Forever Paws Animal Shelter

06/24/2024

Sweet girl Lola has finally found her forever home!

06/24/2024

Happy Monday!! We have available appointments today! If you would like to come in and meet with some of our adoptable animals please give us a call 508-677-9154!

06/24/2024

06/23/2024

Great nite at our PAINT YOUR PET fundraiser! And the paintings were awesome! Let’s do this again, what fun!

06/23/2024

Shout out to the amazing Fall River Animal Control officers!

06/23/2024

Perfect pittie princess, Serena, was adopted into an absolutely amazing family!

06/23/2024

06/22/2024

Still available!

Fiona is a personable, intelligent girl with all the wonderful qualities a terrier has to offer! While she is high energy, she's not the type to be bouncing off the walls at a moment's notice. It comes out during playtime, where she'll run, jump, and shake her plushies to death. Walks, too, will encourage the pep in her step! Once she's gotten her exercise and has found her place in a bed or on a couch, she calms right down and is happy to lie beside her handler.

She knows quite a bit of commands - sit, down, stay, come, paw, other paw, roll over, and speak! This is just the tip of the iceberg for a smart girl like her, so we encourage any potential adopters to keep her practiced with what she does know and help her learn some new ones! Recall would be a fantastic command for her to learn, especially belonging to a breed with a prey drive. She may want to chase squirrels and rabbits in your backyard, so getting her to come back at a moment's notice would be nothing but helpful. She's a bit of a heavy puller on the leash as well, so some training in that field will help relieve the strain on your shoulder.

Cats and dogs are both a bit selective for her; The dogs we tested her with were very high energy and she wasn't the biggest fan of having something bouncing around in her face. Cats she backed away from when they began to show some aggression, though due to the breed we want to be cautious of her chasing after something skittish. Due to not showing any aggression during her evaluation we are willing to not be so strict with our "children 12+" rule, but any children would have to come for a meet. Ideally, we'd love for her to be in a home where she'll be mentally and physically stimulated, able to be handled confidently, and most of all, well loved.

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.

06/22/2024

Space is limited! Please Share!

06/22/2024

Grooming by Crystal is at Forever Paws!

Crystal Duval has 20 years experience grooming all breeds of dogs. She also shares our passion for animals and animal rescue.
It only made sense that we work together!
Crystal will be offering grooming here at the shelter on Wednesdays and Sundays! She will be sharing a portion of her proceeds with the shelter as well as grooming our shelter dogs here when needed.
Please do not contact us for details-call Crystal directly!!!
Click the link to book: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ2DJMqjDP1IsR8Gjmxj9hQgCrV21U-P2Rois5JALJKKGgO-D6hRgVbLTe_XKSBXjJ2mvzPB-wh5
Or call: 774-218-2744
Price List
All services include high quality shampoo & conditioner, a**l gland expression, nail grinding, blueberry facial, bow/bandana, and hair chalk color upon request.
All Dogs are hand dried
Puppy Groom up to 6 months $40 ( includes bath, nails, ears, and a trim)
Small Dog Full Groom up to 20lbs
$60 ( includes bath, nails, ears, and haircut of your choice)
Small Dog Bath & Brush up to 20lbs
$40-$50 ( includes bath, nails, ears, and blow out)
Medium Dog Full Groom or Double Coated Dog 21-69 labs $70-90 ( includes bath, nails, ears, removal of under coat and haircut of your choice)
Medium Short Haired Bath & Brush 21-69 lbs.
$65 ( includes bath, nails, ears, and blow out)
Large Dog Full Groom or Double Coated Dogs 70-99 lbs $90-125 ( includes bath, nails, ears, removal of under coat and haircut of your choice)
Large Dog Short Hair Bath & Brush 70-99 lbs.
$75 ( includes bath, nails, ears, and blow out)

Nail trim & grinding dogs only $12
Flea or Skunk Treatment $ 15
Face Trim only $20
Feet, Pads, Sanitary area only $20
Special Handling $20-50 ( for dogs that are matted, aggressive, special needs ,or senior)
Dogs over 99lbs and Doodles please text or call for estimate
774-218-2744

06/22/2024

Sweet Pea looks pretty ecstatic to be going to her forever home! 😍

06/22/2024

06/21/2024

We have LOTS of open appointments tomorrow! Call us at 508-677-9154 or email us at [email protected] to book an appointment to come see our available cats and kittens!

