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

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

13 hours ago

Just when we think things can’t get any worse, Satan says, “Hold my beer”. For real, we could use more prayers here in Perry County. Today’s storms brought more flooding that had 20 dogs stranded on top of their dog boxes trying to keep from drowning. All dogs were rescued and are safe tonight thanks to our dog warden.We want to thank our Facebook friends for your support. There hasn’t been a single request that’s went unfilled. Food, beds, leashes, all of it, you came through for us. People are asking, what do we need now.……..manpower and money. We have currently committed to taking in 7 dogs and 2 cats who have lost their homes due to flooding. Stormie below, is one of those dogs. This brindle baby came from the first round of flooding in Crooksville. She left the shelter yesterday for a foster home in Columbus. We need more fosters and we need the funds to vet all these animals, it’s daunting and overwhelming when every day seems to bring a bigger challenge than the day before. Thank you for listening, thank you for caring. We are quickly learning this is not a sprint, but a marathon. If you feel led to help save a life through fostering. Click the link in the comments below. If you can support their veterinary care through a donation you can donate using the same website. Donating via facebook is an option too. We are just a few hours away from Friday, so close enough to do a $5 Friday. We have 11k facebook followers. If 1/4 of you would donate $5 we would be set. Keep the well wishes, good thoughts, and prayers coming. We are #perrycountystrong ...

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

20 hours ago

We need gallon jugs of water! New Lexington is under a boil alert and the drinking water is very brown. We need fresh, clean water for the dogs at the fairgrounds (water at the shelter is fine). Donations can be dropped off at the horse barn at the Perry County Fairgrounds. Please share! ...

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

23 hours ago

UPDATE! We now have enough volunteers! Thank you!!‼️SOS‼️ ‼️URGENT NEED‼️The Perry County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center just rescued 20 dogs from a flooding situation in Junction City. There is an immediate need for volunteers at the Perry County Fairgrounds to help intake all these dogs! Please report immediately to the horse barn!!! ...

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 days ago

UPDATE!! Foster secured‼️URGENT‼️These kittens lost their home as a result of the horrific flooding experienced in Perry County. They are said to be 5 weeks old and both males. We need an immediate foster or foster to adopt home in Central or SE Ohio. They will need vet care at one of our partner clinics in Logan or Somerset, Oh. If you can help give these babies a fresh start, please click the link in the comments below. Please, please, please share!! ...

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2 days ago

Do you need pet food??? The Perry County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is handing out food and supplies needed for Perry County pets at 1650 Commerce Dr. New Lexington. If you can’t get to the adoption center, we will deliver! Donation sites in the community, if you need pet food let us know, we can help. Picture of Ducky just because he’s cute and available for adoption! ...

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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