JJ's Helping Paws, Inc.

A nonprofit organization

$14,687 raised by 83 donors

JJ's Helping Paws is an all-volunteer, charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  Our core programs include Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Vouchers & Free Spay/Neuter Clinics; Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNR); Uber Kitty Foster Program and the Feral Food Pantry.  Our programs are designed to work together for maximum success.  Every day, our programs improve the lives of at-risk cats and dogs who would otherwise suffer from overpopulation, neglect, starvation, or a lack of medical care.

Testimonials

  • "We can’t thank Liz and the JJ’s team enough for your selfless efforts and the incredible gift of our girls, Rori and Margo. Thanks to your care, they are happy, healthy, and thriving in their forever home. It’s clear they were loved during their time with you, and we feel so blessed to have them in our lives."
  • "My daughter and I have been privileged to work with JJ’s Helping Paws. Thanks to their voucher program, we adopted and neutered two feral kittens who are now beloved house cats. Through JJ’s TNR support, we neutered an entire colony and a smaller group, with many adopted into loving homes. The remaining colony members are now our backyard residents—a valued fortress against field mice!"
  • "We feel a sense of pride in working with the volunteers at JJ's Helping Paws. In our experience, they reflect a tireless dedication, compassionate knowledge and a deep sense of commitment.  We're looking forward to being able to continue offering our energies in whatever way possible."
  • "Words can’t fully express the amazing work you do. You gave my husband and me the gift of purr love by saving a very sick snowshoe lynx Siamese you called April—now Sweet Maeme Pearl. She rules our home, always in a lap, purring, and even greets guests by jumping into theirs. She’s so sweet and loving, and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you all with gratitude."
  • "I had a group of barn cats that needed spaying/neutering, and thanks to JJ’s Helping Paws’ TNR program, nearly all were fixed. JJ’s even re-homed several of the more social cats. When I found three abandoned kittens, I decided to keep them, and JJ’s helped me get them spayed/neutered too. In total, their programs helped me spay/neuter 28 barn cats, find homes for 10, and save three kittens!"
  • "When my neighbor passed away, his relative let all his house cats outside. With JJ’s help, I was able to trap them and use their low-cost spay/neuter program to get them fixed. Without JJ’s, I couldn’t have afforded to do it all at once. I found homes for the kittens and welcomed the adults into my family. I never forgot their support, so after retiring, I became a JJ’s volunteer. I now work with the voucher program and hear similar stories from people on fixed incomes trying to help stray cats or kittens. Thanks to JJ’s, they have a place to turn."
  • "When I moved to Fremont County, I discovered JJ’s Helping Paws and was inspired by their tireless work rescuing, spaying/neutering, and finding homes for cats and kittens in need. I ended up donating more than I planned—and became a volunteer in 2017. I’m proud to work alongside such dedicated, compassionate people who make a real difference for cats and dogs every day!"

Mission

We are a charitable, non-profit, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to improve the lives of cats and dogs in Fremont County by working to reduce unwanted litters, educating pet owners about responsible pet ownership, and helping mitigate the cost of spay and neuter services.

Background Statement

JJ's Helping Paws is a 501(c)(3), charitable, all-volunteer, non-profit organization. We run community outreach programs locally to benefit hundreds of cats and dogs each year with low-cost and free spay/neuter services, trap, neuter and release of feral cats, assistance with feral cat food and we operate a cat rescue shelter that re-homes hundreds of surrendered cats and kittens every year. We operate entirely on small grants, private donations and fundraisers.

JJ's Helping Paws was formed in memory of Jeri (JJ) McGuire. Today - and every day - we honor JJ in all that we do to continue her vision for cats, dogs, and pet owners.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

JJ's Helping Paws, Inc.

other names

none

Year Established

2014

Tax id (EIN)

47-1580908

Category

Animal-Related

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

224 N Cottonwood Avenue
CANON CITY, CO 81212-2721

Service areas

Fremont County, CO, US

Phone

719-315-1665

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