our mission
Our mission is to advocate for stronger laws that reduce issues related to animal overpopulation, abandonment, neglect, and exploitation—all while fostering a culture of compassion and responsibility.
Laws Saving Paws is dedicated to safeguarding the rights and welfare of animals through innovative legal reform and advocacy. We'll strive to empower communities, educate the public, and work collaboratively with policymakers to ensure that every voice is heard and upheld in the legal system. Together, we're committed to creating better lives for the animals of Tennessee and beyond.
Priority #1: Animal Overpopulation
There's no shortage of problems to confront when it comes to creating a safer space for our animals, and they're all connected. Here are the issues that we're focusing on right now, in relation to animal overpopulation.
Backyard breeding typically occurs within private homes and often goes undetected. It contributes to pet overpopulation, facilitates dog fighting and gang activity, and burdens consumers with sick puppies.
As Tennesseans, we have the freedom to decide whether or not we want to sterilize our pets. However, as responsible pet ownership decreases and unaltered, unplanned litters are being abandoned in the community, these choices may become limited.
The pet overpopulation crisis has pushed shelters and rescues to capacity, making them unable to accept any owner surrenders. This has caused owners to illegally abandon their pets, ultimately contributing to the homeless animal population.