help us get started

The Paws & People Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was started with one goal in mind: to keep pets with their people. The work is hard and the road is long, but the more people join us, the easier it gets.

We’re so glad you’re here.

Welcome to our community!

Learn more

My pet and I are looking for…

training support
pet food
temporary placement
vet care

Upcoming events

  • Pet Pantry

    Date / Time TBD

  • launch party

    Date / Time TBD

  • event booth

    Date / Time TBD

Everyone meet Emily, our Community Outreach Director! Emily has been deeply involved in supporting her community for over a decade, volunteering at organizations like Meals on Wheels, Durham Rescue Mission, and Note in the Pocket. In 2019 she tempora
The Paws and People core values! These took me a long time to finalize. I wanted them to be the cornerstone of our work, and a reference point for our decision making, even when things get challenging. And I know at some point those challenges will
Hi everyone, I’m so excited to introduce our Operations Director, Meredith Canty! Meredith is a long time animal lover- so long that she started her welfare journey by becoming a vegetarian at just 10 years old. Meredith and I met while volu
Every baby step of getting started with this endeavor feels a little scary. Today that includes sharing our mission and asking for some help. I feel immensely privileged to be starting this organization, and I know that the only difference between