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Pause Animal Wellness Sanctuary
Pause Animal Wellness Sanctuary (PAWS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Colorado, dedicated to rescuing animals while creating mutual healing spaces for animals and the humans who care for them through education, heart-centered practices, and sanctuary experiences.
PAWS exists to rescue animals from otherwise uncertain futures and to help them find homes and environments that truly support their nervous systems, well-being, and long-term stability. Whether they remain with us for the length of their lives or are temporarily housed until we have found them their perfect forever home.
PAWS is more than a sanctuary for animals; it is a space for healing, connection, and learning for humans as well. We believe in heart-centered living and meditation as tools to cultivate compassion, deepen understanding, and strengthen bonds with our animal companions. As we work toward securing land and expanding our capacity to rescue and care for animals, we are laying the foundation for a future where both animals and humans can heal, grow, and thrive together.
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Longmont, CO 80504
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About the Organization
- Organization category
- Public Charity
- Country / State
- United States / Colorado
- Mission
- Pause Animal Wellness Sanctuary (PAWS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Colorado, dedicated to rescuing animals while creating mutual healing spaces for animals and the humans who care for them through education, heart-centered practices, and sanctuary experiences.
PAWS exists to rescue animals from otherwise uncertain futures and to help them find homes and environments that truly support their nervous systems, well-being, and long-term stability. Whether they remain with us for the length of their lives or are temporarily housed until we have found them their perfect forever home.
PAWS is more than a sanctuary for animals; it is a space for healing, connection, and learning for humans as well. We believe in heart-centered living and meditation as tools to cultivate compassion, deepen understanding, and strengthen bonds with our animal companions. As we work toward securing land and expanding our capacity to rescue and care for animals, we are laying the foundation for a future where both animals and humans can heal, grow, and thrive together. - Programs or services
- Animal Rescue & Heart Centered Experiences for Humans and Animals. Right now we are in a strict fundraising phase to move into our permanent property.
- Detailed programs
- There are programs, both current and planned future programs, for PAWS. Please see our attached Strategic Business Plan that goes in-depth into these.
- Target Audience
- People who love animals and wellness practices for all being
- Geographic Focus
- United States, Arizona (USA), Colorado (USA), New Mexico (USA), Oklahoma (USA), Texas (USA), Utah (USA), Wyoming (USA)
- Current projects
- Currently, our primary focus is raising funds to allow us to meet our matching grant fundraiser so that we can get into a permanent property, secure all necessary licensing, and make a greater impact. You can find out more at https://www.pausesanctuary.com/55kgoal
- Organization goals
- 1. Establish a Strong Foundation, Acquire Permanent Location, Secure necessary licenses and insurances
2. Develop a Comprehensive Volunteer Program
3. Expand Fundraising Efforts
4. Expand Sanctuary Rescue & Care Capabilities
5. Establish Adoption and Foster Programs
6. Create a foster network to provide temporary homes for animals in transition
7. Launch a Merchandise Store to Support PAWS Sell PAWS-branded merchandise, eco-friendly pet products, and educational materials about animal wellness.
8. Build Partnerships to Strengthen Impact Collaborate with local and global businesses, nonprofits, and veterinarians to expand resources and reach.
9. Partner with shelters that are willing to work toward becoming no-kill, building strategic programs for rescue and long-term change.
10. Hire a staff support team to increase capacity to rescue and care for more animals in need.
11. Educational Outreach, Awareness & Healthy Relationships Create programs, workshops, and interactive experiences to support the public with animal care and responsible pet ownership.
12. Develop programs, workshops, and interactive experiences to help cultivate compassion, a deeper understanding of the role animals play in our lives, and the healing bonds between humans and animals.
13. Build a Social Media Following Create engaging content that educates, inspires, and connects with the community.
14. Offer Diverse Wellness Experiences Offer workshops, events, and retreats where visitors can connect with sanctuary residents, nature, and their hearts.
15. Open a Community-Focused “Cat Café” Create a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy tea or coffee while interacting with adoptable cats. - Leadership
- Khadijih Mitchell
Natalie Gould
Jo Kephart
Interim Board Members In Process
Seeking additional board members
Funding Needs
- Funding needs
- We need to raise at a minimum $41,000 to meet our $55K Goal to receive an additional $100K from a private donor. As said, this is the current minimum that we are seeking to raise to help us make a greater impact. PAWS can easily have a $500k+ yearly budget, depending on the number of animals rescued and the programs provided.