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***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.

Kiwi, 12 week old male, all black domestic medium hair

Mango, 12 week old male, black and white domestic medium hair

Seraphina, 3yo female, calico domestic long hair

Rosemary, 3yo female, black and white domestic short hair

Kenya, 4yo female, tabby and white domestic short hair

Autumn, 2y8mo female, tortie domestic medium hair

Cherry, 1yo female, black and white domestic short hair

Ladybug, 6yo female, grey domestic medium hair

Fantastic Mr. Fox, 2yo male, orange domestic medium hair

Ratatouille, 7mo male, tabby domestic short hair

Baskin, 5yo male, tabby domestic short hair

Bermuda, 5yo female, black and white domestic medium hair

Sakura, 7yo female, calico domestic medium hair

Sage, 14yo female, all black domestic short hair

&& many, many more!

06/21/2024

We have LOTS of open appointments this afternoon and tomorrow! Call us at 508-677-9154 or email us at [email protected] to book an appointment to come see our available dogs!

*Please note that our age requirements are a very, very conservative estimate. Most of the time, we're okay with kids a few years younger than our estimate as long as they or their parents are dog-savvy.

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***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.

Brigitte, 1yo female hound/mountain cur mix, 47lbs. Other dogs okay, might be okay with cats (we need to retest her), kids 12+.

Djali, 6yo male pit bull, 59lbs. Female dogs okay, preferably no cats, kids 12+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Emerald, 2y6mo female pit bull, no exact weight yet. Male dogs okay, no cats (she doesn't understand warnings), kids 12+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Esmeralda, 4yo female pit bull, 54lbs. Male dogs okay, cats okay, kids 12+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Fiona, 1yo female rat terrier mix, 22lbs. Selective with other dogs (seems better with calmer dogs), cats okay, kids 12+.

Gucci Mane, 6mo male lab/pit mix, 50lbs. Female dogs okay, no cats, kids 12+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Jackson, 4yo male pit bull, 63lbs. Female dogs okay, cats okay, kids okay. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Kai, 11mo male corgi/collie mix, 42lbs. Other dogs okay, no cats, kids 12+.

Starlord, 2yo male lab mix, 60lbs. Other dogs okay, no cats, kids 8+.

Timbit, 2y6mo male corgi, 18lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 12+.

Peanut, 1y6mo male toy poodle, 8lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 5+.

06/21/2024

06/20/2024

Meet Timbit!

Timbit is an almost two and a half year old corgi that weighs about 18lbs. He would do well in a home with other dogs, with cats, and with kids 10+. He can be a bit mouthy (playfully!) because he thinks hands are toys. We're working on breaking him of that habit but training will need to be continued in his new home.

This guy is ridiculously friendly! He's a social butterfly, an extrovert, and he can charm his way into anyone's heart. He loves to snuggle in your lap just as much as he loves to chase a tennis ball around (or catch it midair!). He's an active guy that will need an active family because he definitely has that endless crazy puppy energy!

Timbit can get a little possessive of his tennis balls or treats (he'll growl & avoid your hand) so please be aware that further training to curb this behavior WILL be required and care/supervision will be required if he's with other animals. He doesn't mind being brushed which will definitely help with the maintenance of his double coat.

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.

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06/20/2024

***FOSTER NEEDED***

We're looking for a very, very special foster for one of our puppies. Poor Gucci is TERRIFIED in the kennels here and we want him to be somewhere that he can decompress while he waits for his forever home. Because he's so nervous, we're looking for some very, very specific requirements.

