PAWS Houston is a volunteer driven, 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization that provides for the comprehensive needs of a companion pet of an owner that is elderly, chronically or terminally ill. All programs and services recognize the vital role a companion pet has in the lives and well being of humans and seeks to sustain a normal relationship for as long as possible.
The goal of PAWS Houston is to continue to promote the human-animal bond and the health related benefits of that relationship.
Proven health benefits for pet owners:
- Less impact from day to day stresses
- Lower blood pressure, triglyceride values and cholesterol levels
- Decreased cardiovascular reactivity to stressors
- Fewer cardiovascular risk factors