Supporting PAW Team

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What is PAW Team all about?

Animals bring so much joy and love to our lives in good times and in bad. They do not judge us for how much money we make or what we do for a living and teach us countless lessons around gratitude, patience and unconditional love.

Studies show that companion animals are therapeutic in many ways, especially for those with mental disabilities or those struggling with substance abuse.

While those living in extreme poverty do not have a lot of money to spend on veterinary care, they love their animals just as much as anyone else and sometimes even more. Which is why we believe PAW Team's mission is so critical.

Here is an excerpt from their website about the growing need for these community services: 

As the Portland area’s homeless population has reached crisis levels, the vital work of the PAW Team is becoming ever more urgent and essential to the community.

This is evident at each of the PAW Team’s clinics, as diverse crowds of people, including families with children in strollers, young people, individual adults, seniors, and the disabled, some with canes or walkers, some in wheelchairs wait in line for their turn to be seen. Their beloved pets, seeking comfort and care, wait patiently with them on leashes and laps, in arms and carriers.

Since its inception, PAW Team has established itself as one of the only sources of free veterinary care for the pets of people who are experiencing homelessness or living in extreme poverty.

In 2019 alone, PAW Team helped 1700 pets. This includes distributing over 25,000 lbs of dog/cat food, as well as 522 spay and neuter surgeries.

PAW Team clients rely on these services to provide life-enhancing, lifesaving medical care to their beloved companion animals. PAW Team is proud to play a unique, vital role in contributing to the strength and integrity of our community’s social safety net.

How Does Wag Theory Help?

Wag Theory is excited to announce that we now donate a portion of every sale to PAW Team. We also donate overstock of gently used or damaged products to their organization and collect physical donations dog or cat supplies on their behalf. 

How Can You Help?

• PAW Team needs help getting the word out about their cause. Consider following them on Instagram and share their posts with your community!
• Wag Theory is planning to periodically run donation drives on behalf of PAW Team. Got extra food your picky dog won't eat? They also take gently used supplies like crates, dog apparel, grooming supplies, toys, leashes, and more. Watch for Wag Theory hosted events for drop off dates or contact PAW Team directly to swing your donation by their location near 82nd.
• Donate your time or money to their cause. Visit their website for volunteer opportunities or to donate funds.

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