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Each animal below is a real PAW success story. Tap any card to read the full story.
Dirce
Adopted into a loving home
On Nov 26, 2024, PAW received a desperate call about an elderly dog suffering terribly — dragging herself due to leg fractures, battling severe vomiting and diarrhea. Today Dirce has an entirely new life. She was adopted into a loving home where she's safe, adored, and even has a Dachshund sibling. She's gained weight to nearly 19 pounds and is thriving — finally with the comfort and love she deserves in her final years.
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Margot
Officially adopted — foster fail
Margot is officially adopted! It was a foster fail with PAW's amazing vet, Dr. Camila — who sometimes takes recovering dogs home from the hospital to finish treatment. The same thing happened with Foguete, and now with Margot. She joins her new family as one of Camila's beloved dogs.
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Oreo
Adopted by a cat-loving family
Last August, returning to the hotel after a long day at the sanctuary, a friendly little cat ran up meowing for attention — clearly recently dumped. The team named him Oreo, and he spent the night in their hotel room. He went to the vet the next morning for tests and vaccinations, then settled in at PAW's cat hotel. Alê, an incredible cat lover who helps PAW often, fell in love with him and adopted him.
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Golias
Healed fully and found a cozy home
When Golias was flung from a four-story window, no one was certain whether he would survive. Through time, patience, and PAW's community of supporters, his life turned around. He went from being found at death's door to healing fully and finding a cozy, loving home.
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Lila
Adopted — the foster fail PAW hoped for
PAW's beloved tripod girl Lila was adopted! After her surgery, she had been recovering at the vet's home — and now she's staying forever. Dr. Mariana isn't just an incredible vet, she's a loving dog mom whose family adores animals. Lila's journey was tough — multiple surgeries, days in the hospital, overwhelming medical bills — but supporters gave her a second chance.
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Bono
Settled into his new home
Bono has found his family! He has come so far since being rescued on April 5th. Bono and six others were abandoned and left to die alone when their breeder admitted he did not plan to return to care for them. Bono is now happy, healthy, and home — thanks to everyone who helped save this special boy's life.
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Charlize
Healed completely and overflowing with joy
Charlize was found wandering the streets with a punctured eye filled with larvae. She also had pyometra — a life-threatening uterine infection. Through time, hard work, and lots of love, Charlize transformed completely and is now living each day overwhelmed with joy.
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Guto
Adopted after a 10-month wait
Happy adoption to Guto — he'd been waiting 10 months for this moment. PAW rescued Guto on January 13, 2023 with a massive open wound on his head. He underwent surgery to close it and made an incredible recovery. Ten months later, a very kind woman fell in love with Guto and adopted him.
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