Agency Details:
PAWS New England
Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.
Description:
PAWS New England is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay or neuter their dogs in the area. Many of the dogs euthanized are dogs that would be consider "highly adoptable" in New England: puppies, pure-bred dogs, and dogs that have excellent temperaments who are already trained. PAWS tries to bridge the gap between hundreds of families in New England who would love to adopt these special creatures and the tremendous odds that they face getting out of the shelter. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes...
History:
PAWS has saved the lives of over one thousand dogs since 2006. We are a federally recognized non-profit group and proud grant awardees of the American Humane Society. PAWS works with dogs of all breeds, all ages, and all levels of need. The group is comprised entirely of volunteers with minimal overhead allowing ninety-nine cents of every dollar to go directly to the care of the animals we serve. We need your support to help us continue to save these phenomenal creatures. Please visit our website for more details on adopting, donating, and volunteering!
Contact person: Heather Gutshall, (401) 338-2590, (email)
Address:
Web Site: http://www.pawsnewengland.com
Directions:
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From the State House continue on Smith Street toward Smith Hill. Turn right onto Orms Street. Turn right onto Duke Street. |
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers? |
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No
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| What type of organization |
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Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
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| Last updated on April 3, 2009 |
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