PAWS of Adams County, Indiana

PAWS of Adams County, Indiana PAWS stands for Pets Are Worth Saving. We are an animal welfare group that is helping our community by fostering/adopting/ spay/ neutering and educating.

Group Name: PAWS of Adams County

Our mission is to rescue. Our dream is that one day, we won’t have to. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: To better the lives of the homeless, abused, abandoned and neglected animals in our community, to the best of our ability and as resources permit, through fostering, vetting, socialization and adoption. To grow our TNR (trap, neuter, release) program for feral and commu

nity cats in order to help control the over-population problem. To help reunite lost or found animals with their families. To bring education and awareness to our community regarding responsible pet ownership, ways they can help protect these animals and things they can do to have a pro-active role in helping us carry out our mission. WHO WE ARE: PAWS of Adams County, IN is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are a dedicated ALL VOLUNTEER, FOSTER BASED pet rescue. Our hope is to someday secure land and a building to operate an animal shelter in the community where we can carry on our mission on a larger scale. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP: Since we do not receive any county, state or federal funding to operate our rescue, our lifeline to helping these animals comes solely from donations, fundraisers and our adoption fees. It truly takes a village! This is where you can help! FOSTER: Open your heart and home to an animal while they await adoption. As a foster family, you provide the love and care, and PAWS covers the expense of food, supplies and vetting. You play a huge roll in giving these animals a second chance at life! Occasionally, we also get requests for a respite or compassion foster from someone needing to temporarily place their own animal in a foster home for unexpected reasons. VOLUNTEER: We have numerous volunteer opportunities! Help with fundraisers and events. Grant writing. Transport animals to/from the vet or spay/neuter clinic. Set and check humane live traps for our TNR program. Help search for lost animals. Offer to hold or contain a found animal while searching for its family. DONATE: Monetary donations can be mailed to: PAWS of Adams County - P.O. Box 482 - Decatur, IN 46733 or visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty and click on the “donate” button. We welcome donations of food, scoopable cat litter, bedding, towels, pet toys and supplies, gift cards, and professional services such as grooming, nail trimming, bathing and medical/legal/professional services. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! ADOPT: Consider adding a new member to your family! They can enrich your life and offer unconditional love! OTHER WAYS TO HELP: Visit us on Facebook: PAWS of Adams County Indiana, Adams County Indiana Pet Connection and Adams County Indiana Lost or Found Pets. “Like” our pages and “Share” our posts! CONTACT US: Email us at: [email protected]
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By Mail: PAWS of Adams County, Indiana – P.O. Box 482 – Decatur, Indiana 46733

AS ALWAYS, WE THANK YOU
FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

BLUE, now Tucker, has been ADOPTED. He’s still very shy but is warming up more and more. His favorite place to hang out ...
08/16/2024

BLUE, now Tucker, has been ADOPTED. He’s still very shy but is warming up more and more. His favorite place to hang out is his parent’s room. Blue definitely hit the jackpot with his new family - taking on a shy dog is not always easy but it can be very rewarding. Congrats Blue! 💙

Wywy, now WYLIE has officially been adopted! This sweet little guy has been enjoying walks and snuggle time and playing ...
08/14/2024

Wywy, now WYLIE has officially been adopted!

This sweet little guy has been enjoying walks and snuggle time and playing with the ball of yarn ball while a family member crochet’s as a favorite activity!🧶😆
He and fur brother have been getting along great and have their own comfy spots on the couch.

We couldn’t be happier for you Wylie.
Love you forever!❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️

Our sweet Dasher got to visit Fidos Forest recently! Looks like he had a GREAT time. This boy definitely deserves it. Da...
08/12/2024

Our sweet Dasher got to visit Fidos Forest recently! Looks like he had a GREAT time. This boy definitely deserves it. Dasher is still up for adoption and you can read his multiple post over the years to get idea of this boys unique personality. He is a GREAT dog!! Despite him wanting to be the only dog you really cannot beat this boys personality. PLEASE consider Dasher or share in hopes that one day this boy will be HOME! Since he resides at Perfect Pet in Bluffton at the moment, due to everyone being full with other fosters, he is starting to get depressed.

Thank you Wendy Li for taking Dasher on an adventure 😊 ❤️!

https://fidosforest.com/

Yogi 🐻This spunky boy is just over 5 months old and has quite the personality! Yogi was found as a stray and never claim...
08/10/2024

Yogi 🐻
This spunky boy is just over 5 months old and has quite the personality! Yogi was found as a stray and never claimed.
Yogi loves to go for walks and play with toys. He is going to be pretty big once full grown so we are currently working on learning manners as well as potty training and crate training. He gets along great with dogs and kids. Yogi has never been around cats that we know of so far but can be cat tested if needed.
Yogi does appear to have quite a few scars so his past is likely not a good one. He is safe now and ready for his new future with his very own loving family!
He has received his initial vaccines and boosters, has been microchipped and started on heartworm prevention. He still needs a few vaccines and to be neutered when he is old enough. He is available as foster to adopt!

