Last night we got one of those calls that no rescue ever wants to receive. A man struggling with addiction had reached a point where he felt he had no options left. He told us he was going to sell his dog to whoever would give him a few dollars. We knew we had to act fast. When we arrived, it quickly became clear that this little girl needed help. We witnessed her being dragged by her leash, tied to a very short leash attached to a chair, picked up by her harness, and screame

At Pay It Fur-Ward, we spend a lot of time talking about survival needs. Food. Blankets. Coats. Emergency shelter. Veterinary care. But one of the most overlooked and critically important needs we encounter every single day is hygiene. Not because people do not care. Because access disappears. Something as simple as taking a shower, brushing your teeth, washing your clothes, changing your socks, or cleaning your dog becomes almost impossible when you are living outside, in a

For the price of a coffee and a snack, you can help us keep humans and animals alive, fed, warm, and safe out here on the streets of Colorado Springs. $5 buys hand warmers. $5 buys bottled water and food. $5 helps put gas in Leslie so we can keep reaching people in need. $5 helps with emergency vet care. $5 helps someone feel seen, cared about, and not forgotten for one more night. People always think small donations don’t matter. They do. They matter more than you know when

Pay It Fur-Ward has been asked by one of our healthcare partners to provide pet care support at an upcoming outreach event for vulnerable members of our community. That means families and individuals who are already struggling will be counting on us to show up for both them and their animals. But we cannot do that without your help. We have created a supply list of urgently needed items including pet food, flea and tick prevention, medical supplies, hygiene products, and othe

Yesterday was an amazing day, and honestly, one of those days that really fills your heart. We had our Easter luncheon with The Pet Cross, which we hosted at the Modern Motel, and we had around 50 people show up. There was so much good food to go around, including hot dogs, hamburgers, smoked ham, and sides. On top of that, we also had a clothing giveaway, giving people the opportunity to pick up things they truly needed. A huge thank you to Aly Rice for her contributions to

Every once in a while we come across something that can make a huge difference in our outreach, and we recently found a new supplier that allows us to purchase Mylar emergency blankets in bulk at a really good price. These blankets are INCREDIBLY important during outreach. They may look small and simple, but they reflect body heat and can make a huge difference for someone sleeping outside, especially when they’re trying to stay warm with their pet beside them. I went ahead a

Just so everyone is aware, there will be no outreach and no available emergency callouts Thursday, March 12th through Saturday, March 14th. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Sometimes we have to take a brief pause in order to handle other obligations and make sure we can continue doing this work the right way. Regular outreach and emergency callouts will resume on Sunday, March 15th. Thank you all for your continued support and understanding. #PayIt

If every person who sees this gave just $5 today, it would mean: More dog food. More cat food. More hotel nights. More vet visits. More supplies. More lives supported. $5 doesn’t feel like much. But when it comes together, it keeps this mission moving. Right now, every dollar goes directly toward helping people and their animals stay safe, fed, warm, and cared for. No wasted funds. No middlemen. Just real help. If you’re able, please consider donating today. Every dollar matt

Today was another busy day out in the community. We got a lot done, made a lot of stops, and helped a lot of people and pets. Yes, there are videos coming tomorrow. I promise. Today just turned into one of those “go nonstop until you drop” days. But we do have an urgent issue… We are officially 100% OUT of dog food. Not low. Not “running low.” Completely out. There is not a single bag of puppy food or adult food left after today’s outreach. That’s actually a testament to how

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

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

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