About Us

Protecting animals. Advocating for change.

Paws Fur Help is organized as a volunteer group and exists to promote animal welfare.

Mission statement

“Our mission is to protect and advocate for companion animals in need and build a community where people treat them with kindness and respect.”

Paws Fur Help, Inc. was established in March 2022 as a concerned citizens group to provide support and advocate change at the local shelter, city, county, and state level.

Our services

  • Volunteer Program
  • Foster Program
  • Transport
  • Foster Food Pantry
  • Education
  • Adoption

Partnerships

Working alongside animal welfare partners.

Current site content lists established partnerships and collaborators, including American Pets Alive, RGV Humane Society – Harlingen, RGV Humane Society – Mission, Dogs Playing for Life, Chewy Established, American Rescue Aid, Texas Wellness, Yaqui Animal Rescue, THLN-Hidalgo County, and many others.

Awards & advocacy

  • 2025 advocacy for roadside animal sales ban
  • 2024 Community Champion Award
  • 2023 Community Champion Award
  • 2023 Icon Award – Keller Williams RGV