Every year, tens of thousands of dogs and cats are euthanized in the animal shelters of the DFW Metroplex.

Since 2004, Lost Paws Rescue of Texas (a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization) has been working on the front lines to help abused, injured, abandoned, and neglected animals. We are a different kind of animal rescue. We receive no government funding, we don't have a fancy facility or paid staff. We operate solely through the use of volunteers, foster homes, and community donations. We negotiate price breaks with kind-hearted veterinarians. We keep the overhead low so that every single penny can be used to help a deserving animal find a loving home.

So far, we have placed over 2,500 cats and dogs with new families. The animals come to us in many ways - shelters, puppy mills, death of an owner, and yes, sometimes they seek us out on their own. We don't focus on any particular breed. Tabby or Terrier, it is all the same to us. We do try to focus on the dogs and cats that are suited for life with a new family. Our vets heal their physical ailments, vaccinate, and spay or neuter them.

After that, our volunteers dig in for the real work. Foster families work with each pet to make sure they have the skills to be a good companion. Sometimes just a healthy diet and kindness do the trick. Many times, our foster families are rehabilitating their spirits by calming fears, building confidence, and convincing them that humans are "good". All our volunteers work together to place each animal in the right loving home.