My Nonprofit Reviews

Approximately 2 years ago our town lost it's animal control services completely. Peggy Sanders and others quickly formed a facebook group called PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) and set out to help locate missing dogs find their owners, send out search parties for pets and help with emergency vet expenses by asking our community for donations to the vets office or a representative. These were cases of dire emergency whereas the owner had a sick or injured pet and could not afford to pay for a Veterinarian. Everything has been up front and honest from the beginning. We are recipients of the sweetest little dog ever that had been abandoned by it's former owner due to illness. Our home was checked out and a relationship with our older dog was ok'd before we were allowed to keep him. With this group it's not only about the animals, it's about the people too. Recently I had opportunity to visit the newly opened Thrifty Paws thrift store with my 5 grandchildren and more family. My grandchildren must wear uniforms to school and they are expensive so everyday clothing budget is small. We were able to find a bag full of clothes to fit each and every growing child and also things for 5 of us adults. Nothing is priced and it's run on donations only. I handed the volunteer my money and asked if they felt good about that amount and they said yes and I said well, I feel good about it too. That was our transaction. Also, while we were shopping, the children got to hold and play with the kittens of all ages and the dogs that are being boarded/fostered. It was the highlight of their day! I highly recommend this organization and all of it's owner and volunteers. They are filling a need for our community and the organization is growing by leaps and bounds. Thank you P.A.W.S.!