PAW Fort Madison Animal Shelter

08/16/2024

PAW Burlington Can Drive is Saturday, August 17th from 8-12 Westland Mall Parking Lot
(JC Penney’s end)
See You There!

08/16/2024

Though we are so thankful for all the donations of blankets and towels - At this time PAW will no longer be taking these as a donations until after our move to the new facility.

08/15/2024

Rambo is a 7 year old Dachshund/Beagle mix. Talk about an adorable, sweet boy. Raised with Chihuahuas, Rambo has the patience of a saint …He LOVES attention, is a happy, energetic boy just waiting for a family. Please visit our website at pawfortmadison.com to fill out an application- Rambo will be looking for you.

08/15/2024

Applications for Tink ARE NOW CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who had applied-we will be making our decision very soon! Please understand we have only 1 Tink. Please remember we have so many other wonderful dogs waiting for their homes! Please consider giving one of these wonderul dogs a loving home! ❤️

08/13/2024

Looking for a few reasonably priced love seat(s) We need to be a bit picky - (no longer than 5’, have tight fabric, not poofy, easy to clean) We are wanting our Big Dog “Meet n Greet” Rooms to have a place to sit and snuggly with potential adopters. If you have one to donate or purchase- please PM us or send a photo to 319-470-3291 with your contact information! And Thank You! We are getting so excited about all the new things the new facility has to offer! We are close to moving in

08/13/2024

08/11/2024

So You Have Your Team Together?

08/11/2024

OWNER! FOUND!

08/11/2024

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words! ❤️❤️❤️ Happy “ Gotcha” Day Big Show! ❤️❤️❤️

08/11/2024

Nala was one EXCITED puppy about Going Home! Happy “Gotcha” Day Little One!

08/10/2024

We apologize for anyone being disappointed about not being able to tour/ just look/pet the animals at the Shelter at this time. We are currently open for Adoptions ONLY as we are in the messy process of packing and moving to the new facility.

08/09/2024

Seriously 💁‍♀️ No one out there wants to give this amazing dog a home? Veto is 7/8 years old. Good with just about everyone and everything. The only thing wrong with him is he is HOMELESS. Veto is “off site” but we will be happy to bring him in for a Meet n Greet. Please visit our website at pawfortmadison.com or call us at 319-372-2274 to find out more about this sweet boy!

08/08/2024

The Ugly Blue Chairs are beginning to return with their new makeovers! Though we are not ready to show them just yet- I will tell you we have some amazing artists in our community and the chairs are SO wonderful! Each one is unique and delightful and will add a great touch to our new Shelter! One lonely chair was never picked up- so if you were wanting to paint one-please contact us at 319-470-3291 and we will arrange for pick up.

08/08/2024

Dogs like Maggie don’t come along very often. This gorgeous 8yr old German Shorthair Pointer still has a lot of “hunt” in her. She is sweet, well trained and in need of a new home. Please visit our website at pawfortmadison.com if you think you can keep up with this sweet girl!

08/08/2024

I LOVE that my family comes to PAW for their pets! My gorgeous niece now has her own place and wanted a “snuggle” roommate! Luna was hands down the Winner! Happy “Gotcha” Day you two! ❤️

08/07/2024

THIS !!!!! PLEASE remember to take into consideratiom the NEEddS of your pet- not only yours.

I truly believe that if Steve Irwin were alive today, he would have a dedicated group of people who hated him for how he treated animals.

Steve always treated every species he worked with, as the species they were, not forcing them to change their nature.

More and more I find myself trying to convince people to "let the dog go outside, it's okay if they get a little dirty" or "your snake is arboreal and can't just be confined to a small tub." Or "Your working breed dog is not happy being still and lazy in your one bedroom apartment with nothing to keep them active and thinking."

It seems in this next generation of animal husbandry, we're deciding that all animals are now going to become (and be treated as) our little babies.

Now, is it okay to refer to your furry, feathered, scaly friend as such? Of course!
Is it okay to treat them as human babies...absolutely not at all.

As we see this change taking place, so to do we see more and more stressed out animals. Ones with a lack of structure and mental enrichment...but tons and tons of random toys and bags of treats.

What Steve Irwin did is create an environment that was enriching for the animals he had. Not attempt to force the animals to adjust to his environment.

Taking your Border Collie or herding, working, hunting, breed on a 10 minute walk (as long as you remember, it's not raining or just not feeling upto it) once a day, is not cutting it.

Locking your pyrenees or Shepherd breed in a kennel all day and then keeping'em in a small apartment, but still expecting the dog to be still and always cuddling...not cutting it.

Keeping your African grey parrot in a small enclosure with a few items that you've not replaced...is not cutting it.

