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Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

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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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Billy's adoption status with email updates.
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Billy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mae's adoption status with email updates.
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Mae

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Nyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Nyla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Wayne's adoption status with email updates.
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Wayne

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Piotr's adoption status with email updates.
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Piotr

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Stevie's adoption status with email updates.
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Stevie

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pigeon's adoption status with email updates.
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Pigeon

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 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

Additional adoption info

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.

Adoption application

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

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

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

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

German Shorthaired Pointer/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Puppy
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Piper's adoption status with email updates.
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Piper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on BRUCE IS SPECIAL's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUCE IS SPECIAL

Plott Hound

Male, Adult
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on PRECIOUS PARKER's adoption status with email updates.
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PRECIOUS PARKER

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Milky Way & (Twix) bonded's adoption status with email updates.
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Milky Way & (Twix) bonded

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Herndon, VA

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