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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.…

A Client Story – Tod and Ginger

For over 20 years, Tod has lived with the disease of HIV, and has recently battled cancer for over a year.

But if you met him, you wouldn’t imagine this man’s life has been full of suffering and illness. …

Pet Art Comes with a Twist in 2009

PAWS/LA’s annual art auction, Pet Art, came with a twist this year with the auction being held online from December 1-10, 2009. Innovating the auction process with an online platform allowed PAWS/LA to reach a nationwide audience and expand…

PetCo Place Officially Opens

On Monday, August 4, 2008, representatives from the office of Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, along with other dignitaries, were on hand to officially open PETCO PLACE – a groundbreaking project that will allow pet-owning homeless individuals…