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Paws4ever is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported solely through the generosity of individuals like you. Donations keep our lights on, our animals warm in the winter, cool in the summer and help put food in every bowl. Thank you for donating to Paws4ever today and helping another animal find their forever home!Note: If you encounter any problems while donating, please contact us at (919) 241-8438 x 104 or at support@paws4ever.org.
Looking for more information on how your donations help our animals? Browse our online Paws4aCause catalog on Square Market. Each item is also suitable as a unique, symbolic gift for your friend or loved one. Thank you for your support!
Donate By Mail
Please make checks payable to Paws4ever and mail your check to:
Paws4ever
6311 Nicks Road
Mebane, NC 27302
Interested in making a recurring donation by check? Please provide your preferred contact information along with your check and we'll contact you to setup automated monthly payments.
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
To request a copy of our most recent 990, please email support@paws4ever.org.
EIN: 23-7181780
Animal Care
Monthly Recurring Donations
Paws4ever has three levels of monthly donation options available for you to choose.
Sustainer--$30 per month
As a Sustainer, you are assigned one of our homeless pets and receive a quarterly update about your animal's history, activity and training progress.
2PawsUp--$100 per month
In addition to an assigned pet, 2PawsUp sponsors will receive special perks such as discounts at the Paws4ever ReSale Store and complimentary tickets to Paws4ever events!
PawsPal--you choose the amount
Recurring gifts of any amount provide the consistent budget we depend on, allowing us to continue saving animals with confidence!
How to setup a Recurring Monthly Donation
When you make your donation, simply choose the amount you would like to contribute each month and select Monthly Recurring Donation. Your chosen donation amount will be automatically charged to your credit card each month and you will know your contribution is hard at work helping us save more lives.
MED4PAWS FUND
When you make a donation, you can designate your gift to our General Fund, which supports our operations, or to the Med4Paws Fund, which helps us provide medications and veterinary treatment to the animals in our care. This includes preventative treatments such as heartworm prevention medication, veterinary exams and treatment for chronic conditions, aging issues, dental care and life threatening illnesses.
Local veterinarians provide discounted services to enable our fund to help as many animals as possible. Thank you for donating funds, time or services to Med4Paws so that we can continue providing ongoing medical care for the animals waiting for their forever homes.
ADOPTION ANGELS
Does a certain Paws4ever pet hold a special place in your heart? Would you like to help an overlooked pet get adopted? Consider contributing any amount as an Angel where your dollars will help reduce the adoption fee of one of our available pets. You may choose to have your gift go towards the adoption fee of a specific animal or allow us to use the gift for an animal most in need of adoption. If the animal you select already has their adoption fee covered, we'll simply apply it towards another pet in need. Adoption fees are $180 for dogs and $120 for cats.
Our Wish List
Give items on the Paws4ever Wish List
Your donations of items are just as helpful as monetary donations. Consider donating needed products to our sanctuary or items to sell at our ReSale store. Please refer to our wish list when wondering how you can help Paws4ever. All donations are tax deductible.
Donating an item that is more than 50 pounds? We’ll come to you and pick it up! Just send an email donate@paws4ever.org with your name and address and we’ll arrange a date to pick up your donation!
The Paws4Ever Wish List:
- kitten food, can and dry*†
- cat food, can and dry†
- low fat dog food†
- washer and dryer*
- scoopable litter*
- Fabuloso floor cleaner (no ammonia)*
- soap: laundry, hand, dish, dishwasher*
- cat nip
- large cat litter boxes (regular and covered)*
- Bully sticks, braided or swirled
- toilet paper
- paper towels*
- Cannon 210XL black printer ink
- copier paper*
- Cat beds with padding
- Thick blankets
- Dog crates (varying sizes - medium and up)
- Canon 211XL color ink
- HP 950XL black ink
- HP 951XL color ink
- bleach*
- Monthly Sponsorships*
* priority items
† preferred dry food brands: Purina One, Hills Science Diet, Iams; preferred can cat food: Fancy Feast
Shop on Amazon? Add an item on the Paws4ever Amazon Wish List and help support the sanctuary!
We're always in need of high-quality donations at the Paws4ever ReSale Store. Click here to see what you can donate.
Planned Giving
Charitable bequests are a way for donors to perpetuate their support for future generations of homeless animals. After providing for loved ones, you can specify an amount or percentage of your estate to be donated to Paws4ever. For more information, speak with your estate attorney or email donate@paws4ever.org.
More Ways to Give
Memorial or Honorary Gifts
Making a gift to Paws4ever in honor or memory of someone special is a truly meaningful way to help provide care for an animal in need. Consider donating as a wedding or birthday gift or a way to comfort a friend after the loss of a loved one or pet. Honor a life by saving the life of a homeless animal.
