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.
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He is back at Paws by no fault of his own. Known as Dakota when he was last with PAWS, September 2025, he was recovering from a bad case of mange. He is a healthy young dog and …
Karter is doing great. He absolutely loves the little boy and his family says he is quite the snuggle bug.
Naos is a 2.5-year-old female who came to us in rough shape—underweight and caring for 9 puppies of her own. Despite the challenges she’s faced, this resilient girl has shown no…
