Every rescue story begins with a second chance.

At Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co., that belief is at the heart of everything we do. From the moment the brand was founded, our mission has been simple: use great coffee as a catalyst for positive change. Every cup brewed helps fund lifesaving rescue initiatives across the country, supporting organizations that are giving dogs the second chances they deserve.

Today, we’re proud to introduce our newest Rescue Roast partner:

Muddy Paws Rescue

Now through April 30, 100% of the profits from our Rescue Roast coffee will directly support Muddy Paws and their mission to end unnecessary euthanasia of companion dogs.

Together, we’re brewing a future where every dog has the chance to find their forever home.

Who Is Muddy Paws Rescue?

Founded in 2016, Muddy Paws Rescue is a foster-based dog rescue operating in New York City with a powerful mission: build and support a thriving community of dog lovers dedicated to saving lives.

Since its founding, Muddy Paws has helped more than 10,000 dogs and puppies find loving homes.

Their innovative rescue model focuses on collaboration, community, and compassion. By partnering with open-intake shelters in New York and across the United States, Muddy Paws is able to rescue dogs that are at risk of euthanasia and place them into safe, loving foster homes until permanent families are found.

Instead of relying solely on physical shelter space, Muddy Paws operates through a network of more than 2,000 foster homes. This approach allows them to save more dogs while providing each pup with individualized care and a nurturing home environment.

From their headquarters, Muddy Paws has built a reputation as one of the most progressive and effective dog rescues in the country.

Their work proves that when communities come together, lifesaving impact is possible.

A Look at Muddy Paws’ Lifesaving Impact

Behind every rescue statistic is a dog whose life was changed forever.

In 2025 alone, Muddy Paws Rescue achieved incredible milestones:

🐾 1,050 dogs welcomed into the rescue
🐾 1,009 adoptions completed
🐾 204 “Native New Yorkers” rescued from NYC shelters
🐾 2,275 registered foster volunteers
🐾 287 treatments and procedures completed at their HQ Clinic
🐾 16,100 volunteer hours logged

These numbers reflect the scale of their lifesaving work — and the strength of the community that powers it.

Every foster home, volunteer hour, adoption, and medical treatment represents another step toward a world where healthy, adoptable dogs are not unnecessarily euthanized.

But Muddy Paws isn’t just saving lives today — they’re building a sustainable model that will save thousands more in the future.

How Foster-Based Dog Rescue Saves Lives

One of the most powerful aspects of Muddy Paws Rescue is its foster-based model.

In traditional shelters, space limitations can make it difficult to save every dog that needs help. Foster networks allow rescues to expand their capacity dramatically.

When a dog is rescued by Muddy Paws, they enter a temporary foster home where they receive:

• A safe and comfortable environment
• Personalized care and socialization
• Medical treatment when needed
• Time to decompress and heal
• Training and behavioral support

Foster homes play a crucial role in preparing dogs for successful adoption by helping them adjust to life in a family setting.

For many dogs coming from stressful shelter environments, this transition is life-changing.

And thanks to the dedication of Muddy Paws’ foster community, thousands of dogs have been able to take that first step toward their forever homes.

A Progressive Approach to Adoption

Muddy Paws Rescue is also known for its conversation-based open adoption model, which focuses on finding the right match between dogs and adopters.

Instead of creating unnecessary barriers to adoption, their team works collaboratively with potential adopters to ensure the best possible outcome for both the dog and their future family.

This thoughtful, inclusive approach allows Muddy Paws to successfully place more than 1,000 dogs into loving homes every year.

The result is a thriving pack of adopters, fosters, volunteers, and advocates all working toward the same goal: saving more dogs.

How Rescue Roast Supports Muddy Paws

At Grounds & Hounds, our Rescue Roast program was created to directly support organizations like Muddy Paws Rescue.

Through Rescue Roast, we partner with incredible animal rescue groups across the country and donate the profits from this special coffee line to fuel their lifesaving work.

Now through April 30, Muddy Paws Rescue will be the featured beneficiary of Rescue Roast.

That means every bag purchased helps fund:

🐾 Rescue transportation for dogs in need
🐾 Veterinary care and medical treatment
🐾 Foster support resources
🐾 Adoption programs
🐾 Shelter partnerships and rescue operations

Simply put, every cup of Rescue Roast helps give another dog a second chance.

When you brew Rescue Roast at home, you’re not just enjoying great coffee — you’re actively helping save lives.

The Power of Community

One of the most inspiring aspects of Muddy Paws Rescue is the incredible community that surrounds it.

Saving dogs takes more than one organization — it takes an entire pack.

Volunteers dedicate thousands of hours each year helping with events, transports, and daily operations. Foster families open their homes and hearts to dogs in need. Adopters step forward to provide lifelong homes.

Together, they form a network of compassionate people working toward the same mission.

And now, through this Rescue Roast partnership, the Grounds & Hounds community becomes part of that pack as well.

Every purchase helps strengthen the network of people committed to changing the future for rescue dogs.

How You Can Help

There are many ways to support the lifesaving work being done by Muddy Paws Rescue.

The simplest way is by brewing a cup of Rescue Roast.

Now through April 30, every bag sold directly supports their mission.

But the impact doesn’t stop there. You can also help by:

• Adopting a rescue dog
• Becoming a foster volunteer
• Supporting rescue organizations financially
• Volunteering your time
• Sharing adoptable dogs on social media

Even small actions can create life-changing opportunities for dogs waiting for their forever homes.

And when thousands of people take those small actions together, the impact is extraordinary.

Brewing a Future Where Every Dog Has a Home

The mission of Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. has always been about more than coffee.

It’s about community, compassion, and the belief that every dog deserves a chance at a happy life.

Organizations like Muddy Paws Rescue prove every day that change is possible.

Through their dedication, collaboration, and innovative approach to rescue, thousands of dogs have already found the loving homes they deserve.

But there is still work to be done.

And that’s where you come in.

When you choose Rescue Roast, you’re helping fuel the mission to save more dogs, support rescue communities, and create a future where every pup has a forever home.

☕ Sip Coffee. Save Pups.

Shop Rescue Roast and support Muddy Paws Rescue now through April 30.

Together, we can help even more dogs find their forever families.