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Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

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Cat rescue in Winchester, VA

Shady’s Paw Animal Rescue is 100% foster based and volunteer run dedicated to improving the lives of cats and the people who care for them. With a platinum seal of transparency through Guidestar / Candid, a Great Non-Profits Seal, and other accolades, you can trust that you are dealing with a public charity that understands the need to be transparent in all that we do.

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Winchester, VA 22601
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Adoptable pets at Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Cerci's adoption status with email updates.
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Cerci

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Inky's adoption status with email updates.
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Inky

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Dorothy's adoption status with email updates.
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Dorothy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Missy's adoption status with email updates.
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Missy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Slate (Yoda)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Slate (Yoda)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ziggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziggy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Spike's adoption status with email updates.
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Spike

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Beans's adoption status with email updates.
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Beans

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Winchester, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Frederick County, VA
Winchester, VA
Eastern Panhandle of WV
Loudoun County, VA
Morgan County, WV
Fauquier County, VA
Warren County, VA

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Shady's Paw Animal Rescue works diligently to pair our cats with the perfect home. The adoption process can be done in a few hours or it can take weeks - it just depends on when your references call us back and when you schedule your home visit.

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https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHDY/Cat

https://www.shadyspaw.org/help-us

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc.

Silver Spring, MD 20192

Humane Society of Warren County

1245 Progress Drive,
Front Royal, VA 22630

Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter

Frederick, MD 21703

We'll also keep you updated on Hardy's adoption status with email updates.
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Hardy

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 9 mos
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN DIEGO's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN DIEGO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Pink's adoption status with email updates.
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Pink

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Herndon, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Timon's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Timon

Egyptian Mau/Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Manassas, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Tux's adoption status with email updates.
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Tux

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Inwood, WV
We'll also keep you updated on Rusty's adoption status with email updates.
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Rusty

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Hagerstown, MD

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