Paws for Purpose
At Elanco, we believe healthy pets make life better — for families, communities, and the world around us.
That’s why we’re committed to increasing access to pet health products and care, especially for animals who need it most. From shelters and rescue organizations to veterinary clinics and pet parents, we work across the entire pet care journey to help more animals live longer, healthier lives.
Paws for Purpose: Turning Everyday Care into Real Impact
Every year, millions of pets face barriers to basic care. Helping them takes more than donations alone; it takes a connected system.
That’s why we created Paws for Purpose+ — our integrated platform that brings together affordable products, shelter support, community partnerships, and employee giving into one coordinated approach.
These efforts are reinforced by a growing network of shelter partners and veterinary clinics, helping ensure pets receive care not just while they’re in shelters but long after they find their forever homes. It’s more than a collection of programs. It’s a connected system designed to scale care, strengthen communities, and help more pets thrive.
Want to Become a Paws for Purpose+ Shelter?
Complete the form below, and an Elanco representative will reach out to you. Please allow for 1-2 weeks for a response.
Working Alongside Trusted Partners
We know real impact happens locally — alongside organizations caring for pets every day. That’s why we’re proud to partner with shelters and community clinics across the country. Here are a few of our partners.
Together, we’re helping provide vaccines, preventative care, treatment, and support services to pets and families who might otherwise go without — strengthening local animal welfare ecosystems and creating healthier outcomes for pets nationwide.
Paws for Purpose In Action
Because Every Pet Deserves a Healthy Start
Whether it’s providing vaccines to shelters, supporting rescue organizations, funding community programs, or helping pet parents access care, our goal is simple: to help more pets get the care they deserve, wherever they are. Because when animals thrive, people do too. And together, we can help every pet move closer to a healthy, happy future.
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Benefits
Solving the world’s most pressing challenges requires grit, determination and a mind that can think beyond a job description. Employees who bring that can expect a culture that helps them make time for what is important outside of work, and to be rewarded for approaching every problem and opportunity with curiosity underscored with integrity.
How To Apply
Looking to break boundaries and push forward your career to help the world’s animals? Learn more about our hiring process, essential tips for your interview and explore frequently asked questions.
Innovation
Animal health has untapped innovation potential. Only a few companies have the capability to develop and get approval for new, breakthrough innovations and then get them into the hands of farmers, veterinarians and pet owners around the world. Discover how we’re one of those few companies and what makes us an innovation partner of choice.
