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{{Short description|Canadian dog rescue charity}}{{Infobox organization
{{Short description|Canadian dog rescue charity}}{{Infobox organization
| name = Redemption Paws
| name = Redemption Paws
| formation = {{start date and age|2017|09}}
| formation = {{start date and age|2017|09}}
| image = Redemption Paws logo.png
| image = Redemption Paws logo.png
| type = Charity
| type = Charity
| registration_id = 795539311 RR 0001
| registration_id = 795539311 RR 0001
| purpose = Dog rescue
| purpose = Dog rescue
| headquarters = [[Toronto]], Ontario, Canada
| headquarters = [[Toronto]], Ontario, Canada
| leader_title = CEO
| leader_title = CEO
| leader_name = Nicole Simone
| leader_name = Nicole Simone
| budget = $1m [[Canadian dollar|CAD]]
| budget = $600 000 [[Canadian dollar|CAD]]
| budget_year = 2021
| budget_year = 2021
| staff = 0
| staff = 5
| website = {{url|https://redemptionpaws.org/}}
| website = {{url|https://redemptionpaws.org/}}
}}
}}
'''Redemption Paws''' is a Canadian dog rescue charity based in Toronto that was established in 2017. It was featured in a 2022 investigative report by the ''Toronto Star'' regarding concerns about the welfare of dogs rescued by the organisation.
'''Redemption Paws''' is a Canadian dog rescue charity based in Toronto that was established in 2017. To date they have successfully rescued and adopted out over 3000 dogs, more than any other charity has done in such a small frame of time in Canadian history.


== Organization ==
== Organization ==
Redemption Paws is a Toronto-based non-profit<ref>{{Cite web |title=Redemption Paws {{!}} Dog Adoption & Foster {{!}} Change a Dog's Life Forever |url=https://redemptionpaws.org/ |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Redemption Paws |language=en-CA |quote="federally registered Canadian charity and not-for-profit"}}</ref> and charity<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pagliaro |first=Jennifer |date=2022-04-08 |title=How the unregulated dog rescue industry has spelled disaster for some |url=https://www.thestar.com/podcasts/thismatters/2022/04/08/how-the-unregulated-dog-rescue-industry-has-spelled-disaster-for-some.html |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=thestar.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Musselman |first=John |date=2020-06-02 |title=How Canada-U.S. travel restrictions are affecting dog rescue charities |url=https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/how-canada-u-s-travel-restrictions-are-affecting-dog-rescue-charities-1.4965929 |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Toronto |language=en}}</ref> that relocates dogs from countries affected by climate change, natural disaster, or canine overpopulation.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Jennifer |date=2022-03-02 |title=How a Toronto dog rescue’s quest to save animals has led to painful consequences for dogs and the people who love them |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2022/03/02/inside-torontos-instagram-savvy-dog-rescue-accused-of-unsafe-practices.html |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=thestar.com |language=en}}</ref> The organisation was founded in September 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About {{!}} Redemption Paws {{!}} Help Change a Dog's Life Forever |url=https://redemptionpaws.org/about-page/ |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Redemption Paws |language=en-CA}}</ref>
Redemption Paws is a Toronto-based non-profit<ref>{{Cite web |title=Redemption Paws {{!}} Dog Adoption & Foster {{!}} Change a Dog's Life Forever |url=https://redemptionpaws.org/ |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Redemption Paws |language=en-CA |quote="federally registered Canadian charity and not-for-profit"}}</ref> and charity<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pagliaro |first=Jennifer |date=2022-04-08 |title=How the unregulated dog rescue industry has spelled disaster for some |url=https://www.thestar.com/podcasts/thismatters/2022/04/08/how-the-unregulated-dog-rescue-industry-has-spelled-disaster-for-some.html |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=thestar.com |language=en}}</ref> that relocates dogs from countries affected by climate change, natural disaster, or canine overpopulation.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Jennifer |date=2022-03-02 |title=How a Toronto dog rescue’s quest to save animals has led to painful consequences for dogs and the people who love them |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2022/03/02/inside-torontos-instagram-savvy-dog-rescue-accused-of-unsafe-practices.html |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=thestar.com |language=en}}</ref> The organization was founded in September 2017 by Nicole Simone, a local musician and model.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About {{!}} Redemption Paws {{!}} Help Change a Dog's Life Forever |url=https://redemptionpaws.org/about-page/ |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=Redemption Paws |language=en-CA}}</ref>


