It’s been one incredible year since PAWsitive Recovery officially became an SPCA International program! Over the past 12 months, we’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of this program, which provides a fresh start for both people and animals overcoming addiction, abuse, and hardship.
PAWsitive Recovery is more than just a program—it’s a lifeline for individuals seeking help for substance abuse and mental health challenges and survivors escaping domestic violence. By removing the barriers of pet care, PAWsitive Recovery gives people the chance to focus on healing without the fear of losing their beloved pets. And we know how important that bond is—having a pet by your side can be the difference between hope and hopelessness.
Our program offers foster care for pets belonging to people in treatment, ensuring their furry companions are safe and well-cared for until they can be reunited. We’ve also hosted animal-assisted therapy workshops at sober living and treatment facilities, providing comfort, companionship, and the healing presence of animals to those in recovery. Through our volunteer program. PAWsitive Recovery has also provided individuals in recovery with the opportunity to be of service.
In just one year, PAWsitive Recovery has helped more than 400 people and animals, providing life-changing support across multiple states. Many participants have graduated from the program and are now living healthier, happier lives—alongside the pets that mean the world to them.
We’re incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished in just one year and even more excited about what’s to come. We can’t wait to watch the program grow, helping even more people and animals on their journey to recovery. Together, we’re creating brighter futures—for pets and their people.
Here’s to another year of PAWsitive change!
