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Our Mission

On the streets of Skid Row,
forgotten animals survive in the shadows.
We bring them into the light.

We’re not an adoption agency. We’re a frontline rescue operation — providing emergency medical care, daily sustenance, and unwavering support to the most vulnerable animals in Los Angeles’s most challenging urban environment.

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Animals fed, treated & cared for

0

Medical Interventions

Emergency treatments provided

24

Outreach Zones

City blocks covered weekly

3

Active Volunteers

Community members engaged

Ruger
Drool Champ

Ruger

— MAY DROOL ON YOUR FLOOR, BUT WILL HEAL YOUR HEART.

Meet Ruger 🤎
Under 2 years old | Pit Mix | A little drool, a lot of soul

Ruger is the kind of dog who looks at you like he already knows your secrets, and somehow still loves you anyway.

He was found wandering an apartment complex in Compton, California, and is now safe with PAWS. He’s been neutered, vaccinated, and chipped, and while we’re still getting to know all the little pieces of his personality, one thing is already obvious: this boy is special.

Ruger has those big soulful eyes, that pouty bottom lip, and just enough drool to make him impossible not to love. He gives tough-guy on the outside, but his face says soft boy looking for somewhere to belong.

As PAWS finishes moving and fencing is built at the Desert House location, Ruger is staying with the family who found him. He may even become the first official PAWS dog to move onto the property, but what he really needs is a foster, adopter, or rescue transfer to help him find his forever home.

✔️ Under 2 years old
✔️ Neutered, vaccinated, and chipped
✔️ Soulful, sweet, and ready for his next chapter
✔️ Certified Drool Baby™

Ruger is looking for someone who sees past the breed label and straight into those eyes.

Foster, adopt, or transfer Ruger. He’s got a pouty lip, a soft heart, and a whole lot of love waiting to go somewhere. 🤎

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Additional ways to donate available on our Make-A-Donation page.

$15

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Food, water & basic supplies for one animal for two weeks
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Emergency intake, assessment & initial stabilization care
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Veterinary examination, vaccinations & parasite treatment

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Full rescue operation including transport, housing & extended care
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Cover complete emergency surgery or critical care for one animal
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The Streets Need Your Hands
Whether you have an hour a week or a lifetime of compassion to give, there’s a place for you in our mission. No experience necessary — just a willingness to make a difference in the lives of LA’s most vulnerable animals.
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Foster FAQ

Quick answers to the questions we hear most from new fosters.

No. Patience, a safe space, and a willingness to follow basic care guidance matter more than experience. We match animals to your comfort level and situation.
Skid Row PAWS helps with food, basic supplies, and medical coordination when available. You are never expected to cover vet bills for a foster animal without talking to us first.
It varies. Some placements are a weekend, some run several weeks, and some are longer. You set your availability on the application, and we only reach out with matches that fit it.
Tell us. Life happens, and no foster is ever stuck. We will work on moving the animal to another foster or arrangement as quickly as we can.
Often, yes. Fosters get first consideration when an animal in their care becomes available for adoption. Just let us know you are interested.
Usually. Tell us about your household on the application, and we will only match you with animals that are a good fit for your home.

Foster Application

Tell us about your home and availability, and our team will reach out when a pet matches your situation. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

By submitting this application I confirm the following: the information provided is accurate, I understand fostering is a temporary arrangement, and Skid Row PAWS retains care decisions for animals in foster. Submitting an application does not guarantee placement.

Adoption Application

Complete the application below and our adoption team will review it and follow up with you. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

By submitting this application I confirm the following: I agree to adopt the animal(s) and provide them with proper care. I will have them spayed and/or neutered and provide a receipt for the procedure. This adoption does not grant any breeding rights. I will contact Skid Row PAWS if any issues arise.