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PAWS Wide Open Rescue - East

Dog rescue in Virginia Beach, VA

PAWS Wide Open Rescue was founded in 2018. We are a non-profit organization composed of 5 women that was formed in hopes of providing a refuge for neglected animals on the island of the Dominican Republic. In the past year, we have also expanded our efforts to Puerto Rico, another underserved Caribbean island with a huge stray dog population. Unfortunately, the situation in the Caribbean is dire. The dogs multiply without end. Many are poisoned, killed or starved.

In addition, we receive dogs from VA and NC kill shelters and also network with and support other dog, cat and wildlife rescues in our area.

Through donations and sponsorships each month, we can continue our life-saving mission. Please send us a message to find out ways you can help!

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Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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Adoptable pets at PAWS Wide Open Rescue - East

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Arya

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
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Adriana

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
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Walter

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
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Monique

Miniature Pinscher/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
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Bo

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
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Piper

Labrador Retriever/Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Virginia Beach, VA
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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Submitting an application does NOT guarantee adoption. If you apply for a certain dog but don’t get it, please understand that we may receive many applications for the same animal. We will always try to place the appropriate dog in the appropriate home.

Adoption fee is $275 (depending on expenses while in our care). We spare no expense on the care of our rescues and are looking for homes who can do the same.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near PAWS Wide Open Rescue - East

Rox & Ro Animal Rescue

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The Cat Corner, Inc

85 Fulton Street,
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Simon

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Chesapeake, VA
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Rambo

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Elizabeth City, NC
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2/15/25 River Rd Stray 1

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Elizabeth City, NC
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Helena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Barco, NC
Bonded Pair
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Flint

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr
Virginia Beach, VA
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OJ

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs
Norfolk, VA

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