Caribbean Paws Adoption Network

Caribbean Paws Adoption Network A foster-based rescue that brings Puerto Rican pets to permanent homes in Virginia and North Carolina.

Follow for adoptable pets & rescue stories. 501c3 nonprofit (Formerly Island Dog Adoption Network) Caribbean Paws Adoption Network is foster-based group of volunteers helping dogs and cats from Puerto Rico from rescuers and shelters find loving homes across Virginia and the East Coast. Every animal in our care is rescued, vetted, and loved in foster homes while they wait for their forever family.

Our mission is simple: save lives, support adopters, and give vulnerable animals the future they deserve. Follow, share, and help us turn rescue stories into happy endings.

08/21/2026

We have 3 dogs arriving at BWI Saturday night. Anyone interested in picking up and/or overnighting them?

✈️ Marena Can Fly Friday! 🐾Sweet Marena has an amazing opportunity to leave Puerto Rico this Friday! One of our Cape Hen...
08/20/2026

✈️ Marena Can Fly Friday! 🐾

Sweet Marena has an amazing opportunity to leave Puerto Rico this Friday! One of our Cape Henry Collegiate alumni has been volunteering with our rescuers in Puerto Rico this week and has offered to bring a puppy back with her.

We would LOVE for that puppy to be Marena. ❤️

Now we just need someone here in Virginia willing to continue the good work by opening their home to her.

Would you foster or adopt this beautiful, blue eyed little rascal?

We want nothing more than to get Marena out of the shelter and into a safe, loving home where she can decompress, learn, play, and thrive. Her flight is possible because someone is willing to help her get here. Now she needs someone willing to be waiting on the other end.

If you can foster or think Marena might be your forever girl, please let us know ASAP!

🐾 Foster or adopt
🐾 Help a shelter dog get to safety
🐾 Give her the chance to thrive

Please share! Marena's Virginia family may be just one share away. ❤️

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

💕 Meet Cooper! 💕Remember Nieve? Well, his foster family has been calling him Cooper, and this handsome boy is showing us...
08/18/2026

💕 Meet Cooper! 💕

Remember Nieve? Well, his foster family has been calling him Cooper, and this handsome boy is showing us more of his personality every day!

Cooper is a 10 month old, 35 pound neutered Sato who is proving to be an incredibly sweet, affectionate, and loyal boy. His foster family says he is already completely potty trained and does extremely well off leash. He gets along beautifully with cats and other dogs and has quickly become a wonderful part of the household.

Cooper is still figuring out a few things about the world. New men can make him a little unsure, and he met his first child recently and wasn’t quite sure what to think, so he barked. We suspect he’s simply had no experience with children and will need patient, positive introductions as he learns. He’s still a young dog with plenty of growing and learning to do.

He LOVES food, which makes him very motivated to learn! His foster family is working on basic commands, and he’s also discovering the joys of toys. Watching him learn how to play has been pretty adorable.

🐾 10 months old
🐾 35 pounds
🐾 Neutered
🐾 Potty trained
🐾 Great with dogs
🐾 Great with cats
🐾 Very affectionate and loyal
🐾 Does well off leash
🐾 Smart and food motivated
🐾 Learning basic commands
🐾 Learning how to play with toys

Cooper has already come so far, and we can’t wait to see what he becomes with a family who continues to give him patience, structure, and love.

He’s a sweet boy who is ready for his forever home. Could Cooper be your next best friend? ❤️🐾

Adoption fee: $395

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

Come out and meet some of our available pups!  We would love to see some of our Alumni too! ❤️🇵🇷🐾Caribbean Paws Adoption...
08/17/2026

Come out and meet some of our available pups! We would love to see some of our Alumni too! ❤️🇵🇷🐾
Caribbean Paws Adoption Network

🐾☀️ What an AMAZING night this is going to be! ☀️🐾

Grab your pup and come out for Dog Days of Summer at New Realm Brewing! 🍻🐶

🛍️ Shop all the amazing vendors and spoil your four-legged best friend rotten with treats, toys, accessories, goodies & more!

🐕 PUP COSTUME CONTEST!
Make sure those pups come dressed to impress! We can’t wait to see what they’re wearing! 🏆🐾

❤️ Looking for a new family member?
Come meet some of the adorable adoptable dogs who will be joining us—you just might meet your new best friend!

✂️ Dog services & grooming
🦴 Treats, toys & accessories
🛍️ Local vendors
🐶 Adoptable pups
🏆 Dog costume contest
🏰 Bounce house for the kids
🎨 Face painting
🍺 Cold New Realm brews
❤️ And so much more!

Bring the whole family—two-legged AND four-legged—for an evening of shopping, pups, cold brews and summer fun!

📍 New Realm Brewing – Virginia Beach
📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 5–9 PM

🐾 Come thirsty. Bring your pup. Spoil them rotten. 🐾
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(Adoption pending)At 11 months old and 10 pounds, this adorable little island pup is a Puerto Rican “Sato” dog, or mix o...
08/16/2026

(Adoption pending)
At 11 months old and 10 pounds, this adorable little island pup is a Puerto Rican “Sato” dog, or mix of many mixes. Bean is 11 months old, 10 lbs, and under veterinary care for his skin. In no time, he is going to be looking and feeling great! He is doing well with crate training and walking on a leash. He has always lived with other dogs and we have no reason to think he wouldn’t be just as fond of cats. He’s still learning about the world and is at the perfect age to bond with his forever family. Whether your idea of a perfect day is exploring the neighborhood, going on road trips, or curling up on the couch together, Bean is ready to be your loyal little sidekick.

