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Two kittens sheltering under a parked vehicle beside a tire on gravel, the kind of community cats the Trap-Neuter-Return program reaches

Saving Lives, One Paw at a Time

Empowering Community Compassion for Animals in Need

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Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Paws In Need is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving animal welfare in our local community.

Our Vision

A Tri-Valley community where every animal has access to essential veterinary care, no companion animal suffers needlessly, and responsible pet ownership prevents overpopulation and shelter overcrowding.

Our Core Values

Compassion First

Every animal deserves care regardless of their circumstances.

Community Partnership

Working together with residents, veterinarians, and local organizations.

Transparency And Efficiency

Directing 92% of funds to programs, 100% volunteer-powered.

Prevention Focus

Addressing root causes through spay/neuter and education.

Inclusive Access

Serving low-income, elderly, and vulnerable populations.

Our Impact

Making a difference in the Tri-Valley community since 2013

Animals Helped
10,000+
Funds to Programs
92%
Volunteer Powered
100%

Small acts of kindness. Life-saving programs.

Your donations saved these furry friends

Bunny helped by Paws In NeedCerberus helped by Paws In NeedCissy helped by Paws In NeedCookie 3 helped by Paws In NeedEve helped by Paws In NeedGingee helped by Paws In NeedGoose helped by Paws In NeedHendricks helped by Paws In NeedIndi helped by Paws In NeedLittle Bun Bun helped by Paws In NeedMonkey helped by Paws In NeedPapaKitty helped by Paws In NeedRoxy helped by Paws In NeedSimba helped by Paws In NeedSuni helped by Paws In NeedBetsy, a seal-point Siamese senior cat with blue eyes, looking straight into the camera at homeBiscuit, a lynx-point tabby cat, resting his head on a soft gray blanketTwo photos of Brandy, a white pointer with tan ears: sitting on a lawn in a green collar, and wrapped snug in a fleece blanketBuddy, a black kitten, lounging on a blanket beside his tabby housemate in his new homeCrystal, a white bulldog mix, grinning on the sand at a foggy beach with her tongue outGarfield, an orange outdoor cat, wearing a soft blue recovery cone after abscess surgery near his eyeLittle Moo, a black-and-white kitten, asleep on a patterned blanket with a paw over her face and a plush toy nearbyLucy, a gray kitten, sprawled upside down on a teal blanketMaisy, a brown tabby teen cat, standing on an armchair in her foster homeMerlin, a red heeler, asleep under a striped wool blanket with his head on a pillowRose, a shepherd, curled up asleep on blue beddingTokyo, a tiny terrier mix, bundled in a beige towel with her ears perked upZiggy, a gray-and-white cat, crouched on a kitchen floor

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Whether you give $15, $25, $50, or more each month, your steady support helps fund spay and neuter services, urgent veterinary care, Trap-Neuter-Return, and care for vulnerable bottle babies.

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