Standing together to uplift BIPOC voices in animal well-being

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in Animal Well-Being Collective

Who We Are

The BIPOC in Animal Well-Being Collective (BIPOC AWC) is a group of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are connected to animals - through work, volunteer, or community.

```
Animal shelter & rescue staff
```

```
Dog & cat behavior specialists
```

```
Animal care advocates
```

Why We Exist

The Collective exists to create emotional support and community to share and heal from harm experienced in a predominantly white-led field.

```
Rooted in solidarity
```

```
Harm repair
```

```
Healing justice
```

What We Do

We offer a space for connection and provide needed resources within our community, centering and uplifting individuals from historically marginalized BIPOC communities.

```
Amplify BIPOC voices in animal welfare
```

```
Personal & professional growth
```

```
Mutual aid initiatives
```

The Collective is a Horizontal Organization – No hierarchies. Every voice matters. Decisions are made together. Empowerment comes from within.

Established by BIPOC for BIPOC

Our mission and values are at the heart of everything we do—see how our core values guide our work in creating a supportive and empowering space for BIPOC in animal well-being.

Our Mission & Values

Support the Collective

Support the BIPOC Collective and help us create spaces for connection, healing, and empowerment in a predominantly white-led field. Your donation directly funds community care, mutual aid, and resources that uplift BIPOC voices in animal well-being. Every contribution makes a difference!

Donate Now