When you bring an animal into your life. It is so important to understand what that animal is and have a structured enrichment routine and appropriate setup for the breed/species before you take in the animal.

Anything less than what your animal needs is a disservice to your best friend.

Be kind to your animals, enrich their lives (in a way that's appropriate for them). Keep them thinking. Keep them exploring. Give them understanding and structure and you will keep them happy.

08/06/2024

This is our little girl! So please VOTE - you can vote for free, let’s let the world know that Truffles is truly so adorable!

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08/06/2024

FOUND: Neutered Male, Aussie wearing a Service Dog Harness. Please contact Keokuk Animal Services ((319) 526-5421) if you know anything about who this dog may belong to.

08/06/2024

Looking for someone who knows about and would be willing to help us install industrial pallet shelving for the New PAW Animal Shelter. Please PM us for more information. And Thank You.

08/06/2024

PAW Animal Shelter is looking to hire two full-time staff. This is a 40 hour a week position, must be willing to work weekends and some holidays. Must be willing to work with big dogs, little dogs, cats and be a team player. If interested, please apply in person at 2031 48th St., Fort Madison Iowa between the hours of one and 4 PM.

08/06/2024

The many Faces of Veto! Do YOU want to tell him he isn’t going home with you? This 7 yr old gentleman is waiting- got other pets- he will share- well behaved kids- he’s got that covered! All he is waiting for is YOU to come get him! ( Veto- arriving soon to PAW) please visit our website at pawfortmadison.com to find our adoption application.

08/06/2024

THIS Amazing new facility belongs to each and everyone of you who Supported us, Donated, Prayed and Volunteered. Every Lemonade Stand, Pop can, Birthday Party, Memorial, Monthly donation made this Happen! We are so excited! So hard waiting until everything is just right so we can move in! Watch for the BIG announcement!

08/05/2024

Who’s a Good Boy? Whiplash is a Great Boy! This 5 year old, well mannered guy is always smiling! Totally kennel trained, knows his manners and is as sweet as they come! We invite you to stop by PAW and see this huge smile for yourself! You can’t help but smile right back!

08/04/2024

Zelda is on her way to her new home! She has a playmate waiting for her and parents who know all about the “crazy” of a Jack Russell/Heeler mix! Let the Fun Begin! ❤️

08/04/2024

Do you have a home for me? Slim Jim is an absolutely dream of a Terrier. Weighing in at 37 pounds, this bundle of Great Manners with enough energy to make the Best Dog for most families. Slim Jim is polite, gentle, sweet, kennel/house trained, walks well on a leash and is quietly waiting for a family of his very own. He does well with most other dogs and we will be happy to cat test him if cats are an important part of your family. This guy to came to us as a found- we have absolutely no idea why someone wasn’t looking for him- He is about as perfect as they come. Please visit our website at pawfortmadison.com to fill out an adoption application or stop by the Shelter between 1-4 to personally meet this guy!

08/04/2024

Spike wanted to know why Beefstick got to be featured today and HE did not- So TADA- Meet SPIKE! This oh, so handsome, 1 year old, Terrier is as fun loving as you get. Weighing in at approximately 20 pounds- he can take in any adventure you might throw at him! Want to “rock- a-bye” dog? Spikes your guy! Want a game of run the yard? Spikes you guy! Want a Snuggle Buddy to watch Hallmark movies or the Iowa Hawkeyes Win? Spike’s your Guy! He can be just about whatever you need a dog to be- he has lived with cats, dogs and we feel will do well with well behaved children. So please stop out between 1-4 to meet this all-around great little dog! Spike will be waiting!

08/04/2024

Beefstick! Yep, this happy boy is a 5 month old loving machine! Beefstick weighs in at approximately 25 pounds- Are you looking for a great Camping dog- here he is! Running, Hiking Buddy? Beefstick is your guy! How about anything to do with water - because we can tell you this sweet boy LOVES water. He runs in unsupervised daycare with 5 other dogs his size, does great with well behaved children, and listen very well for a Toddler. Breed - An American Shelter Dog who would be SO Grateful for a Loving, Active Home. Please stop by between 1-4- we will be happy to introduce you to this sweet boy!

08/04/2024

FOUND near Shady Acres in Argyle, Iowa! What a SWEET, Happy, Well Behaved Dog! Surely someone is missing him. Safe at PAW. Owner will need proof of current Rabies Vaccination and pay a small reclaim fee. Owner has until Aug 6th to claim or dog will be available for adoption through PAW. 319-372-2274

08/04/2024

Holy Cannoli- this sweet pup was ready to go! We hear he was a BIG hit at each airport! From Burlington, to Chicago, to New York to New Jersey- Cannoli is HOME!