Indianapolis Professionals Advocating for Animal Welfare

Indianapolis Professionals Advocating for Animal Welfare, abbreviated as IPAAW, is a dedicated organization committed to creating a network of professionals who share a common passion for fostering a more compassionate and humane community in Indianapolis.

Please Note: We are an all-VOLUNTEER organization. This means sometimes we may take extra time to get back to you. Thanks for understanding!

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IPAAW UPCOMING EVENTS
Four women standing inside a warehouse or garage, smiling, with tables and boxes behind them, some wearing shirts with logo and text.

Four women standing inside a warehouse or garage, smiling, with tables and boxes behind them, some wearing shirts with logo and text.

Four women standing behind a table covered with pet bandanas, smiling at the camera during an outdoor event. The table displays various pet accessories, and a sign encourages pet adoption. One woman is wearing a rainbow dress, another with a rainbow

Four women standing behind a table covered with pet bandanas, smiling at the camera during an outdoor event. The table displays various pet accessories, and a sign encourages pet adoption. One woman is wearing a rainbow dress, another with a rainbow headband, and the others are dressed casually.

A group of people wearing matching blue T-shirts outdoors on a grassy field, some kneeling and some standing, with tents and trees in the background. They appear to be at a community or charity event, with a dog present.

A group of people wearing matching blue T-shirts outdoors on a grassy field, some kneeling and some standing, with tents and trees in the background. They appear to be at a community or charity event, with a dog present.

Group of people participating in a painting class in a decorated indoor venues with blue and white bunting, picnic tables covered with white cloth, and canvases of dogs. Some people are painting, others are chatting.

Group of people participating in a painting class in a decorated indoor venues with blue and white bunting, picnic tables covered with white cloth, and canvases of dogs. Some people are painting, others are chatting.

Group of six women holding brooms and sweeping inside a room with various supplies, photographs of dogs on the wall, and a counter with snacks.

Group of six women holding brooms and sweeping inside a room with various supplies, photographs of dogs on the wall, and a counter with snacks.

Group of people standing outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background, some wearing athletic clothing.

Group of people standing outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background, some wearing athletic clothing.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” — Mahatma Gandhi

A red heart with a white paw print inside, with the text 'Heaven After Hell Rescue' in black and gray.

Amanda Rider | HAH Fundraising Coordinator

“IPAAW has been an incredible partner in helping Heaven After Hell Rescue expand our fundraising efforts. Through their generous support and creative events, we’ve been able to reach more people, share our mission more effectively, and raise critical funds to care for animals in need. Their commitment has made a lasting difference in our ability to save lives and give animals the second chance they deserve.”

Logo for Taffy's Touch Senior Dog Rescue with a pink paw, wings, and text

Nikki Sanders | Taffys Touch Founder

“IPAAW has been an excellent supporter of Taffy’s Touch Senior Dog Rescue. We have been attendees at their events, and they have attended ours as well. IPAAW collected monetary donations to support our rescue’s mission when we opened our new rescue center. We are very thankful for their support!”