help us get started
help us get started

The Paws & People Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was started with one goal in mind: to keep pets with their people. The work is hard and the road is long, but the more people join us, the easier it gets.

We’re so glad you’re here.

Welcome to our community!

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Upcoming Events

  • Cary Dog Daze and pet expo

    Saturday, May 2, 2026

    10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    We will have a booth at the annual Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Cary Police Department.

    120 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC 27513

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  • paint your pet fundraiser

    Friday, June 26, 2026

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Love your fur baby?! Come paint your furry (or not so furry) friend in this adorable “Paint your Pet” class by Victoria Lowry Art. A portion of each ticket will be donated to The Paws & People Initiative.

    1911 Sego Ct, Raleigh, NC 27616

    register here

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First community event in the books! ✅ met so many new friends ✅ painted some very cute dogs ✅ raised $400 ✅ networked with other incredible orgs Next weekend we’ll be popping up at Dog Daze in Cary. If you can’t come see us in person k
Here’s a little sneak peak 👀 Our merch goes lives TOMORROW morning at 10am EST 🥳 100% of the proceeds support our programs 🐾
Last Friday, we delivered over 500 pounds of pet food, treats, toys, and litter to the @tamfoodpantry. We spoke with some of their volunteers about the very high demand for pet food assistance in North Carolina and the gratitude of those receiving he
Say hi to one of our volunteer trainers, Henry! Henry has his BS in Biology Animal Science and decided while working at doggy daycares in college that working with dogs all day was a pretty sweet gig and got started working @all.dogs.allowed in 2022.