Claws and Paws Rescue Inc.

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News: This is Spring 2009. To be update asap....June 19,2009. I apologize for the delay. Please call instead of emailing for faster response. Peggy is unable to answer emails at the this time. Claws & Paws Rescue,Inc. located in Marion Co, GA holds adoptions at PetSmart Sat & Sun from noon until 5pm. Sat we may stay a little later some days. This is off JR Allen Pkwy & Bradley Park Dr next to Target. Maps are on the bottom of this page. Please come fall in love with one of our many sweethearts. Currently we are raising funds to have heartworm treatment done to Zeus (bulldog mix) & Brenda ( deer chihuahua mix). We are also raising money to pour concrete at the shelter to combat the fleas & parasites. If you love dogs & cats & would like to volunteer, We could always use help unloading and loading too. We also need volunteers in other areas as well. Just talk to Peggy or send us an email.

. News for cats and dogs - Discrimination Against Dogs: Black Dog Syndrome ************************************************************************* Claws & Paws Rescue, Inc. is located in (Marion Co.) Buena Vista, GA. All the volunteers have jobs outside of this shelter, We are not open to the public like the ones in Columbus,GA . We are an ALL VOLUNTEER, NO KILL, 501 (c)3 NON PROFIT rescue. 100% of ALL donations go directly into these animals. With the current economic crisis, We are really in need for monetary donations it doesn't matter if it is large or small it all counts. All our animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption, up to date on age appropriate shots, rabies(if old enough) multiple deworming, microchipping, plus 30 days FREE gift insurance. They also get other medical if needed.( ie dental, heartworms, surgery etc.) We do not put down animals to make room for new ones. We have several who have been with us since they were pups and are now adults, some are 2 years old now..If you can't adopt at this time, please consider a SPONSORING A PET to help meet the needs of the pets in this shelter. Thanks, Claws & Paws appreciates your support at this time.



Who We Are

PAST Claws and Paws Rescue, Inc. of Marion County GA located in Buena Vista, GA was formed and incorporated on December 20th, 2005. Prior to that there was no form of animal control or any shelter in this county. Claws & Paws was instrumental in Marion Co creating animal control ordinances. PRESENT Claw and Paws has adopted a no kill policy. We do not euthanize animals as a means of population control or to make room for more pets. Instead, we focus on spay/neuter efforts to reduce the pet overpopulation. We are non-profit & all volunteers. We have no paid staff. This means 100% of all donations go directly into caring for these animals. If you would like to SPONSOR A PET, make a regular monthly donation or make one large donations for a tax deductible purposes , We & all the animals here would greatly appreciate it. click on the sponsor a pet link or contact Peggy Woolam
FUTURE Our ultimate goal is to have no homeless dogs or cats in this county. With time and proper education in our schools and community on spay and neutering, our citizens can learn how to better care for animals,thus preventing an overpopulation of unwanted animals. More involvement in volunteering of the members of this county.

Adopting a friend

Prior to adoptions all of our pets are spayed/ neutered, up to date on shots ( appropriate to age), feline or heartworm test (neg), & multiple deworming. Some need more medical attention (ie skin conditions, nutrition,heartworms,surgeries, dental & more etc.)but you do not absorb that in the adoption fee. Dogs & now cats are being microchipped. You also receive one month free insurance on your pet you adopt. Adoptions are mostly done at PetSmart at 1591 Bradley Park Dr in Columbus, GA. We are there every Saturday & Sunday from noonish until 5pm. also some holidays. We are almost an hour drive to Columbus. We occasionally do adoptions at the shelter BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY during the weekdays. Only Peggy Woolam will be given tours of the shelter. On the weekends she is at PetSmart in Columbus. No adoptions will be done at the Buena Vista ,Ga shelter location on Sat or Sun. THE CLAWS & PAWS LOCATION IN BUENA VISTA IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY.. We do not have enough volunteers to be at PetSmart & the shelter on Sat & Sun. Please call ahead before you come to see us. Wait until someone comes out to your vehicle. Do not walk around the property for the safety of yourself and our pets. I have included mapquest directions to PetSmart & to the shelter on the bottom link of this page. Payments can be made in the form of cash, debit or credit. We no longer accept checks. WE ARE NOT A TYPICAL SHELTER. IT'S RUN OUTSIDE OF A PRIVATE HOME SO PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF HOURS WHEN YOU CALL. Click here to see our furry friends that are up for adoption. Not all pets are listed online , we are working on it. Call and ask if we have a dog or cat you may be looking for. Most of ours are mixed breeds. PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE MAKING THE TRIP TO VISIT US. PETS ARE OCCASIONALLY SEEN BY APPT ONLY WITH PEGGY WOOLAM DURING THE WEEKDAYS AND MOSTLY AT PETSMART ON THE WEEKENDS.
Map to our shelter
Map of 1591 Bradley Park Dr Columbus, GA 31904-3071, US
Claws and Paws Rescue Inc.


Buena Vista, GA 31803
Phone: (229)649-5224hm if no answer leave a message or cell 1 (706) 741-1611
Peggy will be back in touch with you asap. You can email your questions and interests to Peggy at
Email: pwoolam@claws-n-paws.net
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