Big Stone Gap, VA
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.
$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 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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