Paws4ever will send you a card with the name of the person or animal you designate, acknowledging your contribution on their behalf, which you may choose to present to the recipient. Please contact Executive Director Kathryn Ruggeri at donate@paws4ever.org for more information and to make your gift.
Or donate online by choosing "Custom Donation" and selecting "Honor/Memorial Gift" in the DONATE NOW section.
Naming Opportunities
If you would like to make a more lasting gift to honor or remember a loved one, we have many opportunities for naming a program or a building on our campus.
Paws4ever will place signage in public areas to recognize your loved one and will refer to the named honoree in all our publications. Please contact Executive Director Kathryn Ruggeri at donate@paws4ever.org for more information and to make your gift.
Donation Boxes
Many of our retail and restaurant friends in our community offer to host a donation box in their establishments where you can make small donations when you visit.
Donate Supplies or Host a Supply Drive
We always have a need for cleaning, office and pet supplies, and one of the greatest ways groups can support us is to help collect these items. Click on Wishlist for a list of the items we currently need. You may wish to host a party and ask guests to bring supplies and donations for P4E or perhaps collect items at your church or school! The more items that are donated, the less money we have to spend on these items and the more we can spend on our animals! Collected items can be delivered to the Adoption Center during open hours.
Shop and Support
Amazon.com When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Paws4ever. Note: On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you'll need to select Paws4ever (Animal Protection Society of Orange County) as your charitable organization to receive donations before you begin shopping. Amazon remembers your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation of 0.5% of the purchase price to Paws4ever.
BarkBox.com BarkBox is a New York City based dog-lovin' company that sends high quality dog products to your pup every month. Each box is full of 4-6 goodies like bones, bully sticks, toys, treats, gadgets, shampoos, hygiene products, and more. A great gift for friends with pups or for your own pup! Canine happiness delivered to your door! For every new subscription to BarkBox, Paws4ever will get a $10 donation from BarkBox. Be sure to use our special promo code: P4EBBX1 when you place your order.
Rover Rover is a little like Airbnb for dog sitting: it helps you find loving, trusted pet sitters in your area. Through Rover's "Sit A Dog, Save A Life" program, sitters can choose to donate a portion of their earnings to the shelter of their choice.
Spotted Dog in Carrboro Help out the animals at Paws4Ever by grabbing a mid-week drink at the Spotted Dog Restaurant and Bar. On the first Wednesday of each month, Spotted Dog will donate $1 for each pint of beer sold.
Girl with 3 Dogs Photography Jerri is passionate about animal rescue, and donates both time and money to help. Please visit her website and see her beautiful work. She is available for weddings, portraits, pets and events. Let her know you are a supporter of Paws4ever and she will donate 10% back to Paws4ever.
Welcomed Distractions Alicia Tanner is an animal lover and an artist. She will create an artistically rendered portrait that captures your pet and will give 10% back to Paws4ever at the same time! Give Alicia a call to discuss options and rates at 919.621.8844. Let her know you are a supporter of Paws4ever and she will honor your passion with a donation.
Purchase Paws4ever Products
Gift Giving and Paws4aCause on Square Market On this site you'll find excellent gift giving ideas, all benefiting Paws4ever! In the Gift Giving section you'll find quality items your friends and family will love to receive, with all proceeds benefiting Paws4ever. In the Paws4aCause section, find meaningful gifts to purchase for Paws4ever in honor of someone you love. Great gifting ideas for the person who has everything!
Homemade and Vintage Gifts on Etsy Medley on Etsy is an eclectic shop featuring the work of artists committed to animal welfare. All items have been donated by artists across the country, and vintage items were donated to our ReSale Store in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Purchase unique items and help protect the dogs and cats of North Carolina!
Greeting Cards, Fashion Accessories, Dog Treats, Gift Certificates & More Visit our ReSale Store in Hillsborough, our Waggin’ Wagon at community events or our Dog Training Store (at the Learning Center) to purchase boxed note cards featuring Paws4ever animals, Paws4ever T-shirts, handmade dog bandanas & leashes & wraps, dog treats from Gourmutt’s Bakery, or gift certificates to use toward adoption fees, training class tuition, or purchases at the ReSale Store. Boxed note cards are also available for sale at Gro Smart in Hillsborough and M. Andrew Design Salon in Durham.
Annual Partnerships
Paws4ever invites local businesses to become partners with us. In exchange for annual support, Paws4ever offers many opportunities to promote your business in the local community.
Your business may combine a financial contribution and other in-kind donations to qualify for a higher partnership level and earn more benefits, such as host a supply drive for customers to contribute cleaning and pet supplies for Paws4ever, donate items we can use for our auctions, host a donation bank at your register, help sell Paws4ever items, such as our packs of greeting cards, host a fundraising event, or offer free or reduced rates for services and supplies. For more information, contact fundraiser@paws4ever.org to discuss the options.
