Progressive Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to helping people struggling to give required vet care to their pets. We subsidize essential care for low-income or in-crisis guardians and provide preventive and educational solutions.
We are NOT involved in policing or investigating animal abuse. The correct Ontario contact is Animal Welfare Services: 1-833-926-4625
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is the approximate number of households in Ontario that have a pet and live in poverty.
of low income families who surrender their pets do so because they lack the funds to pay for veterinary care.
of women experiencing domestic violence, delay leaving a dangerous home because of concern for their pets.
