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

6 hours ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Holy Guacamole! The donations are rolling in! We couldn’t be more grateful. If you saw our post from this morning you know that we have a family of 12 that will soon need their first vet visit, vaccinations and flea/tick prevention. Gary just started heartworm treatment. It is VERY costly and he’ll still need neutered once he’s completed treatment. The need is never ending and far out paces the resources. That’s why this event is so important. Spring for PAWS will fund our veterinary expenses for 2026. This event determines how many animals we can help. Every donation counts and we need more. Don’t have time to shop for an auction item, we will accept a cash donation and shop for you!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

16 hours ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
We know you’ve been dying to hear about Bella and her babies, but we didn’t want to jinx it until they were settled. I’m sure you are wondering who in their right mind takes on a veterinary nightmare of a mom and her 11 puppies. It’s the same kind, genuine soul who took in our New Year’s Eve litter of 9 and mama. She’s quite a special person. Puppies will be 5 weeks old tomorrow. We are starting to accept applications now on foster homes or foster to adopt. We will not be placing them until they are 8 weeks old. Having 11 puppies, this will be a paperwork, reference checking nightmare! We are trying to get ahead of the game. Please read the following carefully:Foster to adopt means they come to live with you while they complete their veterinary care. Once all vaccines and spay/neuter are finished the adoption will be finalized. YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A REASONABLE TRAVEL DISTANCE TO ONE OF OUR PARTNER CLINICS. Our clinics are located in Logan or Somerset, Oh. Other pets in your home MUST HAVE A HISTORY OF REGULAR VETERINARY CARE. Bella is a prime example of a pet whose owner did not make veterinary care a priority. We will not place her or the puppies in a home that will give them more of the same. Current vaccinations, spay/neuter, and monthly prevention for fleas/ticks/heartworm disease. We are expecting multiple applications on some of the pups, so if you could list a first, second and third choice on your application it would be helpful. Once your application is received you will be notified, please don’t expect to hear more for several weeks. This isn’t first come, first serve. We are looking for the BEST applications. To apply click the link in the comments below. Please, please share!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

20 hours ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
ADOPTED!Baylee found her forever family and we couldn’t be more excited. This is the happy ending we’ve all been waiting for. The perfect family who understands and loves Labradors. Welcome to the PAWS family Sydney and Dakota ♥️ ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

1 day 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

1 day ago

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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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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