Paws for Life NC, located in Youngsville, NC, is a dedicated brand with a mission to eliminate the homeless pet population in Franklin, Northern Wake, Southern Granville, Vance, and surrounding counties. Their goal is to save and improve the lives of homeless cats and dogs through foster-based rescue operations. With a strong emphasis on volunteer work, Paws for Life NC aims to continuously grow their operational capacity to keep up with the increasing number of animals they save each year.

Their foster program ensures that every animal finds a loving home, while their subsidized spay/neuter program for owned pets helps reduce the number of homeless or abandoned animals. Paws for Life NC also collaborates with northern rescue partners to maintain a transport program, alleviating overcrowding in local shelters. They are committed to educating the community, particularly the youth, about animal welfare, and advocating for stronger animal welfare legislation at the local, state, and federal levels.

Originally founded in 2002 as the Franklin County Humane Society, the organization changed its name to Paws for Life NC in 2016 to avoid confusion with the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Throughout the years, their services have expanded to include parts of Southern Granville and Northern Wake Counties, as well as support for rural shelters in Vance, Rowan, Nash, Montgomery, and Rocky Mount. The core program of Paws for Life NC is their foster-based adoption program, complemented by initiatives such as the Spay and Neuter in Franklin County (SNIF) program and cat & dog transports.

They also prioritize education through their Homeless Pets Program, working with local schools to teach responsible pet ownership. Driven by their mission, goals, and history of making a positive impact on the lives of animals, Paws for Life NC envisions a future where the homeless pet population is drastically reduced, thanks to their relentless efforts