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AW Paws Rescue

Dog rescue in Indianapolis, IN

We have been animal lovers all our lives. In a desire to help make a difference in the lives of abandoned animals, by taking in many strays on their own, nursing them back to health and finding homes for them, sometimes in our own families. This desire also led them to volunteer to foster for Donna’s Chihuahua Rescue. While fostering for her rescue several times we received calls about breeds other than Chihuahua’s. We hated turning them away. We did sneak in a Poodle, Pomeranian, Beagle, and many questionable Chihuahua mixes. So we decided to continue to work with her but make it possible to help the other breeds also. So that is when Aw Paws Rescue was formed. Because the rescue at this time consist of just the two of us and we both currently have small dogs, we have decided that we need to stay 25 pounds & under.


Our organization consists of foster homes only. All foster dogs are part of our family and we take an incredible amount of time getting to know their needs and desires. We believe that knowing our fosters helps us meet the needs of both the dog and his/her forever family. We would like to have all dogs current on vaccinations, heartworm tested & spayed/neutered before leaving our rescue.

We would also like to assist in:
Promoting Spaying/Neutering. Litter Prevention
Promoting Microchip Use & Awareness
Promoting Adopting from Rescue’s not Breeders/Puppy Mills
Supporting Puppy Mill Legislation
Giving homeless animals a second chance for a good life

Contact Sue Dietz
Address
8914 Summer Walk Dr. West
Indianapolis, IN 46227
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8914 Summer Walk Dr. West

Indianapolis, IN 46227

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

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Indianapolis, IN
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Shellie

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Indianapolis, IN
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Nygel

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Indianapolis, IN

Rescue FAQs

We currently are located in Indianapolis, Indiana. We serve Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Southport, Homecroft, Castleton, Fishers, Zionsville, Carmel, Shelbyville, Greenwood, Franklin and any surrounding counties.

Additional adoption info

Our fee is $180 total, which includes spay/neuter, all shots and dental if needed.

Our procedures:
1. set up a meet and greet appointment.
2. complete adoption application
3. if the animal you came to see is the one for you, then we ask that you leave a $20.00 deposit to hold the animal for you.
4. We check out all your references and home
5. We contact you to complete the adoption process and pay the remaining adoption fee of $160.00

Then you take your baby to his or her new forever loving home. : )

Pets at shelters & rescues near AW Paws Rescue

FACE/IndyFeral

1505 Massachusetts Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County

1104 Big Four Arch Rd,
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Healthipet Network

810 East 8th Street,
Anderson, IN 46012

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Columbus, IN
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Buffy the Mouse Slayer

Domestic Shorthair/Polydactyl/Hemingway

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Greenfield, IN
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Fuji

American Pit Bull Terrier/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 mos
Mooresville, IN
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Apple

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Morgantown, IN
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Parrianther

Degu

Male, 3 mos
Indianapolis, IN
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MISS INDEPENDENT

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Indianapolis, IN

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