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Causes: Human Services
Mission: To keep animals out of shelters and in loving homes by providing life-saving food, supplies and special grants for emergency veterinary care. Hand & Paw was born out of the love for animals coupled with the desire to bless loving pet owners within the community. We understand the love and bond between owner and pet, so we actively work to bless those struggling financially to care for their pet via our safety net support services. We believe that no loving pet owner should have to choose between nourishment and care for themselves vs. their beloved pet, and so we feel blessed to be able to help those in need. We are a registered 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization based in Idaho, operated entirely by pet and people-loving volunteers.
Results: Since starting the non-profit in 2020, we've helped more than 12,000 animals. In 2024, we helped feed 6,207 animals which equated to over 55,000 pet meals.
Target demographics: to help people feed their pets so they don't have to surrender their loving pets to a shelter.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 6,207
Geographic areas served: our community
Programs: free pet food and supplies to people experiencing financial crises. We also have an Emergency Life Saving fund to help people pay for life-saving or life-altering veterinary care.