Protect Animals Worldwide rescues, rehabilitates, and provides care for animals who have been abandoned, injured, abused, or left without protection.
Your gift helps provide food, medical care, shelter, and safety for real animals in PAW's care.
"Every animal deserves safety, dignity, and a second chance."
Sanctuary
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An animal is waiting for the next meal, the next vet visit, the next safe night. Your gift becomes that next moment of care.
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The work
Our mission is to provide a safe and compassionate haven for animals in need — promoting their well-being, health, and happiness, especially for those who have been injured and abused.
We rescue animals who have been abandoned, neglected, or abused, bringing them out of harm's way.
We provide veterinary care, nourishment, and a loving environment so each animal can heal.
We work to rehome animals into loving families, and offer lifelong sanctuary to those who cannot.
The animals
Every name here belongs to a real animal in PAW's care — each with a story, a need, and a chance to live safely because people choose to help.
Sunny's story →
In August 2022, a young horse arrived at the vet hospital with a fractured leg after being forced to compete in vaquejada — a brutal Brazilian sport. His owner wouldn't pay for his care and was already trying to sell him off.
Meet Sunny and choose how to help.
Valentine's story →
Valentine was already living on PAW's current property when they began renting it. He had endured years of suffering in vaquejada — pushed far beyond his limits, leaving severe leg injuries still visible around his knees today.
Meet Valentine and choose how to help.
Tigrinho's story →
Tigrinho — affectionately, the little tiger — was found as a fragile kitten battling the streets alone. He developed cataracts that threatened to take his vision permanently.
Meet Tigrinho and choose how to help.
Apolo's story →
Apolo is one of the oldest and most cherished donkeys at the sanctuary. When he grew too old to work, his owner threw him onto the streets and inflicted unthinkable cruelty.
Meet Apolo and choose how to help.
Layla's story →
In May 2023, Layla was found abandoned in the dunes with an open leg fracture. Someone working at a small beach kiosk made the call that saved her life.
Meet Layla and choose how to help.
Thunder's story →
Thunder is a blind rescue horse. He spent his entire life confined to a stall, never able to experience the outside world.
Meet Thunder and choose how to help.
Where your gift helps
Your support helps provide food, shelter, medical care, and safety for the animals in PAW's care.
$10 can help provide food and basic care.
$25 can help support daily shelter needs.
$50 can help with medical care and recovery.
$100 can help support rescue, transport, and intake.
Every gift, big or small, helps support PAW's rescue and sanctuary work.
The invitation
Sponsorship is a monthly way to help provide food, medical care, shelter, and ongoing care for a real animal in PAW's care.
You'll meet each animal on their story page first, then continue to PAW's sponsorship form from there.
Real outcomes
These stories show what food, medical care, shelter, time, and compassion can do.
Adopted into a loving homeOn Nov 26, 2024, PAW received a desperate call about an elderly dog suffering terribly — dragging herself due to leg fractures, battling severe vomiting and diarrhea. Today Dirce has an entirely new life.
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Officially adopted — foster failMargot is officially adopted! It was a foster fail with PAW's amazing vet, Dr. Camila — who sometimes takes recovering dogs home from the hospital to finish treatment.
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Adopted by a cat-loving familyLast August, returning to the hotel after a long day at the sanctuary, a friendly little cat ran up meowing for attention — clearly recently dumped. The team named him Oreo, and he spent the night in their hotel room.
Read full storyMore PAW success stories: Golias, Lila, Bono, Charlize, Guto.
From PAW's journal
When we think of cats, many of us see domestic pets curled up in warm homes. But some cats live very different lives.
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Adopting a pet is a life-changer, and the right animal rescue organization can make all the difference.
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Adopting a new pet is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it's important to set up your home for success first.
Read articleThe trust
Protect Animals Worldwide is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIN: 47-4051352. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor.
Mailing address: PO Box 4967, Spanaway, WA 98387
Donation options: PayPal, Square, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, GoFundMe, Patreon, MyGivingCircle, Cuddly, Amazon Wishlist, mail-in check.
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Your support helps provide food, shelter, medical care, and safety for the animals in PAW's care.
