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.
Adopt (pets in Foster care)
Pets in Need
Bella deserves her own post separate from the puppies. Daggone, this mama has been through it. Very pregnant and stuck on the end of a chain, we rescued her one week before she delivered 13 puppies. Sadly, two did not survive. She was extremely underweight when she came to us.![]()
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Unexpectedly, four hours after delivering the last puppy she began to hemorrhage. Our wonderful foster rushed her to MedVet where she was admitted to ICU and had to receive blood transfusions. Immediately after getting back home, she and the puppies tested positive for coccidia. It has truly been one thing after another. ![]()
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Next week, April 17th, the puppies will be 8 weeks old and Bella is ready to start living her own life. She has her own dreams that we need to make come true. ![]()
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Bella is a 3 year old Boxer mix. She is looking for a foster to adopt home in Central or SE Ohio that will be able to take her to her remaining veterinary appointments. She has been so sick that we’ve been unable to start vaccines. She will get her first round on Thursday along with the puppies. ![]()
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This girl is mostly housebroken. Keep in mind until 8 weeks ago she lived on a chain and then was a very sick dog. She previously lived with other dogs and cats but has not been around any since she came to us so we can’t personally speak to her behavior with them. This girl is extremely sweet, she just wants to be right next her person. There is no such thing as too much attention for Bella. She wants all the love. ![]()
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To apply for Bella click the link in the comments below. Other pets in your home must be current on vaccines, spay/neutered, and on regular prevention for fleas, ticks, and heartworm disease. Please help us give this girl a chance by sharing!
UPDATE! Facebook you never disappoint. Kittens will be transferred to nursing mamas in a couple of hours. Please pray the mamas accept them. ![]()
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‼️URGENT HELP NEEDED‼️![]()
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As we often say in rescue, no good deed goes unpunished. Willow the beautiful adult cat was rescued by exactly the right house. She then proceeded to have 8 kittens and then promptly crashed on the kitchen floor afterwards. Thankfully, the person kindly took her to Diley-MedVet. ![]()
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At this time we are unsure if she will make it. If she does, she still might not be able to feed the babies for some time. We need a couple of nursing moms that are inside or experienced bottle feeders. The kittens will come back once mom is either able to feed them again or they can eat on their own. We have committed to helping these babies find homes once they are old enough. ![]()
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If you can temporarily help some of these babies, please send us a message.
PAWS paint & sip is just 2 weeks away and reservations close in 1 week. ![]()
Grab your friends, choose your favorite pet photo, and come enjoy an afternoon of painting, laughs, and good vibes. It’s the perfect excuse for an afternoon out!![]()
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Save your seat before it fills up!🐾 🎨 PAWS Paint & Sip: Pet Portrait Edition 🎨🐾![]()
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Ever looked at your pet and thought, you belong on a canvas? Now’s your chance to make it happen! Grab your friends and join us for a fun-filled afternoon where you’ll create a custom painting of your pet’s face (yes—just that adorable face we all love most)![]()
No experience needed—just send us a clear photo of your pets face ahead of time, and we’ll have your canvas sketched and ready to go. We’ll guide you step-by-step so you can bring your furry friend to life.![]()
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Paint your pet instruction provided by Sue McKenzie![]()
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The Dirty Oar, Buckeye Lake. ![]()
11272 Avondale Rd, Thornville ![]()
Sunday, April 19th ![]()
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM![]()
Doors open at 1 PM for pizza and a ticket auction![]()
Pizza and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided![]()
Optional cash bar available![]()
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$40 per person![]()
Payment is due at the time of reservation![]()
Pay via Venmo or the PAWS website (select donate button) ![]()
Please submit proof of payment to Amber Heavener 740-684-6025 along with your name and phone number and animals face to reserve your spot.![]()
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✨ Please note: To allow adequate time for preparing each canvas, registration, payment, and your pet’s photo (one face per person) are kindly requested by 4-12-26. We are unable to offer last minute spots. ![]()
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Only 40 Spots available, so be sure to reserve early! Come enjoy a great time, great food, and help support animals in need. 🐕 🎨 🐈
To those of you that have volunteered, donated, fostered, adopted and shared, we count you as some of our biggest blessings.![]()
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Happy Easter!
Remember Mama Bess? The wonderful mama who protected her babies from the bitter cold and snow. A cardboard box was their only shelter. This girl is a mere baby herself getting pregnant her first heat. She has been an incredible mother, but now it’s time for her to receive all the love and attention. ![]()
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Bess is a mixed breed. The only thing we can ascertain is there is some hound in there with the way she likes to work her nose and her small prey drive for rabbits and birds. She’s a medium sized dog perfect for couch cuddling. She loves to be petted and loved on. ![]()
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Since Bess is still young herself she needs someone to help her burn that puppy energy. She would not be recommended for a sedentary household. Loves to play tug w toys and loves to chase and return a ball. She is very athletic. Fast runner, leaps w grace, very light on her feet. Would probably excel at an agility course. ![]()
She is smart and trains easily. Food motivated![]()
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She is a girl that wants to be near you, but not velcro dog. Sleeps very politely on the bed snuggled up behind your knees. She will entertain herself with toys. Especially new toys, but she also wants your attention and some play time, but not constantly.![]()
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She was a little skittish at first, but maybe because she was smart enough to recognize there was a lot of change happening all at once. She is very friendly with guests who enter her foster home![]()
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We think she would enjoy playing and wrestling with another dog, seems to have that playful personality but has not been fostered with other dogs beside her pups. A proper meet and greet would be needed.![]()
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Bess has very short hair, very little shedding. She is a sweet girl w a very sunshiney personality. Bess is housebroken and will “alert” you when she needs to go out. She has been gated in a room when the foster needs to leave with no issues. ![]()
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We know Bess isn’t a flashy girl with a known pedigree. Shes an average looking brown dog that has an incredible warm heart and delightful personality. Her one downfall is she’s a jumper, but we are working on that. ![]()
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Bess has been completely vetted and can go anywhere. If you have other dogs a solid veterinary history is a MUST. Your dogs must be current on vaccines, on regular prevention for fleas, ticks and heartworm disease. They must be spay/neutered with a history of regular wellness exams. Bess did not have this and we won’t sign her up for more of the same poor care. ![]()
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To apply click the link in the comments below, and please, please share!
Services
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.
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.