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Animal Rescue

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.

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Making a Difference

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Pets Looking for Homes

Meet some of our wonderful dogs and cats waiting for their forever families.

Birdie

Birdie

Tortoiseshell/Calico

Adult Cat
Icarus

Icarus

Tabby

Young Cat
Skipper

Skipper

Tabby

Young Cat
Riot

Riot

Pit Bull Terrier

Young Dog
Vada

Vada

Tabby

Young Cat
Shylo

Shylo

Tabby

Adult Cat
Stardust

Stardust

Tabby

Cat
Laika

Laika

mix

Puppy Dog
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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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Upcoming Events

Join us at an upcoming event to meet our pets and support our mission.

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Stay up to date with our latest rescue stories, adoption news, and event announcements.

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Ren is a 7 month old female black cat.

She is very outgoing and loves to play! She is very friendly & curious and wants to befriend everyone she meets. We are located in Pierre, SD. You can meet all of our availab…

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Here's a sweet CATurday update on Kaleb & Kieran: Their mom says they are the s

weetest cats and it is a bonus that they get along with the dogs very well. Her 4 year old granddaughter calls them Kaleb and Charlie so that is what their names are now. The …

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We are Oahe Days with raffle tickets and this year's shirts! Come see us!

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