PAWS FOR LIFE/ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROTECTION SOCIETY

PAWS FOR LIFE/ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROTECTION SOCIETY The objective was to place each of these animals into a loving home. In its beginning there was no shelter facility. Thankfully, in March of 1980 Albert O.

Mission: To help lost or unwanted animals; to return lost ones to their owners whenever possible or after having them spayed or neutered, place them in good homes and to educate the public about intelligent & humane treatment of animals. PAWS For Life – Animal Welfare & Protection Society began in 1978 with the collective actions of eight individuals who saw the need, in Pueblo, to provide help an

d aid to abandoned, abused and unwanted companion animals. Care for animals was provided strictly through a foster home system but it quickly became obvious that the foster home system was limited. Large numbers of adoptable animals were still left to die in the streets or were subject to disposal at taxpayers’ expense. Pritz donated land at 3420 West 8th Street (off Pueblo Boulevard and 11th Street) and a shelter facility was built. This is where the current shelter still remains. In 1981 the PAWS For Life – Animal Welfare and Protection Society was incorporated in the state of Colorado as a non-profit organization and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) corporation by the Internal Revenue Service. PAWS For Life soon established a policy based on population control and adoption as alternatives to euthanasia and the organization began a campaign to focus public awareness on the increasing needs of helpless and homeless animals. In response to this, contributions from the public enabled us to construct a small, 10 run kennel. The shelter later expanded to 16 indoor access runs and four outside runs. In 2001 the shelter underwent a renovation project that made the shelter safer and healthier for dogs and staff and brought it into compliance with PACFA regulations. Our shelter presently has 26 runs and houses between 50 and 60 dogs at any one time. With donations from individuals and businesses, fundraising activities and an occasional grant as our only means of support we have been able to care for and adopt out several thousand animals into good homes.

Pupdate from little Dash (aka Elvis)❤️🐾It's been a while, but Dash (formerly known as Elvis) is doing great, and Shane a...
11/04/2024

Pupdate from little Dash (aka Elvis)❤️🐾

It's been a while, but Dash (formerly known as Elvis) is doing great, and Shane and I LOOOOOVE knowing that he gets to spend his first of many holidays with us.

We had two great packwalks this past week but we were only able to get pictures on Tuesday. I want to thank the Saturday...
11/04/2024

We had two great packwalks this past week but we were only able to get pictures on Tuesday. I want to thank the Saturday volunteers also - James, Judith, Kelly, Mary, Phil, Patrick, Carol, Diana, Dylan, Ginger, Lynne and Mickey! Thank you all Packwalkers! What you do is amazing! Please check out our beautiful dogs who are looking for their forever homes!! You new best friend might be right here!

Dear Dewey, Gus, and Family,Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of toys and tennis balls to our shel...
11/02/2024

Dear Dewey, Gus, and Family,

Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of toys and tennis balls to our shelter! We promise to make sure that sweet Fudge gets his pick of the toys. We’re truly touched by your kindness and the thoughtfulness behind this gift, especially in memory of your beloved Dozer. Your BarkBox toys and the tennis balls from Parks & Rec are sure to bring lots of joy and excitement to our dogs at PAWS.

It’s gestures like yours that remind us of the kindness and compassion in our community. We’re grateful for your support and for sharing Dozer’s memory with us in such a heartfelt way.

We once again want to extend a huge thank you to Subaru of Pueblo for their incredible and ongoing support of PAWS for L...
11/02/2024

We once again want to extend a huge thank you to Subaru of Pueblo for their incredible and ongoing support of PAWS for Life Pueblo! Their recent Trunk-or-Treat event was a wonderful community gathering and a fantastic success in collecting generous donations for our shelter animals. We’re truly grateful to everyone who came out and donated—your kindness and generosity make a real difference. Thank you, Subaru of Pueblo
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A huge thank you to Victor Reyes for the wonderful toys he donated for our shelter animals! Your kindness and generosity...
11/01/2024

A huge thank you to Victor Reyes for the wonderful toys he donated for our shelter animals! Your kindness and generosity mean so much!

Happy Halloween from Tootsie!
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from Tootsie!

🎃 Pumpkin Contest Results! 🎃Thank you to everyone who participated in our pumpkin contest! The results are in, and we’re...
10/31/2024

🎃 Pumpkin Contest Results! 🎃

Thank you to everyone who participated in our pumpkin contest! The results are in, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners:

🥇 1st Place: Pumpkin #4 Night Kennel Animal Care Techs
🥈 2nd Place: Pumpkin #3 Courtyard Animal Care Techs
🥉 3rd Place: Pumpkin #2 Cattery Animal Care Techs
4️⃣ 4th Place: Pumpkin #5 Management Team
5️⃣ 5th Place: Pumpkin #1 Vet Techs

A big round of applause to all teams for their creativity, and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote! It was a fun event, and we loved seeing everyone’s enthusiasm. We have great team and appreciate their dedication and commitment to our shelter animals. 🎃

Hi friends!

We decided to have a little Halloween fun this year, so each department in our shelter decorated a pumpkin for a fun and friendly contest. Now, we’d love for all of you to be our judges! Please take a look and vote for the pumpkin you think is the most creative, fun, or just your personal favorite.

Votes will be counted until midnight, so be sure to get yours in today! Thank you so much, and Happy Halloween from everyone at PAWS for Life!

Best,
The PAWS for Life Team 🎃

Happy Halloween from adoptable Scrappy! Foster or forever home wanted!Meet Scrappy, a handsome senior cat with an inspi...
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from adoptable Scrappy! Foster or forever home wanted!

