People for Animal Wellbeing (PAW), formerly Greater Moncton SPCA, was formed in 1955 by a small group of citizens (with Mrs. Constance Hoover as the lead) who thought something should be done about the stray animals and cruelty towards animals in this area. The following year, Greater Moncton SPCA was founded and built by Mrs. Hoover and her mother. For years, Mrs. Hoover ran the Greater Moncton SPCA with help from close friends, primarily Mr. and Mrs. Sternbach, and Mrs. Rena Michahelles. In its infancy, the work was done on a volunteer basis. As funds became available, staff was put in place to run the shelter. The Greater Moncton SPCA continues to work tirelessly on behalf of the animals in our region with the aim of preventing animal cruelty from blatant physical abuse to neglect. The Greater Moncton SPCA is the largest animal shelter in New Brunswick, taking several thousand animals a year. With a new rebrand launch in 2022, the former name of the Greater Moncton SPCA now known as People for Animal Wellbeing (PAW) will show us as true leaders in animal care. PAW gives a fresh new look and brand name to better tell our story. PAW is dedicated to encouraging and motivating people to show compassion for all animals in their communities.