Pawsitive Beginnings Inc
| Pawsitive Beginnings Inc | |
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| Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit fox sanctuary |
| Founded | March 2020 |
| Founder | Nicole Navarro |
| Director | |
| Headquarters | Key Largo, Florida, United States |
| Region served | Florida Keys, United States |
| Purpose | Provide permanent sanctuary for foxes rescued from the fur trade; animal-assisted therapy and public education |
| Status | Nonprofit organization; FWC/USDA licensed |
| Website | https://pawsitivebeginnings.org |
| Donation Page | https://pawsitivebeginnings.org/ways-to-donate |
Pawsitive Beginnings Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fox sanctuary based in Key Largo, Florida. The organization provides a permanent home for foxes rescued from the fur trade and operates animal-assisted therapy and public education programs.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title). Pawsitive Beginnings describes itself as the only dedicated fox sanctuary in the Florida Keys.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
History
The sanctuary was founded by Nicole Navarro in March 2020 after volunteering with foxes and identifying a need for lifelong care for individuals rescued from fur farms.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title). The group marks its anniversary each March and has expanded programming around animal-assisted therapy.Template:Cite press release
Operations
Pawsitive Beginnings provides lifelong sanctuary for foxes from the U.S. fur trade and does not purchase animals from fur farms.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title). The organization states that fur-farm foxes cannot be released due to domestication history, health concerns, and legal restrictions on non-native animals.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title). The sanctuary offers limited, pre-booked private tours for education and outreach.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
Licensing and status
The organization is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by Candid/GuideStar and operates in Florida with FWC and USDA licensing.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title). Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
Location and outreach
Pawsitive Beginnings is based in Key Largo and is listed with the local chamber of commerce.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title). The sanctuary uses social media and video content to share fox care, enrichment, and its therapy initiatives.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).