The Hearts of Rescue
Please check back as we continue to add more stories2017 Year End Newsletter
Follow the link below to read our end of year newsletter! Newsletter 2017
Hurricane Relief Dogs
Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma not only caused massive devastation, flooding and power outages affecting humans but also left 1000's of animals without homes and in danger. The response on the ground was incredible and yet there is still so much work to be done....
Clooney
This handsome silver fox was brought into Winnebago County Animal Services after having been found tied up and abandoned. He was named Clooney after the silver hair of George Clooney. He weighed 56 pounds. A healthy weight for him was 80. He had pressure sores from...
The Story of Mimi
Mimi was surrendered to Care Animal Hospital when her owner couldn’t provide the care she needed. Placing Paws agreed to take her on when the vet’s office called with her story. Mimi had a pyometra (infection in the uterus) and had become septic. She needed emergency...
Rest in Peace John Vicik
We lost a precious part of our Placing Paws family. John Vicik passed away January 28th. Several years ago John stepped up and fostered a pregnant dog named Buttercup. We offered him a whelping box but he declined because he wanted to build his own. That...
Summer Newsletter 2015 – 1000 More Stories 3rd Annual Raffle
Every day we remember the feelings of joy and accomplishment that accompanied our 1,000th adoption in 2013 – a fete made possible by the support of Placing Paws’ community of donors, adoptive & foster families, and volunteers. Click on the link below to read our...
Angus
I got a phone call from Dr. Luaces and the conversation went something like this: Dr. L - "I have a good one for you" Me - Uh oh ... what this time? Dr. L - "a dog with horrible mange" Me - "What kind of dog? Dr. L - "a pit bull" Me- "Of course it's a pit bull!" Dr. L...
Year End Newsletter 2014 – 214 dogs and cats so far in 2014!
As the cold returns to our neighborhoods, Placing Paws again thinks of our adoptive and foster families. Not just for their generosity in times of need – when Miley needed a safe place to give birth to her six beautiful puppies, or when Bob Marley and John Lennon...
In Loving Memory . . . Jim Moore
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you, Becky Palmieri's dad Jim Moore lost his hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer on August 12th, 2014. Becky is one of the 4 founding members of Placing Paws and her family has been very involved and supportive of our...
Summer Newsletter 2014 – 1000 More Stories 2nd Annual Raffle
Every rescued animal comes with its own unique story. What many share is their stop at Placing Paws on their journey to a forever home. With your support, we have the chance to improve the lives of homeless pets. While our foster families provide pets with the...
In Loving Memory of Keith Carlson
In Loving Memory of Keith Carlson, beloved cousin of Placing Paws Founder and Director, Becky Palmieri. Keith had a strong passion for animals and over the years the families many adopted pets provided him with great joy. He is pictured here with his precious dog...
Year End Newsletter 2013 – 1000 Stories
As one of Placing Paws incredible adopters, foster homes, donors, or a combination of the three, you have watched firsthand how we pursue our primary goal of rescuing dogs and cats from crowded rural shelters and dire situations. Over the years, this has evolved from...