• Saving Lives. Connecting Hearts.

    PAWS is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit building a sanctuary where animals and people can find safety, love, and peace.

  • Sanctuary of Second Chances

    Your support brings us one step closer to building a sanctuary where animals can heal, thrive, and find love again.

  • Together, We Create Change!

    Join our next event with the community, connect with like-hearted animal lovers, and help us prepare to welcome the animals who will soon call PAWS home.

Our Mission

Pause Animal Wellness Sanctuary (PAWS) is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and providing a loving refuge for animals in need, while creating spaces for mutual healing between humans and animals. This mission is inspired by the memory of a beloved companion, Tobias, and is guided by compassion, heart, and a love for all things. We’re building a place where animals and people can grow together, playing our part in creating a more loving world for all beings in the best way we can.

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PAWS in Action

  • Phases of Growth

    This progression reflects PAWS’s growth, establishing a strong foundation to become fully operational, while remaining compliant every step of the way, and ultimately sustaining our mission for many years to come.

  • Fundraising Milestones

    Each milestone strengthens PAWS’s ability to rescue and care for more animals, expanding our capacity, ensuring we remain compliant and protected, and building a safe, stable home for every life we take in. Your support helps us move forward.

  • Upcoming Events

    Celebrate love in action by joining an upcoming event. Every contribution helps rescue, heal, and protect animals who need it most, turning kindness into lasting change. Every donation brings us one step closer.

Connect with Our Leadership Team

Join our leadership team for a call to learn more about our mission, upcoming initiatives, and ways to make an impact for animals and people alike. View our Snapshot to explore how you can partner with us.

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