PAWS helps cats, dogs, and wild animals go home and thrive—whether that home is the family room or the forest. Through animal rehabilitation, adoption, and community education, we inspire compassionate action for animals. Here’s how you can be part of the work.
Adopt
Adopting a cat or dog from PAWS means welcoming a new companion into your life and giving an animal a second chance at a loving home. You’ll work with one of our trained adoption counselors to help find the right match for you and your family, setting you both up for a strong start together.
Foster
Fostering a cat or dog through PAWS gives animals a safe, loving home while they wait for adoption. By opening your home temporarily, and with the support and guidance from PAWS, you help free up shelter space, reduce stress for the animal, and provide valuable insight into their personality. Your care increases their chances of finding the perfect forever family and truly saves lives.
Learn
Grounded in research-based practices, PAWS Education programs empower our community to practice responsible pet care and act as stewards for wildlife – turning knowledge into compassionate action that creates a lasting impact for people and animals. Check out the various in-person and hands-on opportunities!
Volunteer
Volunteering at PAWS is a meaningful way to make a direct impact on the lives of cats, dogs, and wild animals in need. Whether you’re walking dogs, feeding baby songbirds, supporting a signature event, or answering customer service calls, your time and skills truly matter. Volunteers strengthen the community, support lifesaving programs, and give animals comfort, enrichment, and hope every single day. Training provided.
Careers
PAWS offers internships and externships providing hands-on experience in animal welfare and wildlife rehabilitation. Participants work directly with animals, assist staff, and learn essential skills for a compassionate career. These opportunities build professional knowledge, connections, and confidence, making them an ideal first step for anyone aspiring to make a lasting impact in animal care. Or, check out current staff openings; updated regularly!
Partner
Partnering with PAWS through sponsorships and community support demonstrates your commitment to animal welfare. Businesses and organizations can sponsor events, programs, or adoptions while gaining meaningful visibility. Your investment helps fund lifesaving care, humane education, and outreach—building a community where people and animals thrive together.
Help
Be a friend of PAWS, and paws of all kinds; help animals get the care they need. When you call PAWS about injured wildlife or stray dogs and cats, you help connect vulnerable animals with lifesaving treatment. Many animals reach our care because someone like you took action. Learn what to do when you encounter a wild animal or domestic pet in need.
Fundraise
Fundraising fuels the lifesaving work of PAWS by providing critical resources for animal rescue, medical care, shelter, and adoption programs. Every donation strengthens outreach, education, and wildlife services, allowing PAWS to expand its impact and save more lives each year. Participate in PAWS events such as PAWSwalk and Wild Night to help raise funds for the animals.
Follow
Follow PAWS on social media and stay connected to lifesaving rescues, heartwarming adoption stories, and urgent needs for animals in care. You’ll see ways to help, from fostering and volunteering to special events and fundraisers. It’s an easy way to stay informed, celebrate happy endings, and be part of a compassionate community making a difference every day.
Questions? Reach out to the Outreach Team at [email protected] to find out how you can get more involved.