Mechanicville, NY
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Paws in Paradise is a non-profit sanctuary based in Mechanicville, New York, dedicated to providing permanent and temporary sanctuary to elderly, hospice, and special-needs pets, including cats and dogs. Founded by Alice Berke, the organization offers a loving, dignified environment where medically fragile and senior animals receive necessary veterinary care, comfort, and end-of-life support. Serving Saratoga County and the greater Capital District, they ensure vulnerable companion pets receive the compassionate shelter they deserve.
PAWS IN Paradise is open By appointment only and serves Mechanicville, Saratoga County, and Capital District, NY.
Potential caregivers must be prepared to accommodate senior, special-needs, or hospice-level companion animals and provide references or coordinate directly with sanctuary management.
Paws in Paradise operates primarily as a permanent in-home sanctuary for elderly and hospice animals, though inquiries regarding potential placements, fostering, or adoptions can be submitted directly via their Facebook page or by phone.
Paws in Paradise specifically provides temporary and permanent sanctuary to elderly, hospice, and special-needs pets requiring extensive medical attention and supportive care.
The sanctuary is located at 217 Cary Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118.
Donations to assist with surgery, medical bills, and daily care for senior residents can be made through their GoFundMe fundraiser at gofundme.com/f/help-paws-in-paradise-save-senior-pets.
Paws in Paradise provides sanctuary placement for elderly, hospice, and special-needs pets facing abandonment or euthanasia, evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on medical capacity.
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