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PAWS/LA Offers Free Pet Alert Decal

PAWS/LA believes every home with a pet should have an emergency alert decal to notify emergency personnel that you have a pet inside.

To protect your pet, and to give you peace of mind, we are offering complimentary Pet…

PAWS/LA’s Michael-Jon Smith named Direct TV Hometown Hero

Michael-Jon Smith, Chairman of the Board of PAWS/LA, was chosen as a DIRECT-TV Hometown Hero.This original series hosted by Joan Lunden,features inspirational stories of everyday people whose extraordinary acts of kindness, courage and bravery are making a profound difference in…

PAWS/LA Moves to Downtown Los Angeles

In October 2009, PAWS/LA moved their former Hollywood offices and food bank to a new, larger facility in downtown Los Angeles.

Located in the growing South Park area of downtown, near the Staples Center, the move allows easier access…

L.A. Artist Auctions Work to Benefit PAWS/LA

Internationally recognized fine artist, Melanie Stimmel Van Latum selected PAWS/LA as the beneficiary of a recent auction of one of her original works. The painting entitled “Cloistered Coiff”, soft pastel on velour, was from her newest series…

Volunteer Profile – Debbie Thayer

Debbie Thayer was in her local pet store flipping through a newspaper when an ad for PAWS/LA caught her eye. After going online and finding out more information about the organization, she realized she wanted to become a volunteer.…