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
We said just today, cats are the real heartbreaking, soul crushing part of rescue. For every cat we save, we turn away five. We have ONE person willing to foster cats/kittens. Read that again…….ONE. We don’t have a shelter so if we don’t have a foster, we can’t help. We’ve turned away no less than 20 cats or kittens this week alone. It makes us sick to think what may happen to them as a result. The only reason we are able to have 5 of the kittens below is because the people that found them are willing to be part of the solution and foster while we provide veterinary care. These cats will get 1/4 of the shares that their canine counterparts will even though they are all still kittens. As pet owners you MUST spay and neuter and unfortunately as community members we all must do it whether we want to or not. It certainly doesn’t take long for 1 cat to turn into 20. The suffering so many kittens go thru is horrific. Stop the madness. Spay/neuter, volunteer, donate, foster, or adopt. The link to adopt is in the comments below. Please, please share! ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
You know the problem with Bess? Not a daggone thing, except that she’s an ordinary brown dog. Not flashy, no pedigree. If she had the name doodle tied to her, there would be a stack of applications. Oh wait, DNA testing of her puppies confirmed poodle in them, maybe we call her a mutt-a-doodle! The reality is she’s a Heinz 57. A little bit of this and a little bit of that.While Bess looks like an old soul, she is still a puppy herself. She gave birth in December and kept herself and her puppies alive after they were thrown outside with only a cardboard box for shelter. They were rescued on a cold, snowy, New Years Eve. Her puppies have long since been adopted but she’s still waiting.Bess is active, energetic girl and would enjoy hiking or daily walks. Her foster is working on not jumping on people. She’s great with other dogs, but will need one to match her energy level because she plays hard. Bess is a vocal girl and will let you know when she wants something. Especially when it’s time to go to bed. Bess is housebroken and can be left uncrated with perfect behavior while you are gone. She knows sit and let’s you know when she needs to go out. Loves to snuggle next to her human in bed at night. Loves to chew and destroy toys, but has not chewed ANYTHING that she shouldn't. Bess has been exemplary with kids she has met. While she has not been around cats, we don’t recommend as she has exhibited small prey drive. Shes not a girl that can be trusted off leash as she would run.If you can provide Bess with her happy ending please apply using the link in the comments below. Other pets in your home or previous pets must have a record of regular yearly wellness exams, routine vaccinations, spay/neuter, and prevention for flea/tick and heartworm. Saturday shares for our girl Bess! ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

3 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
We have an event in New Straitsville on June 6th. We need some volunteers to help. This is not an all day commitment. We have 3 different shifts of 3-4 hours we could use some help. 9-1, 12-4, and 4-7. We need everything from working registration, helping move food from one location to another, selling raffle tickets. For those of you that can’t foster, this is a wonderful way to provide support to our organization. This side by side event will benefit both PAWS and the New Straitsville Methodist Church. Please share!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

5 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
It’s National Rescue Dog Day! Show us your rescue dogs! By the way, Bess is still patiently waiting to be rescued……. #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #waitingforyou ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

5 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Fiona was picked up on Monday and went to her new home. We have been so fortunate to find such amazing homes for Bella and her babies. Here’s to your happily ever after Fiona! ... 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