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Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

Cat rescue in Winchester, VA

Shady’s Paw Animal Rescue is 100% foster based and volunteer run dedicated to improving the lives of cats and the people who care for them. With a platinum seal of transparency through Guidestar / Candid, a Great Non-Profits Seal, and other accolades, you can trust that you are dealing with a public charity that understands the need to be transparent in all that we do.

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Winchester, VA 22601
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Adoptable pets at Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

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Sophie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Winchester, VA
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Midnight

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Winchester, VA
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Reynold

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
Winchester, VA
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Furguson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
Winchester, VA
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Emma (AKA Johanna)

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Winchester, VA
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Teddy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Winchester, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Frederick County, VA
Winchester, VA
Eastern Panhandle of WV
Loudoun County, VA
Morgan County, WV
Fauquier County, VA
Warren County, VA

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

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Shady's Paw Animal Rescue works diligently to pair our cats with the perfect home. The adoption process can be done in a few hours or it can take weeks - it just depends on when your references call us back and when you schedule your home visit.

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https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHDY/Cat

https://www.shadyspaw.org/help-us

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