OUR MISSION
WHY COMFORT and LOVE?
Pillows for Paws is a 501c(3) non-profit group with the mission to bring comfort and love to NYC shelter cats, dogs, rabbits, and and guinea pigs. The group does this by donating beds, blankets, toys, treats, medical supplies, food, Kuranda beds, plus many more enrichment items to our city shelters on a monthly basis.
Pillows for Paws believes that focusing on the emotional well-being of shelter animals is a crucial factor in their overall health. When homeless animals come into a shelter, it's usually because they have experienced abuse, neglect or abandonment.
PFP's mission is to create a more positive space in a stressful and scary shelter environment. The group does this by working with the shelter staff to get the animals what they specifically need, including cozy beds to comfort them, toys to keep them active, or treats to help them stay playful.
When an animal feels supported and loved, they have a greater sense of ease, trust, and calm. Then, they have a better chance of being ADOPTED. That is everyone's goal! There are 30,000 animals surrendered to the city shelter per year. Please see below for all our different funds and ways you can help!
Donate an In Honor of Bed - A GIFT THAT GIVES BACK
Donate a bed to a shelter cat, dog, rabbit or guinea pig while honoring, remembering or celebrating your own companion animal, family member or animal-loving friend. We will sew a patch onto one of our handmade with love shelter beds and send you a pic before it goes to the shelter.
Monthly Toy & Treat Fund
Each month PFP sends shipments of packaged toys & treats to all 3 city shelters in Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. We NEED your support to continue this important mission! These items are essential to keeping cats, dogs, rabbits & guinea pigs active and busy while they wait for their forever homes. They also assist the behavior staff while they work with individual animals who are scared or having a hard time socializing. Having these items is crucial in so many ways!
Fresh Veggies Fund for Rabbits And Guinea Pigs
We send a weekly delivery of fresh greens and herbs to shelter rabbits and guinea pigs at the Manhattan and Queens City Shelters.
The Max Fund
Max's family established this fund in 2019 after recognizing the positive impact our handmade tug toys could have on shelter dogs, helping to keep them active and calm. Their vision is to grow the fund so that every homeless dog entering the shelter would always have a tug toy to enjoy.
Amazon Wishlist
Send some treats from out Wishlist. They will be shipped to the Queens City Shelter.
Volunteer OPPORTUNITIES
Get our updates on monthly in-person events by signing up for our NEWSLETTER Or visit our DIY page for ways to make our shelter beds and toys at home for cats, dogs, rabbits & guinea pigs. Items can be mailed or dropped off at: Animal Care Centers of NYC: 326 East 110th Street, NYC, NY 10029 OR 1906 Flushing Avenue, Ridgewood NY 11385.