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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.

Contact
Phone
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 Mario's adoption status with email updates.
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Mario

Bichon Frise

Male, 10 yrs
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Breezy's adoption status with email updates.
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Breezy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

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

Pomeranian

Male, 11 yrs 7 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Autumn

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Cinnamon's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
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 4 mos
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 5 mos
Baton Rouge, LA

Rescue FAQs

Baton Rouge

Additional adoption info

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

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/caaws/dog-adopt-app

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

Jack Russell Terrier/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 5 mos
Saint Francisville, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Laney's adoption status with email updates.
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Laney

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Port Allen, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Mario's adoption status with email updates.
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Mario

American Pit Bull Terrier/Black Mouth Cur

Male, Adult
Livingston, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Lavender 's adoption status with email updates.
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Lavender

Schnoodle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Hammond, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Evita's adoption status with email updates.
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Evita

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
St. Francisville, LA

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