AHA @ MOCA Cleveland June 27th, 2009

Art Helping Animals will benefit PAWS by generating funds to keep the foster program running and medical expenses covered for the animals. PAWS currently has about 60 pets in its foster homes, and is on track to adopt out between 450 and 500 pets this year alone, according to Amy Beichler, the director.

PAWS is one of the oldest and most lauded pet rescues in Cleveland. Founded in 1976 by a group of four women, the 501(c)3 is dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats in northeastern Ohio. According to the group’s website, the mission is to:

• Provide for the welfare, medical care, temporary housing, and adoption of dogs and cats in northeast Ohio
• Work for the prevention of cruelty to all animals
• Work to form coalitions and working relationships with other local and national humane organizations
• Actively create, promote, and implement a humane education program
• Reduce the over-population of cats and dogs in northeast Ohio through education