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Paw Works

Animal rescue in Thousand Oaks, CA

Paw Works is a 501(c)(3) animal charity, non-profit corporation governed by California law, EIN 46-4484336. We are a private entity who partners with the public sheltering system to provide an all breed rescue and offers local city and county animals a second chance at life. Our goal is to make the entire county of Ventura and beyond No Kill.
We are governed by a PawCratic oath which states that we will lead, protect, heal, comfort, and shelter those who cannot speak for themselves. We rely upon private donations and and fundraising exclusively to fulfill our dream and create a legacy which encompasses a No Kill County. State, and Nation. All donations are tax deductible. To donate and help give our animals a second chance at life please visit us at www.pawworks.org.

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180 W. Hillcrest Dr.
E109
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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180 W. Hillcrest Dr.

E109

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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Adoptable pets at Paw Works

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on P-nut's adoption status with email updates.
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P-nut

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Look's adoption status with email updates.
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Look

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Furbo's adoption status with email updates.
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Furbo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blondie's adoption status with email updates.
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Blondie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pollyanna's adoption status with email updates.
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Pollyanna

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Little Lou's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Lou

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kotten's adoption status with email updates.
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Kotten

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA

Rescue FAQs

Paw Works represents a unique partnership between public animal services and the private sector to establish a No Kill shelter system. We are currently working with Ventura County, California only.

Additional adoption info

Dogs: $400
Puppies: $550
Cats/Kittens: $150

All potential adopters must sign our adoption contract and allow a home check if necessary. We do not adopt out outdoor dogs or non-feral cats.

All weights displayed are in KG not LBS

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Santa Monica, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GEORGE's adoption status with email updates.
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GEORGE

Rottweiler/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 yrs 6 mos
Ventura, CA
We'll also keep you updated on IZUMI's adoption status with email updates.
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IZUMI

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, Adult
Pasadena, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SUGAR's adoption status with email updates.
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SUGAR

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Mission Hills, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BRODY's adoption status with email updates.
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BRODY

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Ashland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Lancaster, CA

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