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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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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 Starburst's adoption status with email updates.
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Starburst

Dachshund/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 7 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

Feist

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

Feist

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

Feist

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Wilbur's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilbur

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Jocelyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Jocelyn

Domestic Longhair

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Ramona's adoption status with email updates.
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Ramona

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
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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 Boone's adoption status with email updates.
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Boone

Bluetick Coonhound

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

Guinea Pig

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on 57278216's adoption status with email updates.
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57278216

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Cattle Dog

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Baton Route, LA

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