LIFESAVER

What is an Innocent Paws Lifesaver you may be asking?  Our Innocent Paws Lifesavers are a team of dedicated people willing to open their homes and puppy sit our rescued puppies, readying them for adoption.  Opening your home to a rescued puppy saves their life!  Many come from shelters where they are at risk of being euthanized.  As an Innocent Paws Lifesaver you give the puppies a safe place to decompress from their previous living situation, which many times is a noisy, overcrowded, and downright scary shelter, and begin their next chapter with your loving support. Our Innocent Paws Lifesavers, make a huge difference by temporarily opening their homes to our rescued puppies and providing them TLC, socialization, and positive human interactions.

We provide our Innocent Paws Lifesaver team members with education and resources regarding: 

• Puppy care 
• Handling and cleanup
• Infection prevention 
• Identification of potential illnesses 
• Medication administration   

Supplies provided by our rescue include:

• Puppy food 
• Crates 
• Any needed medications 
• Food & water bowls 
• Play pens
• Enrichment activities and toys
• 24 hour support in caring for the pups   

If you choose to purchase items for your rescue puppy those items can be  tax deductible.    

We cover the cost of medical care for our rescue puppies as long as the they receive care from one of our veterinary partners. 

It starts with saying yes to opening your heart and home.  If you’re ready to learn more and step into this lifesaving journey, please complete our Innocent Paws Lifesaver application. Once completed we will contact you via email to set up a phone interview. If after that interview both parties decide to proceed we will set up a state mandated home visit. The home visit allows you to meet with an IPPR team member to discuss the logistics of being an Innocent Paws Lifesaver and answer any questions you may have.  These home visits can be done either in person or virtually.

We know how easy it is to become attached to our rescued puppy. One of the upsides of being an Innocent Paws Lifesaver is that those who qualify, get first choice to adopt their rescued puppy. 

How does the "Foster to Forever" Program Work? 

Sometimes our foster find that the puppy they are fostering is the right fit for their family.  This program provides the foster and opportunity to adopt the puppy they are caring for.  

Foster to Forever is also available for those puppies who are awaiting their spay/neuter surgery in order to be ready for adoption.  We are required by the state to spay/neuter all of our pups  prior to adoption.  Sometimes this surgery is the only thing preventing the puppy from being adopted.  In this case, our Foster to Forever program allows an approved applicant to foster the puppy they are wanting until their surgery can be performed.  

Apply online to become an Innocent Paws Lifesaver 

1. Participate in a phone interview to discuss the program and set up a home visit 
2. Complete home visit.  
3. If both parties decide that the Innocent Paws Lifesaver program is a good fit then you will be added to our Lifesaver list. 
4. You will receive a list of puppies based on who needs rescuing that you may choose to host. 
5. We supply all the supplies, medical care, and education to support you in caring for our rescued puppies. 
6. After a week of hosting, you and Innocent Paws Puppy Rescue Staff decide whether or not this would be the best forever fit 
7. If it is the best fit, once the puppy is eligible for adoption, the you may adopt the puppy. 
8. If it doesn't turn out to be the best fit, the puppy is placed for adoption to the general public.

To get started, APPLY HERE!