Wyoming nonprofit · Founded 2026

Every animal deserves a safe place to land.

Secure Paws Foundation raises funds to pay for rescue, veterinary care and rehoming for abandoned and at-risk dogs and cats across Wyoming.

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Who we help

Animals with nowhere else to turn

Animals without a safe home

Stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs and cats who need shelter, foster care and a permanent family.

Animals who need a vet

Sick or injured animals with no owner able to pay for treatment, vaccination or sterilization.

The people caring for them

Shelters, rescue groups and foster volunteers who need supplies and help with veterinary bills.

What donations will fund

Four programs

We were founded in October 2026 and are starting operations now. These are the programs donations will pay for.

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Rescue & rehoming

Covering the costs of taking in stray and surrendered animals, foster care, and placement with screened adoptive families.

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Veterinary care

Paying licensed veterinarians directly for treatment, vaccination, spay and neuter surgery, and recovery.

A happy black dog sitting on a wooden bench

Shelter support

Providing food, bedding, medicine and supplies to Wyoming shelters and rescue groups.

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Education

Sharing practical guidance on responsible ownership, vaccination and sterilization.

Where we are today

Our progress so far

Completed

  • Incorporated in Wyoming as a public benefit nonprofit corporationOctober 2026
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the IRSOctober 2026
  • Website and donor policies publishedOctober 2026

In progress

  • IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt applicationPending with the IRS
  • Opening a bank account and online donation processing

Next

  • Build working relationships with Wyoming shelters, rescue groups and veterinary clinics
  • Begin funding veterinary care and rescue costs
  • Publish our first financial summary
Where we work

A statewide focus on Wyoming

Wyoming is the least populous state in the country, and its towns are spread across long distances. That can make veterinary care and shelter space harder to reach. Our programs are open to animals and animal-welfare groups anywhere in the state.

The map shows towns for reference. We do not operate a shelter or public facility.

WYOMINGSheridanCodyGilletteJacksonRivertonCasperRock SpringsLaramieCheyenne
Give from anywhere

Supporters around the world can help

The animals we help are in Wyoming, but anyone can give. Donations are accepted from any country and processed in US dollars.

Online donations are not open yet while we set up payment processing. Contact us if you'd like to give or be told when they open.
A tan dog and a tabby cat side by side