PHOTOS: 10 Guardians and Their Pets Helped by PAWS/LA

Originally founded 25 years ago to help care for the pets of those suffering from HIV and AIDS, PAWS/LA continues to be a lifechanging resource for low-income seniors as well as those debilitated by illness to keep their furry friends in their lives. Currently, more than 1,700 animal guardians and 2,000 pets are assisted by PAWS/LA. In honor of its upcoming Silver Jubilee Celebration, The Advocate has compiled this look at many of the pets and guardians that are able to stay paw-in-hand thanks to this essential group.

For more information about PAWS/LA's 25th anniversary gala, "An Evening with Lorna Luft," a concert and dinner that will honor animal activist Betty White on October 16 at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood, visit pawsla.org. Tickets for the fundraiser begin at $175.

Pawsla001_0 Toby Real / Dani

Pawsla002_0 Leonardo Martinez - Real / Dani

Pawsla003_0 Leonardo Martinez - Ream / Dani

Pawsla004_0 Wylola Blanton / Allegra

Pawsla005_0 Alexandra Coleman / Shaggy

Pawsla006_0 Alexandra Coleman / Shaggy

Pawsla007_0 Richard Fenton / Bella & Beethoven

Untitled-9669-2_0 Galilea Campuzano / Giovanni

Pawsla009_0 George Reese / Hector

Pawsla010_0 Greg Glenos / Do'ge

Pawsla011_0 Rene Alexander / Luna

Pawsla012_0 Greg Glenos / Do'ge; Rene Alexander / Luna

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