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Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society - PAWS

Animal rescue in Hicksville, NY

Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not for profit, all volunteer NYS corporation which has been operating on Long Island for 40 years. We are working to create a better welfare system for all the animals in our communities. Over the years, we created, and continue to create, a number of valuable programs which serve to promote our mission to create respect for all animals, to educate individuals about animals, to help people keep their animals, and to provide assistance with the control of the animal population on Long Island. PAWS has many programs which are helpful in achieving our goals. Some of our programs include:

- Low-cost spay/neuter program
- Trap-Neuter-Return (“TNR”) Program
- Free spay/neuter program for felines
- Humane Education Program
- Animal care outreach
- Food pantries outreach
- Pet therapy program
- Senior animal placement program
- Financial Assistance Program
- Public Outreach Committee
- Seniors with Animals Project (SWAP)

EMAIL FOR INFO REGARDING ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS: info@paws-li.org

Or visit our website for more information: http://www.paws-li.org/home.html

A video summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNGt_uRwJiA&feature=youtu.be

Contact
Address
P.O. Box 861
Hicksville, NY 11802
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Adoptable pets at Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society - PAWS

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Hicksville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Kaia's adoption status with email updates.
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Kaia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Hicksville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

Norwegian Elkhound

Female, Senior
Hicksville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

Norwegian Elkhound

Female, Senior
Hicksville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Bonnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonnie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Hicksville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Precious's adoption status with email updates.
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Precious

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Hicksville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
Hicksville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Cheeto & Oreo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheeto & Oreo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Hicksville, NY

Rescue FAQs

PAWS is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting respect for all living things,and reducing the increasing animal population. We are based on Long Island.

Additional adoption info

All of our potential families fill out an adoption application. From there, we perform reference checks and a home visit.

Adoption application

https://www.paws-li.org/adopt.html

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
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We'll also keep you updated on Marlene's adoption status with email updates.
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Marlene

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Biscuit's adoption status with email updates.
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Biscuit

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Zoey's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Brooklyn, NY

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