Making an impact
What began as one man’s mission—founded by Tom Kepp and powered by volunteers—has grown into a critical resource for Collier County. In 2015 we became a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. In 2021, we opened our first low-cost clinic on Davis Blvd in Naples, offering affordable surgeries, exams, microchipping, vaccinations, and medications. In 2023, we expanded with a fully equipped mobile veterinary unit to bring services directly to underserved and rural communities. This May we broke ground on a new full-service, low-cost veterinary clinic in Immokalee—a much-needed facility for an area where pets and the community often lack access to care. This expansion will deepen our impact and bring low cost services where they’re needed most.
This year, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary as a 501(c)(3), we’re proud to have:
- Spayed/neutered over 17,000 dogs and cats
- Rescued more than 1,700 animals, with 165+ rescues in 2025 alone
- Provided critical financial and medical support to families and animals in need through our Helping Paws Medical Fund, TNR Program, and Foster & Adoption Program
We’ve made tremendous strides since 2013, thanks to the generous support of the Collier County community. But there’s still important work to do. We’re actively seeking donors to help fund our Immokalee site capital campaign, sustain our Helping Paws Medical Program, and support other life-saving projects.
