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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Titan is a 1.5 year old male lab mix. Titan was returned to PAWS thru no fault

of his own. He simply grew too big (not his fault!) Titan is working on manners and making all kinds of new friends at the PAWS to Freedom program and will be working with inm…

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🍲🐾 WANTED: A SOUP-ER SPONSOR! 🐾🍲

We have a special request for our upcoming PAWliday Festival Soup-Off! The Foundations of Food high school class is interested in entering THREE soups in this year's competitio…

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Magnolia is a 2 year old female cat.

She is sweet and likes affection, but can be shy at first. She is very curious though and never trails too far behind. She likes to keep an eye on the action. We are located …

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Copper is a 1 year old male lab mix.

Copper is a big happy goofy guy. Friendly and easy going, he loves palling around with his doggy friends and loves playing with the puppies! We are located in Pierre, SD. You…