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

17 hours ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
This post is not intended to shame, but provide education of the importance of using monthly prevention for flea, ticks and heartworm disease. The owner has given us permission to share this photo. The owner stated there was one tiny hot spot when she went to bed and then woke up to this. Can you imagine the misery of this dog? The owner stated she had never seen a flea on her dog, but a double coated dog like a golden retriever makes a wonderful hiding place for fleas and ticks. Any dog or cat that goes outside for any length of time, even to just potty, needs to be on monthly prevention. This is why we make it a requirement for anyone wanting to adopt a PAWS animal, prevention is an absolute must. All flea and tick prevention is not created equal. Over the counter products do not tend to be as effective as prescription prevention. We recommend seeing your veterinarian for the preventative’s that will work best for your dog and your lifestyle. What could’ve been easily treated with monthly prevention, ended up being an expensive trip to the emergency vet. Preventatives are an important part of owning a pet along with vaccinations and spay-neutering. Please do your part to protect your pet. ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

1 day ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Why hasn’t Bess been adopted yet? We think we know the answer. Bess is “just” a brown dog.No fancy breed. No pedigree. No designer mix that has people lining up for applications. She’s simply Bess, a lovable, goofy, resilient mutt with a heart of gold. Actually DNA testing on her puppies showed some poodle ancestry. Maybe we should call her a Mutt-a-Doodle. Would that help?The truth is Bess is one of a kind. Unique. Not another like her. While she may look like an old soul she is very much a puppy herself. Last winter, this brave girl gave birth to her puppies and then was promptly thrown outside with them. They had nothing but a mere cardboard box for shelter. On a cold, snowy, New Year’s Eve Bess and her puppies were rescued by a community that came together to save them. The puppies have long been adopted but Bess still waits. Bess is an energetic pup who would love an active family that walks, hikes, and would throw a ball for her to fetch. She is also incredibly smart and well mannered. She is:-housebroken-can be left uncrated - knows sit and is learning leave it-lets you know when she needs to go potty-great with children-good with other dogs but does have a rough play style-loves to snuggle up to her favorite person, especially at bedtime Bess is also delightfully expressive and lets you know when it’s time for dinner, playtime or bedtime. She’s survived neglect, raised puppies, watched them all find homes. Now it’s her turn for a happy ending. Could that be you?To apply click the link in the comments below. Other pets in your home must be vaccinated, spay/neutered, and on prevention for fleas, ticks, and heartworm disease. Those that provide regular veterinary care and wellness exams need only to apply. Please share , this girl is way past time for a home of her own! ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

3 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Due to no fault of his own, Angus has been returned. A medical situation within his family made it necessary for them to bring him back. That’s ok, we are certain that there’s a family out there just for him! Angus is:*crate trained* on the road to housebroken, he’s still a young pup*good with cats and other dogs*loves kids*has accomplished all the skills for the S.T.A.R. PuppyAngus is being fostered by Brinks K9 Training. Talk about adopting a pup that’s had a great start!If you think Angus is the perfect addition to your home apply using the link in the comments below. Other pets in your home MUST be vaccinated, on regular prevention for fleas, ticks, and heartworm disease, and spay/neutered. These are non negotiable requirements. Responsible pet owners need only to apply!Please share for Angus!! ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

6 days ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Rescues are all very different. They all have different criteria and adoption fees. Some only utilize fosters, others have a shelter. We implore you to not fall for the cute pictures you see on Facebook but do your homework, ask questions and really understand what the adoption fee includes.Charging an adoption fee for a cat that has not had a vet exam, that has no plan in place for spay/neuter, vaccines, or has not been feline tested for diseases that are ultimately fatal and highly contagious, is not rescue. It’s contributing to the problem. Our adoption fee is $50 and includes feline testing, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and flea tick prevention. Yes, we lose a tremendous amount of money on every cat we take in our care, that’s why we fundraise like crazy and sometimes beg for donations. We want everyone to adopt, not shop, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your due diligence and ask the important questions when you do. Below are the Meows available this Monday. If you’d like to add one to your family apply using the link in the comments below. ... See MoreSee Less

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PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society

1 week ago

PAWS - Perry Animal Welfare Society
Events like yesterday’s Restore Rally don’t just magically happen. Volunteers, they make the world go round. We are especially thankful for the ladies that stepped up on behalf of PAWS for yesterday’s event. Thanks also to all the participants who made the day so successful. If you have photos to share from the day, please feel free to drop them in the comments below 🐾♥️🐾 ... 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