Pawsitive Start Foundation helps newly adopted shelter dogs and cats receive essential first-year care by paying approved participating service providers directly.
The first year after adoption can bring unexpected expenses. Our mission is to help families provide the essential care their newly adopted pets need to remain healthy, safe, and loved.
Helping eligible families access essential examinations, vaccinations, medications, and preventive care through approved participating providers.
Supporting approved grooming, food, supplies, and other basic needs that help adopted pets settle safely and comfortably into their new homes.
Helping pet families access approved basic training and behavioral support that encourages successful, lasting adoptions.
Pawsitive Start keeps the assistance process simple, transparent, and focused on helping adopted pets receive approved care.
Eligible pet families submit an assistance request after adopting a shelter dog or cat.
Approved care is coordinated through a participating veterinarian, groomer, trainer, pet supply business, or other qualified provider.
Pawsitive Start pays the approved participating provider directly, reducing the financial burden on the adopting family.
Veterinarians, groomers, trainers, pet supply businesses, mobile providers, and other qualified pet care professionals can join our growing network and help adopted shelter pets receive essential care.
Every donation helps newly adopted shelter pets receive approved essential care during one of the most important years of their lives.