Who We Are: PAWsitive Recovery (PR) is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to give people in recovery and animals in shelters a new “leash” on life, helping them heal from the wounds of addiction, trauma, and abuse. We are committed to (1) providing foster care, temporary housing, and supplies for pets when their humans decide to enter a treatment facility or sober living environment; (2) facilitating workshops and therapy opportunities for individuals receiving treatment, allowing them to work on their recovery with animals by getting out, exercising, practicing mindfulness, and socializing with abused and neglected animals; and (3) providing people in recovery who need to complete their community service or want to give back the opportunity to work with animals in a shelter environment by facilitating partnerships with local animal shelters and rescue facilities. Accordingly, we aim to aid the recovery journeys of 75+ individuals and their pets by Summer 2023. A core pillar of PR’s strategy has been working with recovery professionals, families, and individuals seeking treatment by helping eliminate any animal-related barriers to treatment. Keeping animals united with their owners after treatment or care removes the burden on shelters and makes it easier for people to enter treatment and get the help they need.