Behind every pair of hopeful eyes is a story waiting to be rewritten.
Past Events
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October 2025 Fundraiser (raised $1k+)
December 2025 Pawmise Winter Drive ($450+ worth in supplies)
Invited to tour the Toronto Humane Society (donated supplies from drive)
Sticker Design Contest
Contest Winners: Seraphina, Jade, & Sophie
April 25th YRES Volunteer Fair
May 23rd Volunteer Workshop
June 28th Volunteer Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs Pawmise?
Our team is made up of passionate high school students and volunteers between the ages of 12 and 18. Our 18 execs and 50+ volunteers work closely with local shelters, community members, and animal welfare groups to make a real difference.
How can I help?
You can join our volunteer team! We welcome youth volunteers for roles in outreach, social media, event organization, and fundraising. Check our Get Involved section for current opportunities & join our Discord for frequent updates!
Why focus on shelter pets?
Shelter pets are frequently excluded from discussions about social issues, largely because they remain out of sight and therefore out of mind. Centering them in the conversation highlights our responsibility to advocate for these vulnerable animals and to ensure they receive humane, consistent, and compassionate care.
How can my shelter or organization partner with you?
We welcome partnerships with shelters, rescue groups, and community organizations who share our commitment to supporting displaced animals. To partner with us, simply reach out through our contact form or email us directly. Once we hear from you, our team will follow up to learn about your needs and explore how we can support you through fundraising, donations, awareness campaigns, or volunteer initiatives.
Our team of 18 students came together with a simple belief: every animal deserves safety, dignity, and a chance at a loving home.We started Pawmise after learning how many shelters in our community are under-resourced and overwhelmed. As young people who care deeply about animal welfare, we wanted to take action—not someday in the future, but right now. Since launching, we've organized our first community fundraiser and successfully raised $1010 to support local shelters in Toronto, as well as had a holiday pet supply drive where we received over $450 in supplies to donate to the Toronto Humane Society.Our mission is to provide meaningful, youth-powered support to animals in need through fundraising, donations, partnerships, and advocacy. We aim to make it easier for shelters to continue their life-saving work, while empowering young people to become compassionate leaders in their communities.We believe that small actions, led with intention, can create real impact.
And this is just the beginning.Pawmise — youth voices, real change, brighter futures for animals.
Meet the Team
Leadership
Eri — Founder
Events
Isabella — Head
Eric — Coordinator
Abigayle — International Head (NY)
Logistics
Megan — Head
Keerthi — Coordinator
Waheed — Coordinator
Outreach
Shecilia — Co-Head
Beata — Co-Head
Social Media & Graphics
Jazmin — Social Media Head
Sophia — Marketing Head
Julia — Graphics Head
Miranda — Coordinator
Volunteering
Bessie — Head
Athikan — Coordinator
Media
Daniel — Photographer/Editor
Nataile — Photographer
Sarah — Editor
Jr. Exec Apps will be reopening soon, so keep an eye out on our Instagram (@ourpawmise)! No upcoming events.Otherwise, if you want volunteer hours...
A huge thank you to our incredible media team for capturing these important milestones! Explore the highlights of our journey below.
