about us

VISION AND MISSION

helping animals in crisis and advancing animal welfare

Partners in Animal Welfare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that supports rescues, shelters, sanctuaries and other animal welfare organizations doing life-saving work.

vision

We envision a future where every animal in New Jersey, and beyond, is afforded the dignity, respect, and loving care they deserve. Our vision is a society where the human-animal bond is strengthened, and all animals are protected and cherished. Through unwavering dedication and community engagement, we strive to set new standards in animal welfare, ensuring that compassion leads the way to a brighter, kinder world for all living beings.

mission

Our mission is to empower local animal welfare organizations by connecting them with life-changing resources and fostering a network of partners to address the critical needs of animals in crisis using robust support, collaborative advocacy, and transformative education.

WHY WE ACT

creating critical resources

PAW recognizes that animal welfare organizations are too often performing life-saving work without the appropriate funding, staffing or other resources required to sustain their operations. Our core priorities are to fill the gaps in funding and programming necessary for the advancement of animal welfare in New Jersey.

WHAT WE DO

saving animals while
serving our community

saving animals while serving our community

PAW helps animals in crisis and advances animal welfare through funding, advocacy and education. Our core priorities are:

funding

Providing emergency medical and dental grants for animals in need and creating specialized programs for senior and disabled animals.

programs

Developing short-term and ongoing programs like our children’s reading program for shelters, nonprofit consultations and pet housing assistance for at-risk animals.

education

Offering live and remote opportunities to learn from animal welfare professionals and network with fellow animal welfare enthusiasts.

WHO WE ARE

paw's Dedicated leaders

PAW’s strength lies in the expertise and dedication of an unyielding team effort. Each of our leaders are individually driven by a shared commitment to bettering the lives of animals as professionals in law, marketing, finance, journalism and other fields.

Our board of trustees and advisory board use their collective experience to direct funds to those who need it, create programming where there is currently none and further advance and promote animal welfare in locally and globally.

get in touch

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