Pottsboro Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
About Our Mission

Our Vision
At PAWS, Our mission is to rescue animals from euthanasia and provide compassionate care for those facing extreme medical challenges. We are dedicated to offering a second chance to the most vulnerable, ensuring every animal receives the medical attention, love, and rehabilitation they need. Through our local and transport adoption programs, we connect these resilient animals with loving forever homes, fostering a community of hope, compassion, and advocacy for those without a voice. Together, we save lives and create brighter futures, one rescue at a time.
Why PAWS?
Our approach and processes are unique and pioneering; as we were the first to adopt this innovative method of rescue and adoption, we have set the standard for others to follow.
At PAWS, every step of our process is designed with with the animals' well-being in mind. Here's how we work to ensure every rescue finds the perfect home:
1. *RESCUE AND INTAKE* We save animals from shelters in high-risk situations, or directly off the streets, focusing those in urgent need.
2. *FOSTER CARE AND ASSESSMENT* Each rescued animal is placed in a loving foster home for a minimum of two weeks. During this time, we provide any necessary medical care and get to know their unique personality, behaviors and needs.
3. *TRANSPARENCY AND MATCHING* We prioritize transparency, sharing honest and detailed information about every animals detailed temperament, medical history, and quirks. This helps us find the best match between the animal and their family.
4. *ADOPTION* Once the animal is ready, we post their profile for adoption and work closely with potential adopters to ensure the best possible fit. whether its a local adoption or transport to another state, we are committed to placing our rescues in loving, responsible homes.
By getting to know each animal personally, we create a tailored adoption experience, ensuring every rescue starts their next chapter with the care and understanding they deserve.
Our Initiatives

Our animal fostering program provides temporary homes for animals in transition, ensuring they receive love, care, and support until they find their forever families. If you would like to foster through our rescue, please fill out an application via the link above.

Your donations enable us to provide essential resources, medical care, and support to animals in need, helping us continue our lifesaving work.

Through our adoption services, we match loving families with animals looking for forever homes, creating lasting relationships and happy endings. Please click the link above to see all of our amazing animals awaiting adoption!