Nikki
Co-founder of Just Four Paws Rescue Society. Years of rescue experience inspired her to build something of her own in 2020.
A LITTLE RESCUE. A LOT OF HEART.Four Paws.
Four Paws.
Endless Love. ♡
Founded in 2020 by Nikki and Tone, Just Four Paws grew from years of hands-on rescue work — and the belief that there was room to do things their own way.
team effort!
OUR STORY • EST. 2020
It started with a simple question.
Before Just Four Paws existed, founder Nikki spent years rescuing dogs — first alongside other rescues and independently behind the scenes, then serving as vice-president of another rescue for several years.
Eventually, the challenges of that role left her ready for a change. That's when her husband, Tone, asked a question that changed everything: “Why don't you just start your own?”
And in 2020, Just Four Paws Rescue Society was born. Built on Nikki and Tone's years of experience, the rescue continues to rely on the people who foster, transport, volunteer, adopt and support dogs in need.
Meet the dogs →
KEEPING RESCUE MOVING
Rescue doesn't stop at the shelter door.
Meet Get Your Paws Home!
When COVID-19 restrictions made it difficult to move dogs across the border, Tone was already transporting animals under the rescue banner. Rather than stop, he established a dedicated transport company.
With FAST approval and essential-service designation, Get Your Paws Home was born — helping keep rescue transport moving when it mattered.
Rescue doesn't stop at the shelter door.THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PAWS
Meet Nikki & Tone ♡
Real people, real dogs, and a whole lot of heart.
Tone
Co-founder of JFPRS and founder of Get Your Paws Home, helping dogs make the journey toward their next chapter.
IT TAKES A TEAM
The people who make it pawsible! 🐾
Behind every rescue story are volunteers, fosters, transporters and supporters who show up for the dogs. Here are some of the people behind Just Four Paws.
Join the team →
WHAT MATTERS TO US
It's all about the dogs ♡
Good things happen when people show up for animals in need.
Safe places to land
Foster homes provide care and stability while dogs wait for their next chapter.
Compassionate care
Every dog deserves to be treated with patience, kindness, and attention to their needs.
Thoughtful matches
Finding the right home is about more than a cute photo — it's about a good fit.
Community matters
Fosters, volunteers, adopters, and supporters help make rescue possible.
HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF IT
Every little bit helps! ✳
SUPPORTING SECOND CHANCES
A rescue with heart, on both sides of the border.
Just Four Paws Rescue Society is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For questions about donation receipts and tax documentation, please contact our team. Tax treatment may vary by country.
MORE THAN ADOPTION
Here for the community, too. ♡
Just Four Paws also shares resources and information about its community pet food pantry. Helping pets and their people stay together matters.
Explore community support →YOUR NEXT BEST FRIEND MIGHT BE WAITING
Ready to make tails wag? 🐾
Take a peek at the dogs currently looking for homes, or find another way to support the rescue.