You might have noticed that we send monthly photos from our feeding operations.
We wanted to explain why.
The Question We Kept Hearing
When we started Rescue Paws, we kept hearing the same thing from people:
"How do I know my support actually helps?"
That stuck with us.
It's a fair question. When you care about a cause, you want to feel connected to the impact. You want to see what happens after you click "buy" or "donate."
We thought about how we could answer that question in the most direct way possible.
The Decision We Made Early On
So we made a choice from the beginning: every person who supports us should see where that support goes.
Not a corporate update.
Not a stock photo.
Actual photos from actual feeding runs.
Dogs eating. Volunteers on the ground. Real locations. Real moments. (Here's what a typical feeding run looks like)
Every month.
Is It Extra Work?
Yes.
Coordinating with local partners. Collecting photos. Organizing them. Sending them out. It takes time and effort that we could skip if we wanted to.
But we think it matters.
Because when you see a dog eating from a bowl your purchase helped fill, it stops being abstract. It becomes real. You're not just trusting that something happened somewhere — you're seeing it.
That changes everything.
What You Actually Receive
If you've purchased from Rescue Paws, here's what to expect:
Monthly emails with photos from recent feeding sessions. Not the same recycled images — fresh photos from ongoing operations. (See examples in our October and November updates.)
Real locations, real dogs. Some photos are rough. The lighting isn't always perfect. That's because they're taken in the field, not in a studio.
No guilt, no pressure. These updates aren't designed to make you feel bad or push you to buy more. They're simply proof that your support made a difference.
Why Transparency Matters to Us
We know there are many ways to help animals. Shelters, rescue organizations, local volunteers — they all do incredible work, often with limited resources.
What we wanted to offer was something specific: a way to support feeding operations AND see the results, month after month.
Monthly photos are our way of keeping that connection alive. Here's what's happening. Here's where your support went. Judge for yourself.
Thank You for Trusting Us
We know there are many ways to support animals — and all of them matter. Whatever path people choose to help, it makes a difference.
You chose us. And you trusted us to do what we said we'll do.
We don't take that lightly.
So every month, when we sit down to put together those photo updates, we're thinking about you. The person who decided to believe in this. The person who wanted to help but also wanted to see it happen.
This is us keeping that promise.
Want to see for yourself?
Every piece from our collection helps us provide 10 meals to abandoned dogs. And yes — you'll get the photos.
— The Rescue Paws Team 🐾
