P.A.W.S. for Patriots

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 p4p-logo P.A.W.S. for Patriots (P4P) empowers veterans by providing therapeutic volunteer opportunities, career pathways and access to vital resources, while improving the lives of shelter animals through care, training and socialization. We strive to honor and support those who served by offering them a renewed sense of purpose and healing as they help shelter pets find loving homes.

Fort Worth is positioning itself to become one of the most veteran-friendly cities in the country, and the P.A.W.S. for Patriots program is another significant step toward achieving that goal. 

By combining hands-on opportunities, paid employment options and access to vital resources, we're building a future where our veterans thrive!


P4P vision: To honor and support military veterans by creating opportunities to Serve, Connect and Heal alongside shelter animals — building resilience and purpose through meaningful bonds and service to our community.


P4P initiatives:

  • Resource Hub
  • Foster Volunteer Program
  • Ruck & Roll | Doggy Day Out Program
  • Volunteer Program - Coming soon 2025!
  • Boot Camp Program – Coming soon 2025!
  • Return to Work Program - Coming soon 2025!
View the volunteer page for full program details.

Support P.A.W.S. for Patriots

Every donation makes a difference. By supporting P.A.W.S. for Patriots, you’re helping to create meaningful connections between service members and shelter animals, fostering healing and companionship for both. Your contribution will go directly toward training, animal care and community outreach initiatives, empowering veterans and active military to find purpose and peace through engagement with shelter pets.

Join us in serving those who have served us by making a donation today. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the lives of both people and animals in our community.

DONATE NOW!


For more information and to get involved with P4P, email us today!


View the City's Resources for Veterans webpage for a full list of available assistance for military service members.


Join us Nov. 16 for the P.A.W.S. for Patriots launch event!

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We're excited to introduce this new program, a meaningful way to honor and support our military while helping shelter animals.

We’ll unveil the P4P Volunteer Program opportunities (starting Nov. 16), along with details on the upcoming Boot Camp Program, Return to Work Program and Resource Hub.

Enjoy food trucks, vendors and a special treat — free vaccines for the pets of Fort Worth military service members!

Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
Time: Noon–5 p.m.
Place: North Animal Campus, 351 Hillshire Drive, Fort Worth 76052