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Animal Protection and Welfare Society

Animal rescue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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P.O. Box 40981, Baton Rouge, LA 70835

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Protection and Welfare Society

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Butters

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Riley Roo

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Adult

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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River

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Lady

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Cheesy Gordita Crunch

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Sweet Pea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Harley

Labrador Retriever

Female, Senior

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Crunchy Butter Lettuce

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
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Chai

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Rescue FAQs

What is APAWS? A.P.A.W.S (Animal Protection and Welfare Society) is a volunteer, foster-based, no-kill, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization based out of Baton Rouge, LA. What does this mean? APAWS has no paid board members or staff. We do not have a brick and mortar location. We are supported by generous and loving volunteers who agree to shelter and care for the animals as a temporary placement until the animals find their forever homes. Our Misson Since 2004, APAWS has been dedicated to ensuring that all pet animals in and around the Baton Rouge area live in homes that provide for all of the animal’s physical and emotional needs (including love, compassion, daily care and medical care) for the animal’s lifetime. We do understand that things may not always go as planned. APAWS will always provide a safety net for the pets that we adopt out- should something ever happen and they need our assistance again. All animals in our care will be spayed / neutered and up to date on age appropriate vaccinations before adoptions are finalized. Our Vison Our main goal has always been to break the stigma around rescue animals and reduce the number of animals that are euthanized in local shelters by proving that you can rescue wonderful dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Through our work with both animals and humans, APAWS strives to make Southeast Louisiana a more inclusive environment where everyone can experience the transformative benefits of responsible, humane pet ownership.
Baton Rouge and surrounding areas
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Additional adoption info

An application for adoption is required. Once the application is approved a legally binding contract is signed and an adoption fee is paid.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Animal Protection and Welfare Society

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Looking Fur Love Dog Rescue

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Ivy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Dao Noi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Athena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 8 mos

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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