Every Animal Deserves a Home

PAWS Animal Rescue is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life of abandoned and lost animals in Pierre and Fort Pierre, South Dakota.

Making a Difference

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How You Can Help

There are many ways to make a difference in the life of a rescue pet.

Adopt

Open your heart and home to a rescue pet. Our adoption process is simple, and we will help you find the perfect match for your family.

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Foster

Provide a temporary safe haven for a pet in need. Fostering saves lives and helps pets prepare for their forever homes.

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Donate

Your generous donations help cover veterinary care, food, and supplies for our rescue pets. Every dollar makes a difference.

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Volunteer

Share your time to help pets in need. Volunteers support adoption events, transport, socialization, and shelter care.

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Greely is a 6 year old male collie mix.

Greely came back to PAWS due to unavoidable medical hardships of his adopter. After years of having a terrific home and then coming back to PAWS, he is rightfully confused and …

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Barley is a 4-month-old bundle of kitten energy wrapped in a soft, purring packa

ge. This curious little girl believes every toy is an adventure, every box is a castle, and every lap is her personal throne. When she's not busy chasing imaginary creatures ac…

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Cindy Lou is a 3 year old female tortie.

She is a sweet gal with a dashing coat of colors. We are located in Pierre, SD. You can meet all of our available animals during open hours on Saturdays from 11-1 pm. Otherwi…

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This is GALA (DOB 10/18/25 - female)

UPDATE: Gala has entered our new training program PAWS to Freedom and will be working with inmates at the Pierre Minimum Center. This is a 6-8 week program to teach manners, tr…