Pets are Worth Saving (PAWS), Inc.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to:
1. Facilitating the adoption of abandoned companion animals into permanent loving homes.
2. Raising funds to support a low-cost spay/neuter program and TNR Program
3. Establishing a no-kill community for NW Alabama
4. Educating people on the compassionate treatment and care of companion animals
PAWS does not have a shelter. We operate entirely out of foster homes. Fostering is an integral part of our organization as it allows us to place dogs, cats, and other abandoned, orphaned, or surrendered animals into loving homes while they wait for a permanent adoptive family. We provide support and veterinary care. The more foster homes we have, the more animals we are able to save! We do not receive any public funding and depend on donations, adoption fees, and community support to continue saving companion animals from being euthanized.
Available Pets
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All Dogs
All Cats
Adoption Process
It is our sincere wish to match each of the dogs and cats in our programs with families that are perfect for each of them. We want our animals and our adopters to be happy with each other forever. We try to get to know potential adopters and counsel them to help them find the perfect dog or cat for their family. If you are interested in adopting, first complete our online Adoption Application at http://shoalspaws.com/adoption/adoption-application/. The application will be reviewed, references checked & once approved, the potential adopter will be contacted by an adoption counselor. A home visit may also be scheduled. Next, a meeting with the dog or cat (at adoption event, foster parent's house, etc)will be arranged. If it's a good match, the dog or cat will be transferred to new family after adoption contract is signed. Adoption fee is $75. Follow up calls may be made & if for any reason the adoption is not working out, the dog or cat must be returned to PAWS.
Begin the Adoption Process
Please note: After submitting an adoption application, we recommend that you follow-up with the shelter to ensure they have received your adoption application from Petango. The shelter’s contact information can be found in the left hand column. Thank you.