At Ruffwear, we believe every dog deserves a life of adventure, and we’re deeply committed to honoring those who make that possible. Through our Paw It Forward program, we channel our passion into purpose by supporting incredible organizations dedicated to our four core pillars: Working Dogs, Conservation, Adoption, and Community.
By partnering with advocates who protect wild places, champion rescue efforts, and strengthen the dog-human bond, we can amplify our collective impact. This year, we are taking that commitment a step further. For 2026, we are proud to dedicate our Paw It Forward initiative to a single, deeply aligned non-profit partner, focusing our resources to create lasting change and enhance even more adventures for dogs and their humans.
Our 2026 Paw It Forward Partner: American Hiking Society
For 2026, we are proud to dedicate our Paw It Forward initiative to American Hiking Society (AHS), as part of our commitment to keep trails open and thriving for years to come.
Our ability to enhance outdoor adventure for dogs and humans goes hand in hand with the love and care of volunteer trail crews, who restore and maintain hiking trails all over the country — ensuring our access and sense of belonging in the outdoors.
Together, we can create lasting change and amplify our collective impact, so that we can all enjoy wild places with our best friends.
Want to see more? Check out @americanhiking on Instagram!
AHS is working to empower everyone to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience. By working with AHS to celebrate trail volunteers and stewardship programs, we can continue to deepen the bond between ourselves, our dogs and nature, uncovering more of what really matters.
About AHS
American Hiking Society’s mission is to create a world where everyone feels welcome in the hiking community and has meaningful access to trails. It works with Congress, federal agencies, and partners on policy and legislation to fund trails and protect public lands, runs volunteer trail crews open to all experience levels, and supports local events through its National Trails Day grants.
Their work helps protect the more than 200,000 miles of trails crisscrossing America, mobilizing over 657,000 volunteers to restore and maintain 46,000 miles of trails.
How to Donate
You can honor and support trail volunteers and stewardship programs across the country, by making a donation that helps care for the places you and your dog love to hike.
For more information, visit American Hiking Society.