Protecting Animals While Supporting Sobriety (PAWSS)

Sometimes the biggest change comes from solving one very specific problem.

PAWSS was built on a simple idea: when people know their pets are safe, they are more able to seek treatment, focus on recovery, and begin rebuilding their lives. By providing temporary, compassionate care for animals, we remove a powerful barrier to sobriety and help keep people and their pets together.

This small intervention creates meaningful ripple effects — supporting recovery, reducing animal surrender, and strengthening the bond between people and the animals they love.