About
The PAW Mission is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help decrease shelter euthanasia through affordable, accessible veterinary care, compassionate, innovative animal sheltering, and empathetic humane education. Our facility is located at 13229 7th Place, Yucaipa, Ca 92339 and is open by appointment only.
The PAW Mission’s goal is to work with high risk groups of children, teens, adults AND animals in underserved areas. Our mission is to provide a safe haven with activates, speakers, and educational opportunities to help community members and to aid animals in need by offering subsidized veterinary care, information on the different aspects of being a pet owner, and rescuing the most at risk dogs in shelters.
The PAW Mission’s goal is to work with high risk groups of children, teens, adults AND animals in underserved areas. Our mission is to provide a safe haven with activates, speakers, and educational opportunities to help community members and to aid animals in need by offering subsidized veterinary care, information on the different aspects of being a pet owner, and rescuing the most at risk dogs in shelters.
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Our Staff & Volunteers
Our fantastic staff and volunteers work passionately and tirelessly to save lives every day!
Jessica Lopez
Executive Director/Founder
With over 21 years in veterinary medicine, including 14 years dedicated to animal welfare, Jessica Lopez has devoted her career to enhancing animal health and supporting underserved communities. Jessica brings extensive experience and a compassionate approach to each role, advocating for responsible pet ownership and stronger partnerships between shelters and the public. Known for her passion for public outreach, Jessica is committed to engaging with the community through events and providing information, bridging the gap between shelters and pet owners to create lasting, positive change for animals in need.
Executive Director/Founder
With over 21 years in veterinary medicine, including 14 years dedicated to animal welfare, Jessica Lopez has devoted her career to enhancing animal health and supporting underserved communities. Jessica brings extensive experience and a compassionate approach to each role, advocating for responsible pet ownership and stronger partnerships between shelters and the public. Known for her passion for public outreach, Jessica is committed to engaging with the community through events and providing information, bridging the gap between shelters and pet owners to create lasting, positive change for animals in need.
Melissa Barreto
Education Campaigns Manager
Offering over 20 years of social service knowledge and experience, Melissa Barreto, BA, MA, provides the clinical and social outreach aspect to our organization, assisting with the administrative operations and development of the outreach programs with the goal to help pet owners by providing humane education, school education programs, and resources for families. She lives in Baldwin Park with her mother, son and daughter and the family's cats and dogs.
Education Campaigns Manager
Offering over 20 years of social service knowledge and experience, Melissa Barreto, BA, MA, provides the clinical and social outreach aspect to our organization, assisting with the administrative operations and development of the outreach programs with the goal to help pet owners by providing humane education, school education programs, and resources for families. She lives in Baldwin Park with her mother, son and daughter and the family's cats and dogs.
Our Team
