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

18 hours ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
A good portion of the dogs we take in test positive for Lyme disease. Below is just a sample of the dogs we’ve treated this year. Poor Gary, he’s also heartworm positive. Ginger and Maple both had Lyme while pregnant. This is the start of flea, tick and mosquito season. What most people don’t know is that the cold weather does not kill ticks. When it gets below freezing they go dormant. A mild winter day and these nasty things are up and moving and looking for their next dinner. It is important to use preventatives year round. It’s considered part of the basic care of your cat/dog and is absolutely a requirement if you want to adopt from us. Lyme disease has become so prevalent that the Lyme vaccine is something we not only recommend, but has become a core vaccine for the animals in our care. Left untreated, Lyme can cause kidney failure. The first symptom is often lameness/limping. Please see your veterinary provider to get the best prevention for your lifestyle and pet.*These dogs have all been adopted but Gary ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

1 day ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Just a quick update to let you know the other Kitty moms graciously accepted 4 kittens each. They are doing well. Thank you to the foster that temporarily opened her home to 8 additional kittens. Please continue to pray and send well wishes to their mama Willow. She’s still at MedVet fighting to get better. ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Bella deserves her own post separate from the puppies. Daggone, this mama has been through it. Very pregnant and stuck on the end of a chain, we rescued her one week before she delivered 13 puppies. Sadly, two did not survive. She was extremely underweight when she came to us.Unexpectedly, four hours after delivering the last puppy she began to hemorrhage. Our wonderful foster rushed her to MedVet where she was admitted to ICU and had to receive blood transfusions. Immediately after getting back home, she and the puppies tested positive for coccidia. It has truly been one thing after another. Thankfully all are now healthy and doing well.Next week, April 17th, the puppies will be 8 weeks old and Bella is ready to start living her own life. She has her own dreams that we need to make come true. Bella is a 3 year old Boxer mix. She is looking for a foster to adopt home in Central or SE Ohio that will be able to take her to her remaining veterinary appointments. She has been so sick that we’ve been unable to start vaccines. She will get her first round on Thursday along with the puppies. This girl is mostly housebroken. Keep in mind until 8 weeks ago she lived on a chain and then was a very sick dog. She previously lived with other dogs and cats but has not been around any since she came to us so we can’t personally speak to her behavior with them. This girl is extremely sweet, she just wants to be right next her person. There is no such thing as too much attention for Bella. She wants all the love. To apply for Bella click the link in the comments below. Other pets in your home must be current on vaccines, spay/neutered, and on regular prevention for fleas, ticks, and heartworm disease. Please help us give this girl a chance by sharing! ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
UPDATE! Facebook you never disappoint. Kittens will be transferred to nursing mamas in a couple of hours. Please pray the mamas accept them. ‼️URGENT HELP NEEDED‼️As we often say in rescue, no good deed goes unpunished. Willow the beautiful adult cat was rescued by exactly the right house. She then proceeded to have 8 kittens and then promptly crashed on the kitchen floor afterwards. Thankfully, the person kindly took her to Diley-MedVet. At this time we are unsure if she will make it. If she does, she still might not be able to feed the babies for some time. We need a couple of nursing moms that are inside or experienced bottle feeders. The kittens will come back once mom is either able to feed them again or they can eat on their own. We have committed to helping these babies find homes once they are old enough. If you can temporarily help some of these babies, please send us a message. ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

4 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
PAWS paint & sip is just 2 weeks away and reservations close in 1 week. Grab your friends, choose your favorite pet photo, and come enjoy an afternoon of painting, laughs, and good vibes. It’s the perfect excuse for an afternoon out!Save your seat before it fills up!🐾 🎨 PAWS Paint & Sip: Pet Portrait Edition 🎨🐾Ever looked at your pet and thought, you belong on a canvas? Now’s your chance to make it happen! Grab your friends and join us for a fun-filled afternoon where you’ll create a custom painting of your pet’s face (yes—just that adorable face we all love most)No experience needed—just send us a clear photo of your pets face ahead of time, and we’ll have your canvas sketched and ready to go. We’ll guide you step-by-step so you can bring your furry friend to life.Paint your pet instruction provided by Sue McKenzieThe Dirty Oar, Buckeye Lake. 11272 Avondale Rd, Thornville Sunday, April 19th 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMDoors open at 1 PM for pizza and a ticket auctionPizza and non-alcoholic drinks will be providedOptional cash bar available$40 per personPayment is due at the time of reservationPay via Venmo or the PAWS website (select donate button) Please submit proof of payment to Amber Heavener 740-684-6025 along with your name and phone number and animals face to reserve your spot.✨ Please note: To allow adequate time for preparing each canvas, registration, payment, and your pet’s photo (one face per person) are kindly requested by 4-12-26. We are unable to offer last minute spots. Only 40 Spots available, so be sure to reserve early! Come enjoy a great time, great food, and help support animals in need. 🐕 🎨 🐈 ... See MoreSee Less

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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