4 Paws on Deck INC
Rescuing dogs from overcrowded shelters.
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Grants Received by Year
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IRS Classification Codes
Organizations such as animal shelters that provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.
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Funding Received
Reported by this organization (not independently verified).
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECCF | 2026 | $6K | Medical needs | - |
About the Organization
- Organization category
- Public Charity
- Country / State
- United States / Connecticut
- Mission
- Rescuing dogs from overcrowded shelters.
- Programs or services
- Transport, veterinary help. adoption and placement.
- Detailed programs
- Puppies from Paradise - rescuing dogs from USVI.
- Target Audience
- Adults
- Geographic Focus
- United States
- Current projects
- Van upgrade, looking into shelter construction... surviving?
- Organization goals
- Keep going...
- Leadership
- Susana Burgess and other crazies...
- Strategic priorities
- Re-home dogs in need
- Organizational capacity
- 40 to 60 dogs bi-weekly.
Funding Needs
- Grant categories you're seeking
- Pets and Animal Wildlife
- Funding needs
- Transportation.
Impact & Recognition
- Outcomes and impact
- 600+ dogs adopted annually, without burnout.
- Success stories
- We used to save several dogs from urgent medical needs.
- Organization achievements
- Adopted 600+ dogs a year, including special needs and medical cases.
- Major funders
- Eastern CT Community Foundation
- Partnerships & Collaborations
- Shelters in the south, local authorities, local radios.
- Sustainability, dissemination & replicability
- We focus on what we can do.
- Internal checks & balances to prevent fraud
- Double check information
Get Involved
- How can volunteers get involved?
- Visiting an adoption event to start.
- How can donors support your mission?
- Donating
- Do you accept partnerships?
- Sure
- Are you seeking board members?
- Not at this time.