Camp Papillon Adoption & Rescue Inc
A Compassionate Haven for Animals
Camp Papillon Animal Shelter is a dedicated non-profit, no-kill organization committed to providing a safe haven for companion animals. We work tirelessly to prevent suffering and ensure every animal in our care receives the love and support they deserve until they find their perfect forever family.
Our Story and Community
Founded in 2006 as a foster-based network, we have spent years saving hundreds of animals with the incredible support of our community. In 2015, we expanded our mission by purchasing a former church camp in Stroudsburg, transforming it into the beautiful 33-acre campus that serves as our current home for the animals of Monroe County.
A Unique Approach to Care
We believe that an animal's environment is key to their well-being, which is why we have created an enrichment program that goes beyond basic shelter. Our furry residents enjoy social playgroups, calming music, nature trails, and plenty of outdoor time, ensuring they stay emotionally happy while waiting for their new homes. While we offer a specialized facility for sanctuary and larger dogs, we continue to utilize our foster care program for special needs and hospice animals.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We are deeply committed to making the best possible match between our pets and your family. Our adoption application process helps us understand your unique situation so we can ensure a successful, lifelong partnership. Every pet in our care is fully vetted, spayed or neutered, and provided with all necessary medical treatment because we believe in setting every animal—and every adopter—up for success.
Join Our Mission
We invite you to experience the difference at Camp Papillon. Whether you are looking to adopt a new family member, volunteer your time, or support our life-saving work, there are many ways to get involved. Please visit our website to view our adoptable pets or join us at an upcoming event.
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10/31 - DAY #56 of posting Elsa until she finds her furever home! ❤️ Belly rubs, please! Elsa knows exactly how to ask for more. 🥰 She has so much love to give. She just needs someone willing to take the time to earn hers. When will it be Elsa’s turn? #heroneeded #adoptelsa #camppapillon
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10/27 - 🚨🧺 8 TINY PUPPIES = A WHOLE LOT OF LAUNDRY! Nugget’s 8 beautiful babies are here, and we need your help! These little ones are keeping us busy, and we’re running low on clean linens to keep their space fresh, warm, and cozy. We URGENTLY need clean towels, blankets, and linens! Have extras tucked away in a closet? We’d love to put them to good use! Drop off donations at Camp Papillon’s donation shed, located at the top of the hill on the left. Every towel, blanket, and sheet helps us care for this sweet new family. Thank you for being part of our Camp community and helping us give these little ones the best start possible! Please share to help spread the word! #communitysupport #donationsneeded #linens #puppies #camppapillon
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10/24 - WHO SAID PUPPIES?! 🎃 The cutest little Halloween treats aren’t candy… they’re our FIVE adorable pups! 👻 Trick, Treat, Ghost, Boo, and Pumpkin are ready to steal hearts and find their very own furever families! We’re now accepting adoption applications! Ready to add a little puppy magic to your life? 🧡 If you have an approved application on file, call our adoption team at 570-801-6166. If you’re new to Camp, start by applying online at www.camppapillon.org. Their next Halloween trick? Making YOU fall in love! #CampPapillon #WhoSaidPuppies #AdoptDontShop #HalloweenPuppies #ForeverHome
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10/23 - Treat App players, WHERE ARE YOU?! 🙌 Who’s celebrating with us?! We’ve been waiting for this moment, and seeing Chase officially marked as adopted in the Treat App makes it feel SO real! 🥹💖 We’re definitely going to miss playing for Chase, but knowing this sweet boy is finally in his furever home makes our hearts so happy! Drop a 🐾 in the comments if you’ve been playing for Chase! Let’s give this boy one BIG virtual celebration! Happy Tails, Chase! Your furever family is here! #treatapp #treat #camppapillonalumni #longtermresident #celebrate #camppapillon
