Every Animal Deserves a Home

PAWS Animal Rescue is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life of abandoned and lost animals in Pierre and Fort Pierre, South Dakota.

Making a Difference

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How You Can Help

There are many ways to make a difference in the life of a rescue pet.

Adopt

Open your heart and home to a rescue pet. Our adoption process is simple, and we will help you find the perfect match for your family.

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Foster

Provide a temporary safe haven for a pet in need. Fostering saves lives and helps pets prepare for their forever homes.

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Donate

Your generous donations help cover veterinary care, food, and supplies for our rescue pets. Every dollar makes a difference.

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Share your time to help pets in need. Volunteers support adoption events, transport, socialization, and shelter care.

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📅 2027 PAWS Alumni Calendars are coming! 📆

Here’s your chance to show the world how amazing your adopted fur baby is and how they’re living their very best life! 🥰🐶🐱 Our calendars feature beautiful, full-color photos…

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Marlo is a 1 year old male mixed breed. DOB 8-10-25.

If you have a toy to throw, Marlo will be your best friend!! He has a bouncy, playful demeanor and wants to play fetch all day! You can't help but smile when his infectious en…

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Winston pup-date!!

Looking at these photos it is so hard to believe this is the same beautiful, happy dog that came to us so terrified you couldn't even look him directly in the eye without him co…

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Sage is a 1 year old female tabby with a cute little white face and chest.

She is always watching, always curious and around but seemed to be a little dodgy of affection from me. But I think with a bit of time she would be just fine getting all the lo…