Palms & Paws began its journey on January 1, 2019, to build a community where people and pets flourish.
Founded by two veterinarians, Palms & Paws is now a growing community of extraordinary team members who have dedicated our lives to creating a world shaped by the values our pets demonstrate every day—trust, joy, presence, and love.
Our team established a state-of-the-art veterinary medical and surgical center across the street from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
To further grow this vision, we created Palms & Paws Media, Palms & Paws Ventures, Palms & Paws Foundation, Palms & Paws Real Estate, and the Palms & Paws Leadership Center.
Palms & Paws is a thriving ecosystem that expands the way we care, lead, and connect—shaping the future of how we care for people and pets.
Guided by “palms”, the optimistic and heart-centered humans, and “paws,” the beloved furry companions we walk beside, care becomes more than a word—it is the feeling of transformational growth through a perfectly timed head tilt, the enthusiastic tail wag, and the warm purr of approval.
Palms & Paws is more than a place or a company.
It’s a way of life. A community. A family.
And the best is yet to come.
The Story of Our Name
The name Palms & Paws carries our purpose in every syllable.
Palms represent people—our team members, pet families, and the greater community we serve.
Paws represent the animals we love, protect, and learn from every day.
We lead with Palms because everything starts with people. When we care for one another, we create the conditions where people, pets, and communities flourish.
Palms & Paws is a daily reminder of why we’re here: to elevate lives, build relationships, and create lasting change through care.
It’s in our name to remind us—every minute of every hour of every day—to be the most people-centric and pet-centric brand in the world.
We believe success is achieved when we take care of each other.
The Story of Our Logo
A paw nestled in a palm. Simple. Beautiful. Heartfelt.
Our logo captures the relationship at the heart of everything we do—one built on trust, connection, and care.
It reflects one of the first tender moments we share with our pets, holding their little paw in our hands. It’s also one of the last things we do as they transition over the rainbow bridge. Palms & Paws is there for the beginning, end, and everything in between.
It’s a symbol of the bond between pets and people: pets and pet parents, pets and pet families, pets and professionals, and everyone devoted to their wellbeing. It reflects those who show up with love and lead with purpose.
Every time you see our logo, you’re witnessing our purpose and values in action: presence, partnership, and the quiet power of showing up for one another.
Held in the palm of your hand, it reminds us—we’re in this together.
