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Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

Animal rescue in Baton Rouge, LA

The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community by adopting homeless animals, teaching the community responsible pet ownership and the humane treatment of animals, and promoting the practice of spay/neuter at all times. Our ultimate goal is to have Baton Rouge be a model in the South where all adoptable animals find loving homes.

CAAWS does not receive any government assistance and subsists solely from private donations and memberships. Please support CAAWS so that we may continue with the work we do. All donations and memberships are tax-deductible.

Contact
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6357 Quinn Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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6357 Quinn Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Adoptable pets at Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Jocelyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Jocelyn

Domestic Longhair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Ramona's adoption status with email updates.
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Ramona

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Drako (courtesy listing)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Drako (courtesy listing)

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Karin's adoption status with email updates.
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Karin

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Cyrus's adoption status with email updates.
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Cyrus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Baton Rouge, LA

Rescue FAQs

Baton Rouge

Additional adoption info

You must be at least 21 years old to adopt as the adoption contract is a legal document.
The adoption fee for our animals is $125.
CAAWS reserves the right to refuse any adoption

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/caaws/dog-adopt-app

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Colt's adoption status with email updates.
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Colt

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Livingston, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Zarah*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Zarah*

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Josie's adoption status with email updates.
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Josie

Chihuahua/Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Livingston, LA
We'll also keep you updated on 24-1636C's adoption status with email updates.
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24-1636C

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Thibodaux, LA

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