Big Hands Little Paws was founded in response to the extraordinary number of homeless, abused and neglected cats and dogs in the Greater New York City area. We understand the plight of these animals cannot be resolved with one narrow step – it takes a broad approach to end this suffering and improve their lives. We believe we can accomplish this through providing direct care and safe environments, facilitating fosters and adoptions, working with supportive businesses, other animal organizations and trained individuals to provide rescue services and bringing awareness to and educating our local communities. Our mission is simple – improve the lives of these animals. We rescue homeless and unwanted cats and dogs regardless of breed, age or health, get them spayed or neutered and other necessary medical care and then find temporary and permanent homes they need and deserve! We do not have a shelter. We rely on an amazing group of foster parents and boarding facilities to help us take care of the rescued animals that desperately need our help. We also care for multiple outdoor cat colonies by providing food, supplies and medical care, contribute funds and supplies to other organizations rescuing animals, and donate funds and supplies to individuals who are experiencing temporary financial difficulties to care for their pets. Education is essential in combating and ending the suffering of these animals. We believe that educating our communities – expanding their knowledge of animal needs, care and respect – is the only way to alleviate the number of unwanted, abused and homeless dogs and cats. We are creating various community and school programs to make the public aware of this plight. Big Hands Little Paws is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We have an all-volunteer staff working tirelessly for the animals and hope that you will join our cause. We need your help to make this happen.
To start the process, complete the cat adoption application or dog adoption application online or print the application, fill it out, scan and email to adoptions@bighandslittlepaws.org. Please fill the application out in its entirety and tell us as much about yourself as possible. We will start the process once the application is received - doing the reference checks and scheduling a home visit. We are a group of volunteers here at BHLP so it could take a few days to complete this process. Once approved, you will be able to adopt one of our pets. Please familiarize yourself with the terms of our Adoption Agreement, which will need to be completed at the time of adoption. The Adoption donation is $350.00 for dogs and $250.00 for cats. All of our cats and dogs are spayed/neutered (age appropriate), vaccinated (age appropriate) and microchipped. Some of the animals we rescue have medical conditions requiring veterinary care. We always make sure all needed treatment is provided before adoption, but subsequent care or follow-up could be needed, which will be the responsibility of the adopter. We have kittens and puppies, adult dogs and cats and senior and special needs pets. All are extraordinary and want to be a member of a forever family.
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