They can't speak for themselves.
So we do.
Paws Fur Help improves the lives of companion animals in the Rio Grande Valley through rescue, fostering, adoption, community education and advocacy alongside local shelters and government agencies
- Changed county law in 2025
- 100% volunteer-run
- 3× award-winning
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Most advocates save animals. We also change the laws that hurt them.
Paws Fur Help works at the shelter, city, county and state level and we don’t just show up to speak. We show up to win!
2025 – Roadside sales ban. We advocated for state law and the Hidalgo County order banning the roadside sale of animals—and it passed.
2023–2024 Community Champion Award (twice) and the Icon Award from Keller Williams RGV.
Now – Hidalgo County Animal Coalition. Active members, working with agencies that set local animal policy.
Now – Roadside sales ban. We advocated for state law and for the Hidalgo County order banning the roadside sale of animals — and it passed.aFelony cruelty cases. We stand in the gap on every felony animal-cruelty case in Hidalgo County.
OUR IMPACT
Our work in 2026
Current year-to-date figures provided by Paws Fur Help.
60
Adoptions to date
126
Surgeries to date
30
Volunteers
Monthly
Community commitment
GET INVOLVED
Three ways you can help today
Foster
Open your home to an animal in need. We cover the costs and the support — you provide the couch and the kindness.
Volunteer
Transport, events, the foster food pantry, education outreach, photography, admin. There's a job that fits your schedule.
Donate
100% volunteer-run means there's no salary between your dollar and an animal. Your gift funds food, vetting and advocacy.
Paws Fur Help 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 7:00 AM
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Mission Hike & Bike Trail
1 mile south of Expwy 83 on Conway - Presented with Sports Racing Up
- ⚠️ Unverified: entry price, packet pickup, awards. Confirm from the live registration page — do not publish guesses.
HOW FOSTERING WORKS
You provide the home. We provide everything else!
01.
Apply
A short application about your home, schedule and any pets you already have.
02.
Get matched
We pair you with an animal that fits your household — never a mismatch.
03.
Foster & care
You give a safe place to land. We handle food, vetting and support.
04.
Adoption day
We help find the forever home — or you fall in love and keep them.
ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIPS
We don't do this alone
Purina Puppy Food
YMR Veterinarian
Hidalgo County District Attorney
Chewy
Texas Wellness
THLN
Safe Haven Dog Ranch
Pawradise
TDHS
PetFinder.com
Murdochs Farm And Ranch
PetCo
Mission Animal Shelter
OUR ANTHEM
A song for the ones who can't speak
An original Paws Fur Help song is in the works. The moment the board sends the link, it plays right here.
OUR BOARD
The people who Paw-er up
From left to right
Gaby Lopez — Community Affairs · Dr. Yarytza Rivera — Medical Advisement · Lisa Salinas — Fundraising · Pete Jaramillo — Treasurer · Dendea Balli — Executive Director · Eddie Tabor — Technology ·Sandra Kemp — Secretary · Donna Garza — Education ·
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
EIN 88-2406554 · IRS recognized 2022
100% Volunteer-Run
No paid staff. Your donation goes to the animals.
Tax-Deductible
Every gift is deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Rio Grande Valley
Serving our community