Who we are, what we stand for, and where we're headed.
The mission of Pineywoods Paws Animal Rescue is to promote the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals throughout Deep East Texas by providing foster-based rescue, adoption services, education, and community outreach under a no-kill philosophy.
A Deep East Texas community where every homeless animal has a path to a safe, permanent home — and where people have the resources and support to be responsible pet owners.
No-kill. Transparency. Accountability. We are a 100% volunteer-operated, donor-supported 501(c)(3) organization. Every dollar donated goes toward animal care, not overhead.
Pineywoods Paws Animal Rescue was founded when a small group of passionate East Texans saw firsthand the heartbreaking reality facing animals in local shelters — overcrowded facilities, limited resources, and animals running out of time.
We made a decision: do something about it. Pineywoods Paws was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs and cats in East Texas. We are in our founding stage, building our foster network, volunteer team, and rescue program from the ground up.
We are just getting started — and with your support, we'll be making a difference for East Texas animals very soon.
Get in TouchWhere we started and where we're headed.
A dedicated group of East Texas animal lovers comes together, forms the rescue, and begins the process of building a foster network and establishing operations.
We receive official IRS nonprofit designation, allowing tax-deductible donations and formal fundraising to support our rescue program.
We are actively recruiting foster families, volunteers, and founding donors. Our first animals will be rescued once our support network is in place.
Funding and planning are underway for our first permanent rescue facility in East Texas — a true home base for Pineywoods Paws.
Our leadership team is made up of passionate volunteers committed to the animals and our community.
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Pineywoods Paws Animal Rescue is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our EIN is [XX-XXXXXXX] — please consult your tax advisor for details.
We are committed to financial transparency. As a brand-new organization, we will publish an annual report once we complete our first full year of operations. Our goal is to direct the large majority of all donated funds toward direct animal care.