Every Action

- Big or Small -

Makes a Difference

Our vision has led us to speaking with young ladies involved in local Daisy Troop programs about how to react to unfamiliar dogs/cats, the proper ways to approach animals, and introducing them to a blind special needs dog to show how all animals' matter. We’ve collaborated with local animal shelters, assisting them develop pet parenting classes so new adopters know what to expect when adopting, limiting the return rate of animals to the shelter. We’ve also collaborated on curriculum for classroom outreach to 3rd through 8th grade classrooms teaching the importance of adoptions and programs such as spay/neuter and proper vaccinations as well as emphasizing the unconditional love a pet displays.

In 2023, the facts surrounding abuse of pets in domestic violence situations and the great need for assistance required for women wanting to leave an abusive situation with their pets was brought to our attention. The statistics involving this problem devastated us and we decided to be a positive force towards helping these women and pets. Starting with awareness and showing our continued support attending the Fairfax County annual K9 Krawl 5K and graduating to collaborating with and assisting a women’s shelter develop their own pet-fostering pilot program, to include meeting medical needs, behavioral needs, and foster training and support has been a hugely fulfilling effort.

Whiskers, Paws and Love continues to be a strong advocate for animals - educating the young and old alike, raising awareness of the link between domestic abuse and animal abuse and assisting shelters and women in need. We spread this awareness at any and every event we can attend - whether it be a hot and humid July day supporting New Carrolton Animal Control or a bitterly cold December day supporting a local dog park, we try and spread our message far and wide!!!