If you are interested in fostering to adopt Yogi please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

✨COSMIC✨This sweet boy is 2 months shy of a year and a half old. He is 50% Dalmatian and 50% mutt. Cosmic weighs around ...
08/09/2024

✨COSMIC✨
This sweet boy is 2 months shy of a year and a half old. He is 50% Dalmatian and 50% mutt. Cosmic weighs around 70 pounds and is pretty tall.

Cosmic is crate trained, potty trained and gets along with dogs of all sizes with a proper introduction. He is very good at playing with those that want to play and leaving those alone that do not. Cosmic has been around kids previously and has been just fine. He has had some exposure to cats and only shown curiosity towards them.

Cosmic feeds off the vibe of the home. If the home is calm; he is calm and cuddly. He makes eye contact like he is trying to talk to you. ❤️ But if the home is energetic or even chaotic/anxious then Cosmic picks up on that and can start to mimic that through his behaviors.

He does best with a calm, steady “pack” leader. He is slow to warm up to new people as his instinct is to protect his people - that’s the Dalmatian in him.

Cosmic is fixed, microchipped, up to date on rabies, DHLPP and Bordatella vaccines, heartworm negative and on heartworm prevention.

If you are interested in adopting Cosmic please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

We would love your vote!
08/08/2024

We would love your vote!

Our From Shelter to Forever Home contest is back! 🏡🐾 Nominate your local shelter and give them a chance at the $10,000 grand prize 🏆 https://bit.ly/3YvkXrx

*Shelter/Rescue/Foster organization with most nominations will win, only 1 nomination per email, last day to enter is September 30th

08/06/2024

Adopt, Foster, Donate, Volunteer.
We need Fosters.
We need Adopters.
We need Monetary donations terribly.

Here are an update on some of our “46” dog intake.
Since this video has been taken, Silver has an approved adopter and Fluffy has been returned to the kennels from his foster home.

Our fosters, volunteers and supporters are the BEST!What a wonderful surprise we received from one of our fosters today!...
07/30/2024

Our fosters, volunteers and supporters are the BEST!

What a wonderful surprise we received from one of our fosters today!

Each year for her birthday, Wendy Li chooses to buy supplies and donates them to our rescue.
This year she chose to do a calender donation instead...where she reached out on fb (while blocking us board members, of course) to choose a date on July's calender and donate that amount of money to PAWS. Adding all of the days up for the month and adding a couple of extra donations...she gave us a gift of over $600 today!

THANK YOU to everyone who took part in such a neat idea!
It was the most perfect choice this year and will go towards covering some of our vet bills!

And the card......such kind words....they brought tears!
But we definitely can not do this without the help of our fosters, volunteers and supporters! You are all such a blessing and we are so grateful for you!

We wish Wendy the happiest of birthdays! 🎂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We love you!

DASHER has been working with our friends at Perfect Pet. He is a very friendly boy who knows his basic obedience command...
07/29/2024

DASHER has been working with our friends at Perfect Pet.
He is a very friendly boy who knows his basic obedience commands like walking nicely on a leash, sit, down, come, and place. He is muzzle trained. He would prefer a home by himself as he reacts to other dogs. Pushy dogs are a big trigger for him.
Dasher does ok with cats and would prefer a fenced yard.
He does great with people and loves to give snuggles and kisses as well as going for joy rides in the car. His new owners will need to be willing to put time into continuing his training and learning the commands he knows which Perfect Pet has agreed to help his new owners with.

Dasher’s adoption fee has been sponsored.
He would prefer a fenced in yard and I big comfy couch to lounge.
He has been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

🐾 Meet the Cookie Pups! 🐾🍪 Oreo, Oatmeal, Snickerdoodle, Chip, and Sugar are a litter of terrier mixes, and are as sweet...
07/25/2024

🐾 Meet the Cookie Pups! 🐾

🍪 Oreo, Oatmeal, Snickerdoodle, Chip, and Sugar are a litter of terrier mixes, and are as sweet as their namesake cookies. At 9 weeks old, they are eagerly looking for their foster-to-adopt home where they can continue to grow and thrive.

They have already begun their vetting and are making strides in their potty training, although they're still learning the ropes. These pups may not grow very big, but their personalities are larger than life!

