Hope Paws Rescue Team
Address: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hope Paws is a volunteer-run nonprofit made up of 5 animal lovers who specialize in disaster rescue operations. From floods to tornado aftermaths, they locate stranded pets, reunite them with families, or shelter them until they find new homes.
Interview Transcription
Q: What inspired you to start rescuing animals?
A: I found an injured puppy outside a gas station 12 years ago. That moment changed everything for me. I couldn’t look away anymore.
Q: What’s the biggest challenge you face?
A: Funding and time. There are more animals than resources, and it breaks my heart to say “not today” when someone calls for help.
Q: Can you share a memorable rescue story?
A: Bruno, a pitbull left in a dumpster. He had scars, trauma, and no trust left. It took weeks, but now he’s a therapy dog in a school for children with special needs.
