05/28/2026
As they say, time flies when you’re having fun — and apparently when you’re busy paying it forward you forget it’s our birthday!
While Happy Tails Paw It Forward has been operating as a charity since 2017, May 25, 2025 marked a very special milestone for us — the day we officially became an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
What a year it has been. In just our official first year, we have donated more than 100 raffle baskets to help individuals and organizations in their fundraising efforts, along with over $16,000 to organizations and causes such as CASA For Children, Inc., Helping Heroes, First Responders in need, various First Responder organizations, food drives, Harmony House Children's Advocacy Center, House of Hagar Catholic Worker, Ladies League of Marshall County, The Caring Tree, Seeing Hands, flood relief, medical benefits, fire relief, the Cambridge OH PD-Belmont County Sheriff's Office and Wellsburg Police Department K9 Units, Cockayne At Glen Dale, area animal shelters, the Back Pack Ministry, and so many more.
Make no mistake, none of this would be possible without the support of those who donate their time, their talents, and those who give what they can — from monetary donations to basket items. We often hear that we are a blessing to the community, but the truth is, it’s the community that blesses us. We are honored to Paw It Forward on your behalf.
Thank you all so very much for the continued support, encouragement, and love. Our motto, “Together we’ll do some good,” has proven that together… we’ve done great things. ❤️