Redemption Paws
FormationSeptember 2017 (2017-09)
TypeCharity
Registration no.795539311 RR 0001
PurposeDog rescue
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
CEO
Nicole Simone
Budget (2021)
$1m CAD
Staff
0
Websiteredemptionpaws.org

Redemption Paws is a Canadian dog rescue charity based in Toronto that was established in 2017. It was featured in a 2022 investigative report by the Toronto Star regarding concerns about the welfare of dogs rescued by the organisation.

Organization

Redemption Paws is a Toronto-based non-profit[1] and charity[2][3] that relocates dogs from countries affected by climate change, natural disaster, or canine overpopulation.[4] The organisation was founded in September 2017.[5]

History and activities

CEO, Nicole Simone

Redemption Paws reported $1 million in revenue in 2021[4] and reported rehoming almost 3,000 dogs from U.S shelters over a four year period.[6] The organization has zero paid employees[7] and is managed by CEO Nicole Simone.[4]

In 2021, the organisation rescued Elvado, a U.S. dog that was paralysed by a gunshot.[8][9] During the COVID-19 pandemic[10] the organization had a surplus of dogs up for adoption and launched Streamlined Adoption Month in August 2021.[11]

In a March 2022 Toronto Star investigation, over 24 sources, including 19 staff and ex-voluteers, including a former executive director, reported a variety of concerns about the practices the organisation.[4] An April 2022 Toronto Star investigative report profiled the experience of one rescue dog and the Redemption Paws "Dogs From Away" project, which sent rescue dogs to Newfoundland.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Redemption Paws | Dog Adoption & Foster | Change a Dog's Life Forever". Redemption Paws. Retrieved 2023-02-11. federally registered Canadian charity and not-for-profit
  2. ↑ Pagliaro, Jennifer (2022-04-08). "How the unregulated dog rescue industry has spelled disaster for some". thestar.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  3. ↑ Musselman, John (2020-06-02). "How Canada-U.S. travel restrictions are affecting dog rescue charities". Toronto. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Yang, Jennifer (2022-03-02). "How a Toronto dog rescue's quest to save animals has led to painful consequences for dogs and the people who love them". thestar.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  5. ↑ "About | Redemption Paws | Help Change a Dog's Life Forever". Redemption Paws. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  6. ↑ Yang, Jennifer (2022-03-16). "Canadian dog rescues are bringing in more than just animals. Some imported canines carry diseases that can be dangerous to you and your pets". thestar.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  7. ↑ "Redemption Paws | Dog Adoption & Foster | Change a Dog's Life Forever". Redemption Paws. Retrieved 2023-02-11. Redemption Paws does not have any paid employees
  8. ↑ "Dog deliberately shot in Texas now up for adoption in Toronto". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  9. ↑ Yang, Jennifer (2022-03-02). "'This is not right:' Behind the bitter fight for one of Toronto's most high-profile rescue dogs". thestar.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  10. ↑ Zura, David (25 June 2021). "CityNews". toronto.citynews.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  11. ↑ O'Brien, Cormac. "I Adopted A Dog In Toronto & It Only Took Me A Month From Start To Finish (PHOTOS) – Narcity". www.narcity.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  12. ↑ Jennifer, Yang (April 30, 2022). "A Toronto charity claimed it was sending rescue dogs to the east coast for a 'better chance at life.' Here's what really happened to one of the 'difficult' dogs they sent away". Toronto Star. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
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