P.A.D.
Program for Animal Guardians with HIV/AIDS

The PAWS/LA P.A.D. Program assists low-income animal guardians living with HIV/AIDS enrich their quality of life by ensuring the healing benefits of animal companionship. The positive correlation between individuals with animals and improved emotional outlook and health stability has been documented through numerous scientific studies.

Basic Services

All services are provided to qualified clients on a case-by-case basis as funds are available.
  • • Subsidized veterinary care 
  • • Pet food & supplies
  • • Grooming assistance
  • • Dog walking for homebound clients (time-specific)
  • • Litter box maintenance
  • • Animal transport

​NOTE: there is a 30-day wait period for vet service following completion of your enrollment
 
Eligibility Screening
Are you HIV+?
Do you reside in Los Angeles County?
Do you consider yourself to be low-income?
Is your companion animal at least 6 months old?
Have you/will you spay/neuter your animal?   

If you answered YES to all of the questions,
​you may be eligible for services.

For more information, contact:
PAWS/LA Client Services
Omar Olivares
213.741.1950 x 120
"My dog means everything to me. She is my reason for waking up in the morning. I can't imagine my life without her."
​​Click here to apply for the PAD Program