About Paws on the Street

At Paws on the Street, we believe love has four legs and a leash.

We’re a fully volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Austin, Texas — no salaries, no paid staff, and zero overhead spent on personal gain. Every dollar raised goes straight to helping the most loyal companions of those experiencing homelessness: their pets.

Our journey started with Brandy, a gentle Doberman who was more than a dog — she was family. When Brandy became sick with cancer, we did everything possible to comfort her in her final days. That experience opened our eyes to something bigger happening on the streets of Austin: people with nothing, still giving everything they had to the animals that loved them unconditionally.

That’s why Paws on the Street exists. We provide food, flea/tick prevention, basic supplies, and veterinary support to the pets of our unhoused neighbors. We do it with dignity, compassion, and a deep belief that no one — human or animal — should be left behind.

With your help, we’re growing a grassroots movement built entirely on kindness. Whether it’s a donated leash, a warm coat, or a few hours volunteering, everything counts — and everything goes directly to the street.