How You Can Help

OUR DIRECT DONATION PAGE HERE How Your Donations Make a Difference

When you give, whether it’s a one-time donation or a recurring gift, you help us provide essential care for the dogs who need us most.

• Vet Care: Your support ensures every dog we rescue receives spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, testing, and any necessary medical treatments to get them healthy and ready for adoption.

• Everyday Needs: Running a rescue requires supplies like food, crates, leashes, and bedding, as well as funds for transportation, outreach, and community programs like microchip clinics.

Every dollar goes directly toward saving lives and helping homeless dogs find their forever homes. Recurring donations are especially powerful, giving us stability to plan ahead and take on urgent cases with confidence.

AVAILABLE DOGS TO ADOPT HERE Sponsor an Adoption and Change a Life

On this page, you’ll find our adoptable dogs—each one with a story and a heart waiting for a forever home. Take a moment to look through their faces, read about their personalities, and see who pulls at your heartstrings.

If you feel a special connection to one of these pups, you can make an incredible impact by sponsoring their adoption fee. Your generosity can help remove a financial barrier for a potential adopter and give that dog the opportunity to find a loving family sooner.

To sponsor a dog’s adoption, simply visit our main Donate Page and note the name of the dog you’d like to sponsor in your donation. Together, we can make a difference for these incredible dogs, one adoption at a time.

Thank you for helping our adoptables find their happy endings!

WALMART ROUND UP PROGRAM HERE Support Fishy’s Friends with Walmart Round-Up

By choosing Fishy’s Friends Rescue as your preferred charity through Walmart, you can help save lives with just a few clicks!

Here’s how it works:

1. Click the Link: Mark us as your preferred charity.

2. Shop Online with Walmart: Every time you place a mobile or online order, you’ll see an option at checkout to “Round Up” to the nearest dollar.

3. Spare Change, Big Impact: That small round-up amount is donated directly to our rescue, helping us provide care for homeless dogs and fund lifesaving programs.

This program is nationwide and can be shared with friends and family, allowing anyone to support our mission while shopping for everyday essentials.

Every penny adds up to make a big difference. Thank you for supporting us through this easy, impactful way! 

SHOP TO DONATE FROM AMAZON HERE Support Fishy’s Friends Through Our Amazon Wish List

Shopping our Amazon Wish List is one of the easiest ways to help! The items you purchase are shipped directly to us and used to care for the dogs in our rescue.

We’re always in need of supplies because we provide everything our fosters need—food, toys, crates, beds, leashes, and more. Our fosters only supply the love, and your generosity ensures they’re fully equipped to focus on caring for their foster dogs.

To make giving even more convenient, we’ve partnered with multiple platforms, so you can shop on the apps you prefer, like Amazon, Chewy, and Walmart.

Every item you send makes a direct impact on the lives of our dogs. Thank you for helping us provide them with the best care possible! 

SHOP TO DONATE FROM CHEWY HERE  Support Fishy’s Friends Through Our Chewy Wish List

Shopping our Chewy Wish List is a simple and impactful way to support the dogs in our care. When you choose items from our list, they’re shipped directly to us, helping provide for the daily needs of our rescue dogs.

We rely on these donations to supply our fosters with everything they need—food, toys, bedding, crates, and more—so they can focus on giving their foster pups love and attention.

Chewy’s platform makes it easy to browse and shop for the exact supplies we need, and every contribution goes directly toward helping the dogs in our care.

Thank you for choosing to make a difference through Chewy! Your generosity helps us continue saving lives, one tail at a time.

SHOP TO DONATE FROM WALMART HERE Support Fishy’s Friends Through Our Walmart Wish List

Our Walmart Wish List makes it easy for you to support the dogs in our care by purchasing essential supplies. The items you choose are shipped directly to us and are used to provide food, toys, bedding, crates, and more for our foster dogs.

We ensure that our fosters have everything they need to care for their pups, allowing them to focus on what matters most—providing love and stability. By shopping through Walmart, you’re helping us keep these supplies stocked and ready for the dogs who need them.

Walmart’s convenient platform is another way we’ve partnered to make giving easier for you, whether you prefer to shop online or in-app. Every donation helps make a difference in the lives of our rescue dogs.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity—it means the world to us and the pups we care for!

VENMO DONATE HERE Donate Easily Through Venmo

Venmo is one of the easiest ways to support Fishy’s Friends! You can send a donation directly to us with just a few taps on your phone, helping us provide essential care for the dogs in our rescue.

To make your donation even more impactful, consider sending us a friend request on Venmo before you donate. Once we’re connected as friends on the app, your donation will process without any transaction fees, meaning 100% of your gift goes directly to helping the dogs.

Every dollar makes a difference, and with Venmo, it’s fast, convenient, and fee-free (when we’re friends!). Thank you for your generosity and for helping us save lives, one paw at a time!

PAYPAL CHARITIES GIVING FUND HERE Support Fishy’s Friends Through PayPal Charities Giving Fund

Donating through the PayPal Charities Giving Fund (PPGF) is one of the most impactful ways to support us! Unlike regular PayPal transactions, where substantial fees are deducted, donations made through PPGF are fee-free—ensuring 100% of your contribution goes directly to helping the dogs in our care.

