OUR MISSION
WHY COMFORT and LOVE?
Pillows for Paws is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and love to shelter animals in NYC, including cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs. The group fulfills this mission by donating essential items—beds, blankets, toys, treats, and food—monthly to the city's shelters.
Pillows for Paws believes that the emotional well-being of shelter animals is just as important as their physical health. Many animals arrive at shelters due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, and creating a safe, loving, and supportive environment is crucial.
Each year, about 30,000 animals are surrendered to New York City shelters. The group helps ease their transition with comfort and enrichment, providing cozy beds, engaging toys, tasty treats, and other items requested by shelter staff.
When animals feel cared for and valued, they develop trust, calm, and confidence, allowing their personalities to shine through and improving their chances of being adopted.
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.
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.
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.