the paws difference
Tackling animal welfare issues at both ends of the leash.
In our local communities pets and people often struggle together. When a pet suffers neglect, illness, or abandonment, there’s almost always a person behind that story facing hardship, crisis, or loss. Traditional animal welfare efforts often focus on one or the other—the animal or the human—but not both.
That’s where PAWS steps in.
For over 25 years, we’ve been tackling animal welfare issues at Both Ends of the Leash.
Through our social services, we help local pet owners stay connected to their animals with financial assistance, access to veterinary care, and community resources that prevent unnecessary surrender.
At our shelter, pets find safety, compassion, and the chance to heal—before finding a loving home.
Our holistic approach to animal welfare offers a nurturing environment where the well-being of animals and their human companions are intertwined.
We're way more than a shelter.
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It starts with a pet...
Lost and stray pets and those needing new homes find their way to our SHELTER. Here they receive medical attention, loving kindness, and the opportunity to find their forever families.
Bringing pets and people together
All of our pets are spayed/neutered and fully vaccinated. Through ADOPTION, PAWS unites loving companions with local families.
The Day to Day
Through our iconic mutt mitts, public ADVOCACY, and encouraging an ethic of responsible pet ownership, PAWS creates safe recreational spaces for pets and people.
Support for the unexpected
Our MedFund provides FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for unexpected veterinary bills and our low cost spay/neuter helps local pet owners make responsible choices. Peace of mind is a phone call away.
Home, Safe and Secure
We offer CRISIS INTERVENTION for pets being evacuated in emergencies and pets of victims of domestic violence.
