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

28 minutes 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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3 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

18 hours 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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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

1 day 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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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

2 days ago

Roxy is a 3.5 Lab-Pit mix. She and her 7 siblings were surrendered to us last week. We are hearing wonderful things about this litter and Roxy is no exception. For pups that have always been outside, they have very quickly learned that life on a cushy couch is more than alright!Roxy is very sweet and loves to cuddle in your lap, but don’t be fooled! While she can be very quiet, she has a lot to say when she’s ready to play. She loves toys and plays well with other dogs big and small. Cats are still a question; they’ve been hiding from the storms. Roxy does well in the crate and will pee on the pad if she just can’t wait. She will potty outside, but does not signal for herself, yet. But she’s eager to go when the big dogs want to! She’s always willing to share your snacks. This girl is keeping a clean crate overnight and even today when foster mom went to work.Friends, here’s the reality. We took these pups in before the floods hit. Now we are inundated with requests to take family pets that no longer have homes. We need adopters and fosters galore. Roxy has received her first set of vaccines, been wormed and flea treated. She needs a foster to adopt home in Central or SE Ohio that can take her to one of our partner clinics for the remainder of her care. Once spayed, the adoption is finalized and you can take to the veterinarian of your choice. Other pets in your home must be regularly seen by a veterinarian. Current on vaccines, preventatives and spay/neuteredTo apply, click the link in the comments below. Please, please share!!! ...

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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