Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society

Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society

Point Roberts, WA

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Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society (PAWS) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the welfare of domestic and wild animals in Point Roberts, Washington. The organization operates cat and kitten foster and adoption programs, provides Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) assistance, and maintains a Kitty Food Bank for the community. Kittens rescued from feral colonies are fostered, fully vetted, and placed into safe, indoor-only homes.

Areas served Point Roberts, WA

Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society serves Point Roberts, WA.

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Donation toward the cost of surgery and vaccination requested

Requirements

Cats and kittens must be adopted into indoor-only homes to protect local bird life. PAWS reserves the right to determine suitable homes for all animals.

How it works

Interested adopters should contact PAWS to be placed on a waiting list, as kittens arrive unpredictably (most frequently between April and October). Kittens are trapped after weaning, spayed or neutered, and given their first vaccinations before being adopted out.

Location

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to foster cats or kittens for PAWS?

Foster parents must have prior experience caring for cats, provide an indoor-only environment with secure window screens, and have resident pets up to date on vaccinations. Fosters must also be able to provide an isolated non-carpeted room (such as a bathroom or laundry room) during the initial quarantine period.

Does PAWS cover veterinary care and supplies for foster cats?

Yes. While foster parents can pick up food and litter or transport cats to and from veterinary appointments, PAWS covers the cost of necessary supplies and medical care.

Are rescue kittens spayed or neutered before adoption?

Yes. No kitten will be adopted out prior to being spayed or neutered and receiving its first vaccinations.

Does PAWS assist with community and stray cats?

Yes. PAWS offers assistance with Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) trapping, spaying/neutering, and releasing community cats, as well as providing shelter, food support, and help finding homes for strays.

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