We provide temporary foster care for pets while their owners navigate life’s toughest moments.
Keeping Pets and Families Together During Crisis
Donate
Support families in crisis and the pets who love them. Your gift helps provide safe foster care, expand our sanctuary programs, and build a more compassionate future for animals and the people who depend on them.
Join the National Animal Foster Network
Be part of a growing, coordinated movement designed to strengthen foster placement systems nationwide. Together, we can expand capacity, improve response times, and create a smarter, more connected future for animal welfare.
Paws N Clause for the Cause
Paws N Claws for the Cause provides a safe, temporary refuge for pets whose owners are facing medical emergencies, mental health challenges, domestic violence, homelessness, or natural disasters. Our mission is simple: no one in crisis should be forced to give up a beloved pet.
National Animal Foster Network (NAFN)
The National Animal Foster Network is building a real-time system that connects foster homes, veterinary partners, transport volunteers, and shelters across the country. Developed with the University of Colorado Boulder, this platform will transform how animals are protected and reunited during crises.
What We Do
Temporary Foster Care
Safe homes for pets during emergencies.
Support for Families
Helping people through crisis without losing their pets.
National Network
Connecting fosters, shelters, and communities.
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A family needs help
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We match their pet with a forster home
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The Pet is reunited with their owner
HOW IT WORKS
Why it Matters
Thousands of pets are surrendered every year due to temporary life crises. Over 4.6 million animals are currently in U.S. shelters, and more than 1 million will be euthanized this year. Many of these animals could have stayed with their families if safe, temporary care had been available.
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What We're Building
We are building the National Animal Foster Network, a unified system designed to coordinate animal care during a crisis at both local and national levels. Through a centralized database and mobile platform, users will be able to locate foster homes, access veterinary care, coordinate transport, and reunite pets with their families in real time.
Phase One Completion: May 2026
Support the Mission
Every contribution to pawsnclawscause.org helps us provide a sanctuary for pets in challenging situations. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
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