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

19 hours ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Just 4 days until Spring for PAWS Why do animal rescues host fundraisers? Because every life we save comes with a cost—medical care, food, supplies and a safe place to land. We can’t do it without our community.Every donation matters and every bid counts. To us, it’s not just dollars—it’s second chances, wagging tails, and animals finally knowing love.Are you a baker? A crafter? A dog lover who’s been wanting to help but didn’t know how? This is your chance to be part of something meaningful. Items can be dropped off at Ludowici, Peoples State Bank, or we’re happy to coordinate a pickup or you can also drop off on Friday at St. Rose from 10am - 7pm.A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated or sponsored a table—we are so grateful for you.We still have a few corporate/family tables available. Thank you to those that have already partnered with us and confirmed your table. Special shout out to the American Legion Post 376 - Junction City for purchasing two tables! Table sponsors are:- Ludowici- Peoples State Bank- Mastersons Veterinary Clinic- Logan Animal Clinic- Goebel Funeral Home- Sayre Seals & McMillan Real Estate- Fast Traxx Motoplex- Jennifer Turnes, Turning Tails Pet Company and Angela Fry, Keller Williams of Greater Columbus - The Wurz Company- Brinks K-9 Training- Derek Householder, Auditor. Chief Gill and Capt. Newlon, NLPD. TJ Rugg, Prosecutor.- Southeastern Ohio Jeepers- American Legion Post 376 Junction City (two tables!)- Genesis Healthcare System- Dr. Monica Dunlap and family- The Stickdorn - Bringardner family- The Gaitten family- The Berry family- Perry County Community Club Together, we can continue doing what we love—saving lives. We hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

22 hours ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Rescue isn’t always happy endings. Sometimes it’s peaceful, compassionate endings to a life filled with hardships. Will wandered to the home of one of our long-time fosters. As if divine intervention guided him to the home where he could find help. Will’s last days he was shown love, warmth, and unlimited food. Ultimately, FIV had progressed to end stages and Will could not be saved. We had to let him go. No more suffering, no more hunger, no more battling the heat and cold without shelter. We will preach until our dying breath the importance of spay/neuter, vaccinations, and regular preventatives for flea/ticks. He is our why, no animal should suffer as he did.Godspeed Will, we’re sorry we didn’t find you sooner. ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
The average cost to fully vet a healthy dog is $350. Now times that by 12. Now consider Bella. Nothing about her stay with us has been average, easy or inexpensive. We easily have $5,000+ in her alone. This is our why. We hope it’s your why too. Why you’ll donate to this event. Why you’ll attend. We absolutely can’t do this without you!We are still accepting donations and are incredibly thankful for the support pouring in. Items can be dropped off at Ludowici, Peoples State Bank, or we’re happy to coordinate a pickup. You can also drop off on Friday at St. Rose from 10am - 7pmTickets can be purchased at the door. We will accept cash, check or card. There will be a cash bar. Food is included in ticket price and is provided by Trotters.We still have a few corporate/family tables available. Thank you to those that have already partnered with us and confirmed your table. Special shout out to the American Legion Post 376 - Junction City for purchasing two tables! Table sponsors are:- Ludowici- Peoples State Bank- Mastersons Veterinary Clinic- Logan Animal Clinic- Goebel Funeral Home- Sayre Seals & McMillan Real Estate- Fast Traxx Motoplex- Jennifer Turnes, Turning Tails Pet Company and Angela Fry, Keller Williams of Greater Columbus - The Wurz Company- Brinks K-9 Training- Derek Householder, Auditor. Chief Gill and Capt. Newlon, NLPD. TJ Rugg, Prosecutor.- Southeastern Ohio Jeepers- American Legion Post 376 Junction City (two tables!)- Genesis Healthcare System- Dr. Monica Dunlap and family- The Stickdorn - Bringardner family- The Gaitten family- The Berry family- Perry County Community Club Keep watching—we’ve got more amazing items coming your way, and you won’t want to miss them. We can’t wait to share this special night with our community 🐾♥️🐾 ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

3 days ago

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

3 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
ITS SPRING FOR PAWS WEEK! Yes, we are shouting!! We are so excited! This event provides our budget for the 2026. The success of this event will determine how many animals we can help this next Exciting things at Spring for PAWS:~DJ Rocking Reggie and his Photo Booth~Accepting cat and dog food donations for our local food pantry. You will receive a ticket and be put in a drawing for a gift basket~Presentation of MVP (Most Valuable PAW) to the group or individuals that have been instrumental in supporting us this year~Alcohol Mystery Bag~Heads or TailsSpecial shout out to sports talk show host Anthony Rothman, who is also a huge supporter of animal rescue. He gave us some really incredible donations. We are still accepting donations and are incredibly thankful for the support pouring in. Items can be dropped off at Ludowici, Peoples State Bank, or we’re happy to coordinate a pickup. You can also drop off on Friday at St. Rose from 10am - 7pmWe still have a few corporate/family tables available. Thank you to those that have already partnered with us and confirmed your table. Special shout out to the American Legion Post 376 - Junction City for purchasing two tables! Table sponsors are:- Ludowici- Peoples State Bank- Mastersons Veterinary Clinic- Logan Animal Clinic- Goebel Funeral Home- Sayre Seals & McMillan Real Estate- Fast Traxx Motoplex- Jennifer Turnes, Turning Tails Pet Company and Angela Fry, Keller Williams of Greater Columbus - The Wurz Company- Brinks K-9 Training- Derek Householder, Auditor. Chief Gill and Capt. Newlon, NLPD. TJ Rugg, Prosecutor.- Southeastern Ohio Jeepers- American Legion Post 376 Junction City (two tables!)- Genesis Healthcare System- Dr. Monica Dunlap and family- The Stickdorn - Bringardner family- The Gaitten family- The Berry family- Perry County Community Club Keep watching—we’ve got more amazing items coming your way, and you won’t want to miss them. We can’t wait to share this special night with our community.🐾❤️Event flyer is in the comments below. ... 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