North Alabama Animal Warriors

North Alabama Animal Warriors (NAAW) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit serving the Athens and Limestone County area of Alabama. The organization's core focus is improving the living conditions of animals that spend their lives chained outdoors: with donations from the public, NAAW works to ensure these animals have adequate shelter, bedding (wheat straw or cedar chips), proper containment that meets local codes, and access to clean water and food, along with basic preventative care for fleas, ticks, and worms when funding allows. NAAW also helps low-income and senior pet owners access spay and neuter services, which reduces the number of unwanted animals overwhelming already overpopulated shelters and rescues in the area, and educates owners of unaltered animals about spaying, neutering, and proper animal care. The organization provides coordination assistance for re-homing unwanted or abandoned animals through local rescues and shelters, though it notes it does not have the funding to help with personal veterinary bills. NAAW relies on public donations, including an Amazon wishlist, to sustain its work.