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Public Animal Welfare Society (PAWS Ohio)

Animal rescue in Cleveland, OH

The Public Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) was founded in 1976. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization considered to be one of Ohio’s most reputable long-standing cat and dog humane rescue groups.

Our group is dedicated to the rescue of pets in Northeastern Ohio. Our mission is to rescue stray and/or abused cats and dogs and place them in good homes. It is a PAWS policy to adopt animals to responsible homes only in the greater Cleveland area. We provide medical care to rescued animals and foster them in our own homes. We also make sure that they are spayed or neutered so that they do not continue the cycle of births that result in more pets than homes. The advantage of adopting a fostered animal is that we know all about our adoptable pets! They have lived with us and we know their personalities, habits, likes and dislikes. We can help you find the perfect companion for your home and lifestyle! We are a no kill organization (the only time we euthanize is on the advice of a vet in order to end suffering where no hope of recovery exists). Everything we do is out of love for the animals.

PAWS philosophy is that kindness to animals helps build a better world for all of us. Through the generosity of other caring individuals, we can ensure that animals who come into the care of PAWS will never again be alone, hungry, sick, afraid, or in pain.

Our mission is
•To provide for the welfare, medical care, temporary housing, and adoption of dogs and cats in northeast Ohio.
•To Work for the prevention of cruelty to all animals.
•To work to form coalitions and working relationships with other local and national humane organizations.
•To actively create, promote and implement a humane education program.
•To reduce the over population of cats and dogs in northeast Ohio through education.

Contact Amy Beichler
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P.O Box 24651
Cleveland, OH 44124
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P.O Box 24651

Cleveland, OH 44124

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Adoptable pets at Public Animal Welfare Society (PAWS Ohio)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Cleveland, OH
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Mickey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Cleveland, OH
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Elsa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Cleveland, OH
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Clooney

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Cleveland, OH

Rescue FAQs

We serve all of Cuyahoga County and sometimes take animals from Summit, and Lake Counties.

Additional adoption info

We have an adoption screening process, an adoption fee, and a follow up process for every adoption.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Public Animal Welfare Society (PAWS Ohio)

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

Domestic Longhair

Female
Lorain, OH
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Connie

Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 mos
Parma, OH
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Stitch

Basset Hound/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Rebel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Lorain, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Byron's adoption status with email updates.
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Byron

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Monica's adoption status with email updates.
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Monica

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Columbia Station, OH

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