The Paws and Wellness Project

The Paws and Wellness Project Supporting pets and the people who love them through community pet food support bins and future low-cost spay & neuter programs.

Together we keep families and pets together. Two Legs 🩵 Four Paws 💚 One Mission 🐾
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🐾 Help Us Get Ready for Our August 5K!🐾The Paws & Wellness Project is gearing up for our upcoming 5K fundraiser in Augus...
06/03/2026

🐾 Help Us Get Ready for Our August 5K!🐾

The Paws & Wellness Project is gearing up for our upcoming 5K fundraiser in August, and we've updated our Amazon Wish List with a few items we need to help make the event a success!

If you'd like to support our mission and help us create an amazing day for our community, pets, and families, please consider purchasing an item from our wish list.

🛒 Amazon Wish List:
[https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19PHBF5YLHOQ1?ref_=wl_share](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19PHBF5YLHOQ1?ref_=wl_share)

Thank you for supporting the Paws & Wellness Project and helping us make this year's 5K our best one yet! ❤️🐾

🐾 We'd Love to Meet You! 🐾Paws & Wellness Project is growing, and we're looking for community members who want to help m...
06/02/2026

🐾 We'd Love to Meet You! 🐾

Paws & Wellness Project is growing, and we're looking for community members who want to help make a difference for pets and families in need.

Since launching earlier this year, we've expanded to five support bin locations and have been overwhelmed by the support from our community. As we continue to grow, we'd love to connect with others who share our passion for helping pets stay with the families who love them.

Join us for our:

☕ Volunteer & Community Interest Meeting ☕

📅 July 11
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 New Leaf Coffee Shoppe

Whether you're interested in volunteering, helping with fundraising, supporting community outreach, or simply learning more about our mission, we invite you to join us for coffee and conversation.

No commitment required—just come meet us, hear about what we've accomplished, and learn where we're headed next!

Please comment below or send us a message if you plan to attend.

🐾 Together, we can keep pets fed and families supported. ❤️

A huge THANK YOU to the anonymous supporter who recently purchased items from our Amazon Wishlist! 🐾❤️Rhank you for beli...
05/30/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the anonymous supporter who recently purchased items from our Amazon Wishlist! 🐾❤️

Rhank you for believing in our mission and helping us help others. We are incredibly grateful! 🐶🐾

🎉🐾 BIG NEWS, SPRINGFIELD! 🐾🎉We are beyond excited to announce that The Paws & Wellness Project has officially landed in ...
05/29/2026

🎉🐾 BIG NEWS, SPRINGFIELD! 🐾🎉

We are beyond excited to announce that The Paws & Wellness Project has officially landed in Sangamon County at the Springfield Psychological Center Support Bin! ❤️

This pantry serves the west side of Springfield, and we are thrilled to partner with an organization that is already making a difference in the community. Together, we've added pet food to help ensure that families facing difficult times don't have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their beloved pets. 🐶🐱

This marks a HUGE milestone for us—our 🌟5th community location🌟! 🎊 What started as a dream to help keep pets fed and families together continues to grow because of the incredible support from our community.

📍 Springfield Psychological Center
3416 Liberty Drive
Springfield, IL

If you are in the area and find yourself in need, please know these resources are here for you. If you'd like to help, donations of pet food are always appreciated and help us keep locations like this stocked for those who need them most.

Thank you to Springfield Psychological Center for partnering with us and helping us expand our mission throughout Central Illinois. Here's to reaching even more pets and families together! 💙💚

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At The Paws & Wellness Project, our mission is simple: keep pets with the families who love them.Right now, we proudly m...
05/29/2026

At The Paws & Wellness Project, our mission is simple: keep pets with the families who love them.

Right now, we proudly maintain four Community Support Pet Bins throughout our area, providing pet food and supplies to families experiencing financial hardship. No family should have to choose between caring for themselves and caring for their beloved pets.

But we're just getting started.

We are actively preparing to launch our Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Program in 2027, helping reduce pet overpopulation while making essential veterinary care more accessible. To help make this vision a reality, we'll be hosting our Paws on the Pavement 5K this August, with proceeds supporting this important initiative.

Our long-term goal is even bigger: bringing low-cost spay and neuter clinics to Morgan County and expanding resources for pet owners in need. As our organization grows and funding increases, we also hope to strengthen our Emergency Pet Fund, providing assistance when unexpected veterinary expenses arise.

This project is fueled by passion, community, and the belief that every pet deserves a safe, healthy, and loving home.

The more support we receive from our community, the more lives we can impact—both human and animal. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create a brighter future for pets and their families.

Together, we can accomplish so much more. 💚

We asked, Renee and Wendy delivered! Thank you so much!
05/27/2026

We asked, Renee and Wendy delivered! Thank you so much!

Ways You Can Support The Paws & Wellness Project 🩵Not everyone is able to donate financially, and that’s okay! — there a...
05/26/2026

Ways You Can Support The Paws & Wellness Project 🩵

Not everyone is able to donate financially, and that’s okay! — there are many ways you can help us continue supporting pets and families in our community!

🐾 Donate gently used items for our flash sales
(Home décor, kids items, tools, small furniture, holiday décor, pet supplies, and more)

🐾 Donate unopened pet food and pet supplies
(Food, cat litter, leashes, collars, crates, carriers, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, etc.)

🚗 Got an old car, truck, camper, trailer, riding mower, or junk vehicle? Donate it to us! We’d love to take it off your hands and turn it into support for animals in need.

🐾 Donate gift cards, raffle items, handmade items, or services
(Photography sessions, lawn care, crafts, baskets, and more)

🐾 Sponsor a shelter pet or help support spay/neuter efforts

🐾 Share our posts and help spread the word

Every donation — big or small — helps us continue making an impact in our community. Whether you’re donating items, services, vehicles, pet supplies, or simply sharing our mission, you are helping us create a better future for animals and the families who love them.

We truly could not do this without all of you. 💚🐾

A huge thank you to the anonymous donor who surprised us this morning with these pet food donations! Your kindness and g...
05/25/2026

A huge thank you to the anonymous donor who surprised us this morning with these pet food donations! Your kindness and generosity mean more than words can express. Because of support like yours, we’re able to continue helping pets and families in our community who need a little extra love and support.

Even though we may not know your name, please know your impact does not go unnoticed. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference — one paw at a time. ❤️🐶🐱

05/25/2026

Address

State Street
Waverly, IL
62692

Telephone

+12178997373

Website

https://www.chewy.com/g/the-paws-and-wellness-project

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