About Us
Mission and Vision
Our mission is to connect potential adopters with adoptable animals in a supportive and nurturing environment where they can form strong bonds, leading to more successful adoptions and ensuring that every animal finds a loving and forever home. We are dedicated to promoting animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, and providing education to our community about the importance of adopting rescue animals.
We aim to expand our reach and impact by fostering meaningful human-animal connections and supporting animal rescues across the nation. Our vision is to build a compassionate and empathetic community where every adoptable animal is valued, cared for, and given the opportunity to thrive in a loving home. By creating a network of support for animal rescues and adopters, we strive to enhance the lives of both pets and their owners.
Through our efforts in organizing engaging charity events, providing educational programs, and advocating for animal adoption, we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of animals and people alike. Our goal is to create a future where every animal has a chance at a happy, healthy life, and where the bond between humans and animals is celebrated and cherished.
History
In 2016, Stacey Scantlin began teaching goat yoga at her ranch, Alliance Exotic Ranch, in Copperas Cove, TX. The innovative concept of baby goat yoga and baby goat happy hour quickly became a hit, allowing Stacey to donate time and funds to local animal rescues.
Building on this success, Stacey opened Peaceful Warrior Yoga Studio in 2017, where she expanded her charitable efforts by adding puppy and kitten yoga classes to the schedule. Through these events, she partnered with local rescues to raise funds, match adoptable animals with prospective adopters, and increase awareness of the life-saving work these organizations do.
When Peaceful Warrior Yoga Studio shut down in 2020, Stacey was determined to continue making a positive impact. She relocated the popular puppy and kitten yoga classes to her pole and aerial studio, Inner Diva Studios. This move ensured that the community could continue to enjoy these unique and heartwarming events, all while supporting local animal rescues.
Kitten Paws and Downward Dogs has since become a beloved fixture in the Austin area, raising over $150,000 for local rescues and helping countless animals find their forever homes. The organization continues to grow, expanding its reach and impact nationwide, fostering strong human-animal connections and supporting animal welfare through engaging and innovative events.
Meet the Team
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Monica Pellegrino
ADOPTION AND RESCUE LIASION
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Tiffany Asha
PET POSE PRO
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JENNIFER BARNES
PET POSE PRO