Searching for a furry family member? Look no further! Check out dogs available for adoption through Paddy's Paws! Reminder, we do not have a public facility.
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Paddy’s Paws Rescue
Dept Ag License: 527862 Thank you for visiting Paddy's Paws! Our primary goal is to find adoptive homes for amazing dogs that are located in shelters, rescues and foster homes. Our adoption process works a bit different than other shelters and rescues. Paddy's Paws serves as a coordinator for Houston rescues. We send out the applications, arrange homevisits and secure back up
fosters for each of the dogs that will be transported here. Like most foster-based organizations, we do not have a facility and set up all appointments on an individual basis. Prior to any meet and greets, we require an approved application so you will need to go through all the steps before you can meet any of the available dogs in Wisconsin. The application, reference checks and homevisit are considered part of the general approval process and we cannot guarantee that a specific dog will still be available when you complete the process, but doing so will get you access to our "match making" service where you will have bios and pictures of multiple dogs that may be exactly what you're looking for! And, of course, there's always the possibility that the dog that sparked your initial interest will still be available! Begin your application process here: paddyspaws.blogspot.com
We start with the completed application and then check references/vet records. The next step is a homevisit with family and one of our representatives. Once we have gathered all this information, we provide it to the Houston team. Then, we can set up a meet and greet with available dogs. Essentially, Paddy's Paws provides the volunteer manpower and the Houston rescues, well, do the rescue! Adoptions are approved by the team and transportation is arranged! Paddy's Paws is a Non-Profit 501-c3 organization: EIN: 47-4005691
07/08/2025
Looking for a low-maintenance companion with a heart full of love? ❤ Say hello to Hilda! 👋
Hilda has lived with dogs of all shapes and sizes, and while she coexists just fine, Hilda would thrive as the only pup in your life. This little seven-year-old princess knows what she wants—and what she wants is a home where she can soak up all the attention and cuddles. She's a low-energy gal who’s happiest napping in a sunbeam, curled up in a cozy chair, or snuggled right next to her human. That said, Hilda is still active enough to play with her toys before crashing into a nap. A true professional at locating the comfiest snoozing spots, she’s already claimed the best chair 🪑in the house as her personal throne.
Hilda’s a people-lover through and through—sweet, cuddly, and totally devoted. She's also a proud squirrel patrol officer and keeps a watchful eye on her foster's yard from her sunny perch. Occasionally, she gets a little spicy if a nap is interrupted by another pup, but hey, don’t we all?
This darling girl is sweet, snuggly, and 100% ready to be someone’s whole world. If you're ready to give Hilda the royal treatment 👑 she deserves, she’s ready to give you all the love in the world. Fill out an application at paddyspaws.blogspot.com
07/07/2025
Five Smiling Faces, One Big Hope! 🐶💕
These five adorable dogs arrive in Wisconsin THIS weekend! These sweet pups are ready to leave their pasts behind and find the loving forever homes they deserve. 🏡❤️
✨ Could that home be yours?
Every like, share, and comment helps us give them the spotlight they need — so help us spread the word and let’s get these furry friends noticed!
Fill out an application at paddyspaws.blogspot.com
07/06/2025
🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate THREE recent adoptions! 🐾
King Rex, Sadie, and Maxwell have all found their forever homes! 🏡💖
Have you adopted from our rescue? Share your updates and happy tails on the Paddy’s Paws: Happily Ever After! page.
Want to become an approved adopter? Apply here 👉 paddyspaws.blogspot.com
07/06/2025
🐾 Meet Buddy – Your New Best Friend! 🐾
Say hello to Buddy, the sweetest little guy you’ll ever meet! 💛 Found as a stray in Houston with no one to claim him, Buddy is now safe in a loving foster home and ready to find his forever family.
Buddy is a low-maintenance, mellow pup who’s all about the simple joys in life — a cozy bed, a warm patch of sun, and a loving lap to curl up in. ☀️🛋️
Here’s what makes Buddy extra special:
✅ Gets along great with the small dogs in his foster home
✅ Quiet and calm – a peaceful little companion
✅ Loves lounging just about anywhere
✅ Enjoys his daily walks and outdoor time
✅ Great with respectful kids
✅ Weighs just 11 pounds – perfect lap size!
