FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2025
Mayor Freddie O’Connell Declares May 8th “Pawster Day” in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN — In a celebration of community and compassion for animals, Mayor Freddie O’Connell has officially proclaimed May 8, 2025, as “Pawster Day” in the city of Nashville.
The proclamation recognizes the positive impact of local foster-based pet organization Pawster Nashville, which provides safe, temporary homes for pets during times of crisis. The day will highlight the contributions of pet foster families, animal welfare advocates, and the organizations that support them throughout Middle Tennessee.
WHEREAS, Nashville non-profit Pawster celebrates five years since its inception; and,
WHEREAS, Pawster has provided crisis foster care to pets and people since 2020; and,
WHEREAS, Pawster has served veterans during deployment, persons experiencing housing instability, financial crisis, and domestic violence situations by providing their pets with loving foster care until the crisis is resolved; and,
WHEREAS, Pawster has contributed to the well-being of pets and people in the Nashville area; and,
WHEREAS, Pawster has provided a beacon of hope to pet owners in crisis; and,
WHEREAS, Pawster has successfully reunited over 86% of pets in its care with owners; and,
WHEREAS, Pawster has contributed to the greater good by keeping animals in loving homes and out of shelters; and,
NOW, THEREFORE I, Freddie O’Connell, tenth Mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davison County do hereby proclaim May 8, 2025, as
PAWSTER DAY
in Nashville, Tennessee, and urge citizens to recognize and celebrate Pawster for supporting pets and people to end pet homelessness.
About Pawster
Pawster provides Crisis Foster Care for dogs and cats: When a pet owner is in crisis, Pawster houses their cat or dog in a loving foster home, until their family is back on their feet and ready to be reunited. Crisis Foster Care keeps pets out of the shelter families together. Pawster believes no family should have to permanently lose their pet due to a temporary crisis.
Contact: Gabe Horton, Executive Director
(615) 434-4912
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