We believe that every dog and cat, no matter their age, medical need, or behavioral challenge, deserves a wonderful forever home. These animals need extra love — and will give it back a thousand times over. We know that if potential adopters knew about these special animals, they would welcome them into their homes.

Core Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization that advocates for the underdog. We rejoice and stand up for senior animals. We know that special needs and animals with behavioral challenges are some of the most joyful and grateful animals around. Core Paws helps find adopters to give these animals the beautiful lives that they deserve. Our website showcases hard-to-place animals in rescues and shelters across the nation.

Adopting an animal showcased on Core Paws means a happy tail wag from a 12-year old dog who had lost his owner. It’s a purr from a cat who was diagnosed with congenital heart disease and requires medication for the rest of her life. It’s a trusting approach from an animal who used to fear the world.

For financial supporters of our cause, your involvement makes the difference for every animal who has not had it easy, and who deserves a loving family. We could not continue our efforts without the support of our generous animal-loving community. Give a gift today and join our movement for hard-to-place pets.

For rescues and shelters, partnering with Core Paws brings your animals into the spotlight. Join us in finding your hardest cases the perfect forever homes.

And for volunteers, Core Paws allows you to feel a part of this movement from wherever you are in the United States. We are 100% volunteer run. Join our team of over 30 volunteers across the nation working together to find loving homes for hard-to-place animals. Our Virtual Volunteer Program is top of the line and we can’t wait to meet you.