- laura44253
- Apr 19
- 4 min read
Paws For Life NC is joining us for their first Spring Fling this year! Please join us in giving them a big welcome!! Based out of Youngsville, NC, Paws For Life NC began 24 years ago with the goal of eliminating homelessness for all cats and dogs in Franklin County through rescue and foster. Since their beginning, they've expanded to counties including Granville, Wake, Vance, Rowan, Nash, and Rocky Mount! They also offer a low-cost spay & neuter program called Spay & Neuter is Fundamental (SNIF) through vouchers to aid low-income pet owners in reducing pet overpopulation.
"Our Mission: To save or improve the lives of homeless cats and dogs through foster-based rescue operations."
Paws For Life partners with various local dog boarding and daycares in the Wake Forest area. They would love to continue growing their reach and are always looking for fosters!
"Together We Can Do So Much More"
Adoptable Highlight: Jess!
(DOB 09/14/2018)
Jess is the kind of dog who turns heads without even trying—effortlessly channeling that classic girl-next-door charm while still knowing how to elevate the moment with a little flair. Equal parts playful and poised, she’s a happy-go-lucky hound with a big personality and an even bigger heart.
Goofy, chatty, and wonderfully athletic, Jess brings a spark of joy wherever she goes. Her days are filled with sunrise zoomies, backyard adventures, and cozy wind-down snuggles. She’s currently living with a lively crew of canine companions—her ride-or-die squad—who have helped her refine her social skills as she prepares for her ultimate starring role: devoted sidekick in her forever home.
Jess thrives on fun. She loves romping with other dogs, showing off her impressive hops, and tearing around the yard like she’s training for her own version of the Hound Olympics. A secure 6-foot fenced yard and a playful dog buddy would be her dream setup. She’s clever and quick on her feet, so outdoor time should be supervised—this girl can absolutely fly. Car rides? One of her favorite accessories. She’s always ready to claim the front seat and head out on her next adventure.
She’d do best with an active, dog-savvy family who appreciates classic hound quirks, including her occasional vocal commentary—it’s all part of her charm. Jess is crate trained, potty trained, and content to relax in her crate or curl up on the couch after a full day of fun. She’s also a dedicated chewer, so keeping her stocked with toys, bones, and enrichment items will keep her happily occupied.
Jess hasn’t met cats yet, but her curious nature means a slow, thoughtful introduction would be key—dog-savvy cats with safe escape routes would be the best match. Because of her enthusiastic, bouncy energy, she’d do best with older kids who can keep up with her playful spirit.
If you’re looking for a dog who brings energy, laughter, and just the right touch of star power, Jess is ready to step into the spotlight as the life of your party—and your most loyal companion.
As part of Jess’s $300 adoption fee, she will be spayed, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and current on her monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. If you have questions about this sweet little girl, you can email Dogteam@pawsforlifenc.org. If you wish to adopt Jess, you can fill in an online application for her under the Adopt a Pet Tab on our website: www.pawsforlifenc.org.
Adoptable Highlight: Clover!
At just 3.5 months old, Clover has already proven she’s tougher than most. After being hit by a car, this brave girl came to Paws for Life NC with a badly injured front leg and a few scrapes to show for it. Despite everyone’s best efforts, the kindest path forward was amputation — and Clover? She handled it like an absolute champ.
Now healed up, staples out, and feeling better than ever, Clover is ready to make her grand debut! Don’t let the three legs fool you — this girl is all puppy. She’s curious about everything, quietly observant most of the time, but always ready to sprinkle in a little playful spunk when the mood strikes.
Clover is sweet, resilient, and so ready to start her next chapter with a family who will adore her just as she is — perfect, happy, and unstoppable.
You can vote for Clover in the Spring Fling Rescue Photo Contest going on now! Click like/love on her photo in the contest photo album on Facebook before 10pm on Monday, April 27th to help Paws For Life win 500lbs of VICTOR Super Premium Pet Food! Click here to vote for Clover and Paws For Life NC: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CXqxXwQ6e/
Interested in fostering? Find even more information on their website!
Don't miss Paws For Life NC at
Unleashed's 13th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser
Sunday, April 26, 2026
12-6 pm
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2026:
2026 FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HZBMS3x3S/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9springfling
