
Our
Purpose
To Be Aware & To Be Better
All About the Animals was founded in 2025 with the purpose of stewardship for people who were going through hardship and had animals they were responsible for. Founder Maria Putnam, worked in the veterinary Intensive Care Unit for six years in California and Connecticut, as well as time spent in Oncology. When working with owners already in crisis, the complexity and urgency of these cases placed both the owner and pet at risk.
Maria developed her own business in the finance sector, but more importantly learned the systems that shape access to the care that families need. Through these dual experiences, our foundation is structured to succeed in supporting vulnerable families and keeping pets with those who love them.
Our team specializes in emergency medicine, bringing extensive clinical experience and a deep understanding of the critical importance of early intervention. Our strength is found in our adaptability in challenging circumstances. We aspire for a nation where every person can thrive through responsible ownership, economic mobility and long term stability, supported by sustainable resources and collective action.
We take a deep dive into economic indicators and lived realities in order to shape our expansion – going where we make the greatest impact to serve those facing financial hardship, homelessness, disabilities and other barriers preventing stability.
Our Values
Accountability
Held By Our Foundation -
Providing peace of mind to our supporters and grantees by upholding transparency and dedication to our mission.
Held By Our Partners -
Associations with All About the Animals ensure a higher standard of care and responsible allocation of funds.
Held By Owners -
We aim to empower responsible ownership with our resources and enable clients to seek the proper care.
Empowerment
Through Our Foundation -
Lifting others up through economic mobility, equity in care and empowering responsible ownership.
For Our Communities -
We mobilize communities in order to achieve attributes of confidence, trust and independence.
For Owners -
Access to care and education is important for everyone! The Crash Cart provides common emergency topics for owners to have a comprehensive understanding.
Compassion
Through Our Foundation -Leading with a servant heart by approaching cases with authentic care & an open mind to better serve diversified communities.
For Our Communities -
Humanity and integrity are the forefront of systemic success.
Resilience is enabled by connection.
For Owners -
We pair compassion with awareness to move people to act with empathy and purpose. True strength is found in the discernment you show others.






























