Thank You for Adopting a Big Paws Buddy!

We’re so glad you chose to adopt one of our Big Paws stuffed dogs — your new furry friend may be small and cuddly, but their impact is big!

Each of our Big Paws Buddies represents a real rescue dog whose life was changed through love, care, and the support of people like you.

By “adopting” your plush pup, you're helping us rescue, heal, and rehome dogs in need. Every donation supports medical care, training, foster supplies, and second chances.

Look at the dogs below to meet the real dog your stuffed buddy represents and learn their heartwarming rescue story. Thanks for being a part of something pawsitive.

Penny

Golden Retriever Mix

Penny is a one-year-old retriever mix who showed incredible strength from the very beginning. She was found curled up inside a hay bale on a farm, protecting her newborn puppies while scared and alone. Despite everything she’d been through, Penny never gave up on her little family.

Thanks to caring hearts and quick action, Penny and her pups were brought into the Big Paws rescue and placed in a safe, loving foster home. At first, Penny was nervous and unsure, but with time, patience, and gentle encouragement, she learned to trust. Soon, her sweet and playful personality began to shine through.

Penny, and all of her puppies, have been adopted into wonderful forever homes. Today, she’s living her best life with a family that adores her, and she’ll never have to feel alone again.

Jude

Husky Mix

Jude is a 1.5-year-old husky with a story that started on the side of a road — but thanks to compassion and community, it now has a happy ending. As a puppy, Jude was one of four siblings found abandoned by a kind woman who knew they needed help. She brought them to Big Paws, where they received the love, medical care, and safe shelter every puppy deserves.

Jude thrived in our care and quickly captured hearts with his playful husky charm. After being adopted into a wonderful forever home, Jude’s journey with Big Paws didn’t stop there — his adoptive mom now fosters for us, helping save even more dogs just like him.

Because of people like you, dogs like Jude get a second chance and go on to inspire even more happy endings.

Oscar

Schnauzer Mix

Oscar is a 4-year-old schnauzer mix who needed someone to believe in him. He found himself at a crowded county shelter, scared and unsure. His fear caused him to snap at people, making it hard for the shelter staff to place him in a home — but we knew he just needed a little extra help and a lot of patience.

Thanks to our dedicated trainers at Big Paws, Oscar was brought into our program where he could feel safe, build trust, and learn how to navigate the world with confidence. Over time, he blossomed into the loving dog we knew he could be.

Now adopted by a wonderful family, Oscar is finally living the life he deserves — one filled with care, compassion, and second chances.

Frog

Hound Mix

Frog is a 7-year-old basset hound with big ears, a gentle heart. He came to Big Paws from an owner who wasn’t able to meet his needs, and it was clear he needed help. Frog was struggling with itchy, irritated skin and required special medical care and food to start feeling better.

With the right treatment and lots of love, Frog’s health — and his spirit — made a full comeback. Soon, he was ready for a fresh start, and that’s exactly what he got. Frog is now happily adopted, and his best friend is the family’s young daughter. They’re inseparable, and his days are now filled with snuggles, playtime, and the comfort of knowing he’s finally home.

Dottie

Dalmation Mix

Dottie is a sweet pup who showed remarkable resilience from the start. She was found all alone as a tiny puppy, abandoned with no one to care for her and no idea where her next meal would come from.

Thanks to compassionate people who couldn't look the other way, Dottie was brought into the Big Paws rescue and welcomed into a warm, loving foster home. At first, she was timid and unsure of this new world, but with plenty of cuddles, patience, and encouragement, she began to blossom. Before long, her playful spirit and affectionate nature were impossible to miss.

Today, Dottie has been adopted into her perfect forever home. She's living her best life with a family who absolutely adores her — and she'll never have to feel abandoned or alone again.

Maeve

Aussie Mix

Maeve is a wonderful girl who has shown incredible patience on her journey to finding the right family. She was waiting at a shelter after being returned from a previous adoption, through no fault of her own, and needed someone to believe in her and give her a second chance.

That's when Big Paws stepped in. Maeve came into our care and settled into a loving home where she received the time, structure, and training she needed to truly thrive. With consistency and kindness, she gained the confidence and skills to set her up for success in her next chapter. Her gentle, loving personality shone brighter every day.

We're thrilled to share that Maeve has been adopted and is doing beautifully in her new home. She's finally found the family she was always meant to have — and this time, it's forever.