About Pawsitive Pathways Inc

Our Story

Pawsitive Pathways is a small but mighty nonprofit based in rural Kim, Colorado. Founded in 2022 by dog trainer and behaviorist Brandie Jackson and animal welfare advocate Lynn Gerber, we began as a grassroots effort to help at-risk dogs in underserved, underfunded, and overcrowded shelters. What started as a family-led passion project, quickly grew into a PACFA certified, 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a proven record of saving lives and creating lasting change for rural dogs and their communities. In only three years with just a few team members total, we have rescued and placed more than 110 dogs into loving homes and helped save 200+ more from euthanasia, abandonment, or surrender through transport, networking, and resource-sharing.

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Our Work

Every dog that enters our program receives a tailored approach: evaluation, medical care, enrichment, and individualized training in a calm, structured environment, either at our small PACFA certified shelter or in foster care. Most dogs stay with us an average of four weeks, but we give them whatever amount of time they need to decompress, build trust, and develop the skills to thrive in their forever homes.

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While in our care, dogs are promoted statewide through a strong network of rescues, shelters, businesses, and community advocates. Once adopted, they are hand-delivered to their new families! Our support doesn’t end there though, we remain a lifelong resource for adopters, ensuring none of our dogs ever return to an unsafe or unsuitable situation.

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Beyond Rescue

Pawsitive Pathways also works to strengthen animal welfare across Colorado. Founder/Director, Brandie frequently visits rural shelters to provide adoptability evaluations and behavior plans, as well as delivers her original “Speak Dog” training program. A hands-on course tailored for shelter staff, animal law enforcement, or even youth/school groups.

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Looking Ahead

In 2024, we secured 40 acres in Kim, Colorado with the vision of building a purpose-built rehabilitation facility. An innovative alternative to traditional shelters where dogs can heal, learn, and grow. With compassion, resourcefulness, and collaboration at our core, we are expanding our reach every day to save more dogs, support more rural shelters, and strengthen the bond between people and pets across Colorado.

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Pawsitive Pathways is more than rescue - it’s a movement toward transformational animal welfare in rural communities.

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We thank you for taking the time to learn about our program! If you're interested in supporting our efforts click HERE.​

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If you're looking for a new canine companion (or just want to see the adorable faces of our current crew) check out our available dogs HERE.