Welcome to AAPAW

Supporting Local Rescue. Saving More Lives.

Alamo Area Partners for Animal Welfare (AAPAW) strengthens animal rescue efforts across the San Antonio region by funding lifesaving medical care, spay/neuter services, and emergency support for animals in need. We are not a shelter. We are the support system behind dozens of independent rescue groups — helping them do more, reach further, and save more lives.

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How AAPAW Makes a Difference

AAPAW exists to fill critical gaps in animal rescue — ensuring limited rescue dollars go further and more animals receive the care they need.

We do this by:

Funding spay and neuter surgeries to prevent pet overpopulation
Providing heartworm treatment assistance so dogs can become adoptable
Supporting Good Samaritans in treating found, injured pets
Strengthening a network of rescue partners through shared resources

By working behind the scenes, we help rescue organizations focus on what they do best: saving lives.

Why Support AAPAW?

Local rescue organizations are passionate and effective — but often under-resourced.

AAPAW multiplies impact by:

Pooling funds for greater efficiency
Reducing duplication of effort
Addressing root causes like overpopulation and untreated disease
Educating our community in compassionate solutions to our homeless pet population

Your support helps animals across the entire rescue community, not just one organization.

A Trusted Community Partner Since 2007

Founded in 2007, AAPAW has spent nearly two decades building strong partnerships with rescue organizations, veterinarians, and community leaders throughout the San Antonio area.

Our work is guided by:

Collaboration over competition
Responsible stewardship of donor and grant funds
A long-term vision for sustainable animal welfare

Counties supported:

Bexar
Bandera
Kendall
Comal
Guadalupe
Wilson
Karnes
Atascosa
Medina

Our Lifesaving Programs

Spay & Neuter Assistance

Preventing unwanted litters before suffering begins.

Heartworm Treatment Assistance

Removing a major barrier to adoption for rescue dogs.

Good Samaritan Support

Turning compassion into action for animals in crisis.

Community Resources and Guidance

Providing a directory of local and national resources to support pet owners and animal welfare advocates, including lost and found, financial assistance, veterinary care, and pet education.