PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) Start an adoption application

The Pet Animal Welfare Society, a no-kill shelter in Norwalk helping cats and dogs in need since 1962. It provides medical care and placement, and runs visits by appointment for adopters whose applications have already been approved.

Adoption fee From $225
Hours By appointment only, for approved applicants.
Areas served Norwalk, CT
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $225

Adult cats 6 months+: $225; kittens under 6 months: $275 (or two for $275), includes vaccines, spay/neuter, FIV/FeLV testing, and microchip

Requirements

Complete an approved application, attend at least one scheduled visit with an adoption counselor at the Norwalk shelter, and live within reasonable driving distance. Does not adopt to Massachusetts due to that state's import requirements.

How it works

Complete an adoption application first. Once approved, the shelter schedules an appointment for you to meet the cat.

Location

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The area

Western Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

Population 627,071
Housing units 251,530
Est. households with a cat 75,557

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long has PAWS been operating?

PAWS, the Pet Animal Welfare Society, has helped animals in Norwalk since 1962.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Fee amounts are not published as a fixed schedule. Contact the shelter for current pricing.

Where are you located?

PAWS is in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Get involved

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Cat intake requests go through pawsct.org/cat-intake.

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