27 ADOPTIONS. 27 HAPPY ENDINGS. 27 LIVES FOREVER CHANGED! October 2026 was filled with happy tails, new beginnings, and lots of love! 27 cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies found their forever families, and we couldn't be happier for each and every one of them! But behind every happy ending is something pretty special… A FOSTER WHO SAID YES! Paws for Life NC is a 100% volunteer-run, foster-based rescue. We don't have a shelter. Instead, we have an incredible network of compassionate fosters who open their hearts and homes to animals in need, giving them the love, security, and care they deserve while they wait for their forever families. And we need MORE people like them! FOSTERS NEEDED — CATS & DOGS! Have you ever thought about fostering? We make it easy! We provide everything you need. You provide a safe, loving place for a deserving cat or dog to call home until adoption day. Can't foster? There are still SO many ways to help! DONATE: From lifesaving medical care to food, bedding, litter, toys, and other essentials, your generosity helps us give every animal the care they deserve. VOLUNTEER: It takes a village to save lives, and there's a place for YOU on our team! Your time and talents can make a tremendous difference. SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Never underestimate the power of a simple share! Every time you share one of our adoptable pets on Facebook or Instagram, you help us reach someone who just might be their perfect match! ❤️ To our fosters, volunteers, donors, adopters, and supporters — THANK YOU! These 31 happy endings wouldn't have been possible without you. HAPPY TAILS TO OUR OCTOBER ADOPTEES! Chase, Hank, Sammy, Johnny, Tango, Zoey, Ava, Checkers, Melanor, Lily Pad, Parcheesi, Spot, Jia, Twix, Beemer, Bumi, Smokey, Mango, Twizzler, Shea, Sterling, Smudge, Pippy, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Wren, Charlie, and Sammy! #PawsForLifeNC #HappyTails #Adopted #FostersNeeded #FosterSavesLives #FosterCats #FosterDogs #AnimalRescue #SaveLivesTogether #AdoptDontShop #MakeADifference #Volunteer #RescueAnimals #PetcoLovePartner #PetcoLove #Petsense #31HappyEndings