Our Story
Established on January 17, 2014, Paw Works was founded with the clear mission, to help make Ventura County "No Kill". By forming a rescue organization designed to place unwanted animals from county and city shelters in permanent homes, we hoped to help ease the tragic burden that is created when owners abandon their animals, and fail to spay or neuter their pets.
Ventura County was able to achieve “No Kill” status less than a month after Paw Works was formed, through the shear determination and support provided directly from our organization. Today, Paw Works takes in over 1,600 abandoned animals from multiple counties all over California, as well as from other rescue organizations throughout the state yearly.
With 98% of every donated dollar going back directly to the rescue, care, education and adoption to Paw Works' animals saved, we have been able to achieve significant growth in the past 5 years: 1) Over 5,500 dogs and cats saved to date 2) Two adoption centers in upscale, local malls 3) Opened and operate a board & train facility for our rescue animals 4) Created the Child Pet Ambassador (CPA) Program, which services over 200 local children with hands on interactive volunteer opportunities 5) Provided over 500 free spay & neuter services for low-income residents of LA and Ventura County.
With the help of our community, we can continue to off-set our yearly budget of $1.2+ million and continue our growth into long-term, local and national initiatives, legislation and education through the growth of our CPA program. As a 501(c)3, nonprofit corporation, all donations are tax deductible, www.pawworks.org.
