Our Cause
Our mission:
Partners-4-Paws is a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Dickinson, Texas. We have a small group of pet fosters with a range of skills including bottle feeding, basic dog training, and more. Our adoptable animals have all been in foster homes, so if you adopt from us, rest assured they have received one-on-one attention and care from one of our fosters.
We aim to help rescue animals through education, testing, prevention, and treatment by virtue of the generosity of donors. We provide humane care to lost, ill, or neglected animals by providing loving foster care, vaccinations, and veterinary care, then offering them for adoption to qualified applicants.
IF YOU'VE LOST A PET, CHECK THIS LINK TO SEE IF WE MAY HAVE THE ANIMAL IN OUR CARE.
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE APPROVED.
YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO US
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE ADOPTION APPLICATION IS HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION AND IS NOT SOLD, SHARED, NOR DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE OF OUR ORGANIZATION.
Adopting from Partners-4-Paws
Adopting from Partners-4-Paws is as easy as clicking a few buttons. Our applications and checkout are all online.
Each year we get over 200 pets in need of homes, Some are transferred to us from local partner shelters, some are owner surrenders, some are found by Good Samaritans who've exhausted their efforts to find the owner.
No matter how they end up with us, they are placed into loving foster homes, given the vaccinations and treatments they need, and are spayed or neutered. Our fosters are able to observe behaviors and make corrections BEFORE the pet arrives at your home.
You can see pictures of our pets and read their biography on this site, Petfinder, Adopt A Pet, and on our Facebook pages. In-person meetings are by appointment to approved adopters except for cats who are housed at Petco in Kemah.
If you are looking to add a new furry family member, please look at our available pets and apply. Some pets are even eligible for a 2-week trial adoption, a perfect way to see if the pet is compatible with your family, other pets, and lifestyle.
We are a proud adoption partner with PETCO. We have events there each month, and have adorable cats and kittens housed in the cat habitat at the PETCO store located at 441 FM 518, Kemah, TX
Adoption Fees:
The adoption fee for dogs includes vaccinations including rabies, distemper/parvo (minimum off 2 & possibly 3 depending on how long we've had the puppy), and Bordetella. Heartworm testing (adult dogs only), spay/neuter, flea & tick preventatives, heartworm preventatives, deworming, and microchipping.
Cat and kitten adoptions include rabies, FVRCP (minimum of 2 & possibly 3 vaccines depending on how long we've had the kitten), deworming, flea & tick preventatives, spay/neuter, FIV/FeLV testing (adults cats only), and microchip.
Adult dogs - $140 Adult Cats - $140
Puppies - $120 Kittens - $120 Senior & special needs animals - $85 Senior & special needs animals - $85
Adopting unaltered pets:
We do collect a $75 deposit with the adoption of unaltered animals. This deposit is refunded to you when you send us proof you had the animal spayed/neutered. Having your new pet sterilized IS NOT optional. If you do not agree to have this animal sterilized, you cannot adopt it from us. YOU MUST SEND PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITHIN 7 DAYS TO RECEIVE YOUR DEPOSIT BACK
Discounts:
We offer discounts to our military, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, seniors, and teachers. Just ask for the discount at the time of the adoption. Proof of eligibility is required.
Special Adoptions:
On rare occasions, we may have pure-bred dogs available. We offer them at a higher fee equivalent to the lowest selling price in the area. All these dogs will be listed as being part of a fundraiser. All fees collected above our set adoption fee are considered a donation and the adopter will receive a certificate of donation for tax purposes.
Special Rules:
Please remember that some cities have a limit on the number of pets you can have in your home. If you rent, there may be breed or size restrictions placed by your landlord. You will need to provide proof of the pet policy where you live.
We always have wonderful pets waiting in foster homes until they find a loving home. To view our adoptable pets, please visit the subpage for Cats or Dogs, then complete an application for the one you want.
LOOK WHO IS LOOKING FOR A HOME!
** The pets depicted here are ones we've adopted to loving homes in the past.
If you need a home, contact these fine people. Purchasers receive a voucher for a free pet from Partners-4-Paws.
You can also view our adoptable pets on these sites.
When you use Rehome by Adopt a Pet, you post pictures and a bio of your pet, all applications come to you for review, and you get to choose your pet's new home.
A rehoming fee is required.
Life Can Hand Us Lemons
Sometimes life throws lemons our way and no amount of lemonade can make it right. If you have to give up your pet, and all other avenues have failed, try ReHome through Adopt A Pet. If that doesn't work then we will be glad to talk about taking your pet into one of our foster homes until we can find a new adoptor.
Lost or Found a Pet?
When you submit the application to surrender your pet to us, one of our counselors will contact you to discuss your pet. We will then attempt to find a foster home, or if you can, we may ask you to 'foster' your pet until a new home is found,
We cannot accept every pet that is being surrendered due to our limited capacity in foster homes.
We do require a $100 fee to help us defray the costs of rehoming your pet.