The Pack Behind the Paws
At Legacy Paws Rescue, it takes a whole damn pack to make this dream happen—and we’ve been blessed with some absolute rockstars. 🐾
This page is all about them: the humans who donate, build, cheer, and show up… plus their furry sidekicks, because let’s be real, they’re the real bosses. Go check out their businesses, give them love, and know that together we’re making tails wag, cats purr, and lives change.
Legacy Paws Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 33-2211382).
Inside the Madness: Our Pitch Deck
Legacy Paws Rescue isn’t just a dog rescue — it’s a five-acre madhouse of healing, hope, and a little chaos.
Partnering with us means you’re not just slapping your name on a fence, you’re helping build second chances, haunted trails, and a legacy that actually matters. Check out the pitch deck below and see why this crazy idea is worth backing.
See How We Dream Big
Why Partner with Legacy Paws Rescue?
Legacy Paws Rescue is more than a dog rescue—we’re a sanctuary where senior dogs and people heal together. Our five‑acre haven in Catawba, NC includes winding trails, a gentle creek, a memorial “Rainbow Bridge Island,” and plans for a sensory park—a botanical garden for humans and a Disneyland for dogs.
By partnering with us, you help transform this space into a place where neglected or abandoned senior dogs receive medical care and love, and where people grieving a pet can find comfort without pressure to adopt.
Ways to Make an Impact
Large Corporate Sponsors
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Fund major infrastructure like fencing, trails or the sensory park.
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Receive prominent recognition on t‑shirts, event banners, our website and social media.
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Offer employee volunteer days and wellness programs on our grounds.
Local Businesses
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Sponsor specific features (e.g., agility zones) or events such as dog socials and Halloween trails.
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Feature your logo on event materials and participate in cross‑promotion.
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Showcase your products or services at our community events.
Individuals & Families
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Name a trail or memorial on Rainbow Bridge Island in honor of a loved one.
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Receive personal recognition on our website and annual report.
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Enjoy invitations to exclusive events and early access to new amenities.
We’re happy to tailor packages—whether you’re interested in naming rights, creative collaborations, or a custom sponsorship that reflects your personal story.
Why It’s Good for You
Supporting an animal welfare nonprofit demonstrates corporate social responsibility, which can enhance your brand’s reputation and build loyalty among customers who care about animal welfare. Partnerships also generate positive publicity, boost employee engagement and retention, and create opportunities for innovative collaborations that can even drive sales.
Get Started
We’d love to show you the sanctuary and discuss how we can work together. Please contact us at 318‑422‑3750 or LegacyPawsRescue@gmail.com to schedule a visit or virtual meeting. Whether you’re a large corporation, local business or individual, your partnership helps senior dogs rediscover love and gives people a place to heal.
Meet the Founder
Let’s be real—I didn’t just stumble into rescuing animals and creating chaos. I was born for this.
It all started with a determined little girl marching through neighborhoods collecting donations for shelters, running her own DIY animal rehab out of whatever space she could claim (armed with Band-Aids, Goldfish crackers, and stubborn determination). If it had fur or gave me the “save me” eyes—I was already halfway to making it a bed.
Fast forward through a lifetime of service—including as a U.S. Air Force vet, Registered Nurse, mission worker, CASA advocate, and teen mentor—and that little girl never really left. She just got more dogs, more grit, and a whole lot more Halloween decorations.
Because yes—I’m that person. Halloween isn’t a season; it’s a lifestyle. Haunted trails? Count me in. Creepy vibes and epic pranks? Yes, please. But underneath the mischief is someone who knows what it’s like to grow up unseen—and who’s made it her life’s work to make sure no one else has to feel that way.
When a devastating car accident ended my nursing career, I took the detour as a sign. It gave me something I didn’t know I needed: time to build the dream I’d been carrying since childhood. Legacy Paws Rescue was born from that crash—and from every dog, kid, and underdog I’ve ever loved.
It started with Gretchen, the very first rescue who showed me what healing looks like through a dog’s eyes. And today, that legacy lives on through Kyra, our resident emotional support dog and full-time transformer Rottweiler (yes, she literally has two titanium hips). Kyra is not only my shadow and protector—she’s a daily reminder of why we fight so hard for the ones who’ve been through the worst and still choose to love.
Now, as I stand on the edge of turning 50—single, slightly feral, and totally focused—I’m diving headfirst into this next chapter with one goal: to leave a legacy that matters. Legacy Paws is more than a rescue. It’s my heart. It’s my purpose. It’s the forever home for every second chance I’ve ever believed in.
Much Love,
Domenica xoxo
