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Whiskers Or Wags

Animal rescue in Paintsville, KY

Our mission is to provide for humane treatment of neglected, abused, stray, and surrendered animals by providing a shelter facility, rescue & adoption services, education & training on responsible pet care, and spay & neutering education & services.

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P.O. Box 1313
Paintsville, KY 41240
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Adoptable pets at Whiskers Or Wags

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Paintsville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Mabeline's adoption status with email updates.
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Mabeline

Golden Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Paintsville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Pekingese/Pomeranian

Male, Adult
Paintsville, KY

Rescue FAQs

Whiskers or Wags, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We located in Paintsville, KY, but we work with transport companies in order to try to help our animals get to approved loving homes. Please contact us if you see an animal you are interested in! We have LOTS of wonderful pets waiting for loving homes!

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting any of our wonderful creatures please contact us at wowanimalrescue@gmail.com. We will be glad to email you an adoption application and fees for the particular animal.
They give love unconditionally and ask only the same in return. They are often the first ones to great you when you come home from a long day at work with a smile on their face and a wagging tail or a purr to let you know they’ve missed you. You will be amazed at how quickly one of these loving animals becomes part of the family and you can’t imagine your life without them.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Whiskers Or Wags

B.A.R.K. Bluegrass Animal Rescue of KY

1415 Hwy 1395,
Louisa, KY 41132

Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter

1901 James River Road,
Huntington, WV 25701

Mingo County Animal Control Facility

Lonesome Valley Road,
Williamson, WV 25661

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

Goldendoodle

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Hazard, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Keisha's adoption status with email updates.
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Keisha

Norwegian Elkhound

Female, Puppy
Whitman, WV
We'll also keep you updated on Hunter's adoption status with email updates.
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Hunter

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Huntington, WV
We'll also keep you updated on Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Morehead, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

American Pit Bull Terrier/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Williamson, WV
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Blue Heeler

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Hazard, KY

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