Here’s how it works:

1. Donations are made through the secure PayPal Charities Giving Fund platform.

2. PayPal processes your gift without taking any fees, so your full donation benefits the rescue.

3. Your donation is tax-deductible, and you’ll receive a receipt for your records.

Using PPGF means more resources for vet care, supplies, and lifesaving initiatives. It’s an easy, secure, and efficient way to ensure your generosity has maximum impact.

Thank you for considering this powerful way to support our mission and help us save more lives!

WEAR YOUR SUPPORT PROUDLY-FISHY SHIRTS Support Fishy’s Friends with Bonfire Shirts

We love designing and dropping new shirts to support our rescue, and we’re thrilled to partner with Bonfire to make it happen! Bonfire is a platform that helps nonprofits like ours raise funds through custom shirt and hoodie campaigns.

Here’s how it works:

• Each time you purchase a shirt or hoodie from our Bonfire store, a portion of the sale goes directly to supporting our rescue efforts.

• We are a verified nonprofit with Bonfire, ensuring transparency and trust in every campaign.

Every shirt or hoodie you buy not only helps us save lives but also spreads awareness about our mission. Plus, you get to wear some awesome Fishy’s Friends swag and show your support wherever you go!

Thank you for making a difference, one shirt at a time.

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER HERE What It Means to Volunteer with Fishy’s Friends

Volunteering with Fishy’s Friends is a rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs and your community. Whether you’re lending a hand at events, helping behind the scenes, or becoming part of our team, every effort contributes to our mission’s success.

Here’s how you can get involved:

• General Volunteering:

  • Help out at adoption events, microchip clinics, and fundraisers.

  • Assist with transporting dogs to vet appointments or between foster homes.

  • Lend your time to collecting donations, organizing supplies, or distributing homeless dog kits.

• Join the Team:

  • Take on a specific role, such as assisting with adoptions, coordinating fosters, or helping with outreach and fundraising efforts.

  • Be a consistent part of the rescue’s operations, making a long-term impact by supporting our initiatives and building community connections.

Volunteering isn’t just about the tasks—it’s about becoming a part of a dedicated team working to create a better future for abandoned and neglected dogs. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to take on a larger commitment, we need your extra hands to keep this mission thriving.

Every moment you give helps save lives. Join us in making a difference—because together, we can accomplish so much more! 

APPLY TO FOSTER HERE What It Means to Foster with Fishy’s Friends

Fostering is one of the most impactful ways you can help save lives. As a foster, you become the bridge between a homeless dog’s past and their bright future, providing love, care, and stability until they find their forever home.

If fostering feels like the best way for you to contribute, we’d love to have you join us as part of our boots-on-the-ground team! Here’s how it works:

• We Provide Everything You Need: From food, toys, crates, and bedding to leashes and supplies, we’ve got you covered.

• Your Role as a Foster: You provide the love, transportation to vet appointments and meet-and-greets, and open communication with the rescue team.

As a foster, you’re never alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you have all the tools and guidance to be successful.

Fostering is a rewarding way to make a direct, life-changing impact for dogs in need. If you’re ready to make a difference, we’re ready to welcome you to the team!

APPLY TO ADOPT HERE What It Means to Adopt from Fishy’s Friends

Adopting a pet from Fishy’s Friends means not only saving a life but also gaining a loving companion who is ready to thrive in their forever home.

Here’s what you can expect when you adopt from us:

• Fully Prepared Pets: Every dog we place for adoption is up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered, and has received all necessary vet care.

• Post-Adoption Support: We don’t just hand you the leash and wave goodbye—we’re here to help every step of the way. From transition tips to behavior advice, we’re committed to ensuring your adoption journey is smooth and successful.

If adopting feels like the best way for you to contribute, we’d love to have you join us in this life-saving mission. By welcoming a rescue dog into your home, you’re not just changing their life—you’re changing yours, too.

Come find your new best friend and make a difference in a dog’s life. We’re so excited to help you take this meaningful step!

Supporting Fishy’s Friends goes beyond monetary donations—there are so many creative ways to get involved and make a difference!

• Pet Supply and Food Drives: Rally your neighbors or community to collect essential items like dog food, crates, toys, and bedding. These supplies directly support the dogs in our care and the fosters who provide them love.

• Employer Donor Matching: Check if your workplace offers donation matching programs to double the impact of your contributions. Many companies also allow for payroll deductions to make giving even easier!

• In Memory Donations: Honor the memory of a loved one or a beloved pet by making a donation in their name. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate their legacy while helping rescue dogs.

• In-Kind Donations: Does your workplace, business, or a company you know of offer retail products or merchandise? We’re always in need of raffle items and giveaways to engage our community and support our fundraising efforts. These items also help us show appreciation for our incredible volunteer team.

At Fishy’s Friends, we’re proud to be a 100% volunteer-run organization. Every donation, whether monetary, in-kind, or through your time and effort, helps us continue saving lives and rewarding our hardworking team for their dedication.

Thank you for considering these impactful ways to contribute—we couldn’t do it without you!