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Pen Pals for Paws™

Help a Paw be seen.

Kids write a Dear Future Family™ letter for a shelter or rescue animal—with a grown-up nearby to help.

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Pen Pals for Paws steps: choose a Paw, read their story, draw their portrait, write their letter, a grown-up sends it, share with us.
One small mission. Lots of heart.

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A completed Pen Pals for Paws letter and drawing created for Willow
A Pen Pals for Paws example created for Willow.

How it works

Three simple steps.

  1. Choose

    Pick an animal from an official shelter or rescue listing.

  2. Create

    Use verified details to draw the animal and write their Dear Future Family™ letter.

  3. Share

    Have a grown-up review the letter and send it safely.

Use a child’s first name only. Shelters decide whether and how to use each letter.