Paws Fur Recovery is a very unique dog rescue! People in Recovery – Paying Forward Second Chances Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate dogs stuck in high kill shelters that are at risk of euthanasia. At the same time we strive to empower our volunteers who are all recovering addicts and alcoholics. Paws Fur Recovery aims to promote these benefits for our dogs and volunteers: ? Encourages positive change and a sense of purpose ? Increases self-esteem. ? Teaches trust again ? Promotes responsibility and accountability ? Decreases anxiety and depression in both the addict and the dog ? Provides socialization for both the addict and the dog ? Creates a symbiotic relationship of unconditional love and acceptance Certain dogs at the shelter have stories that every recovering addict knows all too well: They have been abandoned, alone, afraid, abused, unwanted and misunderstood. They are powerless over their current circumstances and must rely on a power greater than themselves to help them. We can relate, and we are here to help. We know firsthand about the gift of a second chance. We are passionate about rescuing these forgotten dogs. We help them recover and find their way to homes where they will finally know what it’s like to feel safe and loved.