== History and activities ==
== History and activities ==
[[File:Nicole Simone.jpg|thumb|225x225px|CEO, Nicole Simone]]
[[File:Nicole Simone.jpg|thumb|225x225px|CEO, Nicole Simone]]
Redemption Paws was founded by Nicole Simone in response to the dogs who were caught in flood waters due to Hurricane Harvey.[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/houston-dogs-arrival-toronto-area-redemption-paws-1.4284462] Simone ran the popular photo series "Redemption Dogs" leading up the creation of registered charity, Redemption Paws.[https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/01/09/redemption-dogs-profiles-pooches-who-get-a-second-chance-at-happiness.html]
Redemption Paws reported $1 million in revenue in 2021<ref name=":0" /> and reported rehoming almost 3,000 dogs from U.S shelters over a four year period.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Jennifer |date=2022-03-16 |title=Canadian dog rescues are bringing in more than just animals. Some imported canines carry diseases that can be dangerous to you and your pets |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2022/03/16/rescue-dogs-may-carry-diseases-dangerous-for-canadians-and-their-pets.html |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=thestar.com |language=en}}</ref> The organization has zero paid employees<ref>{{Cite web |title=Redemption Paws {{!}} Dog Adoption & Foster {{!}} Change a Dog's Life Forever |url=https://redemptionpaws.org/ |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Redemption Paws |language=en-CA |quote=Redemption Paws does not have any paid employees}}</ref> and is managed by [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] Nicole Simone.<ref name=":0" />


Redemption Paws brought rescue puppies around Toronto for office visits in 2019 including visiting the Solicitor Generals office.[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/houston-dogs-arrival-toronto-area-redemption-paws-1.4284462]
In 2021, the organisation rescued Elvado, a U.S. dog that was paralysed by a gunshot.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dog deliberately shot in Texas now up for adoption in Toronto |url=https://www.blogto.com/city/2021/08/dog-deliberately-shot-texas-now-adoption-toronto/ |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=www.blogto.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Jennifer |date=2022-03-02 |title=‘This is not right:’ Behind the bitter fight for one of Toronto’s most high-profile rescue dogs |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2022/03/02/this-is-not-right-behind-the-bitter-fight-for-one-of-torontos-most-high-profile-rescue-dogs.html |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=thestar.com |language=en}}</ref> During the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Canada|COVID-19 pandemic]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zura |first=David |date=25 June 2021 |title=CityNews |url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2021/06/25/canada-spared-wave-of-pandemic-pet-returns-for-now/ |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=toronto.citynews.ca}}</ref> the organization had a surplus of dogs up for adoption and launched ''Streamlined Adoption Month'' in August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Brien |first=Cormac |title=I Adopted A Dog In Toronto & It Only Took Me A Month From Start To Finish (PHOTOS) – Narcity |url=https://www.narcity.com/toronto/i-adopted-a-dog-in-toronto-only-took-me-a-month-from-start-to-finish-photos |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=www.narcity.com |language=en-ca}}</ref>


During the 2020 pandemic, Redemption Paws petitioned members of parliament to change border regulations regarding rescue dogs so they could cross the border and come to safety in Canada.[https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-let-the-puppies-cross-or-theyll-be-euthanized][https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/how-canada-u-s-travel-restrictions-are-affecting-dog-rescue-charities-1.4965929] In June of 2020, [[Bill Blair (politician)|Minister Bill Blair]] granted Redemption Paws permission to retrieve dogs from the U.S. during the pandemic, changing federal law regarding border crossing for all Canadian dog rescues allowing thousands of rescue dogs to be adopted.[https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-a-wagging-tale-of-a-story-to-put-a-smile-on-your-face]
In a March 2022 ''[[Toronto Star]]'' investigation, over 24 sources, including 19 staff and ex-voluteers, including a former executive director, reported a variety of concerns about the practices the organisation.<ref name=":0" /> An April 2022 ''Toronto Star'' investigative report profiled the experience of one rescue dog and the Redemption Paws "Dogs From Away" project, which sent rescue dogs to [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]].<ref name="Yang Apr 2022">{{cite news |last1=Jennifer |first1=Yang |title=A Toronto charity claimed it was sending rescue dogs to the east coast for a ‘better chance at life.’ Here’s what really happened to one of the ‘difficult’ dogs they sent away |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2022/04/29/redemption-paws-shipped-difficult-rescue-dogs-to-newfoundland.html |access-date=11 February 2023 |work=[[Toronto Star]] |date=April 30, 2022}}</ref>

