How Your Donations Help Animals

Our mission is to enhance the well-being of pets and their owners by subsidizing veterinary care, reducing suffering, and preventing overpopulation. Through our Impact Reports, donors witness the direct positive impact of their contributions, fostering a community where pets receive the care they deserve. Join us in our commitment to progressive animal welfare and contribute to a transformative movement.

Here are just some of the services your support makes possible:

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Our 2024 Impact

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Vet Care Access

  • 314 animals supported through our programs

 

  • 489 veterinary treatments subsidized

 

  • 65 veterinary partners collaborated with PAWS

 

  • 323 medical procedures fully or partially funded

 

  • 63 spay/neuter surgeries made accessible

 

  • 76 pets vaccinated for a healthier future

 

  • 27 pets received compassionate end-of-life care

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Volunteer Impact

  • 100% volunteer-driven

 

  • $99,670 raised through community support

 

  • 35 active volunteers powering our mission

 

  • 566 requests for guidance personally answered

 

  • 3 community events proudly attended
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Community Impact

  • Serving London, Brantford, Hamilton & Waterloo Region

 

  • 1.6 million individuals live in the areas we support

 

  • 3,880 unplanned litters prevented

 

  • 17 educational guides created — viewable on our blog

 

  • Over 59,000 views of our free learning resources

 

  • 35 agencies partnered with PAWS to support their clients
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2025 Goals

  • Help 280 families and 300 animals

 

  • Raise $100,000

 

  • Expand our Resources
    • Grow our team
    • Improve marketing strategies including more advertising
    • Develop more free educational resources for the community
    • Collaborate with like-minded organizations
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Sponsors

  • Animalert / Miggsie Fund

 

  • Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation

 

  • Hamilton Community Foundation

 

  • City of London / Westminster College Foundation

 

  • Donner Canadian Foundation / Animal Aid Foundation

Case Studies

See how your support helps keep pets where they belong — at home, with the people who love them.

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Samantha and Tippy Trapped were Trapped in a Situation.

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. The fact that Samantha was even allowed to take in Tippy in the first place was a miracle.

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Becoming a Pet-Friendly Shelter:
Case Study of ANOVA

Women’s shelters offer critical support for people fleeing violence, but they often struggle to accommodate pets. Studies show that fewer than 6 percent of shelters in Ontario allow clients to bring their animals.

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Rosie The Breeding dog saved just in the nick of time

Rosie, a sweet little maltese bichon mix, faced a challenging start to life, born into a home where her primary purpose was to breed for profit. When her owner decided to seek a new home for Rosie, Angela stumbled upon the online post and felt an immediate calling to rescue this precious pup.

Be Part of the Impact

See how your support helps keep pets where they belong — at home, with the people who love them.