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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.

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Address
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 Starburst's adoption status with email updates.
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Starburst

Dachshund/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 7 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

Feist

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

Feist

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

Feist

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
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 2 mos
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 2 mos
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 2 mos
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 7 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
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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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Hammond, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Posy's adoption status with email updates.
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Posy

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
St. Francisville, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Vicki's adoption status with email updates.
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Vicki

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
St. Francisville, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy*

Husky

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

Rat Terrier

Female, 12 yrs 7 mos
Hammond, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Bindi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bindi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
St. Francisville, LA

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