We Save Lives &
Create Happy Tails
Foster-based rescue · New York City · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
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Why Muddy Paws
A rescue built on love, not walls
Our foster-based model means every dog in our care experiences the warmth of a real home while they wait for their forever family.
Foster-Based Model
Every dog in our program lives in a loving foster home — not a shelter kennel. Dogs are socialized, healthy, and ready for their forever family.
Thorough Matching
We carefully match each dog with the perfect adopter. Our team considers your lifestyle, home, and family to find a dog who truly fits.
Lifetime Support
Our support doesn't end at adoption. We're here for behavioral questions, vet recommendations, and everything in between — for the life of your dog.
Community-Driven
With hundreds of active volunteers and fosters across NYC, we've built a passionate pack dedicated to changing the lives of dogs in need.
Vet-Checked & Ready
Every dog is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm-tested before adoption. Your future pup is healthy from day one.
Advocacy & Outreach
We partner with shelters and communities beyond NYC to expand our impact — advocating for stronger animal welfare policies nationwide.
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Volunteer With Us
Whether you foster, transport, fundraise, or simply spread the word — every contribution saves lives.
Our Story
More than a rescue — a movement
Muddy Paws Rescue was founded on a simple belief: every dog deserves to experience the warmth of a home, even while waiting for their forever family. That's why we operate exclusively through a foster network — no kennels, no cages, just love.
Since our founding, we've rescued over 15,000 dogs and placed them with families who truly cherish them. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New York City, powered by a community of passionate volunteers, fosters, and donors who believe in our mission.
“Adopting from Muddy Paws was the most seamless, loving experience. They matched us perfectly with our pup. It changed our lives.”
Join the Pack
How will you make a difference?
Whether you adopt, foster, or donate — you're giving a dog the chance at the life they deserve.
Foster a Dog
Open your home temporarily and give a dog a safe, loving place to stay. We provide food, supplies, vet care, and full support.
Adopt a Dog
Find your perfect match. Every dog has been vetted, socialized in a foster home, and is ready to become part of your family.
Donate
Your donation funds vet care, transport, supplies, and programs that give every dog a fighting chance.
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Every dog deserves a happy tail.