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Capital Area Animal Welfare Society Animal rescue in Baton Rouge, LA

The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community by adopting homeless animals, teaching the community responsible pet ownership and the humane treatment of animals, and promoting the practice of spay/neuter at all times. Our ultimate goal is to have Baton Rouge be a model in the South where all adoptable animals find loving homes.

CAAWS does not receive any government assistance and subsists solely from private donations and memberships. Please support CAAWS so that we may continue with the work we do. All donations and memberships are tax-deductible.

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Email caawsmail@yahoo.com
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Address
6357 Quinn Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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6357 Quinn Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Adoptable pets at Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Cyrus's adoption status with email updates.
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Cyrus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Maizie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maizie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Gabriella's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabriella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Dorito's adoption status with email updates.
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Dorito

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Ned's adoption status with email updates.
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Ned

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Domino's adoption status with email updates.
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Domino

Great Pyrenees

Male, 9 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
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Baton Rouge

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You must be at least 21 years old to adopt as the adoption contract is a legal document.
The adoption fee for our animals is $125.
CAAWS reserves the right to refuse any adoption

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Madisonville, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Minka's adoption status with email updates.
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Minka

Great Pyrenees/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Lorenzo's adoption status with email updates.
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Lorenzo

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Piper's adoption status with email updates.
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Piper

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Beaux's adoption status with email updates.
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Beaux

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Gray, LA

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