LovePaws was created by Sita Gallagher, a New York native turned full-time nomad living in a van and traveling the country. After years of feeling unfulfilled, she found purpose in taking rescue dogs out of shelters for adventure days — giving them a taste of freedom, documenting their stories, and showing the world just how worthy these animals are.

LovePaws was born out of heartbreak and hope: heartbreak over the dogs who are discarded, caged, and killed; and hope that more people will choose adoption over breeders and pet stores. Sita’s goal is to educate, inspire, and raise awareness about rescue, adoption, and the truth behind the system failing so many innocent animals.