PAWS Patuxent Animal Welfare Society

10/29/2024

10/29/2024

Congratulations to our most adorable little Frenchie girl, Matilda, on finding her forever home! 🎉

She now has a couple of new canine siblings to romp and play with, making her new life even more exciting. We couldn’t be happier for sweet Matilda as she embarks on this wonderful new chapter filled with love, fun, and family! 🐾💖

10/29/2024

An ear tipped cat is beautiful.
Whether a community cat or a cat in an adoption program, it means the cat has been spayed/neutered and vaccinated against rabies.
The ear tip doesn't hurt and is done while the cat is under anesthesia. It's life-saving.
Someone cared. Let that someone be you.
It's a Badge of Honor.

10/26/2024

🔴🔴MISSING DOG🔴🔴

Neptune has returned home! Thank you all for your help.

10/23/2024

🐾 Adopt A Shelter Dog Month Spotlight: Meet Lucky Girl! 🐾

Feeling lucky? You will when you bring home Lucky Girl! This sweet, tail-wagging treasure is just waiting to fill your life with love, loyalty and a little extra luck. 🍀

Lucky Girl is the four-legged jackpot you've been searching for, and we think you’ll hit the adoption lottery with her by your side! 🎰🐕

Ready to make your own luck? Adopt Lucky Girl today!

We are open for adoptions Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!

10/23/2024

Is LuLu's turn right around the corner? 💫 LuLu saw Betty get her big break yesterday, and now she’s more energized and confident than ever that her forever family is on the way!

As Dog of the Week, this sweet 6-year-old, 50-pound speckled beauty is hoping her big break is near.

Shy at first, LuLu quickly warms up and shows off her playful, happy-go-lucky side. She’s a pro with all her commands and would make the perfect walking or hiking partner. After waiting 174 days, she’s ready for the love she deserves. Could you be the one to change her life? 🐾💖

10/23/2024

Congratulations to Sweet Cannoli! 🎉🐾

We are thrilled to announce that sweet Cannoli has found his forever home! 🍂 After waiting for the perfect family, he’s finally found the place where he belongs. Cannoli's new family fell in love with his gentle spirit and playful personality. We couldn't be happier for him!

Wishing you all the love, belly rubs, and treats, Cannoli! Enjoy your happily-ever-after! 💛🐶

10/23/2024

Today is , a reminder that knowing how to save a life—especially our furry friends—can make all the difference. While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

Stay Calm:
1️⃣ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2️⃣ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3️⃣ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.

When to Start CPR:
🐾 Your pet isn’t responding
🐾 Your pet isn’t breathing
🐾 You can’t feel a heartbeat or pulse

How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
❤️ Position your pet on their side.
❤️ Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
❤️ For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.

Breaths:
❤️ Close your pet’s mouth and seal it with your fingers.
❤️ Cover their nose and give 2 breaths—enough to make their chest rise.
❤️ Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If there’s no pulse, continue.

When to Stop CPR:
🐾 Your pet starts breathing and responding
🐾 You reach the vet clinic and they take over
🐾 You can’t continue physically
🐾 Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious

Recovery Position:
Place your pet’s head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless there’s head trauma).

Compression Techniques:
🐶 Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
🐱 Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.

Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ❤️

10/23/2024

10/22/2024

Mario's Happy Tail! 🎉🐾

We are thrilled to announce that Mario, our little 2-year-old, 15-pound adorable spitfire, has been adopted! 🎉🐾 He's off to start his new adventure, and we couldn't be more excited for him. Congratulations, Mario! 💖

10/22/2024

Shelter visitors now can go into the main dog gallery again to view available dogs. (The gallery had been closed to visitors for deep cleaning after dogs at the shelter developed parvovirus.) As usual, once approved as potential adopters, visitors can meet with individual available dogs in an outside playpen. ALL pets continue to be free to qualified adopters; for dogs and cats, that includes vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery and a microchip. Adoption requirements: https://www.aacounty.org/animal-control/pet-adoption-fostering