Ready to give this sweet boy the forever home he deserves? Fill out an application at paddyspaws.blogspot.com 🐾💕
07/04/2025
🐾 Meet Lulu! 🐾
This sweet 6-month-old pup is ready to steal your heart ❤️ At just 27 pounds, Lulu is the perfect medium-sized companion—still young and playful, but already spayed and up-to-date on all her vaccines!
Lulu is currently living in a foster home with lots of other dogs, and she gets along wonderfully with everyone. She’s a gentle soul who’s learning all about the world and would love to continue that journey in a forever home of her own.
We may not know everything about her past, but we do know this: Lulu is cute, kind, and full of potential. 🐶✨
Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply to adopt Lulu at paddyspaws.blogspot.com
07/02/2025
Summer just got a whole lot cuter! 🌞🐾 We’ve got FOUR adorable puppies (each with their own unique personality!) looking for forever homes—and no, they’re not from the same litter, but they’re all 100% pure joy. 🐕✨
💛 Playful zoomies
😂 Goofy antics that’ll have you laughing every day
🥰 Snuggles so sweet you’ll forget what stress even is
Summer is the "pawfect" time to welcome a new furry friend:
🌤️ Warm weather = easier potty training
🚶♀️Long, sunny walks
🐕🦺 Plenty of socialization opportunities
🏕️ Puppy adventures galore!
We know adopting one of these puppies will bring you love, laughter, and a little bit of puppy mischief into your life. 🐾💕
Fill out an application at paddyspaws.blogspot.com
06/30/2025
Sweet Luna has been waiting far too long for the forever home she truly deserves. Originally adopted from our rescue as a puppy, Luna was returned not once, but twice — not because she did anything wrong, but because her people didn’t have the time she needed. Left alone for long hours, this loving girl simply didn't get the chance to shine. 💔
But let us tell you — Luna is a gem. ✨ At about 4.5 years old and 35 pounds, she’s the perfect mid-size sidekick. She loves other dogs, enjoys her meals like they’re five-star cuisine, and is happiest when she’s with her people. She’s got energy to burn on walks or in the yard, but when it's chill time, she’s all about laying by your side🐾.
Luna’s dream home? One where she’s not alone all day, where she gets daily exercise, and where her people appreciate her goofy, affectionate heart. A fenced yard is a plus, or someone strong and ready to walk with purpose — she's a power walker in training! 🐕💨 Retired folks or remote workers? Luna’s ready to be your loyal companion.
She's lived with dogs of all sizes and gets along with them. Her foster says she's doing great in a home with a consistent routine and lots of love. 💕
Let’s find Luna the forever home she’s been waiting so patiently for. Could that be you? Fill out an application at paddyspaws.blogspot.com
06/30/2025
🚐🐾 SNEAK PEEK ALERT! 🐾🚐
Get ready, Wisconsin!
We’re beyond excited to give you the first look at some of the adorable dogs making their big debut on our July 13th transport! From sweet older dogs to playful pups, these precious faces are headed north (from Texas) in hopes of finding forever homes — maybe even yours. 🏡❤️
📸 Check out their cute photo, and then get the application process started at paddyspaws.blogspot.com
Let’s show these pups the warm Wisconsin welcome they deserve! 🐾
06/29/2025
Barry is a five-year-old cutie who is looking for a new place to call home. His family loves him dearly and is hoping to find him the perfect match through our adoption process. This is an owner surrender request and courtesy listing — there’s no adoption fee, just the wish to find him a safe, happy future.
✨ Barry is:
✅ Neutered
✅ Up-to-date on all vaccines
✅ Extremely well-trained – he knows sit, stay, lay down, place, leave it, shake, and heel!
✅ Housetrained
Barry thrives in a calm, predictable environment and would do best in a home without small children, as their energy and unpredictability are overwhelming for him. He would make a loyal companion for someone looking for a smart, obedient, and loving dog. Barry weighs about 35 pounds.
If you think you could be the right fit for Barry and provide the stable, loving home he deserves, please fill out an application at paddyspaws.blogspot.com. His family just wants the peace of mind that he’s going to a great place 💙
06/28/2025
🐾 Meet Ryder! 🐾
This adorable low-rider pup is three months old, currently weighs just 6 pounds, and is as sweet as they come! Ryder is currently living it up in his Texas foster home, getting along great with all the other pups. He’s looking for a forever family in Wisconsin with a flexible schedule to help him grow into the best boy ever!
