Friends 4 Pound Paws, Inc.
Friends 4 Pound Paws, Inc.
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Directory
    • Available Cats
    • Available Dogs
    • Adoption Application
    • Volunteer Application
    • Help Our Cause
    • Board Members
    • Find Us On Petfinder!
    • Find Us On Facebook!
    • Find Us On Instagram!
  • Contact Us

About Us

Friends 4 Pound Paws Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit Charitable Organization and was founded in May of 2011. We are an all volunteer Rescue/Shelter, located in the Village of Gouverneur NY. We accept cats and dogs, as space allows, at our shelter and are a no-kill facility.   

 

How we are funded: 

 

We receive no state or federal money to operate our facility, unless we qualify for specific state or federal grants. Donations, grants, memorials, bequests and fund-raising efforts are our sole sources of income. All donations are tax deductible. With the help of our dedicated volunteers and community support, over 150 cats were adopted in 2020, 70 dog adoptions and 20 transfers to partner shelters. Although our facility is not large, we can house up to 40 cats and 6-10 dogs depending on size. We do still utilize Foster Homes when available.  

 

The first two animals we were able to pull from our local dog pound were Freddie, a Chihuahua and Buella, a pit bull. Both dogs were in need of medical care, so we had to raise some funds! We started with a donation jar at our local village Farmers Market and raised enough money for healthcare, vaccinations and spay/neuter for both dogs. So here we are years later, with a shelter, an adoption program, an amazing veterinary staff at Northland Veterinary Hospital in Gouverneur NY and many dedicated volunteers.

Application & Adoption Process for Cats Explained

Thank you for your interest in one of our furry friends!

Our adoption fee for cats is $150. This fee covers the up-to-date vaccinations for the feline and a spay or neuter. All of our older cats are already spayed or neutered, and an appointment for surgery will be scheduled when adopting a kitten.

If you would like to come into the shelter to meet the kitties up for adoption, feel free to stop in during normal business hours. Our shelter is open Tuesday-Friday, 12pm - 4pm. 

If you are unable to visit during these hours, see text to the right.

To start the adoption process, an application will need to be filled out. 

Click here to fill out an application. 

We are an organization run by volunteers so please understand that it may take us up to a week to get back to you regarding your submitted application.

We also offer opportunities to make an appointment, if you are unable to visit during normal business hours.

Feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions. One of our volunteers will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Patience is greatly appreciated. 

Contact Us Today

More Information

Friends 4 Pound Paws, Inc.

55 Owl Road, Gouverneur, NY 13642

(315) 842-7297 friends4poundpaws@gmail.com

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New York State Registration # RR204

501c3 Non-profit


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