Like typical puppies, they are full of energy and love playtime. Their antics are sure to bring a smile to your face!

If you're interested in providing a loving forever home for any of these adorable pups, please fill out an application on our website. Don't miss out on the chance to welcome one of these sweet Cookie Pups into your life!

Please be honest and thorough on your app, list all Vets used and answer all questions.

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Introducing Maggie, affectionately known as Magdalena by some 😊! This sweet terrier mix is just a year old and weighs a ...
07/22/2024

Introducing Maggie, affectionately known as Magdalena by some 😊!
This sweet terrier mix is just a year old and weighs a gentle 16 pounds. Maggie is the kind of dog who chooses her person carefully, preferring someone, gentle and patient, who understands her needs.

While Maggie would thrive in a home with a physical fence, it's not a deal breaker. She's been making great progress on leash, showing promising improvement already and continuing to grow. Maggie has an abundance of love to give and is ready to flourish in a loving environment.

Currently undergoing vetting, Maggie has tested negative for heartworm and is on prevention. She'll soon be spayed, paving the way for a healthy, happy life ahead.

Please give Maggie the chance she deserves to become a cherished part of your family! 😊

App can be filled out on line athttps://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Please fill app out honestly and completely 🙂.

TRUDY has been adopted. This senior rat terrier is now living the dream with her Mom and Dad and adjusting well. Trudy’s...
07/21/2024

TRUDY has been adopted.
This senior rat terrier is now living the dream with her Mom and Dad and adjusting well.
Trudy’s favorite activities include enjoying walks in the sun and relaxing outside just to chill in the shade. Snuggle time is at the top of her list she has been getting as much as her little heart desires.

We couldn’t be happier for you Trudy.
Love you forever!❤️🐾

EVERY. WORD. IS. TRUE.
07/20/2024

EVERY. WORD. IS. TRUE.

Meet YOGI!This spunky boy is just over 4 months old and has quite the personality! Yogi was found as a stray and never c...
07/20/2024

Meet YOGI!
This spunky boy is just over 4 months old and has quite the personality! Yogi was found as a stray and never claimed.
Yogi loves to go for walks and play with toys. He is going to be pretty big once full grown so we are currently working on learning manners as well as potty training and crate training. He gets along great with dogs and kids. Yogi has never been around cats that we know of so far but can be cat tested if needed.
Yogi does appear to have quite a few scars so his past is likely not a good one. He is safe now and ready for his new future with his very own loving family!
He has received his initial vaccines and boosters, has been microchipped and started on heartworm prevention. He still needs a few vaccines and to be neutered when he is old enough. He is available as foster to adopt!

If you are interested in fostering to adopt Yogi please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Needing a foster asap for an owner surrender....unsure of his fate if we can't find a foster.Poodle mix (German short-ha...
07/19/2024

Needing a foster asap for an owner surrender....unsure of his fate if we can't find a foster.
Poodle mix (German short-hair pointer). 2 yrs old. Male. Was told he's about knee high...maybe 50 ish lbs. Not aggressive but too hyper for them. Crate trained.

Little LADDIE, now Rose, joined her family last week and was officially ADOPTED by them this week. She is settling in ni...
07/19/2024

Little LADDIE, now Rose, joined her family last week and was officially ADOPTED by them this week. She is settling in nicely and has her very own little girl to grow up with!

Laddie’s brothers, Fluffy and Petey, are still looking for their forever homes. Check them out in our adoptables photo album here on Facebook or on Petfinder!

Congrats Laddie! 🩵

Meet PUFFER!Puffer is a 1.5 year old terrier mix. He weighs 17 pounds and is a friendly little guy that loves to play. P...
07/18/2024

Meet PUFFER!
Puffer is a 1.5 year old terrier mix. He weighs 17 pounds and is a friendly little guy that loves to play. Puffer walks well on leash - no tugging or pulling. Petite and very lovable!
Puffer has received his initial vaccines and vetting. He is available for foster to adopt with adoptions being finalized after being fixed and receiving boosters.
Fostering to adopt allows you to “try before you buy” while we continue to cover any needed medical expenses!

If you are interested in fostering to adopt Puffer please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

Meet BOXIE!Boxie is a 1 year old terrier mix. She weighs 11 pounds and is quite the lap dog! She loves to be held but pr...
07/17/2024

Meet BOXIE!
Boxie is a 1 year old terrier mix. She weighs 11 pounds and is quite the lap dog! She loves to be held but prefers to not share her toys, treats or food. Boxie is also a huge fan of running, jumping and playing!
Boxie has received her initial vaccines and vetting. She is available for foster to adopt with adoptions being finalized after being fixed and receiving boosters.
Fostering to adopt allows you to “try before you buy” while we continue to cover any needed medical expenses!

