PAWS helps people and pets when they need it most

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.

If you think an animal is in distress or being abused, please call Provincial Animal Welfare Services: 1-833-926-4625

Show Your Compassion in Every Step

For every purchase of $35 or more (before tax), Factory Shoe will donate $5 to help with a spay, neuter, vaccination and other necessary vet treatments.

Our Programs

Vet Care Subsidies

When people are desperately seeking a way to avoid losing a pet to a shelter or euthanasia, PAWS will help to fund needed pet care.

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Education & Resources

By sharing pet care advice and resources, we can help reduce the amount of pet health issues and the cost of pet ownership.

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Community Support

We offer guidance and support for community agencies to create pet-friendly solutions for their programs and shelters.

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Many people in Ontario have to face tough decisions based on their financial situation

Your donation will help to:

Keep pets with families regardless of income level
Reduce surrenders of animals to shelters
Reduce unnecessary euthanasia
Reduce animal suffering by treating illness promptly
Reduce the number of unwanted births
Prevent the spread of illness

Happy Tales

Stories about the people and pets we have helped.

Odo and Melissa

Read the story of hope and gratitude about a beloved cat, Odo, and his owner Melissa who fought to save his life with the help of PAWS.

Rufus and Kayla

A recurring illness can bring hefty medical bills. But Rufus and Kayla tackled both the illness and its expenses, with a little help from PAWS.

Rosie and Angela

Breeding dog saved - thanks to Angela and PAWS. Adorable Rosie now thrives in a loving home. Her favourite spot is on Angela's lap.

Samantha and Tippy

Trapped in a situation of constant domestic abuse, Samantha’s only moments of peace and hope came when she nuzzled Tippy’s furry head beneath her chin.

Piper and Laurie

Like far-too-many partners fleeing domestic abuse, Laurie was afraid to leave her beloved 10 year-old canine companion Piper behind, even if it meant putting her own life in jeopardy by staying.

Laurette and Chika

Laurette approached PAWS for some assistance to cover some much-needed dental work that would greatly improve Chika’s quality of life.

Make a difference in Honour of Someone Special

A donation in to celebrate or honour someone special or as a pet memorial, shows how much you care and helps provide for people and pets in need. Whether your gift is in memory of someone special, a beloved pet, an expression of sympathy, congratulations, or to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, your thoughtful gesture will be so appreciated. Learn about more Ways to Give or visit our Donor Tribute Page.