight months old as a puppy from Puerto Rico. He was then adopted but, due to no fault of his own (and absolutely no fault of his adopter), he had to return to us.

Aire is not doing well in the shelter setting. He is, frankly, terrified. He spends most of his time cowering or shaking and looking absolutely miserable. His walk is more of an army crawl. He is overwhelmed and struggling to adjust.

Outside of the kennels? He is a gentle, mild-mannered sweetheart that just wants love. He loves walks or zooming around our agility course and is actually a very playful silly puppy once he's comfortable and has worked out some of his nervous energy. He does well with other dogs, usually trying to get them to play with him. He is understandably wary of cats but dog-friendly cats should be fine. Because he's so nervous, older kids would be preferred but exceptions may be made for the right family.

We are looking for a family (or a single person!) with patience and time to work with him and help him feel safe.

Fosters must live within a reasonable driving distance of us because, should Aire need to see the vet for any reason, it must be a vet that we work with.

Aire is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines.

To foster:
Visit foreverpaws.com, click programs/sponsors, click foster, and download the application. Once complete, you can email it to [email protected].

To adopt:
Visit foreverpaws.com, click adopt and download the application. Once complete, you can email it to us at [email protected] or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

09/16/2025

"Start your day off right by screaming until you get what you want." - Pepperoni

"Gravity isn't real." - probably also Pepperoni

09/16/2025

We will have more kittens available next week! Get your applications in now because they are going to go quickly!

To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at [email protected] or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

***Please note that we do not approve applicants for kittens sight unseen. You can put your preference on your application but you will be approved for a kitten in general and then we will book you an appointment to come in and meet all of our available kittens. Kittens are first come first serve so the kitten you applied for may not be available by the time your appointment comes.***

09/15/2025

Yogi's patience has FINALLY paid off because his forever family met him and fell in love 🥰

09/14/2025

Meet Finley!

Finley is one happy boy ❤️

Are you looking for a mid-size dog who loves people and gets along with everyone? Look no further than Finley.

Finley is a five year old hound mix that weighs about 55lbs. His favorite thing is to be with people, whether it's lounging around or going on walks. He loves meeting new friends and has no issues approaching strangers to say hello.

He's a strong guy that does pull pretty hard on the leash, especially when he's curious about something which is pretty much always, so please make sure that it's something you can handle and are willing to work with. He isn't super high energy but he's a hound mix so investigating and following new smells is kind of his thing. He's shown interest in both tennis balls and squeaky toys but hasn't engaged with them yet which will probably change once he's settled into his new home.

We aren't sure that Finley actually knows what a cat IS but he's shown no red flags towards them so would most likely be just fine with dog-savvy cats.

He's also weirdly photogenic. Like, even his bad pictures are good? Pretty sure even those stupid cameras at self-checkout couldn't even make him look less than Hollywood handsome. (Must be nice.)

To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at [email protected] or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.