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Meet the Paws

One place to meet Paws. More ways to help.

A curated collection of shelter and rescue animal stories—checked carefully and turned into meaningful action for kids.

Curated, not automated.

Kids for Paws reviews each public profile. Always contact the animal’s shelter or rescue to confirm current availability and adoption requirements.

Video stories

Every Paw has a story.

Available animals, adoption updates, and happy tails belong together here. We add a status only after checking it, and we always point families back to the animal’s organization.

Jumbotron, a shelter dog at Montgomery County Animal Services in Derwood, Maryland.Featured PawAvailable
Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center Derwood, Maryland

Jumbotron

Big name. Big personality.

Jumbotron is a silly, lovable guy who enjoys toys and spending time with people. Kids for Paws featured him through Voice for Paws to help more people notice his story.

How kids can help this Paw
  • Write a Dear Future Family™ letter
  • Share his video with a grown-up
Help Jumbotron View Official Shelter Listing
Status checked September 13, 2026. Availability can change.
Justin, a senior shelter dog at the Humane Society of Greater Miami.Available
Humane Society of Greater Miami Miami, Florida

Justin

A laid-back senior with plenty of personality.

Justin is an older dog with a sweet, easygoing personality who still deserves the chance to be seen and loved.

How kids can help this Paw
  • Draw or write about Justin
  • Share his story with a grown-up
Help Justin View Official Shelter Listing
Status checked September 13, 2026. Availability can change.
Ole Red, a shelter dog at Sevier County Humane Society in Sevierville, Tennessee.Back again
Sevier County Humane Society Sevierville, Tennessee

Ole Red

Ole Red is back at the shelter and needs a new family.

After his adoption, Ole Red was returned to Sevier County Humane Society. He is waiting for a new family. Help him get a second chance.

How kids can help this Paw
  • Write a Dear Future Family letter
  • Share his story with a grown-up
Help Ole Red
Return confirmed October 2, 2026. Ask Sevier County Humane Society for current availability.

More Paws to meet

More stories. More ways to care.

Duncan resting on his bed in a Kids for Paws social video stillCheck current status
Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center Derwood, Maryland

Duncan

A quiet stare that asks you to look twice.

Kids for Paws met Duncan at Montgomery County Animal Services and shared his story through Voice for Paws.

How kids can help this Paw
  • Write a letter for Duncan
  • Share his story with a grown-up
Help Duncan View Official Shelter Listing
Animal ID A543241. Status can change quickly.
Links, a shelter dog at Montgomery County Animal Services in Derwood, Maryland.Check current status
Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center Derwood, Maryland

Links

A joyful smile that is hard to miss.

Links greeted Kids for Paws with a big smile. His Voice for Paws story helps families see the personality behind the shelter profile.

How kids can help this Paw
  • Create a bright portrait of Links
  • Share his video with a grown-up
Help Links View Official Shelter Listing
Last status check: September 4, 2026. Availability can change.
Zara, a shelter dog at Smoky Mountain Humane Society in Newport, Tennessee.Check current status
Smoky Mountain Humane Society Newport, Tennessee

Zara

Smart, energetic, and ready to show off.

Zara showed Kids for Paws her tricks and lively personality. Her story is a reminder to look beyond a shelter photo.

How kids can help this Paw
  • Make a tricks-and-talents poster
  • Share her video with a grown-up
Help Zara View Official Shelter Listing
Last status check: September 4, 2026. Availability can change.

Happy Tails

It's working.

Eddie's adoption update after a Kids for Paws letter
Eddie got adopted!
National Mill Dog Rescue's update that Mr. Krabs was adopted
Mr. Krabs went home.

Adoption updates are confirmed by each animal’s shelter or rescue.

For grown-ups

Kids for Paws does not handle adoptions.

Please contact the animal’s shelter or rescue directly to confirm status, ask questions, or begin an adoption or foster process.