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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:‍
National Adoption Week Event
NASCAR Partnership
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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Crossing Paths Hosts In-Store Adoption Event during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week‍

Get ready - National Adoption Week is almost here! Come on out to the Newtown, PA PetSmart store between October 20th and 26th as we celebrate a week dedicated to finding forever homes.

Don't miss our Halloween-themed adoption event on Saturday, October 25, from 10 AM to 3 PM! Stop by our tents for puppy snuggles, fun carnival-style games, and a chance to win great prizes. Who knows - your new best friend might be waiting for you!

We're always looking for volunteers to help with set-up, games, and caring for the dogs during the event. If you'd like to lend a hand, we'd love to have you! Email yardleydogs2@aol.com if interested.

Stay tuned to our social media pages and check our events page for sneak peeks and event updates!

NASCAR Racing Partnership Brings Hope to Crossing Paths Rescue Dogs
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Crossing Paths is incredibly thankful to NASCAR driver Alex Bowman and the Ally Racing team for their generous $5000 donation--and to Best Friends Animal Society for nominating us for this amazing partnership. If Alex takes the checkered flag at Talladega Speedway on October 19, 2025, Crossing Paths will receive an additional $10,000. Let's all cheer Alex on to victory!
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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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Crowley

Dobby

Anabelle

Sarabi

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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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Ballena
A year-old Lab/Terrier mix, Ballena is the loving mother of 5 puppies who are just as pretty and loving as she is! She's smart and fun, and she loves everyone she encounters. This 40-lb ball of cuteness is ready for her forever home.
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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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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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Transparency

At Crossing Paths Animal Rescue, our mission is built on trust, compassion, and integrity. As a nonprofit, we believe in complete transparency with our supporters. You can review our tax return information by clicking here.
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