05/05/2025
It is with unimaginable sadness that we share the passing of Nancy Ferrell, the beloved founder of All About the Pawz.
Nancy began this rescue in 2015 with just a few dogs and a dream to create a safe space for animals in need. What started small quickly became a lifeline for countless dogs, thanks to her unwavering dedication, compassion, and tireless work.
There wasn’t a single dog Nancy wouldn’t drop everything for. She poured her heart and soul into rescue while sacrificing personal time, sleep, and comfort to transport dogs, rush them to emergency vet visits, cover last-minute shifts, and ensure every animal had a chance at a better life.
Nancy’s impact went far beyond our local community. She forged strong partnerships with out-of-state rescue organizations to help dogs in high-kill shelters and in critical condition, showing that her love and care knew no borders.
There will never be another Nancy. The world has lost one of its most devoted animal advocates, someone whose legacy will live on in every life she touched, both human and animal.
While her absence leaves a void we can never fill, we will carry her mission forward with the same fierce love and determination she modeled every day. The building will remain open. The dogs will continue to be safe, cared for, and loved. And we will keep working to find them the homes they deserve, just as Nancy would have wanted.
Please be patient with us as we navigate our new normal. If you have any prior arrangements with the rescue (including transport, foster-to-adopt, or other plans), please send us a message directly through the page.
In honor of Nancy’s memory, we have created a GoFundMe to help to assist us in continuing the operation of the rescue. This includes caring for the animals currently in our building and ensuring we can carry forward the work Nancy devoted her life to.
While there’s a process underway to access the rescue’s funds, we have immediate needs: food, medical care, and safe housing for the dogs she fought so hard to save. Rescue doesn’t stop and neither can we.
If you’re able to contribute or share, it would mean the world to us.
https://gofund.me/af2caaee
Thank you for your continued support, love, and compassion during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Nancy. We know you crossed into heaven, where the Rainbow Bridge awaits. And there, with wagging tails and joyful hearts all the animals you loved and lost came running to greet you. Each one a soul you cherished and now reunited.
Thank you for everything Nancy. You were one of a kind and your legacy will live on in every wagging tail and every second chance.
- All About the Pawz Volunteers
