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Appalachian Peace PAWS Rescue

Westover, WV

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Appalachian Peace PAWS Rescue is a dedicated volunteer-run animal welfare organization serving Morgantown, Westover, and surrounding West Virginia communities. A core pillar of their mission is community cat welfare, actively collaborating with locals to implement Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs that prevent shelter overcrowding and reduce euthanasia. In addition to TNR advocacy, they run a foster-based rescue network that pulls vulnerable animals, including orphaned pets and those from crowded shelters, into loving temporary care.

Areas served Morgantown, Westover, and surrounding areas in West Virginia

Appalachian Peace PAWS Rescue serves Morgantown, Westover, and surrounding areas in West Virginia.

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Does Appalachian Peace PAWS Rescue help with community and feral cats?

Yes, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is an essential part of their mission. They work directly with the community to implement TNR programs for community cats to reduce the number of homeless animals and prevent euthanasia due to shelter overcrowding.

What types of animals does the foster program support?

Their foster program takes in animals from crowded shelters to reduce euthanasia rates, especially focusing on animals that cannot be cared for in a standard shelter setting, including orphaned animals, domestic rabbits, reptiles, amphibians, and pocket pets.

Does Appalachian Peace PAWS Rescue provide community education?

Yes, they believe strongly in educating the public on the importance of TNR, caring for orphaned animals, and general animal welfare, and they accept invitations to give educational presentations to local groups.

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