GrandPaws Pantry

03/09/2024

Yesterday was the last monthly pet food delivery from GrandPaws Pantry and we were so happy to be joined on the delivery route by The Arizona Pet Project to complete the transition of services to their organization. We are confident that the seniors with companion pets that we have served will continue to receive the pet food assistance that they need from the amazing team Arizona Pet Project. What was anticipated to be a sentimental day, turned out to be alot of fun with both people and pets. ❤️

02/04/2024

Yesterday GrandPaws Pantry was joined by a team member from The Arizona Pet Project to begin introducing their organization to our Senior Companion Pet Program. A big THANK YOU to Chad, who joined in on our delivery route, and was introduced to the assisted living facilities that are home to many seniors with companion pets. As GrandPaws Pantry comes to a close in 2 months, we are grateful for the commitment from The Arizona Pet Project to continue to provide pet food assistance to the existing seniors and their companion pets. We are confident that The Arizona Pet Project has a great team and shares the GrandPaws Pantry mission to help pets and the people who love them.

02/02/2024

We are getting ready to make the February pet food deliveries tomorrow to seniors with companion pets living in assisted living facilities.

Maybe we need a bigger cart???

01/12/2024

Welcome 2024!
This year will bring A LOT of change within GrandPaws Pantry, and for me personally. In the coming months, I will graduate and begin my college career, and I am eagerly looking forward to exploring new opportunities as I begin my next chapter.
Which means, it is time for GrandPaws Pantry to come to a close. I began GrandPaws Pantry in 2016, when I was 10 years old, because I saw a need in my community and I wanted to do something to help. Since then, so much has happened and I am incredibly proud of the assistance provided to so many seniors and their companion pets. It’s been my honor to advocate on their behalf and bring attention to their needs. This March, GrandPaws Pantry will be celebrating 8 years of an amazing journey and it seems a logical time to end.
Although I plan to retain the GrandPaws Pantry name, (I may have ideas for the future), I have spent the last several months exploring options for continuing assistance for every senior and their pet currently in the Senior Companion Pet Care Program. After careful consideration, I am excited to introduce you to The Arizona Pet Project. Their wonderful team is commitment to keeping pets and people together, and over the next several months, our organizations will be in coordination to make the transition for existing seniors with companion pets needing pet food assistance as seamless as possible. To learn more about The Arizona Pet Project, please visit their website @ www.azpetproject.org
GrandPaws Pantry will no longer accept donations as of Feb 1, allowing time for our monthly donors to discontinue their scheduled donations through PayPal, however, please consider donating to The Arizona Pet Project.
It is difficult to express how much it has meant to me to have had so much support for GrandPaws Pantry all these years. Thank you for caring about a community of people with pets that are very special. ❤️
With gratitude,
Sonya

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12/21/2023

Santa Paws came to town today and delivered special holidays gifts to the seniors and their companion pets living in partnered assisted living facilities. New toys, blankets, collars and special treats filled the holiday gift bags. Thank you to everyone who has donated to GrandPaws Pantry in recent months. Your generousity made this day possible and filled so many hearts with holiday joy!
Merry Christmas to all from GrandPaws Pantry!

12/13/2023

This past Sunday we had the last GrandPaws Pantry board meeting for 2023. I am so grateful for these amazing women that have been my mentors. They are my guides and cheerleaders and GrandPaws Pantry would not be what it is without their incredible support.
(Our “ugly sweater” contest was alot of fun too!)

12/02/2023

Looking for a fun place to hang out this weekend?
Check out the Phoenix Cat Cafe!
Cat cafes have become increasingly popular and are so much fun and we are so lucky to have one located here in downtown Phoenix!
Yesterday we stopped in and enjoyed the company of many amazing cats, all available for adoption! There is something magical about cats and whether you come in to adopt, or just simply hang out, consider a visit and support an amazing place dedicated to feline welfare.

11/24/2023

A very Happy Thanksgiving from GrandPaws Pantry!

11/04/2023

It was a purr-fect morning for the AAWL (Arizona Animal Welfare League) “Walk To Save Animals” 2K/5K walk around beautiful Tempe Town Lake. Thank you to everyone that donated to Team GrandPaws! Together we raised $3,375.00 to benefit Arizona’s oldest, and largest, no-kill animal shelter!! Thank you also to our team members, both two-legged and four-legged, who came out early on a Saturday morning to support this great cause!

11/04/2023

It usually takes 3 days, before and after school, to make the monthly pet food deliveries to all the seniors with companion pets living in our partnered assisted living facilities. By the time the last delivery of the month is made, I’m usually pretty tired…and then this happens.
Chihuahua kisses and hugs from two wonderful seniors who waited to see me. Best part of my day! ❤️

10/14/2023

Yesterday we had an amazing visit with our community partner at Rusty's Angels Sanctuary and were able to present them with a $1,000 donation to kick off their annual Sunday Funday fundraiser! This wonderful organization provides sanctuary for senior dogs that have been surrendered. Because of age, many of these senior pets would be considered unadoptable and likely euthanized in county shelters, but at Rusty’s Angels they find a safe haven and many are rehomed to people looking to love a senior dog. To learn more about Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary, support their fundraising campaign, or inquire about adopting a senior pet, please visit www.rustysangelssanctuary.org

10/06/2023

Please consider supporting Team GrandPaws as we participate in the AAWL’s annual “Walk To Save Animals”@ 8am on Sat., November 4, 2023 @ beautiful Tempe Beach Park. This 2k/5k family and pet friendly event supports AAWL, Arizona’s oldest no-kill animal shelter. Join us!

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