Dogs in need of rescue are waiting for help every day. Many dogs at risk of euthanasia face life-threatening situations in overcrowded shelters. High-priority rescue cases require immediate attention, and with your support, we can provide lifesaving veterinary care and give you the opportunity to support dogs at risk in finding safety and care.
At Hope Paws Support Fund, we respond quickly to emergency dog cases. We cover medical bills and treatment that families or rescues cannot afford. Each dog waiting for help receives attention based on urgency, ensuring dogs at risk of euthanasia are prioritized. Your donations help vulnerable dogs survive and thrive.
You can take action today. View all dogs needing urgent care, sponsor high-priority rescue cases, or provide lifesaving veterinary assistance. Every donation, share, or volunteer effort helps save vulnerable dogs. Submit a dog at risk through our form to ensure it gets timely rescue and care.
- Urgent Partner Alert! 4 Behavior Dogs Need Rescue by 9/8/26!
- Urgent Partner Alert! Brisco – German Shepherd Mix Needs Rescue by 8/20/26!
- Urgent Partner Alert! Goofy – Rottweiler Mix Needs Rescue by 9/2/26!
- Urgent Partner Alert! Hayley – Pit Bull Needs Rescue by 9/9/26!
- Urgent Partner Alert! Siberian Husky Frost Needs Rescue by 3pm today 9/3/26!
- Urgent Partner Alert! Skippie – German Shepherd Mix Needs Rescue by 9/2/26!
A1795976 Blue – SENIOR
Comments:
Status: MEDICAL
Intake Type: FOSTER
Kennel: 300
Sex: Neutered Male
Age: 10Y
Weight: 80.00 Lbs
Breed: Germ Shepherd
Color: Black
Intake Date: 06/17/2026
Review Date: 07/17/2026
RT Data Review: 06-24-2026 2:33PM
Jurisdiction: SANTA ANA
Blue is a sweet, friendly 10-year-old German Shepherd looking for a rescue. After experiencing a seizure in foster care, he returned to OC Animal Care for monitoring. Since then, he has been eating well, showing no further seizures, and remains bright, social, and eager for treats.
This gentle senior loves meeting people and is ready to spend his golden years sharing unconditional love.
Go to the site, enter his ID
A56929008 BELLA
Animal ID 56929008
Spayed/Neutered; Yes
Location Kennel 1
Intake Date 9/20/2024
Shelter: Hempstead Animal Shelter, Wantagh Long Island, New York
If you are interested in learning more contact our placement team at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter:
E: Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
E: Foster@hempsteadny.gov
E: Rescue@hempsteadny.gov
T. 516.785.5220
Wantagh Long Island, New York
Euth Alert
A1972512 Brisco
Comments: Monitoring Behavior
Status: RESQ-BHV
Intake Type: STRAY
Kennel: 113
Sex: Neutered Male
Age: 7Y
Weight: 57.50 Lbs
Breed: Germ Shepherd Mix
Color: Fawn
Intake Date: 08/01/2026
Review Date: 08/20/2026
RT Data Review: 08-19-2026 6:27PM
Jurisdiction: SANTA ANA
Brisco is on the euthanasia-risk list because he has shown significant barrier and restraint reactivity, including growling, hard staring, baring teeth, snapping, and a documented bite attempt. He becomes especially defensive during kennel approach and handling, so OC Animal Care considers him a safety concern and requires an experienced rescue placement rather than public adoption
See Full report: Urgent Partner Alert! Brisco – German Shepherd Mix Needs Rescue by 8/20/26!
Euth Alert
A1974484 Goofy
Comments: At Risk! Needs Rescue Now!
Status: RESQ-BHV
Intake Type: STRAY
Kennel: 115
Sex: Neutered Male
Age: 3Y
Weight: 110.00 Lbs
Breed: Rottweiler And Labrador Retr Mix
Color: Black And White
Intake Date: 08/16/2026
Review Date: 09/02/2026
RT Data Review:
Jurisdiction: ORANGE
He urgently needs rescue because he has escalated in shelter, showing rapid arousal and behavior that poses a significant staff/public safety risk, and the shelter is recommending rescue placement only. He can be friendly and affiliative when comfortable—easy to leash at times, walks fairly well, knows sit and down, takes treats, and leans into petting—but is also tense, nervous, highly sensitive to environmental stimuli, occasionally whale-eyed, and has shown barrier/threshold issues including doordashing. Most concerning, he froze, fixated, then turned with dilated pupils to bite at the leash, snap multiple times, lunge back toward handlers, and required defensive handling and staff assistance; he also reportedly attempted to mount clinic staff before sedation. Medical history is limited, but he was recently neutered and otherwise no major health issues were noted. He should be placed with rescue and likely needs an experienced handler able to manage reactivity, poor arousal regulation, and safety concerns.
See full report: Urgent Partner Alert! Goofy – Rottweiler Mix Needs Rescue by 9/2/26!
🐕🦺Submit a Dog in Need of Rescue or At Risk of Euthanasia 🐾
At Hope Paws Support Fund, we believe every dog deserves a fighting chance—especially those at immediate risk of euthanasia or in urgent need of medical care.
We’ve just launched our new: “Request to Add a Dog in Need” Form
If you know of a dog in a shelter that is in danger of being euthanized, you can now submit their story directly to us.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Fill out the form with the dog’s details.
2️⃣ Our team reviews and verifies each submission.
3️⃣ If approved, we’ll feature the dog on our “Dogs in Need” page to raise pledges and connect them with rescue partners.