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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Henry is a 1 year old male mixed breed.

He was returned to PAWS due to no fault of his own. He is the sweetest, gentlest dog. He loves pets & belly rubs. He has a headstart on manners & potty training and is hoping …

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💙 A HUGE PAWS thank you to Melissa and the amazing team at Pet Pros Grooming! �

�✂️ Sometimes rescue life means things don’t go quite according to plan… and today, we had two very scruffy, very burr-covered pups arrive at PAWS after taking a little romp th…

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Good boy Calyx went and found himself a fur-ever home and is now AdOpTed!!

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Amaryllis is a 1 year old female black cat.

She is a petite little sleek & sweet girl. Loves pets but will wait til things are a bit quieter to come out and ask for them. We are located in Pierre, SD. You can meet all …