One local nonprofit is making it their goal to improve animal welfare and well-being across the Valley and the nation. Jordan Sucato is the brains behind the student-run nonprofit Laws For Paws AZ, which has a mission to bring awareness to the malpractice and mistreatment of animals.
“We are advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves. While our initial focus was on legislative work, such as our bill to prohibit the sale of cosmetic animal-tested products, we have also actively worked with dogs,” he says.
One of the ways the group is actively working with dogs is through its fundraiser, Bear’s Boots (named for Sucato's family's Belgian Malinois). This event aims to provide essential care to homeless pets by supplying them with dog boots.
“These boots are necessary due to the excruciating heat,” shares Sucato. “We purchase the boots, which are then distributed by Dog's Day Out AZ, an organization we work with. We aim to raise awareness of the stigma behind dogs on the street and provide relief.”
For Sucato, this has been a labor of love for many years.
“At around the age of 8, my mom started involving me in her volunteer work with a local animal organization," he shares. "I became particularly interested in animal testing, which motivated me to start Laws for Paws. I am committed to making a difference and helping as many animals as possible.”
Laws For Paws AZ welcomes those interested in supporting the organization by helping or via donations.
LawsForPaws.org