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

Every number represents a life changed for the better.

0+
Animals Rescued
0
Happily Adopted
0
Available Now
0+
Years Rescuing

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.

Browse Pets

Foster

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

Learn More

Donate

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

Give Now

Volunteer

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

Sign Up

Stay in the Loop

Get rescue updates, adoption stories, and event news delivered to your inbox.

Upcoming Events

Join us at an upcoming event to meet our pets and support our mission.

No upcoming events at this time.

Check back soon or follow us on Facebook for updates.

From our Facebook

Follow Us on Facebook

Stay up to date with our latest rescue stories, adoption news, and event announcements.

๐Ÿพ

A quick update on Chai: She has settled into our house nicely. She loves to zoo

m around our house and watch the birds and squirrels out the windows. She isn't yet best friends with our two older cats or dog, but they are getting along and there haven't beeโ€ฆ

๐Ÿพ

Sammie would like to wish you all a very Happy July 4th!

The shelter will NOT have open hours on Saturday as many of our dogs will be walking in the parade. Come see us! If you have an approved application and would like to make a spโ€ฆ

๐Ÿพ

Pixie is a 1 year old female shepherd mix.

This laid-back girlie handles it all: cats, kittens, kiddos, other dogs big & small. She handles it all in stride! She has a very sweet and calm demeanor, but still is a bit uโ€ฆ

๐Ÿพ

๐ŸŽ†๐Ÿพ Fireworks Are Fun for Us... But Frightening for Our Pets. ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ†

As fireworks light up the sky over the next few days, please remember that many dogs become terrified by the loud booms and flashes. Even dogs that have never run away before caโ€ฆ