We work with National Corgi Rescue and we rescue Corgis from all over the state of Louisiana. 
The 4 Paws Society has several nice Pit Bulls available for adoption.
March Meeting Date and Location
Written by Rhonda Saunier, Treasurer
It's that time again. It's hard to believe how fast the months are going by.
Our meeting this month will be on March 15th, 2010 at Hollier's on Ruth Street in Sulphur. We had it there one time before. They have a varied menu so it will be easy to find something you like to eat.
We have some events coming up that we need to talk about. We can also update everyone on adoptions and things that have happened since the last meeting.
Please come if you can. We do have some new members and we appreciate your joining our group. Our foster families are always welcome too.
We love to see everybody who is helping 4 Paws so much. Thank you again for all you do. We hope to see you there.
4 Paws Says Good Bye to Carol Cain
Written by Wanda Williams, President Friday, 05 March 2010 11:26
From rescue and recovery to fostering and adoption, animal rescue volunteers reap tremendous privileges and joys.
While the animals provide the major source of our joy and inspiration, working with other committed animal rescue volunteers in the Lake Area is a significant by-product of our efforts.
Carol Cain was one of those committed animal rescue volunteers. At the 4 Paws Society, we knew Carol very well. She was one of the original founders of the Hobo Hotel For Cats and was involved in the formation of the Calcasieu Animal Coalition.
Raise your Paws to Raising Canes!
Written by Wanda Williams Friday, 26 February 2010 07:31
Yesterday, Hank Douglas, a very nice gentleman and the Manager of the Raising Cane's stores in Sulphur and Lake Charles came by 4 Paws Society and made a nice donation to our group.
The stores sold Cane Stuffed toys at Christmas and have generously donated the proceeds to 4 Paws Society!
Such a wonderful gesture and so needed to help with the vetting and 
housing and feeding of our rescues.
We encourage all our members, volunteers, fosters, and fans to please dine at Raising Cane's so that we can show our appreciation for their generosity in helping us help the animals.
We look forward to partnering with Raising Canes in the months and years to come. Pictured here are a few pictures of Roper, a yellow lab pup we have in rescue posing as a baby Cane....in one picture he even has on the dark sunglasses like the real Cane does on the restaurant posters.
Such a blessed day!
PS: Raising Canes in Lake Charles is located at 4110 Ryan Street across from McNeese. The Sulphur Raising Canes can be found at 315 South Cities Highway. Roper suggest that volunteers heading out to the Pet Hotel to play with him stop by Raising Canes for lunch on the way....check out the Caniac on the menu! Below are photos of the Raising Cane puppies over the last few years.
Go Orange
Written by Sheila Gilley Thursday, 25 February 2010 18:57
4 Paws Society is planning it's 2nd Annual Go Orange Event to Prevent Animal Cruelty in the Lake Area.
Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate.
In the meantime, check out this video from the ASPCA.
April is “Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.”
The Mass Production of Puppies!
Written by Wanda Williams, President Wednesday, 24 February 2010 09:51
As an animal advocate, I receive a lot of e-mail and literature relative to anti-cruelty.
Today, I want to share this quote from the Puppies Aren’t Products program… “Puppies shouldn't be mass-produced into a world that can't provide homes for them all.” At the 4 Paws Society, we constantly encourage people to “Adopt, don’t Shop” for just this reason.
The Happy tail of Dice
Monday, 22 February 2010 12:16
Everyone at 4Paws who took care of our Dicey until we found him,
We just wanted to let everyone know Dice is doing great. He seemed to feel right at home almost as soon as he walked in the door (after a couple marking accidents :) )
He loves walking (or should I say prancing) around the neighborhood or Prien Lake Park, almost as much as he loves playing the back yard with his daddy.
Bailey finds a forever home
Bailey's wish for a forever home came true today at PetCo.
Bailey is one of 5 lucky dogs to meet their new families this weekend.
4 Paws wants to say thanks to all the volunteers who helped and to all the dog lovers who stopped by to visit with the Lake Charles area's best rescue dogs!
We congratulate all who found their match!
Help us send our dogs to HWAC for a 3rd Chance at a Forever Home
Written by Sheila Gilley Monday, 18 January 2010 12:25
4 Paws Society has partnered with Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC) in beautiful Rancho Santa Fe, California (just outside San Diego) to help some of our rescued angels find the Forever Homes they have been waiting for.
You can check out their website to see what a beautiful facility they have.
Because we have many dogs who get looked over for adoption, they have stayed with 4 Paws Society for a long time and since our mission is to find them the Forever Home they deserve, we are willing to send them to Southern California to be seen and adopted by a new population of pet lovers.
Read more: Help us send our dogs to HWAC for a 3rd Chance at a Forever Home
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4 Paws News and Statistics
We have two categories of news.As of December 31st, we are proud to announce the following statistics for the 4 Paws Society:
- Adoptions, 347
- Available for Adoption, 70 (8 are ALR dogs; 7 are Golden Huggs)
Total resuces for the year, 417!!
This means that the 4 Paws Society averaged well over a rescue per day in our first year as an organization!
Contact 4 Paws
Call 337-477-0741
Our mailing address:
4 Paws Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 1129
Sulplhur, LA 70664
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Adoptable Pets on
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Tune in to Gator 99.5 every Friday morning when they host representatives from the 4 Paws Society.
We are interviewed sometime between 8:00 and 9:00.
KPLC has always been supportive of the efforts of local groups that support our 4-legged friends. We thank our community minded station!
We especially want to thank reporter Lee Peck, an animal lover and avid supporter. As KPLC post links to 4 Paws related stories on their award winning KPLCTV.com website, we will post them here.
- 4 Paws joins fund-raising efforts with the Animal Coalition.
- 7 Newscast about the October 7th sentencing of dog killer
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Opt to Adopt Bracelet available
The 4 Paws Society is elated to present merchandise items that give you the opportunity to make a small financial contribution to our cause and make an important statement!
The bracelet, shown below, is only $5.00 and features two messages. "Give a Dog a Home" and "Opt to Adopt."
4 Paws Chip Clips for Sale
Adopt
The 4 Paws Society follows a protocol to insure that our resuce dogs are placed in loving homes.
As a Lake Charles and all of Southwest Louisiana dog rescue group, our volunteers are constantly
searching for ways to match dogs and people. If you are interested in adopting, please take time to learn more.
Next, complete the adoption application or give us a call if you have questions.
Foster
At the 4 Paws Society, we know that even a short term foster situation can improve the "adoptability" of a dog. If all you can give is 2 weeks per year, we will work with you. In hopes of growing our foster program, we are in search of volunteers to foster and/or help enhance this program. We ask you to learn more. If interested in fostering, please complete our Application to Foster.Homeward Bound Hounds
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