ABOUT BACKSTREET PAWS RESCUE

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My journey into rescue began with a trembling little dog I met at a spay and neuter clinic in Mexico where I volunteered. She was fragile, painfully thin, and carried the quiet signs of a past no animal should ever have to face. Yet even in her fear, she showed a remarkable willingness to trust the humans trying to help her.

In that moment, I knew she was meant to come home with me.

My family and I named her Layla, and from the day she curled up in our arms, she became the heart of our home. Her resilience and gentle spirit changed my life in ways I never expected.

Layla inspired a promise that I would dedicate myself to helping other dogs in need: those who had been abused or abandoned, those waiting in shelters with nowhere else to go, and those simply overlooked and longing for a chance. That promise became the foundation of our rescue.

Every dog deserves safety, compassion, and a second chance.

You can’t change a dog’s past, but you can help rewrite their future.

Adopt a dog, and you don’t just save a life…
you transform it.

Marlene Collins, Founder

Backstreet Paws Rescue is a registered non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to helping homeless, abandoned, and at-risk street dogs find the safe, loving homes they deserve.

Our team works tirelessly to provide each dog with compassionate care, proper veterinary support, and a nurturing environment while they wait for their forever family.

We are committed to reducing the number of dogs euthanized in shelters simply because they were never given a chance. Every dog’s life has value, and every dog deserves a future filled with love, safety, and belonging.

At Backstreet Paws Rescue, we believe in second chances and we’re here to make them happen, one dog at a time.

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At Backstreet Paws Rescue, we believe that pets are more than just animals they are family. They offer unconditional love, companionship, and joy, and in return, they deserve care, respect, and a safe, happy home. 

Every dog we rescue becomes a cherished member of our extended family, and we are committed to ensuring they feel loved, valued, and secure.

We know that the bond between humans and animals is transformative, and we strive to help every dog experience the comfort, trust, and belonging that every family member deserves.