His adoption fee is $395 and includes his neuter, age-appropriate veterinary care, and transport. Please share to help Bean find the loving home he’s been waiting for. ❤️

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

Meet Percy, Paisley’s brother! This sweet 4 month old boy has had a rough start to life, but he’s finally learning what ...
08/16/2026

Meet Percy, Paisley’s brother! This sweet 4 month old boy has had a rough start to life, but he’s finally learning what it feels like to be safe, loved, and part of a family. Now he needs a foster home to help him continue that journey.

At 23 pounds, Percy looks like a little chocolate Lab and has the playful, goofy personality to match. He absolutely loves playing ball in the backyard and is learning that walks on a leash can be pretty fun too.

Percy thrives when he has another dog to learn from. His sister Paisley has been a wonderful example for him, and we know having a confident canine companion will help him continue building his confidence and understanding of the world.

He’s also learning that a crate isn’t so scary. His foster family has discovered that covering the crate helps him relax and settle, and he’s making progress.

We hope to get Percy neutered this week. While he’s at the vet, we’d also like them to take a look at his skin. He had a rough beginning, and we’re hopeful that good nutrition, proper care, and time will help him continue to thrive.

Percy needs a patient foster who can give him consistency, affection, and a safe place to learn.

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

💕 Meet Sweet Paisley! 💕Paisley has only been in Virginia for ONE week, and look at how far this sweet girl has already c...
08/16/2026

💕 Meet Sweet Paisley! 💕

Paisley has only been in Virginia for ONE week, and look at how far this sweet girl has already come!

At just 4 months old and 18 pounds, Paisley may grow to be be 50 lbs or so. (Picture a smaller chocolate lab). Paisley has already learned the how to do the stairs and is learning to walk on a leash by following the lead of her foster brother, Wyatt. She loves going for morning walks and playing with the resident dog.

And when playtime is over? Paisley becomes the ultimate cuddle bug. She’ll curl up right beside you or climb into your lap and nap for hours, especially if there’s a soft blanket involved. She gives the sweetest kisses too!

Her foster family says crate training is going very well, and potty training is making great progress with consistent potty breaks, especially after waking up. She still has the occasional excited accident, because she’s a 4 month old puppy learning how to puppy!

Paisley is a happy go lucky girl, but right now she’s most comfortable with calm, patient adults. Small children may be overwhelming for her while she’s still building confidence. We expect that to continue improving as she settles into a safe home and learns that people are here to love her.

Paisley doesn’t need a perfect home. She just needs someone willing to give a puppy some patience, consistency, and time to decompress.

🐾 4 months old
🐾 18 pounds
🐾 Sweet and affectionate
🐾 Loves walks and playtime
🐾 Loves other dogs
🐾 BIG cuddle bug
🐾 Loves soft blankets and naps
🐾 Gives lots of kisses
🐾 Crate training going well
🐾 Potty training in progress
🐾 Spay included in adoption fee on $395

Paisley has already made so much progress in just one week. Imagine how much she’ll blossom when she knows she’s finally home. ❤️

Please apply to meet Paisley today. And please share her post! Her forever family may be just one share away. 🐾

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

(Adoption Pending)🐾 Meet Lobo! 🐾This handsome 43 lb, 1 year old neutered boy is the definition of happy go lucky! Lobo l...
08/15/2026

(Adoption Pending)
🐾 Meet Lobo! 🐾
This handsome 43 lb, 1 year old neutered boy is the definition of happy go lucky! Lobo loves everyone, loves playing with other dogs, and is always ready for fun.
He was also showing off his best Tinder profile pose and proudly letting us know that the shaved spot on his bum cheek is growing back nicely! 😂
Lobo is fully vetted, family ready, and knows how to settle down nicely in his crate when playtime is over.
Confident, playful, loving, and just an all around good boy. What more could you want?
Apply to meet Lobo and learn more about this sweet guy! Adoption fee is $395

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

💕 Meet Yorkie! The Little Guy Who Thinks Every Lap Belongs to Him 💕Yorkie was found as a stray on the streets of Puerto ...
08/15/2026

💕 Meet Yorkie! The Little Guy Who Thinks Every Lap Belongs to Him 💕

Yorkie was found as a stray on the streets of Puerto Rico, but you’d never know this sweet boy had a rough start to life by the way he loves people.

His foster mom says he is “so sweet” and “such a good boy” and that he seems completely starved for love. He wants ALL the love he can get. He loves to snuggle, likes everyone he’s met, and enjoys the company of other dogs.

He has even decided that sleeping with his foster’s granddaughter is pretty much the best thing ever. And when he isn’t cuddling with people, he’s trying to convince Colby, the resident dog, that they should be best friends. Colby isn’t always convinced, but Yorkie remains optimistic!

Yorkie has two sides. He can be incredibly chill and happy to curl up beside you, but then his puppy side takes over and suddenly it’s time to RUN! He loves to play and has taken ownership of every dog toy he can find. The pool, however, did not make his list of favorite activities. 😂

And his groomer absolutely fell for him too!

She said he was “sooooo sweet” and that whoever gets this guy is lucky. He did wonderfully for his grooming, even closing his eyes and relaxing during parts of it. He was a little nervous about having his face groomed, but responded beautifully to snuggles and kisses.

That pretty much sums up Yorkie: a little nervous sometimes, incredibly affectionate, and happiest when someone is showing him love.

🐾 Approximately 1 year old
🐾 15 pounds
🐾 Neutered
🐾 Loves people
🐾 Loves snuggling
🐾 Great with other dogs
🐾 Playful and fun
🐾 Can also be wonderfully chill
🐾 Ready to learn what being a beloved family member is all about

Apply today to meet him! ❤️🐾

Adoption fee: $395

Dog Adoption Application
https://caribbeanpaws.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208

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