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Crossing Paths Animal Rescue

Established in 2006, Crossing Paths Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Blount County, Alabama. We are dedicated to placing abused, abandoned, and neglected dogs into new forever loving homes.
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Announcements:‍
New Application Form
Upcoming Adoption Events
Nationally Recognized for Excellence

Introducing our new Adoption Questionnaire!

‍Crossing Paths has revamped the adoption application form to reflect our commitment to breaking down barriers to adoption.
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Volunteers Needed!‍

Crossing Paths is in urgent need of volunteers in both Alabama and the Northeast for a variety of tasks including marketing and fundraising. Please email yardleydogs2@aol.com if interested.

Are you or your teen tech savvy? Crossing Paths is looking for help running social media campaigns. Please email yardleydogs2@aol.com if interested.

Pennsylvania Events
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Adoption Event, Petco in Bensalem, PA: Crossing Paths will hold an adoption event on Saturday, May 3rd between 10 am and 3 pm at the Bensalem Petco store located at 2353 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. Come out and meet our team and our adorable adoptable pups.
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Learning Event, Raymour & Flanigan in Southampton, PA: A giant thank you to Raymour & Flanigan for its generous $500 donation!
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Crossing Paths Nationally Recognized by Miranda Lambert's Foundation‍

We are proud to announce that Crossing Paths was selected as a Mutts Across America Grant Recipient of $5000! The organization awards surprise grants to organizations that are well run and demonstrate excellence as a rescue or shelter. We are proud and honored!

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Peanut

Shawn

Holden

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Testimonials

“This is the third dog we have adopted from Crossing Paths! The team of volunteers are professional and caring. Truly remarkable people! They love and care for their dogs, even after they are adopted.” – Terri S.
“We are so happy with Crossing Paths Animal Rescue. They were so friendly and easy to adopt thru. I would highly recommend them to anyone.” – Jessica N.
“Amazing rescue! All dogs from this rescue are wonderful and the people are very helpful as well as compassionate.” – Janis H.
“What a WONDERFUL group! Best adoption experience that we have ever had, and we have adopted many dogs over the years! These people are really caring & dedicated! They really want the best for the dogs and are very much in tune with the animals and their personalities!” – Kathryn Ann B.
“The staff are some of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet and you can tell they really care about their animals! They ensure their dogs are going to the right home.” – Rae G.
“I am so blessed to have gotten our puppy from this organization. I would highly recommend this organization to not only get a puppy from, but to donate to.” – Learner
“Super easy to adopt the sweetest dog we’ve ever met! Good with kids, cats, and other dogs as promised! Also, she is super healthy with a good coat and clear eyes. You can tell they take good care of their babies!” – Heather H.
“I am so thankful that I have crossed paths with “Crossing Paths Animal Rescue.” LOL. The Crossing Paths team is exceptional at what they do. They always have the dog’s best interest in mind!”

Dog of the Month

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Gala
This 7-month-old Lab mix is named Gala, and we certainly do celebrate her as something special! With her gentle ways and her friendly demeanor, she’s a dog who would be a great asset to your family.
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Last Chance HOPE Dogs

We would love nothing more than to rescue every dog from the high-kill shelter, but we obviously have space constraints. Our HOPE dogs, whose days are sadly numbered, are some of those who remain at the shelter. You are their last HOPE.

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Adopted
Adoption Pending
Faith
6 Months
Adopted
Adoption Pending
Gretchen
1 Year 8 Months
Adopted
Adoption Pending
Ophelia
1 Year

Transportation

Husband and wife team Ashlee and Troy Gonzalez transports our newly adopted dogs every 4-6 weeks from their fosters’ homes in Alabama to their new adoptive families in the Northeast.
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Crossing Paths Animal Rescue

What We Do

Our volunteers work diligently to find loving ‘forever’ homes for as many homeless dogs as possible. The dogs that we rescue are abandoned and would otherwise have very little hope of survival.
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Our Success

Crossing Paths rescued more than 1000 dogs in 2021. We successfully placed 808 into loving and caring forever homes. The remaining rescues were transferred to other organizations where there was an even greater demand for their adoption...
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Volunteer Opportunities

Crossing Paths Animal Rescue is run by an amazing group of caring and selfless volunteers that possesses a true love of dogs. We could not achieve our missions without their dedication and sacrifice.
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Our Volunteers

Mary Ellen Tidwell
Co-Founder & President
Sandy Steinmetz
Vice President
Tracy Holt
Secretary & Treasurer
Ashlee Spayberry
Rescue Manager & Events Coordinator - Transport Driver
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Ready for Adoption

Polo
Gg
Twix
Hershey
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