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== History and activities ==
== History and activities ==
Redemption Paws 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 is run by kind and passionate volunteers and has no 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 [https://artvoice.com/2022/02/musician-filmmaker-and-philanthropist-nicole-simone-talks-shop/ CEO Nicole Simone].
Redemption Paws 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 is run by kind and passionate volunteers and has several employees. 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 [https://artvoice.com/2022/02/musician-filmmaker-and-philanthropist-nicole-simone-talks-shop/ CEO Nicole Simone].


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>
In 2021, the organisation rescued Elevado, 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>

In a March 2022 ''[[Toronto Star]]'' investigation, over 24 sources, including 19 staff and ex-voluteers, including a former executive director, reported 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>

Despite the allegations made in the investigation reports, Redemption Paws has continued its charitable activity, and as of May 2024, it has a rating of 3.7 stars<ref name="Yang Apr 202223">{{Cite web |date=May 10, 2024 |title=Google search and Google maps show Redemption Paws having a 3.7 star rating with over 70 pictures of rescued stray dogs, some happily adopted by people delighted by the activities of the charity. |url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Redemption+Paws/@44.0180933,-156.288625,3z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sgoogle+maps+redemption+paws!3m6!1s0x882b33367cab2a9f:0x8e1b191e803e41a5!8m2!3d44.0180933!4d-78.24175!15sChtnb29nbGUgbWFwcyByZWRlbXB0aW9uIHBhd3MiA4gBAZIBB2NoYXJpdHngAQA!16s%2Fg%2F11h7s3rg2n?entry=ttu}}</ref> with over 400 ratings, and reviews from among thousands of happy beneficiaries who have adopted the rescued strays.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 20:59, 14 May 2024

Redemption Paws
FormationSeptember 2017; 6 years ago (2017-09)
TypeCharity
Registration no.795539311 RR 0001
PurposeDog rescue
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
CEO
Nicole Simone
Websiteredemptionpaws.org

Redemption Paws is a Canadian dog rescue charity based in Toronto that was established in 2017. As of May 2024, Redemption Paws has a rating of 3.7 stars on Google search, with more than 400 ratings and reviews, arguably the highest rating by volume, for a charity related to rescue and adoption of stray dogs. It is spearheaded by popular singer, musician and artist, Nicole Simone.

Organization

Redemption Paws is a Toronto-based non-profit[1] and charity[2][3] that relocates dogs from countries affected by climate change, natural disaster, or canine overpopulation.[4] The organisation was founded in September 2017.[5]

History and activities

Redemption Paws reported rehoming almost 3,000 dogs from U.S shelters over a four year period.[6] The organization is run by kind and passionate volunteers and has several employees. 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 CEO Nicole Simone.

In 2021, the organisation rescued Elevado, a U.S. dog that was paralysed by a gunshot.[7][8] During the COVID-19 pandemic[9] the organization had a surplus of dogs up for adoption and launched Streamlined Adoption Month in August 2021.[10]

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. ^ Musselman, John (2020-06-02). "How Canada-U.S. travel restrictions are affecting dog rescue charities". Toronto. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "About | Redemption Paws | Help Change a Dog's Life Forever". Redemption Paws. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  6. ^ Yang, Jennifer (2022-03-16). "Canadian dog rescues are bringing in more than just animals. Some imported canines carry diseases that can be dangerous to you and your pets". thestar.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  7. ^ "Dog deliberately shot in Texas now up for adoption in Toronto". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  8. ^ Yang, Jennifer (2022-03-02). "'This is not right:' Behind the bitter fight for one of Toronto's most high-profile rescue dogs". thestar.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  9. ^ Zura, David (25 June 2021). "CityNews". toronto.citynews.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  10. ^ O'Brien, Cormac. "I Adopted A Dog In Toronto & It Only Took Me A Month From Start To Finish (PHOTOS) – Narcity". www.narcity.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.


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