Big Stone Gap, VA
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PAWS of Southwest Virginia (PAWS of SWVA) is a non-profit, foster-based animal rescue dedicated to saving unwanted, abandoned, and neglected animals throughout Southwest Virginia. Working closely with local county shelters, the organization rescues and coordinates freedom rides, foster care, and adoptions for both cats and dogs. They also actively promote pet wellness across Wise and Lee counties by facilitating low-cost spay/neuter initiatives and community resources.
Swva Animal Haven has adoption fees starting from $60.
$60 for cats and kittens ($125 for dogs)
Applicants must complete an application form, provide veterinary references to verify that current or past pets are up to date on care and spayed/neutered, and obtain landlord approval if renting.
Interested adopters must complete and submit an adoption application online. Applications undergo a review and verification process that typically takes 2 to 5 business days, followed by communication regarding potential meet-and-greets.
The adoption fee is generally $60 for cats and kittens, which helps cover medical care, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services.
Adoption applications are typically reviewed within 2 to 5 business days.
No, PAWS of SWVA operates entirely through a volunteer and foster home network without a central public shelter building. Meet-and-greets are arranged after an application is reviewed.
Yes, all adopted animals are spayed/neutered, and the rescue advocates for and connects pet owners to low-cost spay/neuter assistance programs in Southwest Virginia.
The organization is a foster-based rescue with no central physical shelter facility. Intake is dependent on foster home availability and local shelter partnership needs. Surrender inquiries and transfer requests must be arranged in advance.
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