If you are interested in fostering to adopt Boxie please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

Meet BOBBY!Bobby is a 1 year old terrier mix. He weighs 20 pounds and is a sweetie! He can be a goofy guy and likes to b...
07/16/2024

Meet BOBBY!
Bobby is a 1 year old terrier mix. He weighs 20 pounds and is a sweetie! He can be a goofy guy and likes to burrow himself under blankets.
He enjoys going for walks on leash and would love going on adventures with his new family!
Bobby has received his initial vaccines and vetting. He is available for foster to adopt with adoptions being finalized after being fixed and receiving boosters.
Fostering to adopt allows you to “try before you buy” while we continue to cover any needed medical expenses!

If you are interested in fostering to adopt Bobby please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

Happy 8th Birthday JEFFREY MICHAEL!This boy got THE BEST birthday present yesterday too...he got his forever home!Now......
07/15/2024

Happy 8th Birthday JEFFREY MICHAEL!

This boy got THE BEST birthday present yesterday too...he got his forever home!

Now....if his mama and dad look familiar, it's because this is not their first PAWS rodeo! 😃

They have been one of our foster families for several years and have adopted a few other fosters over those years!
They foster little dogs who are seniors, or special needs like sight and/or hearing impaired, or in Jeffrey's case...still timid and a flight risk especially in a new environment. He's been in rescue for a year.

Jeffrey joins fur brothers Eddie, Scotty, Bobby and Johnny, and fur sister Abby for his best life ever...full of lots of love and adventures!

We thought it would be fun to get the whole family together for a picture...but decided we weren't quite up for that much challenging "fun"...lol. However, a couple of his new brothers did photobomb us!

Have a great life Jeffrey Michael! We love you!

07/15/2024

We are in dire need of paper towels!
Can anyone help please?

Stop by, say HI👋, and make a new friend!🐾🐾🐾❤️
07/13/2024

Stop by, say HI👋, and make a new friend!🐾🐾🐾❤️

WOW! Look at these two boys from our group of 46 dogs brought in last month!BEAR and WINKY have made such strides in how...
07/13/2024

WOW! Look at these two boys from our group of 46 dogs brought in last month!
BEAR and WINKY have made such strides in how they look and feel since coming into rescue!
THIS is what your donations do!❤️
We continue to need your support, as we have a ways to go in finishing vetting all of these sweet dogs!
Please give what you can!

🐾 Visit our website: www.pawsofadamscounty.com

🐾 Paypal: [email protected]

🐾 Venmo:


🐾 By Mail:
PAWS
P.O. Box 482
Decatur, IN 46733

Thank you!

07/12/2024
07/12/2024

Mark your calendars!

Meet COCO!Coco is a 1 year old terrier mix. He weighs 18 pounds and has a very friendly personality. Coco walks well on ...
07/11/2024

Meet COCO!
Coco is a 1 year old terrier mix. He weighs 18 pounds and has a very friendly personality. Coco walks well on leash but also likes being cuddled and held as well. He is a very easy going dog.
Coco has received his initial vaccines and vetting. He is available for foster to adopt with adoptions being finalized after being fixed and receiving boosters.
Fostering to adopt allows you to “try before you buy” while we continue to cover any needed medical expenses!

If you are interested in fostering to adopt Coco please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message for more details!

COME SEE US this Saturday, July 13th, from 10-2 at the Decatur - Adams County Parks & Recreation's 1st Annual PET EXPO a...
07/11/2024

COME SEE US this Saturday, July 13th, from 10-2 at the Decatur - Adams County Parks & Recreation's 1st Annual PET EXPO at Riverside Center in Decatur. We'll have some of our adoptable dogs and kittens there!

Meet BEAR!Bear is a 1 year old terrier mix. He weighs 25 pounds and is as friendly as can be! Bear is currently recoveri...
07/10/2024

Meet BEAR!
Bear is a 1 year old terrier mix. He weighs 25 pounds and is as friendly as can be! Bear is currently recovering from a non contagious skin condition that simply requires him to stay on a monthly flea and tick prevention tablet until his coat is completely back to normal.
He enjoys going for walks on leash and would love going on adventures with his new family!
Bear has received his initial vaccines and vetting. He is available for foster to adopt with adoptions being finalized after being fixed and receiving boosters.
Fostering to adopt allows you to “try before you buy” while we continue to cover any needed medical expenses!

If you are interested in fostering to adopt Bear please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

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Decatur, IN
46733

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