Approved adopters can connect with his foster to learn more — Ryder can’t wait to wiggle into your heart! 💕
Fill out an application at paddyspaws.blogspot.com
06/27/2025
🐾 Meet Munchkin! 🐾
This adorable 8-year-old sweetheart is looking for a forever home after his owner passed away. Despite his loss, Munchkin is still full of joy, love, and tail wags. 💛
He's currently living happily with other dogs in his Texas foster home and would love a family to call his own. Approved adopters can connect with his foster mom to learn more about this sweet boy!
Fill out an application at paddyspaws.blogspot.com
06/26/2025
Crystal is a sweet 8-year-old girl who is looking for a forever home after losing her beloved human. 💔 Despite the tough change, Crystal has shown nothing but love and sweetness in her foster home.
✨ Weighing in at about 20 pounds, Crystal is the perfect little companion. She's used to being around other dogs and gets along well with her furry housemates. She's affectionate and just wants a cozy place to call home again.
Crystal is currently being fostered in Texas, and approved adopters can connect directly with her foster mom to learn all about her personality and routines. 💕
🐶 Ready to open your heart and home to this lovable lady? Apply today at paddyspaws.blogspot.com and give Crystal the second chance she deserves!
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Paddy’s Paws believes in “Rescue Done Right!” Since beginning in late 2014, and officially becoming a nonprofit in November of 2015, Paddy’s Paws has helped over 2,100 dogs find forever homes. The main focus is to find good homes, for good dogs, with good people. Many of the dogs helped are from Houston, Texas. Why Houston? The Wisconsin-Texas connection stems from a friendship that Paddy’s Paws’ founder, Erin, had with the founder of the Houston-based rescue, Lola’s Lucky Day. After taking a trip to Houston, Erin witnessed firsthand the huge homeless pet population in Houston where many dogs were getting euthanized in shelters due to lack of space. Erin created Paddy’s Paws so that dogs who would normally have no chance, could have their second chance at life. Thanks to a solid foster program and dedicated volunteers, Paddy’s Paws expanded its rescue connections and currently works with three licensed rescues: Hooves and Hounds, Houston K-911 Rescue, and Lola’s Lucky Day. In addition to helping homeless dogs from Houston, it also assists with local owner surrenders in Wisconsin.
There are many reasons why Paddy’s Paws is unique. Paddy’s Paws provides animal education to local youth and creates countless community outreach opportunities. In addition to hosting fundraisers for dogs in need, Paddy’s Paws sends all adoption fees to the Houston rescues so they can help save more dogs. As of August 2018, over $600,000 has been sent back. Paddy’s Paws relies solely on the dedication of fabulous fosters and volunteers and the generous support of their followers. Paddy’s Paws uses its expert match-making skills and thorough approval process to ensure each dog goes to a home that is the best fit. Paddy’s Paws is more than just a rescue...Paddy’s Paws is a family. Always available to support adopters throughout the entire process, Paddy’s Paws takes delight in following the special journey of every dog who comes through the organization. Thank you for helping Paddy’s Paws change a life...one dog at a time.
More About the Adoption Process
Our adoption process works a bit different than other shelters and rescues! Paddy's Paws serves as a coordinator for Houston rescues. We send out the applications, arrange home visits and secure back up fosters for each of the dogs that will be transported here. Like most foster-based organizations, we do not have a facility and set up all appointments on an individual basis. Prior to any meet and greets, we require an approved application so we will need to go through all the steps before having you meet any of the available dogs here in Wisconsin.
The application, reference checks, and home visit are considered part of the general approval process and we cannot guarantee that a specific dog will still be available when you complete the process, but doing so will get you access to our "match making" service where you will have bios and pictures of multiple dogs that may be exactly what you're looking for! And, of course, there's always the possibility that the dog that sparked your initial interest will still be available!
Begin your application process by filling out an adoption application.
Can't adopt, but want to get involved? We will share opportunities to participate in fundraisers, volunteer, and raise awareness for homeless animals!
Paddy's Paws is a Non-Profit 501-c3 organization: EIN: 47-4005691
