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Carolina P.A.W.S.

Animal rescue in Waxhaw, NC

Carolina P.A.W.S. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization comprised of a network of compassionate Carolinians, all of whom are volunteers. We are devoted to helping abandoned and abused cats and dogs throughout the greater Charlotte area find loving homes. CPAWS does not have a facility and relies entirely on volunteer foster parents to care for an animal until we are able to find a pet their forever home. Our founding members have been collectively involved in animal rescue for over 20 years.

Carolina P.A.W.S. volunteers can be found "in the trenches," rescuing animals at high risk- those starving on the streets, languishing in shelters, and suffering in abusive situations. Each animal has a different past but our promise to them all is the same…a second chance. We provide them with medical attention, rehabilitate them physically and emotionally, and care for them in foster homes until they can be placed in loving permanent homes.

Along the way, we prepare them to become wonderful companions by taking the time to socialize them and patiently teaching them to trust. We also spay/neuter each one, provide all inoculations, and ensure that they are in perfect health before being made available for adoption.

Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 365
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Adoptable pets at Carolina P.A.W.S.

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Romeo

Pekingese

Male, Adult
Waxhaw, NC
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Opal

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Waxhaw, NC
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Emerald

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Waxhaw, NC
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Topaz

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Waxhaw, NC
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Diamond

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Waxhaw, NC
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Waxhaw, NC

Rescue FAQs

Greater Charlotte NC area and surrounding counties

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

Additional adoption info

After the adoption contract is signed and fee is submitted online then placement of your adoptive pet will be arranged within 72 hours or sooner.

Adoption application

https://www.carolinapaws.com/adopt/adoption-process/

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Pumpkin Spice

Calico

Female, Adult
Monroe, NC
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CAMPER

Labrador Retriever/Redbone Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
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Violin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Lancaster, SC
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Bluegill

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Fort mill, SC
Needs Home Fast
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Bernie

Beagle

Male, 9 yrs
Lancaster, SC
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HEAVENLY HALO

Pekingese

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC

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