paws(pet animal welfare society)

PAWS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless animals and placing them in loving new homes, and decreasing the number of unwanted pets through our spay/neuter program.

Description:
PAWS rescues approximately 115 dogs and 320 cats annually, many of whom faced euthanasia at local pounds.
We constantly seek to increase the number of lives we can save by finding adoptive homes for the animals in our care, working closely with other animal groups, and raising funds to secure the supplies and facilities necessary for our operation.

PAWS also seeks to decrease the number of unwanted pets by running low cost spay/neuter programs and by informing the public about the importance of spaying and neutering.

History:
PAWS was incorporated in 1962 by Westport, Connecticut resident Betty Long to rescue homeless dogs & cats and place them in permanent homes. Since its inception, PAWS has rescued or provided other assistance such as medical care to over 25,000 animals.

Contact person: Lisa DiDonato, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (203) 750-0107

Address:

504 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.pawsct.org

Directions:

PAWS is located at 504 Main Avenue (Route 7) in Norwalk. We are 4 buildings south of the Connecticut Motor Vehicle. Our driveway is located between the Today's Bedroom/Sleep Etc. parking lot, and the Marriott Hotel. Proceed up to the. . . (more)

Miscellaneous Information

Does your agency have weekend volunteer opportunities?
	Yes
Does your agency have evening volunteer opportunities?
	Yes
Does your agecny accept court ordered communituy service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for corporate volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for youth volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 8-13 with adult supervision?
	No
Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 14-18?
	Yes

Last updated on April 13, 2009