Founded in 1976, we are a 501(3)(c) non-profit, no-kill organization considered to be one of Ohio’s most reputable long-standing cat and dog humane rescue groups. Our mission is to rescue, foster, and adopt companion animals in Northeastern Ohio. 

As we enjoy and celebrate the upcoming holiday season, PAWS Ohio celebrates and reflects upon the loving and compassionate life-changing and saving moments with our companion animals.

We celebrate the many adoptions into forever homes, but we also remember with sadness those we could not save. PAWS Ohio relies solely on public donations to continue a mission that began in 1976 and with your support continues today.


Donations are used for medical treatment, spay/neuter, food, litter, and transportation of rescued pets. PAWS Ohio rescues, advocates, and legislates for laws to better protect companion animals.

Spearheading Ohio House Bill 60 and Senate Bill 164, PAWS Ohio successfully made a historic change in Ohio companion animal protection laws.


No donation is too small and every donation is tax deductible.

PAWS Ohio is a non-profit in good standing with the State of Ohio. EIN 34-1189163


Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Amy Beichler Executive Director PAWS Ohio


Please consider a tax-deductible donation today to help us help the animals! 

or send a check to:

PAWS Ohio

PO Box 24651 

Cleveland OH 44124


PAWS Ohio - We Need Your Help!

Most people in Cleveland know about The Public Animal Welfare Society of Ohio ( PAWS) and the work we have been doing for over 40 years to rescue, heal, and foster companion animals. 

 

What most don't know is the costs we incur to do that. A simple hospital stay for one sick or injured animal can run thousands of dollars .


We are in dire need of support funds this year, as we have incurred a great deal of expense caring for a number of sick and injured animals that NO ONE ELSE would have cared for. 


We rely entirely on donations to pay all these expenses.


PLEASE DONATE.
PLEASE HELP US HELP THEM
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PAWS Ohio has remained committed to rescuing, medically treating, and finding forever homes for every foster animal that has entered our foster program throughout these many months of Covid -19. 

  • We implemented a Covid-19 policy so that our volunteers stayed safe as they facilitated adoptions for PAWS Ohio’s rescued pets. 
  • We have never shut our doors to new intake as we carefully keep each other safe during this unprecedented time. 
  • We have cancelled fundraisers, and in person events to keep our volunteers, and the public safe and stop the spread. 


We are in need of financial support to continue saving these animals in need while acting responsibly. Every donation will help us do just that. 


Please consider making a donation to PAWS Ohio  to help us continue our mission in NE Ohio communities of rescuing, as the legendary Dick Goddard has said, “our 4 foots”. We will NEVER stop saving special needs animals, hospice animals, medical emergencies, and any animal we have foster space for. 


Stay safe, love each other, and care for our 4 footed friends.

PAWS Ohio strongly suggests that pet owners have a plan in place in case owners test positive for the coronavirus. 

 

  • If hospitalization is needed, you must have a contingency plan in place for someone to care for your pets. It is far better to be proactive than reactive concerning the health and welfare of your pets.  Consult family members, friends, social support groups to put a plan in place. 



  • Purchase plenty of food for your pets to have in place in case of an emergency. 


Practice good hand washing and social distancing during this time as more and more cases are reported daily. 

Animal Welfare Advocacy  

Have you heard of Goddard's Law? Ohio Legislation passed in July, 2016 to make it felony to abuse companion animals was championed by our Executive Director, Amy Beichler .  The four year fight to get this law passed exemplifies the passion that Amy and the PAWS organization has to protect defenseless animals and prosecute those who abuse them.


We're not done yet. The fight for new and better laws continues. We need your support! Find out more ...

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Volunteering - We Need Your Help

The backbone of every non profit organization is its volunteers.  PAWS is a shining example of that. We have so many volunteers who selflessly give their time and efforts to help us achieve our goals and carry on our mission to foster, heal and find forever homes for our rescues. 


We are always in need of more passionate, caring individuals to volunteer their time. If you would like to learn more about the opportunities that PAWS can offer you, please click below.

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Adoptions

We don't have a shelter. We take rescues from the shelters, from the streets, and from abusive environments and place them in our Foster Homes. Our Foster Home Program provides temporary homes for these animals until a forever home can be found. 


To find out more, about the adoption process , including fees and applications, please click below.

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Fosters - We Need Caring Fosters

The PAWS Foster Home Program provides homeless animals with a caring, loving environment until their forever homes can be found. We take great care in choosing these foster families to make sure the animals are well cared for.  We are constantly looking for more foster home volunteers to take in the rescues that we bring in.

 

To find out more about  the details of  Foster Home Volunteering,  click below.

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