Redemption Paws
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Formation | September 2017 |
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Type | Charity |
Registration no. | 795539311 RR 0001 |
Purpose | Dog rescue |
Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
CEO | Nicole Simone |
Website | redemptionpaws |
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
- ^ "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
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- ^ "About | Redemption Paws | Help Change a Dog's Life Forever". Redemption Paws. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Dog deliberately shot in Texas now up for adoption in Toronto". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Zura, David (25 June 2021). "CityNews". toronto.citynews.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- ^ 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.