About Paws and Effect
Built to keep families together.
We saw the same heartbreak again and again. So we built something to stop it.
Home, where they belong
Who we are
After more than 20 years in animal rescue, we saw the same heartbreaking situation happen again and again: loving families surrendering beloved pets because they lacked temporary support. Paws and Effect was created to bridge that gap and help families stay together.
Our mission
We believe no one should have to give up their pet due to hardship. Paws and Effect offers a lifeline of care, from medical aid to dog walking, to help keep families together.
What we stand for
Judgment-free
Hardship can happen to anyone. We meet families with help, not lectures.
Pets stay home
Our first goal is always to keep a pet with the family who loves them.
A bridge, not a handout
Temporary, practical support to get families across the hard part.
Rooted in community
Built by Colorado volunteers who've spent decades in animal rescue.