-You must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member
-No cats
-Female dogs only (he lights up like a Christmas tree around other dogs!)
-Kids 10+
-Fenced in yard

Gucci is a 5mo male lab/pit mix that weighs about 50lbs. He's a very, very sweet boy who is just a big baby and is having a difficult time adjusting to shelter life. He's shy but is an absolute love once he opens up. He likes pools and squeaky toys the most!

To apply, please visit foreverpaws.com, click programs, and then foster. Download the dog foster form and then email it to [email protected] or [email protected]. Any inquiries/questions can be directed to those email addresses as well.

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06/20/2024

This is the cutest and the sweetest thing EVER!

Second graders from Holy Trinity sold candy bars to raise money for us and these little natural entrepreneurs raised nearly SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS! Just selling candy bars!!!

Thank you so much to Mrs. DaRosa, Mrs. Botelho, and all of the second grade students that so selflessly decided to raise money to help our animals!

We couldn't do a fraction of what we do without you!

06/20/2024

Call us at 508-677-9154 or email us at [email protected] to book an appointment to come see our available dogs!

*Please note that our age requirements are a very, very conservative estimate. Most of the time, we're okay with kids a few years younger than our estimate as long as they or their parents are dog-savvy.

**When sharing, please add your own caption to the post. There's less of a chance of Facebook removing it and flagging it as spam that way.

***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.

Brigitte, 1yo female hound/mountain cur mix, 47lbs. Other dogs okay, not sure about cats yet, kids 12+

Djali, 6yo male pit bull, 59lbs. Female dogs okay, no cats, kids 12+. You must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Fiona, 1yo female rat terrier mix, 22lbs. Selective with other dogs (uncomfy with super in your face dogs), cats okay, kids 10+.

Gucci Mane, 5mo male lab mix, 50lbs. Other dogs okay (he loves other dogs!), not sure about cats yet, kids 12+.

Jackson, 4yo male pit bull, 62lbs. Other dogs okay (female dogs preferred), cats okay, kids okay! Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Kai, 11mo male collie/corgi mix, 42lbs. Other dogs okay, no cats, kids 12+.

Samosa, 3y8mo male shih tzu mix. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 8+.

Starlord, 2yo male lab mix, 60lbs. Other dogs okay, no cats, kids 8+.

Timbit, 2y5mo male corgi, 18lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 12+.

Peanut, 1y6mo male toy poodle, 8lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 5+.

06/19/2024

Meet Peanut!

After a much needed spa day thanks to Gagnon's Pet Grooming (thanks for the photos too!), this tiny teddy bear is ready to find his forever home!

Peanut is a toy poodle weighing in at about 8lbs. He's a year and a half old and when we tell you that he's high energy...we can't even put into words how high energy this guy is. His blood is caffeine. He's like what would happen if you gave a toddler 1200 pixy stix. If you're looking for a laidback snugglebug, HE IS NOT FOR YOU. He's a young, extremely active breed that will require hours of play/mental stimulation. You'll need to be able to get down on the floor with him to play. You'll need to be able to throw a ball until your arm falls off because you WILL get tired before he does.

Peanut would do well in a home with other dogs, with cats, and with kids 5+. He may be a little much for some less tolerant dogs, so they'll either need to be able to match his energy or at least tolerate it.

He loves going for walks, he loves playing fetch, and he loves to parkour off the walls. Please, PLEASE be sure that you can handle his energy level before applying to adopt him. Yes, he's cute, but he isn't a dog that will be okay with just being let out into the backyard a few times a day.

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.

06/19/2024

Chappy FINALLY went to her forever home!

06/19/2024

We have lots of available cats ready for their forever home! Give us a call at 508-677-9154 or email us at [email protected] to make an appointment to come meet them! To apply, you can 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.

