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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 Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Rose

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 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 Missy's adoption status with email updates.
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Missy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 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
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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 Cricket's adoption status with email updates.
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Cricket

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Flint Hill, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bindi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bindi

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Senior
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sabrina's adoption status with email updates.
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Sabrina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Centreville, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Little Bit's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Bit

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Herndon, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Enzo (pup)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Enzo (pup)

American Staffordshire Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Siberian Husky/Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 mos
Ashburn, VA

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