The Samaritan announces expansion of PAWS Program with new pet facility, Cooper’s Corner

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The Samaritan announces expansion of PAWS Program with new pet facility, Cooper’s Corner
By media release
Mar 5, 2026

Expanded kennel space will allow more families experiencing homelessness to remain together with their pets.

McKinney, Texas -- The Samaritan Inn, the largest comprehensive homeless shelter in North Texas serving single men, women, and families, is expanding one of its most unique programs: PAWS (Pets Are Welcome to Stay).

For more than 15 years, PAWS has provided on-site kennels, pet food, and veterinary care at The Samaritan Inn’s 15-acre campus, helping remove a major barrier to shelter access for individuals experiencing homelessness who have pets.

Thanks to a generous grant from The Stephens Greth Foundation, The Samaritan Inn is expanding the program to include housing for cats and increasing total capacity to 28 pets, including 16 dogs and 12 cats. The expansion will include a new 1,366 square foot kennel facility called Cooper’s Corner that will feature enhanced play areas, bathing stations, and laundry services. Because many individuals avoid shelter if pets are not accepted, this initiative allows The Samaritan Inn to serve more families while preserving the life-changing bond between residents and their animals.

As the program grows, we are also seeking dedicated volunteers to help care for pets and support daily operations. Community involvement will be essential in ensuring this expanded program continues to provide compassionate care for both residents and their beloved companions. Visit SamInn.org to learn more!

Getting involved

This expansion is only possible through the continued generosity of donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community leaders.

Ways to Support:

● Donate

● Volunteer

● Partner

About The Samaritan Inn

For 40 years, The Samaritan Inn has been Collin County’s largest provider of comprehensive homelessness services, helping individuals and families regain stability, dignity, and independence. With a mission to help willing people gain dignity and independence, The Samaritan Inn offers shelter, support programs, and now expanded food and financial assistance services to help families build stable, self-sufficient lives.

Learn more or donate and volunteer today at www.saminn.org on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.