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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 Cerise's adoption status with email updates.
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Cerise

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Beans's adoption status with email updates.
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Beans

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Spike's adoption status with email updates.
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Spike

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pickle's adoption status with email updates.
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Pickle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 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.

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

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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Joey's adoption status with email updates.
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Joey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Ranson, WV
We'll also keep you updated on Foxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Foxy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Leesburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Princesa Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Princesa Luna

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN POLLY POCKET's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN POLLY POCKET

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie Miller's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie Miller

Beagle

Female, 13 yrs 4 mos
Woodstock, VA

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