Where compassion
meets action
Report injured animals, adopt rescued pets, volunteer your skills, or request services. PAWS AP connects every act of kindness to a life saved.
How We Help
Eight ways to take action for animal welfare in your community.
How It Works
From report to rescue to rehoming — here's what happens when you reach out.
Report
Spot an animal in distress? Submit a report in under 2 minutes.
Respond
Our coordinator reviews and dispatches a rescue team, often within hours.
Rescue
Trained volunteers and veterinarians provide immediate on-ground care.
Rehome
Once healthy, animals are matched with loving adoptive or foster families.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a compassionate and connected community for animals by making rescue, adoption, fostering, and emergency support more accessible. We strive to bridge the gap between animals in need and the people willing to help, while empowering rescuers, veterinarians, shelters, and volunteers to work together. Through awareness, collaboration, and technology, we aim to give every animal a chance at a safe, healthy, and loving life.
Our Vision
Our vision is to build a future where no animal is left without help. We aspire to create a unified animal welfare network that connects every city and town, making rescue and support available whenever and wherever it is needed. By inspiring kindness, responsible pet ownership, and community participation, we envision a world where every animal is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Stories of Impact
From the people who've experienced PAWS AP firsthand.
"I found an injured dog near my office. PAWS AP responded within 3 hours. The dog is now fully healed and adopted into a wonderful home."
"Volunteering with PAWS AP has been the most rewarding thing I've done. The coordination, care, and community are exceptional."
"We adopted our dog through PAWS AP. The process was thorough but so supportive. Our family couldn't be happier."
Ready to make a difference?
Report an animal in need, or join our community of volunteers, foster parents, and adopters.