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Danielle reached out to me early this morning in a panic. She texted me because she didn’t know what to do. The weather has been brutal, tonight is going to be 8 degrees, and she and Derek were facing the very real possibility of having to leave their hotel with no safe backup plan. The stress of it all was starting to cause tension between them. That is not the kind of weather we can leave people and animals outside in. Not on our watch. So I went online and booked them in t

Corey is officially booked in through Tuesday. We were able to extend his stay at a lower rate by booking through Expedia, saving $19 per night, which just made the most sense. The total cost to keep Corey (and Aurora) safe and warm through Tuesday was $140. I also called the hotel directly, and they are aware this is an extension of his current booking. I’ll need to go in on Saturday to cover an additional incidentals hold, which is not an issue at all, as long as Corey and

The Springs just got hit hard, and with these freezing temperatures and snow piling up, the people and pets on our caseload are facing some of the coldest, most dangerous conditions of the year. A warm night can be the difference between safety and survival. Your $5 helps us provide: • Hotel rooms when temperatures drop dangerously low • Warm blankets, sleeping bags, and winter gear • Hot meals and pet food • Emergency supplies for humans and their animals We don’t turn anyon

Today we went to see Corey, a U.S. Army veteran who faithfully served our country through three deployments to the Middle East. Corey now lives with PTSD as a result of his service. His doctor advised him to obtain a medical cannabis card to help manage his symptoms, but because he is currently homeless and his priority is always feeding and caring for his beloved pup Aurora, and then himself, he’s never had the extra funds to pay the $56 state fee to obtain the card. Since r

As we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome in 2026, our hearts are filled with gratitude for every single person and animal who became part of the Pay It Fur-Ward family this past year. We’ve walked beside families through some of their hardest moments, helped keep beloved pets safe at home, and witnessed incredible kindness from this community time and time again. 2025 brought challenges, heartbreak, healing, and growth, and through it all, your compassion, support, and belief in

The holiday season can be tough for many, especially for those who feel invisible or alone. Your support can help provide warmth and love to both humans and animals in need, making a real difference during this special time. Please consider donating or sharing the GoFundMe link to help us ensure no one feels forgotten this season. Thank you for your kindness! https://gofund.me/5e9bf05ac

Every single week, you all help us change lives, not with huge gestures, but with small acts of kindness that add up to real world impact. $5 may not seem like much on its own… but when a community comes together with $5 hearts, homeless pets stay warm, bellies get fed, meds get purchased, and hope survives. If just 20 people donated $5 today, that’s: a warm tent for someone with their companion, a week of pet food, medical supplies for animals in crisis, transportation to ap

With her health challenges and limited mobility, staying outside is unsafe. Jesse will be staying with her in a hotel room, and her dogs need to come too, they can’t be left behind. The hotel is $318 for the week, plus $250 for the dogs (they charge $25 per dog per day, and the puppies don’t count). In total, we’re raising $568 to get Danielle, Jesse, and the dogs into a warm, safe place. The temperatures are dropping fast, with lows tonight around 15°F and snow and freezing

As the temperatures continue to drop and the cold, damp weather settles in, our most urgent needs have shifted a bit. While we still very much need the same blankets as before (and we’ll include the link to those blankets on our wish list — they are the seventh item down), we are now in desperate need of lap/body warmers. These warmers are the first five items listed on our Amazon Wish List and are used every single day to help keep our houseless neighbors safe, warm, and com

Winter’s cold, damp weather has arrived, and it is already making a serious impact on our outreach efforts. The most urgent need right now is simple but critical: blankets . Not just any blankets, but a specific type that holds heat well, stays dry longer, and provides the comfort that people and their dogs desperately need as temperatures drop. Why These Blankets Matter We work with 11 people and 20 dogs who rely on us for support. Out of all these individuals, only one pers