Great organization that helps the neediest among us. They are no longer on 23rd street but are located near the SFSPCA

I am a PAWS client. Each year during the Christmas holidays, PAWS volunteers arrange pet gift packages and deliver them personally to each PAWS client. This is a much appreciated holiday gesture that helps clients and their pets enjoy the season of giving. read more

PAWS WILL HELP YOU KEEP YOUR PET if you are chronically ill, frail, or isolated by disease or age. Paws provides free pet food and supplies, in-home pet care, emergency fostering, comprehensive veterinary care, grooming, and service animal assistance. The facility is completely accessible, with large, flat entrances and waiting areas with chairs. Do I need to say that all the PAWS staff and volunteers are crazy for animals? Well they are. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and respectful. Paws provides: PET FOOD via a walk-in food bank or delivery. For those who cannot carry heavy items they will bring them right into your home! They have a variety of foods to choose from, as well as treats, poop bags, litter pans, bird cages, pet steps and other pet items. PET CARE ranging from regularly scheduled dog walking to emergency foster care. They also provide on-site bathing and nail trim, as well as a do-it-yourself pet bathing area with bathing supplies. VETERINARY CARE at the PAWS facility or through veterinary partners including the SFSPCA, Mission Pet Hospital. Routine and emergency care, prescriptions, and medical supplies are all covered. PAWS provides an annual amount for you to spend at a veterinary partner. (You ask PAWS for a voucher, PAWS pays the vet.) If your pet's expenses exceed the annual amount, you receive a 25% discount. SERVICE / SUPPORT ANIMAL ASSISTANCE to help you resolve problems with your landlord or employer. PAWS receives all its money from grants and donations. They cannot serve everyone who applies right away. There is a waiting list. Apply as soon as you qualify, and expect a delay. read more

Since January 2009 I have written, emailed and phoned this organization many times and have never been able to receive any support whatsoever. But today they actually did give me a date when I can expect the occasional dog walker. 2 years from now.. I am # 167 on their waiting list. Apparently every time you ask for support they bump you to the back of the line. None of this "oh she's been trying to connect with us for 4 years" nonsense. Because of course that would be too logical. My 13 year old dog, who was 10 years old when I first sent this agency a request for help, will not understand their selection process,and neither do I. I am told by their manager that because I did not return the application packet in a timely manner my "spot" was give to the next person in line. So let's just say if you are too sick to follow up, they won't follow up to see what happened. Around that time in my life I had a terrible drug reaction and I was extremely ill, which I have told them about in more detail than I would like to publicly post, and it does not matter to them. I worked for 2 non profits when I was a young woman and I really cannot understand how this organization justifies using the resources to send out application packets whilst making not even one follow up call. But here is their blurb: "Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) is a volunteer-based organization that provides for the comprehensive needs of companion animals for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and other disabling illnesses. By providing these essential support services, educating the larger community on the benefits of the human-animal bond, and advocating for the rights of disabled individuals to keep service animals, PAWS improves the health and well-being of disabled individuals and the animals in their lives. As a volunteer for PAWS SF, you can walk dogs, pet cats, deliver food or do administrative work for an organization that desperately needs the assistance. Volunteering at PAWS is one of the most enriching, rewarding things that I do with my life and life is all about helping each other (well, and eating) so anyway, if you have a little extra time (or money!), this would be a great place to spend it." Indeed. read more

From their website 'cause they say it best: Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) is a volunteer-based organization that provides for the comprehensive needs of companion animals for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and other disabling illnesses. By providing these essential support services, educating the larger community on the benefits of the human-animal bond, and advocating for the rights of disabled individuals to keep service animals, PAWS improves the health and well-being of disabled individuals and the animals in their lives. As a volunteer for PAWS SF, you can walk dogs, pet cats, deliver food or do administrative work for an organization that desperately needs the assistance. Volunteering at PAWS is one of the most enriching, rewarding things that I do with my life and life is all about helping each other (well, and eating) so anyway, if you have a little extra time (or money!), this would be a great place to spend it. read more

There are so many great organizations to volunteer for; PAWS is one of them. I get to enjoy walking a dog while helping someone in need--it's smiles all around. Mainly volunteer-based, PAWS is always in need of help. If you can commit to as little as one hour a week for six months, it's worth looking into, especially if you love animals (you can care for small rodents and fish, too!), and/or have experience working with folks with HIV/AIDS or other debilitating illnesses. read more

