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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. 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.

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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Antonella

Australian Terrier/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 6 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
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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, 6 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
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Bo

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

PLEASE DO NOT MESSAGE US IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION. We are a small organization comprised of volunteers that all work tirelessly to find homes for the dogs in our care. Submitting an inquiry then not following through with completing the application takes our time away from the many other tasks we have. Yes, we have a lengthy application, because we want to ensure that our dogs go to the best homes possible.

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

Cat Rescue, Inc., Petersburg now moved to the GREENBRIER PETSMART, CHESAPEAKE VA

Chesapeake, VA 23322

Isle of Wight County Animal Services

13044 Poor House Road,
Windsor, VA 23487

PETA

501 Front St.,
Norfolk, VA 23510

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Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Barco, NC
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Sugar

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
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Junior

Pit Bull Terrier/Chow Chow

Male, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
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Bunahan

American

Male, 2 mos
Barco, NC
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Thunder

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Elizabeth City, NC
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Champ

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Windsor, VA

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