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Prairie Paws Animal Shelter

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Animal shelter in Ottawa, KS

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter’s Mission Statement is to provide compassionate care and placement for animals in need.

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter is a private, no kill, 501 (c)(3), non-profit shelter, founded over 70 years ago by Beatrice Martin Peck. Though the tireless efforts of our staff and volunteers Prairie Paws Animal Shelter is dedicated to carrying out the following actions:

· Give aid and comfort to the homeless shelter animals
· Educate the community in responsible pet ownership
· Help reunite pets with owners by offering low cost microchipping
· Provide pet adoptions
· Create a safer community


As of 12/19:
Live Release Rate 98.1%*
YTD 1246 Served
Adoptions 977
Returned To Owner 216
Transfer Out 29
Euthanasia 24 ( 20 Severe Health Issues / 4 Temperament)
Total Dispositions 1246
Total Live Dispositions 1222


*Total Live Dispositions Divided By Total Dispositions

Contact —
Email info@prairiepaws.org
Phone (785) 242-2967
Website
Address
3173 Hwy K 68
Ottawa, KS 66072
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Meet their adoptable pets

3173 Hwy K 68

Ottawa, KS 66072

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Prairie Paws Animal Shelter

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Ottawa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Princessa's adoption status with email updates.
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Princessa

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Ottawa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Churro's adoption status with email updates.
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Churro

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Ottawa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Ottawa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Freckles's adoption status with email updates.
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Freckles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Ottawa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Spirit's adoption status with email updates.
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Spirit

Alaskan Klee Kai

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Ottawa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Australian Cattle Dog/Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Ottawa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Spike's adoption status with email updates.
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Spike

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Ottawa, KS
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Shelter FAQs

Prairie Paws is a regional animal shelter located in Franklin County, Kansas. We serve Ottawa, Kansas and many surrounding areas.

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

Additional adoption info

Our animals change daily, so please check our lists of adoptable dogs and adoptable cats frequently. Once you find an animal you’d like to adopt, the next steps are to complete an application and request a meet and greet with the foster. Make sure to be thorough and help us understand why you’re interested in that particular animal — and why your home is a great fit. Based on your answers we may even have a better fit for you

All PPAS dogs are up to date on all of their vaccines (including rabies if age appropriate), and will be microchipped and registered in the adopter's name at the time of adoption. Adopters get a free consultation at an area vet partner within 14 days of adoption. Any dog that is six months of age or older will be tested for Heartworms and if found negative, will be kept on Heartworm prevention during their shelter stay, after the adoption it is up to the adopter to continue the highly recommended Heartworm preventative treatment. Also all PPAS shelter dogs are treated with a monthly topical flea/tick preventative and we ask that adopters continue that treatment as well. All cats or kittens at the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter have been tested for FeLV. All cats and kittens are also up to date on their vaccines and have been or will be spayed or neutered before going to their new homes. These cats and kittens are also litter box trained and microchipped. All dogs and cats per state law are sterilized before they begin their new fabulous lives with their new families.

Adoption fees: Adoption fees must be paid in full at time of adoption – no partial payments are accepted. All major credit cards are accepted. Adoption fees vary. Please note if you live in the city of Ottawa a dog license fee must also be paid at time of adoption. Annual renewal of dog licenses is required between January 1st and February 15th.

Taking your animal home: The State of Kansas requires that all cats and dogs must be sterilized (spayed/neutered) before going to their new homes. In most cases animals will have already been sterilized before being placed on the adoption floor and you will be able to take your new companion home with you the day of adoption. However, if the animal is not yet sterilized, they will need to stay at the shelter and we will schedule the surgery on the next available date (usually within a week). We do request that all dogs go home with a collar/leash.

If you are interested in this pet, please either email Prairie Paws Animal Shelter at info@prairiepaws.org, for an application or visit our website @ prairiepaws.org or call 785.242.2967 for more information.

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
3173 HWY K68
Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-2967
prairiepaws.org
info@prairiepaws.org

Adoption application

https://www.prairiepaws.org/ottawapets

https://www.prairiepaws.org/donate

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

Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier)

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
LaHarpe, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Supply's adoption status with email updates.
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Supply

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Spring Hill, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Rainbow Brite's adoption status with email updates.
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Rainbow Brite

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Spring Hill, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Paris's adoption status with email updates.
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Paris

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Overland Park, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Chloe

American Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on LOLA's adoption status with email updates.
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LOLA

Schnauzer (Giant)/Great Dane

Female, 13 yrs 2 mos
Spring Hill, KS

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