Pets Are Wonderful Support - PAWS - Pet Services Near Me - San Francisco, California

PAWS is an AMAZING nonprofit organization which helps pet owners (from all walks of life) care for, and maintain the well being of their four legged friends. Through the help of volunteers, PAWS is able to assist the handicapped, needy, and elderly, with tasks such as bathing, walking, and the general care-giving of their beloved pets. I was fortunate enough to have been a part of their monthly dog wash last week. Through a volunteer program established by my employer, a handful of coworkers and I spent several hours washing (at least) 30 dogs of all shapes, sizes, and furriness! The amazing group @ Pet Food Express in SF's Castro District loans out their HUGE dog washing station to PAWS and friends, affording volunteers like us the opportunity to help wash pups in need of a serious scrubbin'. I can't stress enough how important it is to volunteer in your community... and if you're an animal lover, and looking to help those less able than yourself, then PAWS has various outlets for you to participate in one of their many volunteer opportunities. DO IT. read more

A very well run organization! I've been walking a dog for about a year now and really enjoy it! I can really tell that the other walkers and I are truly helping her owner out a lot and she is very appreciative! Such a simple thing and very rewarding! The volunteer coordinator Daniel is very helpful and easy to work with. They have a great training before you get started and then they also offer occasional trainings throughout the year. They have a lot of other volunteer opportunities too. I've helped boxing the kits for the clients and that's cool too. Just a few hours of packing up boxes with the client's pet's "order". It is very obvious how important these pets are to their owners when you read these orders - very cute! Their annual Petchitecture event is a real treat too! Easy, fun work and the attendees are great! Picture a beautiful venue over-run with tons of pets and some even dressed to match their owners! Fun times! read more

I've been a volunteer with Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) for about 3 years now. I don't regret a moment. It is an organization that does wonderful things to help preserve the human-animal bond for those that are critically ill, this includes HIV/AIDS patients and patients with other debilitating illnesses. It is not only internally rewarding, but it is fun. I've met and volunteered with some of the nicest people in the city thanks to PAWS. Whether it is working events, the Pet Food Bank, walking a dog, caring for a cat or providing a little financial support, if you are looking for a non-profit organization to assist in your down time, this is the one to think about. Daniel Marlay is a great guy and the new Pet Food Bank coordinator is equally so. read more

I am on waiting list for my service puppy and kitty. From signing up to asking for kitten food litter because my money was short this month met such kind caring staff. If I had an million dollars I would donate to this Awesome place. Thank you so much! read more

PAWSF has been in my life for over a decade and they are absolutely WONDERFUL I'm so blessed to have the additional vet care and dog and cat food so I can continue to keep my animals. I lOVE PAWSSF! read more

Scam. Ill be reporting PAWS to the IRS and the City of San Francisco next. Check out their store which, swear to gosh has a menu board Chipotle would be envious of. Oh, not for services; go there to see what you can order and come here to Yelp.to see what you cant. Im disabled and homeless and dont qualify for any services. read more

I have been delighted to volunteer with PAWS for over five years and have had the opportunity to work with some of the kindest and warmest people I've ever met. I volunteered for about two years as a dog walker, I delivered pet food, pet holiday stockings and am now volunteering at different fairs and events to do outreach. Did I mention the parties? PAWS has a very fun Petitechture party each year and they really roll out the red carpet for people and pets. They also have the most happen' booth at the PRIDE festival each summer. Dog walking is one of the most enjoyable volunteer opportunities I've ever had. You get fresh air and exercise and you're helping out! And you can always look forward to seeing that smiling little face on the special tail-wagger as you walk up the front steps to take him on his next walk! read more

I signed up for help from PAWS and they told me I would have to wait four years for their support.

I went to their volunteer orientation last week and this seems like such a great organization -- helping the companion animals of people who are ill and in need in order to enhance the quality of life for both. They have a walkathon coming up in October -- check out their website for more info, or to see how you can help! read more

I really enjoyed volunteering there. Initially it was to pay off a parking ticket, but I wound up adopting the most adorable Boston Terrier ever. The staff was incredible. I especially admired Tara, she's really cute. There a wonderful organization to volunteer for! Again, really wonderful people. read more

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