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Paws Up Pet Rescue Donation Drive
We're selling sunglasses online to fund for the medical fees for the cats and dogs at Paws Up Pet Rescue.
A youth-led animal rescue nonprofit
Every rescuedeserves asecond chance.
We protect, care for, and support shelter animals to give them the second chance they deserve. Join us in creating a kinder world — one rescue at a time.
About Haven For Tails
“Rescue animals aren’t broken. They simply experienced more life than other animals. If they were human we’d call them wise.”
Haven for Tails is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for all animals. Our mission is to protect, care for, and support animals to give them the second chance they deserve. Many healthy rescued pets have trauma-related behaviors that make them hard to adopt, even if they’re healthy. It starts today. By supporting animal shelters, donating, and spreading awareness, significant changes can be made.
EVERY TAIL MATTERS•
EVERY PAWPRINT LEAVES A MARK•
LOVE FOR ALL ANIMALS•
EVERY TAIL MATTERS•
EVERY PAWPRINT LEAVES A MARK•
LOVE FOR ALL ANIMALS•
EVERY TAIL MATTERS•
EVERY PAWPRINT LEAVES A MARK•
LOVE FOR ALL ANIMALS•
EVERY TAIL MATTERS•
EVERY PAWPRINT LEAVES A MARK•
LOVE FOR ALL ANIMALS•
Our Work
We advocate for healing, not just saving.
Our mission is simple: to protect, support, and speak up for animals in need — especially those who have been abused, abandoned, or forgotten.
01
Support Shelters
We back local animal shelters with donations, supplies, and hands-on volunteer help so every animal has a warm place to heal.
02
Educate Others
We spread awareness about animal welfare, adoption, and rescue — because kindness grows when knowledge does.
03
Inspire Youth
We prove young people can be powerful change-makers, rallying students into advocacy, service, and everyday compassion.
Our Journey
Milestones along the way.
05/22/2025
Creation of Haven for Tails
Haven for Tails was officially founded with the mission of bringing hope, comfort, and support to shelter animals through education, volunteerism, advocacy, and community engagement. What started as a single idea has grown into a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering volunteers, partnering with animal shelters, and creating initiatives that improve the lives of homeless animals while inspiring compassion in communities around the world.
08/25/2025
Donation Drive with BossyPaws Animal Shelter
Haven for Tails launched a donation drive, earning $155 in funds, food, and toys for the animals in need at BossyPaws.
08/23/2026
Paws Up Pet Rescue Donation Drive
We are selling sunglasses to fund the medical fees for the cats and dogs at Paws Up Pet Rescue.
Every tail matters. Every pawprint leaves a mark. Join us in creating a kinder world — one rescue at a time.
Campaigns
Current & upcoming donation drives.
upcoming
Fur Babies Cat Cafe Donation Drive
We're hosting a donation drive for the cats and dogs at the Fur Babies Cat Cafe.
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Summer Pet Supply Drive
We're collecting food, toys, and towels for our local shelter, Bossy Paws!
Food • Toys • Towels
More coming soon
New drives are added here as our community grows.
Get Involved
Young people can be powerful change-makers.
There are easy, meaningful ways to help. Pick one that speaks to you — every bit of kindness counts.
Become a Member
Join our youth-led community and help shape the future of animal advocacy.
Open form →Marketing Tails
Volunteer to spread awareness through social media, design, and storytelling.
Open form →Paws of Appreciation
Volunteer to celebrate shelters and animals with heartfelt appreciation projects.
Open form →Haven for Tails Ambassadors
Become an ambassador to host a donation drive under Haven for Tails in your community.
Open form →Pet Care Education Team
Volunteer to spread awareness of strategies to care for pets.
Open form →Pet Photography Team
Share pictures and stories of your pets or shelter animals for volunteer hours.
Open form →Haven for Tails Chapter Application
Create a branch of Haven for Tails in your community or school today!
Open form →Meet the Officers
The students behind Haven For Tails.
Ashley Ahn
Founder
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I'm a high school junior and the founder of Haven for Tails. I've always had a deep love for animals, and over the years, I've become more aware of the heartbreaking realities many of them face — abandonment, abuse, overcrowded shelters, and a lack of resources. I started Haven for Tails to make a difference. I wanted to do something — not someday, but now. Even as a teenager, I realized I could rally others, raise awareness, and make a real impact for animals in need. Through this organization, I hope to support local shelters, provide supplies for animals, educate others about adoption, rescue, and kindness, and show that young people can be powerful change-makers. Outside of this, I love to draw, sing, and ice skate. I also have a pet cat named Luna! I'm incredibly excited to grow Haven for Tails and connect with others who care about giving animals the love and safety they deserve. Thanks for being here — you're part of this journey, too.
Samantha Lin
Co-Founder
Hey! I'm Samantha, a high school junior. I've always had a soft spot for animals, and spending time with them is one of the things that makes me happiest. Whether it's helping out, learning more about how to care for them, or just being around them, it's something that's really close to my heart. Outside of this, I'm in multiple volunteering clubs and I tutor kids online after school. I really enjoy helping people and I hope joining this nonprofit will really make a difference!
