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Protecting Paws for Life

Our Mission

Protecting Paws for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operating in the State of Florida, dedicated to supporting domestic violence shelters in becoming or maintaining fear free pet-friendly environments. 


Our mission is to ensure that families in crisis can stay together with their pets; preventing pets from being left behind and facing potential abuse, neglect, or even death, as well as avoiding being turned over to an already overpopulated and overburdened animal shelter system.


If you are in crisis, please reach out to the toll-free 

Florida State Hotline at  (800) 500-1119  


We do not currently take in pets.  Please visit the National Pet-Friendly Shelter List for domestic violence shelters that allow pets.

Helping where it matters

Our organization is determined to have a positive effect on these statistics by providing domestic animal-related support and services to domestic violence shelters at low/no cost thus freeing up their resources to support their residents and increase their capacity for more pets. 



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What we are providing

Access to Low/No Cost Veterinary Wellness Care

Access to Low/No Cost Veterinary Wellness Care

Access to Low/No Cost Veterinary Wellness Care

Behavior Consultation & Training for Dogs

Access to Low/No Cost Veterinary Wellness Care

Access to Low/No Cost Veterinary Wellness Care

Intake and Disease Control Protocols

Access to Low/No Cost Veterinary Wellness Care

Staff Training for Animal Care and Handling

Staff Training for Animal Care and Handling

Staff Training for Animal Care and Handling

Staff Training for Animal Care and Handling

Fear Free Pet Housing Design

Staff Training for Animal Care and Handling

Pet Food & Supply Collections

Pet Food & Supply Collections

Staff Training for Animal Care and Handling

Pet Food & Supply Collections

Our Vision

Protecting Paws for Life Sanctuary

Our organization is committed to purchasing property, within the State of Florida, providing forever sanctuary in a kennel-free environment to at-risk domestic animals.  This property will also serve as overflow to our domestic violence shelter partners to accommodate additional pet housing for their residents. 


In addition, we will also support local animal rescues by providing discounted board & train services. 

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