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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Volunteer

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

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Trio is a 9 year old female husky. She is a pretty girl with a beautiful person

ality! She has had an amputated front leg but that doesn't slow her down a bit. She loves affection from everyone she meets and she loves getting her belly rubbed. We are loc…

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Now Hiring: Part-Time Kennel Assistant 🐾

🐾 Now Hiring: Part-Time Kennel Assistant 🐾 Looking to earn some extra cash while spending your mornings with some amazing dogs? PAWS Animal Rescue is hiring a Part-Time Kenne…

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Pauly came to us with a terrible skin & coat condition. We jokingly called him

"no-pants Pauly" as his entire hind end was pretty bare. But with some good vetting, nutrition and care, look at the dapper dog he developed into! And then he went and charmed…

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Hartley is a 1 year old female cat.

UPDATE: Like the others, Hartley is starting to come out of her shell and interact more willingly with visitors. She is a sweetheart just like her siblings! She came to PAWS f…