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Coronado residents gathered to celebrate a new partnership between PAWS of Coronado and The Bower Hotel that supports the Kind Traveler program. This initiative donates funds for every hotel guest’s stay to help care for animals in need. The event underscored the community’s commitment to animal welfare and featured specialty cocktails, local dignitaries, and discussions on PAWS’ goals of rescuing and rehoming pets. Future initiatives, including an upcoming Adopt-a-Pet Day, emphasize the importance of pet adoption and community engagement.
Coronado witnessed a joyful gathering last Wednesday as local residents celebrated a new partnership between PAWS of Coronado and The Bower Hotel. This collaboration supports the Kind Traveler program, which donates one dollar per night for every guest stay to aid the efforts of PAWS of Coronado in caring for animals in need. The event not only highlighted this new initiative but also showcased the community’s commitment to animal welfare.
Sean Murphy, the general manager of The Bower Hotel, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the importance of the Kind Traveler program in facilitating connections between hotels and local community partners. Over the past two years, this program has notably raised over $371,000 for various community and environmental nonprofits across California, underscoring its positive impact on local communities.
Attendees at the celebration enjoyed a selection of specialty cocktails named after favorite pets, including the BARK-arita and the CAT-hatten. Originally scheduled to take place at the Dive Bar located on the hotel’s rooftop, rain prompted a swift relocation to The Bower’s lobby, where locals gathered to enjoy food and drinks while engaging with members of the PAWS board and staff.
The event was attended by Coronado Mayor John Duncan, who commended PAWS for its outstanding service to the community, commending it as one of the premier organizations for animal care in California. The organization has a clear strategic vision that includes a focus on community engagement, providing high-quality medical care, advocating for animal welfare, and pursuing sustainable financial growth.
Greg Curtin, serving as president of the PAWS board of directors, conveyed excitement regarding the organization’s accomplishments and their ambitions for future growth. The overarching goal remains to save lives and secure permanent homes for the animals under their care. This past year alone, PAWS has successfully placed over 450 animals in loving homes.
Community partnerships actively contribute to PAWS’ mission, allowing collaboration with local entities such as the police department and events at the amphibious base. The organization also participates in school events and interacts with senior citizens residing in retirement villages, where the companionship of animals brings great joy. Further extending its reach, PAWS offers numerous services, including low-cost veterinary clinics and a free pet food pantry to support those in need.
Looking ahead, PAWS is gearing up for the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 7, 2025, offering waived adoption fees for all available shelter animals. This initiative aims to help find families for 5,000 pets across the state, in collaboration with over 150 animal shelters in California.
As the designated pet registration agency for the City of Coronado, PAWS encourages local residents to ensure their pets are registered. The organization emphasizes the significant emotional bond that often develops between people and animals during the adoption process, illustrating a heartfelt sentiment that many adopters find that their rescued pets have also provided support in their own lives.
This event not only marked the beginning of a valuable partnership between PAWS of Coronado and The Bower Hotel but also reaffirmed the community’s ongoing commitment to animal welfare and care. The collaboration aims to foster an environment that prioritizes the well-being of animals while enhancing the community through engaged and compassionate efforts.
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Additional Resources
- Coronado Times: Paws and The Bower Hotel Unleash New Community Partnership
- Coronado News: Pacific Animal Welfare Society Welcomes New Board Chair
- Coronado Times: PAWS of Coronado Waives Adoption Fees on California Adopt-a-Pet Day
- KOB: Lucky Paws Adoption Center to Close This Weekend
- KRQE: Pet Adoption Center at Coronado Mall to Close
- Wikipedia: Animal Welfare
- Google Search: Animal Shelter California
- Google Scholar: Animal Adoption Benefits
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Animal Shelter
- Google News: Community Partnerships Animal Welfare
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