Meet Scrappy, a handsome senior cat with an inspiring tale of resilience and love. Once a stray, Scrappy found his way to us, where he courageously battled and conquered a serious liver infection. Now, with a need for lifelong medication and regular check-ups, Scrappy is poised to live a normal, happy life. Despite his preference for feline company over dogs, Scrappy's affectionate nature knows no bounds. His simple pleasures include comfort, scratches, and treats. Whether you're considering fostering or adopting, Scrappy's gentle spirit promises to bring warmth and joy into your home. Come visit him at PAWS or reach out at (719) 543-6464 to learn more about this lovable feline. Let's ensure Scrappy finds the loving foster or forever home he truly deserves!

email..[email protected]
www.pawspueblo.org

Happy Halloween from sweet Goose and beautiful Lily. Two very special pups who have a very special forever family.❤️🐾
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from sweet Goose and beautiful Lily. Two very special pups who have a very special forever family.❤️🐾

Another sweet update from Benji boy and his family-Benji is doing great and adjusting well to his new life!❤️
10/31/2024

Another sweet update from Benji boy and his family-Benji is doing great and adjusting well to his new life!❤️

Happy Pup-date and happy Halloween from Roo (a.k.a. Pippin) and her family. From Roo’s family-Shes happy & doing amazing...
10/31/2024

Happy Pup-date and happy Halloween from Roo (a.k.a. Pippin) and her family. From Roo’s family-Shes happy & doing amazing! We can’t imagine our life without her! ❤️

🌟 Meet Tucker! 🌟This sweet, 4-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix is ready to start his new chapter, and he’s hoping it’s wi...
10/31/2024

🌟 Meet Tucker! 🌟

This sweet, 4-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix is ready to start his new chapter, and he’s hoping it’s with you! Tucker’s been through a lot, but he’s come out of it with the gentlest, most lovable spirit. He’d be the perfect couch buddy, always by your side, offering all the loyalty and affection you could wish for.

Tucker is looking for a home where he’s the only animal, with children 12 and up, and a secure, privacy 6ft fence to keep him safe. He does have a bit of separation anxiety, so he’d love someone who’s around to keep him company.

Let’s find this wonderful boy the forever home he deserves! 💙

📞 (719) 543-6464
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.pawspueblo.org

We want to extend a big thank you to Subaru of Pueblo for their amazing, ongoing support of PAWS for Life! Their recent ...
10/30/2024

We want to extend a big thank you to Subaru of Pueblo for their amazing, ongoing support of PAWS for Life! Their recent Trunk-or-Treat event at the dealership was a blast, and we’re so grateful for the generous donations they collected for our shelter animals. A huge shoutout to Subaru and everyone who came out to support us—you’re making a real impact in our community. Thank you, Subaru of Pueblo!

Thank you to Ken Ferguson for the generous donation of Pill Pockets! Your support means so much to us and helps us care ...
10/30/2024

Thank you to Ken Ferguson for the generous donation of Pill Pockets! Your support means so much to us and helps us care for our animals.

Thank you, Cindy Bilger, for your generous donation of Pill Pockets, sandwich/storage bags, and peanut butter! We truly ...
10/30/2024

Thank you, Cindy Bilger, for your generous donation of Pill Pockets, sandwich/storage bags, and peanut butter! We truly appreciate your ongoing support and kindness.

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day to our incredible cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes! These amazing cats fill our lives with so much joy, and we’re grateful for every purr, cuddle, and playful moment. Today, we also want to highlight the dedicated team who cares for them every day—thank you for your endless compassion and love! If you’re looking for a new best friend, come meet these wonderful cats who are ready to fill your heart and home. 🐾❤️

10/29/2024
Last night’s Trunk or Treat: Bark Edition was a blast! Don’t forget to Bring your furry friends in costume and join us a...
10/29/2024

Last night’s Trunk or Treat: Bark Edition was a blast! Don’t forget to Bring your furry friends in costume and join us again tonight at Subaru of Pueblo from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for more treats and tail-wagging fun. All ages and breeds are welcome! We can’t wait to see your pets dressed up! of Pueblo

Over 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year - a very sad statistic. As we near the end of Adopy a Shelter Dog month,...
10/28/2024

Over 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year - a very sad statistic. As we near the end of Adopy a Shelter Dog month, we would like you to see some of our awesome dogs who are looking for their forever homes!

Our volunteers and staff make this happen. Thank you to all! We appreciate everyone who contributes to our mission in some way. We are eternally grateful!

10/28/2024

Come tonight and tomorrow to show off your pups costume and he can get a doggie bag 5-7pm on the show room floor.

A big thank you to Paula Marie Wilson for her amazing generosity in donating from our Amazon wish list! These essential ...
10/27/2024

A big thank you to Paula Marie Wilson for her amazing generosity in donating from our Amazon wish list! These essential supplies are so appreciated and will go a long way in helping our animals. Thank you, Paula, for your kindness and support!

Thank you to our amazing volunteers Markie, Emma, Dane, and Wade for donating these much-needed Greenies pill pockets! W...
10/27/2024

Thank you to our amazing volunteers Markie, Emma, Dane, and Wade for donating these much-needed Greenies pill pockets! We appreciate you so much!

Reunited with owners😊Sweet pup found on Tucci. Being held by kind people who found it. Please call Paws at 719-543-6464 ...
10/27/2024

Reunited with owners😊

Sweet
pup found on Tucci. Being held by kind people who found it. Please call Paws at 719-543-6464 for more information.

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