We Need Your Help One Last Time! Voting Until DEc 31, 2026
How it Began...
What was PAWS House?
Founded Sept 5th, 2013 by Kellie A. (Burgan) Lucas P.A.W.S. House, Inc., a 501(c)(3), is a private, not-for-profit, incorporated organization run by a group of volunteers who are working together to raise the funds necessary to build an animal resource center and sanctuary which will be located in Cambria County.
Over the next 6 years...
PAWS House raised thousands of dollars toward the dream of building an animal sanctuary within our community — a place that would not only help save abandoned and abused animals, but also educate, support, and serve the people around us.
Those funds were raised through countless community-driven efforts, from polar plunges in icy waters to sweet treat basket bonanzas, Pet CPR classes, and many other events fueled by compassion and generosity. During that time, PAWS House developed an incredible network of community support and passionate advocates who believed in our mission.
Then life took an unexpected turn.
Due to personal circumstances, I was unable to continue leading the organization for a period of time, and unfortunately the momentum we had built slowed. While the original vision was never fully realized, one thing remained deeply important to me: ensuring that the funds entrusted to PAWS House would someday be used for something meaningful, tangible, and impactful within the community.
Those funds have remained protected, waiting for the right opportunity and the right purpose.
Today, PAWS House is entering its final chapter — one focused on transparency, collaboration, and community impact. Our goal is to identify a meaningful project, organization, or initiative that aligns with the heart of our original mission and allows these funds to create something lasting and positive for animals and the community we once set out to serve. Once that mission is fulfilled and the funds are responsibly distributed, PAWS House will officially dissolve knowing that the generosity of its supporters ultimately made a real difference.
My hope is that every person who donated, volunteered, participated in a fundraiser, or supported PAWS House over the years can one day look at the impact created and say:
“I helped make that happen.”
Unfortunately we lost access to our Facebook page (hacked) but
here is the link to the past...
We Need Your Help One Last Time...
PAWS House was built through the compassion, support, and ideas of this community, and as we enter our final chapter, we are asking for your help one last time. We invite local organizations, community members, and animal advocates to submit ideas for meaningful projects, programs, or initiatives that could benefit from the funds raised over the years. Our hope is to ensure these donations create a lasting and visible impact for animals and the people who care for them. If you know of a need, a cause, or a project that aligns with our mission, we would love to hear from you.
Donations made so far...
$4,000 Donation to Abby's Angels
$4,000 Donation to Abby's Angels
$4,000 Donation to Abby's Angels
At Abby’s Angels Animal Haven, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. We are dedicated and committed to saving as many lives as possible, providing quality of life to those who are losing their battles and providing all the love and support that each animal deserves.
Abby’s (AAAH) is a 501(c)3, all volunteer, foster based nonprofit. We have fosters in Bedford, Somerset, Cambria, Juniata and Blair Counties. Some are even in surrounding states!
We encourage you apply to adopt or to foster. Also please check out our adoption information and available dogs.
For the most up-to-date information on our dogs, events and more, visit our Facebook page which is updated daily.
$4,000 Donation to JAWS
$4,000 Donation to Abby's Angels
$4,000 Donation to Abby's Angels
JAWS helps animals around Johnstown through educating the public, creating access to low cost clinics, advocating with local government, and supporting our fosters and members.
Donations can be made through the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies.