Caring Hearts 4 Paws is an Olympia Washington based dog rescue. It was founded in late 2021 by Sue Meier. Sue saw that Yakima area shelters were overrun with strays and always at capacity. She saw there were a lot of stray pregnant dogs that were in serious need of help. She knew that most puppies born to stray dogs do not live long due to extreme weather, parvo, and coyotes. Those that do survive go on to have litters of their own. It is heartbreaking cycle. She decided to try and help end that vicious cycle and find loving homes for these dogs.
Caring Hearts 4 Paws works with people from the Yakama Reservation and other individuals to identify and rescue pregnant strays. We also have an intake coordinator in that area to help with the process.
We also participate in the Last Litter Program. This program is designed to control the overpopulation of dogs through spay and neuter. We take in the puppies from a mom and then we spay the mom at no charge to the owner. The “last liter” of puppies then receives vaccinations, treated for worms & fleas, microchipped, and then placed for adoption. They also get spayed or neutered when the are old enough.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Caring Hearts 4 Paws (CH4P) to address, educate, rescue, and provide aid and relief to neglected, abused and homeless stray animals at risk of ultimate death left to their own devices.
It is our duty to provide immediate transport, veterinary care and shelter as needed to assure the safety and well-being of each dog. Providing a safe and nurturing environment for healing both physically and emotionally until a well screened forever family is found.
It is our purpose to provide second chances to stray and mistreated dogs. To educate the general public of the importance of spay and neutering as well as vaccines and yearly care for their pets. To decrease the number of stray dogs placing pressure on local government and municipal shelters and rescues.
“Did you know…
Over 400 dogs have been rescued and placed in loving homes by Caring Hearts 4 Paws within 2 years of opening our doors & hearts”
