Forever Paws

This is a sampling of some of the wonderful businesses and people who have donated to Forever Paws.
If you would like to be recognized, please contact Liz at the Shelter and we'd be happy to include you and your donations as well.

Swansea Girl Scouts Drive for Donations

Swansea Girl Scout Troop 1030, under the leadership of Kim Botelho, visited the shelter on Sunday Feb. 28th. The girls advertised in local media and arranged drop off points for donations for our animals. They collected and brought in items themselves and even made toys! Pictured are (from left to right): Heather Brabant, Sydney Correa, Kori Botelho, Syndey Duquette, Dorian Grant and Kristen Anselmo.

Thanks Girls!!

Party Goods!

Mark Seferian, Jr. recently turned 9 yrs. old! He asked all of his friends to make donations of cat and dog food to Forever Paws Animal Shelter, rather than bring him presents! What an unselfish act of kindness to help our four legged friends. Mark lives in Tiverton, and is welcome to come and visit with his buddies anytime!

Friends of Forever Paws

Friends of Forever Paws held an old fashioned Spaghetti and Meatball dinner Sunday, Sept. 20th. They raised over $1500 to help the area's stay, abused and neglected animals! Seen presenting the proceeds to Treasurer Beverly Andrade are Chairperson Ronald Santos, and cooks Donald Ouellette and Rick Feigo.

Thanks for a job well done!!

A Beautiful Smile and a Big Heart

Many thanks to Morgan Lafrance, a very generous young lady who saved her "pennies" and came to Forever Paws on August 13th to present us with a $40 donation!!

More Generous Young People

Luke and Grace Dube, of Somerset, turned 7 years old on May 5th! And, what's better than that is that they asked all of their birthday guests to donates items to the animals at Forever Paws. Suggestions were made from our Wish List, and a generous monetary donation was also made.
Thank you Grace! Thank you Luke! And, Happy Birthday!!

Volunteer Leadership in Action

The Volunteer Leadership Group from F.L. Chamberlain School in Middleboro MA came to visit Forever Paws, and donate items they had collected on Wednesday, May 6th. Unfortunately, their visit coincided with cleaning time, but they promised to come back again for a better tour, and to look into volunteer opportunities.
Thank you from all of our four legged friends!

Blessings from First Congregational Church

Members of the sunday school from First Congregational Church of Fall River visited the shelter on Sunday, April 26th, and blessed our animals with donations of food, blankets, and litter. The church will be hosting a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, May 17 beginning with a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides at 9:00. Call 508-672-5862 for more information and Thanks from Forever Paws!

Community Connections Helps with Donations

On April 2nd staff and members from the Day Center of Community Connections, President Ave., Fall River, visited our shelter. They donated cat and dog food, cleaning supplies and bedding. Their sunny smiles certainly brightened up a rainy day. A heartfelt thanks from the staff and all the animals who will benefit from their thoughtfulness and generosity!

from left to right:
Kristine Fletcher, Manager
Bob Manchester
Jeff Mallette
Simone Rego, Therapy Assistant

Mellisa's Pet Depot
Steven and Mellisa Raposo, the owners of Mellisa’s PET DEPOT® in the Ann & Hope Shopping Plaza in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts are dedicated to the health and well being of all companion pets, and to educating the human owners of those beloved pets. Melissa's took the initiative to contact us, and invite our staff and animals to her store for "Adoption Days". They have let us set up displays, and through their hospitality, we have been able to showcase our animals. Just recently, a senior dog was finally adopted because of the visibility this opportunity provides. Melissa's also reguarly donates food, and other items that the shelter is always in need of. Their generosity and friendship is a tremendous asset to our mission.

Mellisa’s has a wide variety of premium quality pet foods including holistic and raw diets. They also stock a huge selection of supplies and remedies for all your furry and feathered friends, along with reptile and fish supplies too. If they don’t have what you are looking for they can usually get it for you all you have to do is ask one of the professional staff members who are always willing to help.
Mellisa’s PET DEPOT® also offers full service pet grooming where your pets can get the pampering they deserve! Please visit them, and bring your leashed pet.

Thank you, Mellisa and Steve!

Mellisa's Pet Depot

83A Faunce Corner Mall Rd.

N Dartmouth MA 02747

508-996-0088

Thank you Solomon & Friends!

When Solomon Silvia's family adopted a cat from the shelter in October, he started thinking of some way he could help all of the animals here. On Feb. 17th, Solomon and his mother presented us with a wide variety of wonderful, much needed items his friends had given him as gifts for his 6th birthday! Solomon had requested this, instead of presents for himself. He was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for his thoughtfulness and caring. We often receive donations from Scout troops and older children, but this act of selflessness from someone so young especially touched our hearts. What a fine example Solomon is.. to us all. Thank you Solomon, and all of your friends, from all of us here at Forever Paws.

Gagnon's Pet Grooming
2046 South Main St.
Fall River MA
(508) 674-2349

Gagnon’s Pet Grooming has been a partner, and supporter of Forever Paws for years.
They have always been willing to donate time, and in some cases many long hours of work, to groom our animals most desperately in need. This goes a long way toward not only their physical health and hygiene, but their adoptability.
In addition, Gagnon’s regularly donates high quality food designed for specific health concerns, along with various supplies we are regularly in need of.

We cannot thank them enough for their generosity and friendship. Gagnon’s Pet Grooming has been in operation for 35 years. They are consistently, and highly, recommended by all those in the animal-care professions. Without generous business partners like Gagnon’s, the Shelter would not be able to operate as we do, and provide the quality of care to our animals that they deserve.

Thank you Ray, Corrie, Jen and everyone at Gagnon’s Pet Grooming!
Please call or visit them, and while in the area come see all our four legged friends at the shelter!

Gagnon's Pet Grooming Family
Jen Suart, Assistant / Manager
and Owners Ray and Corrie Gagnon
with Sophie and Bindi