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Paws 4 the Cause

Animal rescue in Lexington, KY

Paws 4 the Cause has been in the business of saving animals since 2008. We currently have 10 people sitting on our board who each make a valuable contribution toward animal welfare.

Paws 4 the Cause is a registered 501(3)(c) non-profit operating throughout the central Kentucky area. We are an all-volunteer organization. We are centrally located in downtown Lexington, and we also support a 20 acre animal sanctuary in Scott County.

None of our board members receive any financial compensation and 100% of all donations go towards vet, food and housing bills for animals in need. Administrative costs are paid through a separate grant from StarLight.com

Contact —
Email rescuedbyloveanita@gmail.com
Phone (859) 962-8256
Website
Address
201 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508
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201 Newtown Pike

Lexington, KY 40508

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Adoptable pets at Paws 4 the Cause

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

Rat Terrier/Beagle

Male, 11 mos
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Lexington, KY
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Rescue FAQs

All of Central Kentucky, from Tennessee border up to Ohio.

Additional adoption info

We have an adoption form, followed by phone interview and home visit. Fees vary depending on the animal, from as $50 to $300 depending on how much vetting we have done and the type and breed of animal. Cats always go for $50 or less, because they are hard to place. We usually spend about $100 in vetting on each cat, so it is a loss. Pit bulls typically go for $150 or less, for the same reasons. We may put more into them, but they are hard to place.

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http://www.paws4thecause.com/forms

http://www.paws4thecause.com/donate

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

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
Berea, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Rum's adoption status with email updates.
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Rum

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Versailles, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Terra's adoption status with email updates.
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Terra

Grade

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Raspberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Raspberry

American Bobtail

Female, Adult
Wilmore, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Dream 5413C's adoption status with email updates.
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Dream 5413C

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Frankfort, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Gia's adoption status with email updates.
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Gia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Lexington, KY

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