Laws Saving Paws

To advocate for better treatment of animals and reduce issues related to animal overpopulation, abandonment, neglect, and exploitation through advocacy, education, and reform—all while fostering a culture of compassion and responsibility.

We'll act out our mission through...

• Empowering pet owners with information so they can make the most responsible decisions about their pets​
• Educating all community members so they understand the ripple effects of irresponsible pet ownership​
• Generating opportunities to educate our youth about the importance of how our companion animals are treated​
• Working with communities to create pathways for responsible pet ownership, confronting barriers like cost and access​
• Identifying gaps in legislation and systems, and working with key players promote stronger accountability
• Celebrating the small victories, and understanding that there's no such thing as a wasted opportunity if we learn from it

What we'll strive to do

• Facilitate respectful conversations that allow all voices and perspectives to be heard
• Work collaboratively to enact changes benefiting citizens, pet owners, and the pets they love
• ​Develop creative solutions to issues that are impacting each and every one of us

Here's what we don't want to do​

• ​Advocate for anything before hearing a variety of perspectives
• ​​Demand changes that jeopardize our right to make key decisions independently
• ​Ignore the opportunity to educate others about the impact of Tennessee's animal crisis