Owning a pet provides people with numerous psychological benefits that contribute to maintaining an overall state of well-being. In owning a pet, however, there are several costs that can become burdensome, from pet supplies to food and care. Paws for the Homeless aims to alleviate these burdensome costs by connecting homeless pet owners to the supplies and care they need in order to reap the benefits of unwavering companionship. Through monetary donations and the donation of goods and services, Paws for the Homeless is dedicated to helping people help their pets. Paws for the Homeless is a 501(c)(3) organization.