About
We’re Rewriting What Pet Care Access Looks Like.
The Pet Access Project is a startup with a clear goal: to create scalable, equity-driven systems that ensure pets can stay with the people who love them—no matter their income, zip code, or circumstance.
We’re not just handing out pet food or offering one-time clinics. We’re addressing the root causes that force families to surrender animals or go without care.
We work on the ground to help renters navigate the barriers of pet-friendly housing, while also equipping municipal staff—like police officers, firefighters, and public service teams—with the tools they need to support the animals they encounter.
Our outreach goes beyond the shelter system, distributing food, ID tags, and essential supplies directly to underserved areas. At the same time, we’re collecting community data to build a pet needs consensus that informs local and state policy. All of this feeds into our larger mission: defining what a pet-equitable city looks like—and working, city by city, to make that vision a reality.
This isn’t charity. It’s infrastructure. It’s what happens when community organizing meets policy development—with pets and people at the center.
Bridging the Gap in Pet Care Access
Meet the dedicated advocates driving our mission forward.
Brandon Fancy
Founder & Executive Director
Brandon’s journey into animal welfare didn’t start in a boardroom—it started in a city shelter, where he saw just how often the people struggling to care for their pets were also being failed by broader systems. What began as a job turned into a mission: to reduce shelter intake by addressing root causes like housing instability, lack of veterinary access, and policy blind spots. His work has spanned event planning, public education campaigns, grant writing, media relations, and direct community aid—always with an eye toward building something sustainable.
Through The Pet Access Project, Brandon is bridging service delivery with data collection, using real-world engagement to inform long-term policy change. He believes pet equity isn’t a niche cause, it’s a community issue, a housing issue, and a justice issue. The goal isn’t to do the work alone, but to make it easier for cities, shelters, and advocates to do it together.
Bringing Pet Care Access to Every Neighborhood
Discover heartfelt stories from community members who have benefited from our pet care initiatives.
Because of The Pet Access Project, I was able to feed my dog when I lost my job.
Maria Gonzales
Columbia, South Carolina
The team’s dedication and compassion made all the difference in helping our neighborhood pets thrive.
James Patel
Lexington, South Carolina
Volunteering with this organization and being able to change lives has been an amazing experience.
Lena Smith
Columbia, SC