Ladybug, 6yo female, grey domestic medium hair

Cherry, 1yo female, black and white domestic short hair

Seraphina, 3yo female, tortie and white domestic long hair

Rosemary, 3yo female, black and white domestic short hair

Bermuda, 5yo female, black and white domestic medium hair

Kenya, 4yo female, tabby and white domestic short hair

Lorelai, 1yo female, all black domestic medium hair (bonded with Rory)

Rory, 1yo female, all black domestic medium hair (bonded with Lorelai)

Autumn, 2y8mo female, tortie domestic medium hair

Baskin, 5yo male, tabby domestic short hair

Ratatouille, 7mo male, tabby domestic short hair

Talenti, 22wks male, tabby and white domestic short hair

Delia, 5yo female, tortie domestic short hair

Mr. Fantastic Fox, 2yo male, orange domestic medium hair

Connor, 2y4mo male, all black domestic short hair. (Special needs! He has a spinal cord injury that will require pain management for the rest of his life. He should also be restricted from jumping/a lot of stairs. He does best with female cats. No dogs!)

Mystic, 1y8mo male, tabby domestic short hair

& many more!!!

We also have seven feline friends over at Bajah's Cat Cafe in Tiverton so make sure you make a reservation with them to go say hello!

06/18/2024

Meet Jackson!

Jackson is all around the perfect pittie. Other dogs? Great! Cats? Perfect! Kids? Absolutely! He's lived with cats and small children in the past so knows how to be gentle and conduct himself appropriately.

He's four years old and weighs about 60lbs so he's not super duper high energy like a younger boy would be but he still definitely loves to play! Rope/tug toys are his favorite but he cheats, so be careful. He likes to grab them right near your hand so he has more leverage 🙄

Jackson is a sweet boy that needs some basic training and some help with his leash manners. He isn't terrible, but he's definitely a puller. He's very, very friendly and loves being with people!

Again, cats okay, kids okay, other dogs okay (though we would STRONGLY prefer to place him with female dogs only).

Dogs like Jackson are the reason why we say, "The bigger the block head, the friendlier they are."

You must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

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.

06/18/2024

We are excited to announce that James Hemingway of Social Animal Dog Training will be offering a FREE class on Canine Husbandry for new owners, or families that are looking to add a canine addition to their families in the near future. This class will be
an introduction to the principles of canine behavior, an overview of the tasks, tools and methods of responsible dog ownership.
It will be held June 27th here at Forever Paws Animal Shelter.
It will be from 5:30-6:30-please arrive on time!
Space is LIMITED!!!
To register please email [email protected]
This is a people ONLY class!!!

06/18/2024

Sol has gone to his forever home with the sweetest family!

06/17/2024

Meet Fiona!

Fiona is a one year old rat terrier mix that is probably smarter than you. She's probably smarter than a vast majority of people...she's wickedly intelligent and it's a little bit eerie, like she's a child prodigy that someone turned into a dog.

Anyway.

Fiona is about a year old and, while we don't have an exact weight on her, she's probably around 25lbs. We have no idea what she's mixed with but her head is a liiiiiiittle too big for her body and she's loooooong so maybe corgi. Honestly, who knows? She's cute. That's all that matters.

Fiona is wary of cats so she might be okay with dog-friendly cats. She's selective with other dogs. She's happy and excited enough to meet them but if they're TOO in her face and enthusiastic, she gets offended and doesn't want to engage anymore. She needs the PROPER amount of interested and aloof, thank you very much 💅

Kids 12+ only please, though we may be comfortable going down to 8-10+ if the children are dog savvy.

The list of tricks she knows is longer than a CVS receipt. She is a bit of a heavy puller on a leash for her size. She's not shy when it comes to people and will come right up to sniff and say hello!

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.

06/17/2024

FINALLY!!!!

Salsa and Merengue went to their forever home TOGETHER! And look at all of that love!!!!