For every pet who arrives at PAWS, we keep in mind each animal’s individual needs.  There is no time limit or predetermined length of stay for any of the animals in our care.  The vast majority of pets are placed for adoption.  We keep all dogs for a minimum of 10 days, cats vary on their time here. The animals are temperament tested and matched with an exercise buddy for dogs. All behavior and health issues are addressed at this time.  Volunteers play an important part in socialization.  Staff and volunteers evaluate the behaviors and the adjustments each pet makes during their stay at PAWS.  At times, we may ask a breed-specific rescue or another shelter for assistance, however, PAWS is committed to helping the animals that come to us. 

• Veterinary care
• A rehabilitative program to help pets make adjustments and tackle their behavior issues.
• When needed a temporary foster is asked to care for the pet short term so we can gather important information to help in our placement of the pet.
• We use every effort to reunite lost pets with their owners.