Non-Profit Animal Rescue in Perry County, OH

– PAWS –
Perry Animal Welfare Society

When you bring a furry friend into your home, you’re making a lifetime commitment to care for and love that pet. It means being financially responsible and having a stable lifestyle.  
Volunteers Who Match Pets with Loving Homes

Located in Perry County, OH,  PAWS – Perry Animal Welfare Society is a 501(c)3 that was established in 2018. Our mission is to re-home dogs and cats with loving and committed families.

We do not own or operate a shelter. We have an incredible team of volunteers and foster families who temporarily care for the pets we rescue.

We thoroughly review applications from those who apply to foster or adopt our dogs or cats. We do our best to ensure that the family or individual is committed to the pet’s care for its entire life.

We strive to make sure the pet is the best fit for the family or individual, and likewise.

 

 

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Pets in Need

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

7 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
We know everyone is patiently waiting for an update on our NYE emergency. What started out as a seemingly hopeless situation turned in to miracle after miracle. Mama is nothing short of extraordinary. Still just a puppy herself, she gave birth to a litter of nine babies—and then faced a nightmare no dog should ever endure. When her puppies were only two weeks old, Mama and her entire litter were put outside in brutal winter weather, forced to survive for over three weeks in a wire crate, lined only with cardboard and some straw.On New Year’s Eve, with roads covered and temperatures dropping to 22 degrees, help finally came. Through the compassion and determination of so many, Mama and her nine puppies were rescued just in time—saved from yet another freezing night. It’s hard to comprehend how she survived… or how she managed to keep nine tiny lives alive alongside her own. Mama gave everything she had, instinctively, selflessly and bravely to keep her babies alive. Can you even imagine that first night when they didn’t have to fight and struggle just to stay warm. Many thanks to Monica and Tiffany our angels here on earth who made this NYE miracle happen. They literally saved lives on the very last night of 2025.Later this week this group of survivors will have their first vet visit. After Jan. 22nd They will be ready for homes of their own. We are not accepting applications yet, but we will be looking for foster to adopt homes that live in Central or SE Ohio so that you can continue veterinary care at our clinics in Logan or Somerset. Once pups and mama are spayed-neutered and have received all vaccines, the adoption will be finalized and you can transition to the clinic of your choice. Many thanks to everyone who shared that NYE post, that’s exactly how we were able to save these babies! It is indeed a Happy New Year! ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

1 week ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Tomorrow is the Southeastern Ohio Jeepers ride to benefit PAWS. All high clearance vehicles welcome. In addition to the ride, they will have 50/50, dog and liquor baskets to raffle. Raffle tickets will be $5 each. They will sell 50 tickets for the dog basket and 100 for the liquor basket which is valued at $350. They will be at the Miller High School parking lot from 10am-11am if you’d like to stop by and get a ticket. Those that can’t attend but would like a ticket can Venmo Bill-Walters-30. Thanks to everyone who donated items for the baskets! We hope to see everyone there tomorrow! This event will help jumpstart the funds needed to fully vet the family of 10 we took in on New Years Eve. 🐾♥️ ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 weeks ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
‼️UPDATE‼️ Mom and puppies are safe! They are in route to a temporary foster who will keep them until we can get them moved to a long term foster within the next week. Thank you facebook family for coming to their rescue! Thank you Monica for driving in a snowstorm to get everyone to safety. We truly have the best supporters ♥️🐾♥️‼️URGENT‼️We know, it’s NYE. Everyone has plans. This situation is DIRE. Let me first start by saying that the owner knows that these puppies aren’t in a good situation. That they are not receiving adequate care. That’s why she’s reaching out for help. There is no need for negative comments, we understand you are angry, frustrated…..all the things, so are we. However, bashing the owner will not improve the situation for this mom/pups. We are foster based. If we don’t have a foster, we can’t help. Period. There’s no place we can just “put them”.Mom is seriously underweight. 9 puppies have drained her. The puppies are 5 weeks old and have been LIVING OUTSIDE SINCE THEY WERE TWO WEEKS OLD! Their shelter is a crate with cardboard sides and a blanket thrown over it. I can’t believe they have survived this winter weather. Because of their age, mom and puppies need to go together, they have recently started eating on their own. We are looking for a foster for this family of 10. We are open to help from another rescue, we need them inside immediately. A foster must be able to have a space that is separate from other dogs in the home. Your dogs MUST be current on vaccines and spay/neutered. This mom and pups has not received veterinary care of any kind. Mom is housebroken IF you are attentive to taking her outside regularly. Fosters need to be able to travel to our vet clinic in Logan or Somerset for care.I know this is a big ask on NYE, but these pups could die if we don’t intervene. Please help us help them. Submit a foster agreement using the link found in the comments below. If you can’t help, please share. This family is counting on us. ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 weeks ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
This group has sponsored this ride on our behalf for the past several years. We appreciate their support so much. Any high clearance vehicle is welcome. Come join us for a ride that will benefit PAWS! 🐾 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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What We Do

Rescue Animals in Need of Care and a home

We help dogs and cats in Perry County, OH, that need to find loving homes.

Advocate Responsible Pet Ownership

Find out what it takes to be the best pet parent(s). Understand finances, vet care and laws.

Promote Spay & Neuter of Animals

Please don’t contribute to the over-population problems that exist today.

Find Pets A Loving Home

It’s more than providing food, water and shelter. It’s about LOVE.

Foster a Dog or Cat

Temporarily caring for an animal before it finds its forever home can be one of the most rewarding experiences. You will care for the animal and provide insight into its personality while it’s waiting on adoption.

Apply to be a Temporary Home

Sponsor an Animal's Adoption Fee

When you donate $250 to PAWS, you’re giving a dog or cat a new leash on life. You’re enabling our volunteers to intake pets in need, provide vet care, and find them a loving home — at no cost to the approved adopter.

Adopt a Dog or Cat

It melts our hearts to be able to see animals adopted and spoiled beyond belief by their new parent(s). If you have the space in your heart, your finances and your home — we welcome your application.

Fill out an application