About Us

For Every Life, A Warm Home

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Every animal deserves to be loved

Hello, I'm Sarang Park, the founder of PawPaw Friends.

My journey in animal protection began when I rescued a puppy that had been abandoned on the street. What started as a small volunteer effort on my own grew as like-minded people joined one by one, and in 2018, we officially established PawPaw Friends as a registered nonprofit animal protection organization.

Animals shivering on the streets, those who have been abused and hurt, those abandoned by their families... So that all of these precious souls can be loved again and find a warm home, PawPaw Friends keeps going without rest, each and every day.

Small steps together make a big difference. Please continue to walk with us, so that your care and love can reach the animals who need it most.

Founder, PawPaw Friends Sarang Park 🐾

What We Do

With love and responsibility, we work for the happiness of every animal

🐕 Animal Rescue

We rescue animals in crisis. We swiftly protect animals in danger due to abandonment, abuse, or accidents.

🏥 Medical Care

We look after the health of rescued animals. Working with professional veterinarians, we provide treatment and rehabilitation.

🏠 Adoption Matching

We find loving families for our friends. Through thorough counseling, we connect each animal with the perfect home.

📢 Awareness

We raise awareness about animal rights. Through education and campaigns, we lead the way in compassionate pet culture.

PawPaw Friends' Pawprints

2,400+
Animals Rescued
1,800+
Adoptions Completed
500+
Volunteers
3,000+
Supporters

PawPaw Friends' Journey

Small steps together have been creating big change

2018

PawPaw Friends Founded

What began as a small animal protection group of 5 volunteers officially launched as a registered nonprofit organization.

2019

First Shelter Established

We established our first animal shelter in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province, and began full-scale rescue and protection activities.

2020

500 Animals Rescued

Through continued rescue efforts, we reached the milestone of 500 cumulative rescued animals.

2021

First Adoption Fair Held

We successfully held our first adoption fair, where many of our furry friends found their new families.

2022

Education Campaign Launch & 200+ Volunteers

We launched our animal welfare education campaign in earnest, and our volunteer community grew to over 200 members.

2023

Second Shelter Opens

We opened our second shelter in Asan, Chungnam Province, enabling us to care for even more animals in need.

2024

1,500 Adoptions Completed

We reached 1,500 cumulative adoptions, giving warm and loving homes to so many precious animals.

2025

2,400 Cumulative Rescues

Through unwavering dedication, we surpassed 2,400 cumulative animal rescues, setting a new milestone in animal protection.