In 2022, a Toronto Star did an opinion piece on the charity's popularity and growth citing the founder as a "social media enigma" questioning if it was ethical to rescue so many dogs as sometimes dogs could get health problems.[https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2022/03/02/inside-torontos-instagram-savvy-dog-rescue-accused-of-unsafe-practices.html?rf]

In 2021, the organization rescued Elevado, a U.S. dog that was paralyzed by a gunshot.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dog deliberately shot in Texas now up for adoption in Toronto |url=https://www.blogto.com/city/2021/08/dog-deliberately-shot-texas-now-adoption-toronto/ |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=www.blogto.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2023, Redemption Paws launched "Pawscream" serving dogs ice cream from their ice cream truck in Toronto.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CityNews |url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2023/05/21/ice-cream-to-help-rescue-dogs/ |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=toronto.citynews.ca}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 17:32, 19 July 2023

Redemption Paws
FormationSeptember 2017; 7 years ago (2017-09)
TypeCharity
Registration no.795539311 RR 0001
PurposeDog rescue
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
CEO
Nicole Simone
Budget (2021)
$600 000 CAD
Staff
5
Websiteredemptionpaws.org

Redemption Paws is a Canadian dog rescue charity based in Toronto that was established in 2017. To date they have successfully rescued and adopted out over 3000 dogs, more than any other charity has done in such a small frame of time in Canadian history.

Organization

Redemption Paws is a Toronto-based non-profit[1] and charity[2] that relocates dogs from countries affected by climate change, natural disaster, or canine overpopulation.[3] The organization was founded in September 2017 by Nicole Simone, a local musician and model.[4]

History and activities

CEO, Nicole Simone

Redemption Paws was founded by Nicole Simone in response to the dogs who were caught in flood waters due to Hurricane Harvey.[1] Simone ran the popular photo series "Redemption Dogs" leading up the creation of registered charity, Redemption Paws.[2]

Redemption Paws brought rescue puppies around Toronto for office visits in 2019 including visiting the Solicitor Generals office.[3]

During the 2020 pandemic, Redemption Paws petitioned members of parliament to change border regulations regarding rescue dogs so they could cross the border and come to safety in Canada.[4][5] In June of 2020, Minister Bill Blair granted Redemption Paws permission to retrieve dogs from the U.S. during the pandemic, changing federal law regarding border crossing for all Canadian dog rescues allowing thousands of rescue dogs to be adopted.[6]

In 2022, a Toronto Star did an opinion piece on the charity's popularity and growth citing the founder as a "social media enigma" questioning if it was ethical to rescue so many dogs as sometimes dogs could get health problems.[7]

In 2021, the organization rescued Elevado, a U.S. dog that was paralyzed by a gunshot.[5]

In 2023, Redemption Paws launched "Pawscream" serving dogs ice cream from their ice cream truck in Toronto.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Redemption Paws | Dog Adoption & Foster | Change a Dog's Life Forever". Redemption Paws. Retrieved 2023-02-11. federally registered Canadian charity and not-for-profit
  2. ^ Pagliaro, Jennifer (2022-04-08). "How the unregulated dog rescue industry has spelled disaster for some". thestar.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  3. ^ Yang, Jennifer (2022-03-02). "How a Toronto dog rescue's quest to save animals has led to painful consequences for dogs and the people who love them". thestar.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  4. ^ "About | Redemption Paws | Help Change a Dog's Life Forever". Redemption Paws. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  5. ^ "Dog deliberately shot in Texas now up for adoption in Toronto". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  6. ^ "CityNews". toronto.citynews.ca. Retrieved 2023-07-19.


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