Our Mission
Bringing island hearts to mainland homes. We believe every pet should be safe, cherished, and part of a loving family. Our mission is to provide rescue dogs and cats from Puerto Rico with compassionate care and thoughtfully managed adoption services and support, securing permanent, nurturing homes, giving each animal the opportunity for a better life.
Our Impact
We successfully place rescue dogs and cats from Puerto Rico into loving, permanent homes throughout Virginia. Each adoption represents lives saved and families transformed, demonstrating the power of compassionate care, dedicated foster support, adopter education resources, and thoughtful adoption practices. Through these efforts, we continue to reduce animal suffering and give hope to countless vulnerable animals.
Become part of the PACK!
There are many ways to get involved with our organization and mission, no matter your location or age! We have a community of adopters, fosters, donors, and volunteers. Beyond our rescue, we are always looking for other partner rescues on the East Coast to accept fully vetted and highly adoptable dogs and cats.
No contribution is too small!!!
Caribbean Paws Adoption Network (formerly Island Dog Adoption Network) is a Virginia nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3). It operates as an independent organization with its own leadership, governance, and financial operations.
We truly cannot do this without you.
Every dollar you give goes directly to the animals. Caribbean Paws Adoption Network is 100% volunteer-run—there are no salaries, no overhead costs, and no paid staff. Our volunteers cover their own expenses, including gas, supplies, and countless cups of coffee, so that your donation can focus on what matters most: saving lives.
No amount is too small. Every donation directly supports rescue dogs and cats who have already survived more than most ever should. Your generosity enables us to provide medical care, loving foster homes, and a genuine opportunity for a forever family. Your support today creates real, immediate change for animals who desperately need it.
We’ve made it easy to give. Please use any of the donation options below to make your contribution today.
Thank you for standing with us and the animals we serve.
Venmo: @CaribbeanPaws-VA
We are a 501(c)(3) Charity
Caribbean Paws Adoption Network (formerly Island Dog Adoption Network) is a Virginia nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3). It operates as an independent organization with its own leadership, governance, and financial operations.