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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 Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Peri's adoption status with email updates.
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Peri

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Purdy's adoption status with email updates.
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Purdy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Benny's adoption status with email updates.
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Benny

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bello's adoption status with email updates.
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Bello

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
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 Peony's adoption status with email updates.
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Peony

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Guero's adoption status with email updates.
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Guero

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Woodland Hills, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Taquito's adoption status with email updates.
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Taquito

Corgi/Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Chow Chow

Male, Young
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mortimer Hope's adoption status with email updates.
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Mortimer Hope

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A858680's adoption status with email updates.
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A858680

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Camarillo, CA

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