Paws in Need VA

Who We Are:

Founded in 2019, Paws in Need works towards a future where decisions about companion animal medical care need  never be made based on cost. Together with community members, we work:

To promote the importance of and improve access to medical veterinary care.

To educate the community about pet welfare in Hampton Roads and reduce euthanasia of treatable and/or adoptable pets.

To provide medical funding for lifesaving/improving procedures when families are unable to afford care.

To provide informative resources about programs in place that support Hampton Roads communities and their pets.

How We Help

Families experiencing a veterinary care crisis complete the application on our website, www.pawsinneedva.com. Referrals are also made from veterinary clinics across the Hampton Roads area.  Pledge decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and are responsive to the cost of care and the specific circumstances of the situation.  Pledges are made for lifesaving veterinary care in situations where families have exhausted all other avenues for payment, including personal funds, credit, and other resources.  Payments are made directly to the veterinary clinic(s) performing the service.  All animals we help are shared on our Facebook page, which is our main donation source at this time. 

How You Help:

By helping us to build a robust operating fund, we are able to help pets in crisis more quickly and more consistently.  This yields a positive outcome for the pet and for the pet's family.

Because of our generous donors, pets like Kenneth, Lita, Kasha and Kimbo have lifesaving surgeries and medical procedures so they can go home to their families!