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

11 hours ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
This past week, without a doubt has been one of the most difficult, stressful, mentally and physically exhausting weeks in the history of our rescue. Right now, we have over 40 animals in our care that we are financially responsible for, that is the biggest number ever. We are a small but mighty rescue and even we have our limits. Several of us are one step away from clutching our knees and rocking back and forth in the nearest corner. In the past 24 hours we have received 3 owner surrender requests. These are not dogs that have lost their homes from flooding but for one reason or another they no longer fit into families that own them. In a pre-flood world, we likely would’ve been able to help……now our focus has to be animals that have lost their homes, or in the case of the two below, nearly lost their lives as the result of the Perry County floods. We do not have the manpower or financial resources to take on any extra animals at this time. Our priority is finding homes for the dogs already in our care, like Storm and George. While it’s a better situation than they come from, getting them into homes and out of the horse barn so they can really start experiencing the good life is our focus. If you can foster one of these boys, please apply using the link in the comments below. Please share! ...

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

22 hours ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Jernee is a 5 year old black lab mix who lost her home in Roseville as a result of the flooding. Thankfully a kind neighbor stepped in and offered to care for her while we searched for a home. Unfortunately, the family’s St.Bernard is not a fan of the new house guest so this pretty girl needs a home sooner rather than later. Her first vet appointment is Thursday. She also needs spayed. Her foster reports her as absolutely perfect. Good with small dogs and cats alike. Excellent with children. Housebroken and keeps a clean crate. Jernee is the perfect mix of a dog who is up for a brisk walk, but also content to snuggle with you on the couch. A literal dream of a dog!This pretty girl needs a Foster to adopt Home in Central or southeast Ohio so that she can finish her veterinary care at one of our partner clinics in Logan or Somerset, Ohio. Other pets in your home must be current on vaccinations, spayed, and neutered, and on regular prevention. If you can provide this girl with her fairytale ending, please submit an application using the link in the comments below. ...

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
This is Nina, she is 3.5 months old and one of the 7 Labrador/Pit mix puppies surrendered to us several weeks ago. Here is a little message from one of our regular fosters:Nina is probably the best, happiest puppy we’ve been lucky enough to foster! She’s a snuggle bug who loves to play and then curl up happily beside you to take a nap. Our two resident dogs have quickly become her best friends. She met the elderly neighbor cat and was curious but not aggressive. She loves chewing on Benebones bones. Nina is food motivated and has been doing excellent work on “potty outside,” “sit,” and “all in” to go in her crate, receiving a treat for her good work each time. She has learned to walk around the yard on her leash and only occasionally bites at it. Sometimes she wants to pick up sticks, rocks, or leaves, so you definitely need to keep an eye on her (she’s a baby!!). She sleeps in a crate in our bedroom and keeps a dry crate overnight. She often sleeps through the night without making a peep but will cry and bark if she needs to go potty outside, but goes back to sleep after potty. She would be wonderful in any home with love to give and the understanding that puppies need effort and consistency to become the best dogs. Nina needs a foster to adopt home in Central or SE Ohio that can continue her veterinary care at one of our partner clinics in Logan or Somerset, Oh. Other pets in your home must be current on vaccinations, spay/neutered and on regular preventatives. To apply, click the link in the comments below. Please share!! ...

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
We are super happy to be part of the reason the these wonderful ladies have a reason to smile today. The New Lexington area has been hit really hard with flooding and they’ve had more than their fair share of devastation. This kitten just hit the jackpot of families and we hope she brings some joy and smiles back into their lives. Welcome to the PAWS family Cheryl and Dana! ...

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

3 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
These dogs were rescued on Thursday when floodwaters surrounded their dog boxes. 3 of these dogs still need a foster or foster to adopt homes. They are all young adults. They have been outside so we are guessing they will need some work on housebreaking and crate training. . They also are not familiar with leash walking. All dogs are very thin and need to gain some weight. We will list a bit of information below the picture of each dog. Foster or adoptive homes must be in Central or SE Ohio to bring to one of our partner clinics in Logan or Somerset, Oh. Other dogs in your home must be current on vaccinations, spay/neuter and on prevention. Please apply using the link in the comments below. ...

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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