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10/22 - Elsa’s journey continues! Day #46 of finding her furever home. ❤️ In this video, Elsa is working with Chris from Trifecta Training on two important skills: staying in place and becoming more comfortable with hands reaching toward her. These things might seem small, but for Elsa, they’re meaningful steps forward! 🐶 Elsa is smart, capable, and always learning. She just needs someone willing to see her potential, respect her boundaries, and give her the time she deserves. ❤️ She’s been waiting far too long for a home of her own. Could you be the person willing to give her that chance? Elsa is still waiting for her hero. Please share her story! #AdoptElsa #CampPapillon #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #TrifectaTraining
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10/21 - Big Blue has entered the chat… and apparently, that Poptart is HIS! This big, handsome boy may have decided the toy belongs to him, but look how gently he takes it! 🥹 No snatching, no fuss… just a polite little “Thank you, I’ll be taking this!” and off he goes! 😂 Big Blue was the other stray pup picked up in Cresco alongside Shantell, and he’s showing us more of his sweet personality every day. Now he just needs a family to call his own! #adoptbigblue #camppapillon #corso #straydog #newbeginnings #poptarts
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10/20 - Day #44 of Posting Elsa! 💛 A generous donor has already sponsored Elsa’s adoption fee! 🎉 Now, all we need is to find her forever home. Elsa needs someone willing to take things slowly, give her time to feel safe, and let her show you just how special she is. ❤️ Could you be the one she’s been waiting for? Please share to help Elsa find her person! #heroneeded #adoptelsa #redheeler #longtermresident #camppapillon
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10/19 - What’s for lunch?! 👅🥩 These three Boxers are clearly ready to place their orders… and they’re not taking “kibble” for an answer! 😂 All three are looking for their furever homes. Who’s hungry for some Boxer kisses and a lifetime of love? Learn more about how to adopt at www.camppapillon.org #CampPapillon #AdoptDontShop #BoxerLove #boxerdog
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10/18 - Brothers Toby and Rocky are still waiting… 1,522 days and counting. 💔 These handsome Cane Corso mixes have come a long way since they arrived at Camp in August 2022. They came to us with little training or socialization, and they need someone who understands their breed, their size, and the time it takes to build trust. Toby and Rocky need an experienced, breed-savvy adopter in a calm, low-activity home with adults only (18+). Multiple meet-and-greets will be needed to build a relationship and help them feel comfortable with their future family. They may not be the right fit for every home, but the right home could change everything. ❤️ They love their walks, enjoy their own comfortable spaces at Camp, and even “chat” with each other from their neighboring pens. They have so much life left to live outside of Camp. Learn more about how to adopt at www.camppapillon.org Adopt if you can, share this post if you can’t! Who will give these brothers the chance they deserve? #CampPapillon #AdoptDontShop #CaneCorsoMix #WaitingForAHome
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10/17 - Big Blue has so many reasons to smile! 💙🐾 A walk, a wagging tail, and a little extra love make for one happy boy. We love seeing you shine, Big Blue!
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10/16 - Happy Friday from all of us at Camp Papillon! 🐾 Wishing everyone a wonderful day and a weekend filled with love, laughter, and furry friends! #tgif #rescueanimals #bichonfrise #doodles #camppapillon
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10/15 - 🎨 Day #40 of Posting Elsa Until She Finds Her Furever Home! Who knew Elsa was an artist?! 🖌️ We just HAD to share this video of Elsa helping create a masterpiece during our Junior & Youth Volunteer Meet Up! Our young volunteers prepared the canvases, and Elsa took on the very important job of licking peanut butter from a bag, spreading the paint across the canvas as she worked. Talk about a delicious way to get creative! We aren’t ready to share what we have planned for these puppy masterpieces just yet, but we couldn’t resist giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how they came to life! And while Elsa is having fun at Camp, we can’t help but think about how much we want her to experience the joy of having a family of her very own. Elsa has been at Camp for 1,987 days. Let that sink in. She loves her Camp family, and we love her right back. But she deserves a person who will take the time to get to know her, understand her, and give her the chance to shine. Could you be the one to give this talented girl her furever home? #Day40 #ElsaNeedsAHome #AdoptDontShop #CampPapillon
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