Rescue & Pull Support – Pull Dogs from Shelters to Safety

Every day, dogs in high-risk shelters run out of time. They are healthy. They are loving. They are ready for a second chance. But without a rescue to pull them, they will not make it out alive.

Rescues want to save them. Fosters are ready to open their homes. Adopters are waiting. But there is one thing standing in the way: cost.

Pull fees. Transport. Medical checks. Spay/neuter. Vaccines. Crates. Food. Every dog that leaves the shelter comes with a long list of expenses – and small rescues are already stretched thin.

That is where Hope Paws Support Fund comes in.

We provide rescue pull support – funding that helps rescues not only cover pull fees, but also the essential costs that come after: medical care, transport, supplies, and foster support. We help eliminate the financial pressure so rescues can focus on what matters most – saving dogs.

Every $500 we raise helps a rescue pull a dog and give them a real start.

Your donation saves a life.

The Problem

High-risk shelters in California are overcrowded and under-resourced. Dogs are euthanized daily simply because there is no space.

Rescues want to help. But the cost of pulling a dog goes far beyond the pull fee:

Transport to a foster or vet
Medical exams and treatments
Spay/neuter surgery
Vaccinations
Crates, bedding, and food
Foster care supplies

For small rescues operating on thin margins, these costs add up fast. Without funding, rescues are forced to say no – and dogs are left behind.

We are here to change that.

What Your Donation Supports

$500 – Pulls one dog from a high-risk shelter
$1,000 – Pulls two dogs to safety
$5,000 – Pulls ten dogs from euthanasia lists
$12,000 – Fully funds our 2026 Rescue & Pull Support program

Projected Budget for 2026

Item	Description	Cost
Pull fees	24 dogs @ $500 average	$12,000
Total		$12,000

Expected Impact: 24 dogs pulled from euthanasia lists and transferred to verified rescue organizations.

Why This Campaign Matters

Every dog deserves a safe exit from a dangerous situation. Every rescue deserves to say yes without worrying about the bill.

Rescue pull support is the bridge between a kennel and a second chance. With your help, we can pull more dogs, save more lives, and give more families the gift of a new companion.

We are 100% volunteer-led. Every dollar goes directly to pull fees.