PAWS FOR LIFE/ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROTECTION SOCIETY

PAWS FOR LIFE/ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROTECTION SOCIETY The objective was to place each of these animals into a loving home. In its beginning there was no shelter facility. Thankfully, in March of 1980 Albert O.

PAWS For Life – Animal Welfare & Protection Society began in 1978 with the collective actions of eight individuals who saw the need, in Pueblo, to provide help and aid to abandoned, abused and unwanted companion animals. Care for animals was provided strictly through a foster home system but it quickly became obvious that the foster home system was limited. Large numbers of adoptable animals were

still left to die in the streets or were subject to disposal at taxpayers’ expense. Pritz donated land at 3420 West 8th Street (off Pueblo Boulevard and 11th Street) and a shelter facility was built. This is where the current shelter still remains. In 1981 the PAWS For Life – Animal Welfare and Protection Society was incorporated in the state of Colorado as a non-profit organization and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) corporation by the Internal Revenue Service. PAWS For Life soon established a policy based on population control and adoption as alternatives to euthanasia and the organization began a campaign to focus public awareness on the increasing needs of helpless and homeless animals. In response to this, contributions from the public enabled us to construct a small, 10 run kennel. The shelter later expanded to 16 indoor access runs and four outside runs. In 2001 the shelter underwent a renovation project that made the shelter safer and healthier for dogs and staff and brought it into compliance with PACFA regulations. Our shelter presently has 26 runs and houses between 50 and 60 dogs at any one time. With donations from individuals and businesses, fundraising activities and an occasional grant as our only means of support we have been able to care for and adopt out several thousand animals into good homes.

A big thank you to another kind donor who donated off these delicious treats for our dogs! ❤️🐾Our pups absolutely love ...
09/05/2026

A big thank you to another kind donor who donated off these delicious treats for our dogs! ❤️🐾

Our pups absolutely love their treats, and donations like these always bring lots of happy tails around the shelter. 🐶

Thank you so much for thinking of our PAWS pups and helping us spoil them a little!

We are so incredibly grateful to the kind person who sent this generous donation! ❤️🐾There was no name included, so we a...
09/05/2026

We are so incredibly grateful to the kind person who sent this generous donation! ❤️🐾

There was no name included, so we aren’t able to thank you personally, but please know how much we appreciate you. From litter and enrichment toys to treats and chews, these are all wonderful items that will be put to good use for the dogs and cats at PAWS for Life. Thank you!!

❤️ WE HAVE A PRETTY AMAZING UPDATE! ❤️🐾Everyone’s favorite hap, hap, happy boy Baxter has found his forever home! 🎉Baxte...
09/04/2026

❤️ WE HAVE A PRETTY AMAZING UPDATE! ❤️🐾

Everyone’s favorite hap, hap, happy boy Baxter has found his forever home! 🎉

Baxter was pulled from a euthanasia list, and we are so incredibly grateful we were able to give him the second chance he deserved. And now, look at him! ❤️

Baxter has a mama who absolutely loves him, and his new fur siblings are pretty happy to have him, too. 🥰

We are going to miss this sweet, happy boy more than we can say, but knowing he is safe, loved, and finally home makes saying goodbye a little easier.

Happy new life, Baxter! This is exactly what second chances are all about. You will always have a special place in our hearts. 🐾❤️🏡. 🐾❤️

09/03/2026
A big PAWS for Life thank you to Roger and the Kilby family for once again thinking of our animals! ❤️🐾 Roger stopped by...
09/03/2026

A big PAWS for Life thank you to Roger and the Kilby family for once again thinking of our animals! ❤️🐾 Roger stopped by with Pill Pockets, jerky treats, kitty treats, and green beans—all things our dogs and cats love and that we use regularly.

We truly appreciate your kindness and continued support. Thank you for always thinking of our animals! 🐶🐱❤️

🐾💕 Happy Gotcha Day, Little Debbie! 💕🐾What started as fostering quickly became forever! Staff member Caitie and Ryan fel...
09/01/2026

🐾💕 Happy Gotcha Day, Little Debbie! 💕🐾

What started as fostering quickly became forever! Staff member Caitie and Ryan fell in love, making Little Debbie another wonderful foster fail. ❤️ We’re so excited for her new life with her new sibling, Bob and loving family! 🐶🏡🎉

09/01/2026

Uncle Greyson is making sure the kiddos, Quinnie and Ralphie, are on their best behavior! 😂🐾 He’s such a sweet pup and takes his job very seriously. ❤️

PAWS for Life
800 N. Pueblo Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81003
📞 719-543-6464
📧 [email protected]
pawspueblo.org⁠

🐾 Hi, friends! We need Pill Pockets! 🐾Pill Pockets make giving medications so much easier for dogs like Howdy, who recen...
08/31/2026

🐾 Hi, friends! We need Pill Pockets! 🐾

Pill Pockets make giving medications so much easier for dogs like Howdy, who recently had his toe amputated and is currently taking several medications.

We are especially in need of capsule-size Pill Pockets in chicken or peanut butter flavor. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!

Howdy thanks you, and so do we! 🐶💙

Amazon wish list https://pawspueblo.org/wish-list/

💕 Happy Gotcha Day, Puddin’, now Molly! We know this sweet girl is already so loved and spoiled. 🥰Happy new life, Molly!...
08/31/2026

💕 Happy Gotcha Day, Puddin’, now Molly! We know this sweet girl is already so loved and spoiled. 🥰

Happy new life, Molly! 🐱🏡❤️

Owners have been in contactStray pup found on Scarsboro Drive in PUEBLO West. Being held by a kind people who found it. ...
08/30/2026

Owners have been in contact

Stray pup found on Scarsboro Drive in PUEBLO West. Being held by a kind people who found it. Please call PAWS at 719-543-6464 for more information. 

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800 N Pueblo Boulevard
Pueblo, CO
81003

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Monday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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