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Pause for Paws, Inc.

Dog rescue in San Antonio, TX

Pause for Paws Inc. is a no-kill, all volunteer, foster-based 501(C)(3) non-profit, shelter in San Antonio, TX. We are a stray/street dog rescue, primarily taking in dogs directly from the streets in the San Antonio area and from people in the community who have picked up strays. We rescue, treat, rehabilitate, vaccinate, spay/neuter, and microchip all of our animals. We provide foster care in a loving environment while we match the animals with their forever homes.

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San Antonio, TX 78216
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Adoptable pets at Pause for Paws, Inc.

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Bark Twain

Border Collie

Male, Puppy
San Antonio, TX
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Craig

American Pit Bull Terrier/Basset Hound

Male, Adult
San Antonio, TX

Rescue FAQs

San Antonio, Texas and surrounding small cities

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

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Adoption Policy
We do not do same day adoptions; we are application based. Once an application is submitted, we will review the application and arrange a time with you for a fence check. Our adoption fee is $300, includes microchip, spay/neuter, rabies vaccine (when available with certificate/tag), all shots, and heartworm test.
Shot records, PetSmart coupons, and first month heartworm prevention included with all adoptions.

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