Mary Ann Schlau has owned Golden Paw Pet Resort since 1998, and has been a professional groomer and animal caretaker for 30 years. We will be regularly posting photos of our rescue animals who need permanent, loving homes.
08/16/2024
Holly says howdy!! This precious girl has been staying at the shelter for over 2 YEARS‼️ She hopes to get adopted this summer 🏠 Holly is a happy-go-lucky 3.5 year old German shepherd mix. She is friendly, affectionate, playful and loyal! She deserves the world!! Just look at that smile... Could you be the family Holly has been wishing and waiting for??
08/16/2024
Hey there 🐾 my name is Ridoc! I hope my future forever family sees this post and falls in love...❤️ I can't wait to be adopted 🏠 I'm a 1.5 year old, male Persian cat. I have a curious, adventurous, goofy and loving personality that will melt your heart! Could you be my future forever family??
08/16/2024
Pumpkin still hopes to get adopted soon! She is a 2 year old blue heeler who cannot wait to have a home and family to call her own one day... 🏠❤️ Pumpkin is very friendly, loving and playful. She walks well on leash and is good with kids too! She has a happy-go-lucky + adventurous personality that will melt your heart... Pumpkin has been looking for a loving family for 2 YEARS‼️ Could you be the forever family Pumpkin has been waiting for??
08/15/2024
Mocha is wondering when she will get adopted... 🏠 This sweet girl is a 5 year old Chihuahua mix ❤️ Mocha is very gentle, loving, friendly and loyal! She just wants to be loved and cared for! 🐾 Could you be Mocha's future forever family??
08/15/2024
A HUGE thank you to Roy and his continued support! Our furry friends really appreciate your kindness!!!
08/15/2024
Scrappy says hello! He hopes to get adopted soon 🏠 Scrappy is a 1.5 year old Chihuahua! He is very sweet and loyal, and has a goofy and adventurous side that you'll see once he's comfortable with you + his new surroundings! Scrappy can't wait to meet his forever family soon...could it be you?? ❤️
08/15/2024
Irene is outta here! Happy adoption day to this little one 🏠🐾❤️
08/15/2024
Annie is officially adopted and now goes by the name Tilly!🏠❤️
08/15/2024
Hey there, my name is Tessie... 🐾 I have been staying at the shelter for 3.5 YEARS‼️ I really hope my future owner sees this post and adopts me soon... I am already sponsored and waiting for you to pick me up ❤️ A little about me: I'm a 6.5 year old Catahoula Leopard mix! I have limited hearing and limited sight, so I'll need a low energy home and extra TLC 🏠 I am adventurous, curious, smart and loving too! I just get a little anxiety due to my sight and hearing issues. I'd love an understanding and patient owner...it's my biggest wish ❤️ Could you be my future forever??
08/15/2024
Hey there! My name is Rufus and I hope to get adopted soon 🏠 I'm a 6 year old, male Shih tzu ❤️ I am very friendly, gentle and goofy...I get called a good boy often too! I just want to love and be loved in return...could you be my future forever?? 🐾
08/15/2024
Max is still on the hunt to find his future forever family...🐾 He hopes to get adopted soon! Max is a chocolate lab and is nearly 2 years old. This handsome boy has a happy-go-lucky, energetic and friendly personality that will melt your heart ❤️ He loves to go on adventures and adores attention! Max can't wait to start his life outside of the shelter!! Could you be the forever family Max has been searching for??
08/15/2024
Bandit has been staying at the shelter for 1,011+ DAYS‼️She hopes her future forever family sees this post and falls in love...❤️ Bandit just wants a chance at a normal life 🏠 This precious girl is a 6 year old mastiff mix! She is adventurous, loyal and smart. Bandit will be timid until she is familiar with you and her new surroundings, but with extra TLC and patience her personality will blossom
08/15/2024
Hello! My name is Rhandum and I hope to get adopted soon 🏠I'm a 1.5 year old lab mix and am very smart, sweet + friendly! I know a few commands and walk well on leash too. I just want a best bud to do life with! Could you be my future forever?? ❤️
08/15/2024
Hey there, my name is Mr. Pickles 🐾 I've been daydreaming about getting adopted into a loving family...🏠 I'm a 9 month old Jack Russel mix ❤️ I'm a very good boy and have lots of love to give! I'm smart, goofy, loyal and loving too. I can be a little shy/timid until I'm familiar with you and my new surroundings, but it doesn't take long for me to get comfortable! Could you be my future forever family??
08/14/2024
Hello! My name is Gr**go 🐾I'm a 1 year old mini Schnauzer and I hope to get adopted soon 🏠 I'm a very good boy and I have lots of love to share ❤️ I can be a bit shy/timid at first but I'm gentle and sweet! Once I warm up to you and my new surroundings you'll see my personality bloom! Could you be my future forever family??
08/14/2024
Reba is looking for a forever family! She is a 1.5 year old Havanese who is sweet as can be ❤️ Reba is easygoing and friendly! She may be a bit shy at first, but once she warms up you'll see her loyal and adventurous side bloom 🐾 Could you be the family Reba has been wishing and waiting for??
08/14/2024
Happy adoption day to Alikya! Wishing you a wonderful life... ❤️🐾🏠
08/14/2024
Watson says hello! This handsome boy hopes to find his forever family soon...he can't wait to get adopted 🏠 Watson is a 6 year old Shih Tzu who is sweet, gentle and loyal. Watson is a bit shy/timid until he is familiar with new people and new surroundings. Once he is comfortable you'll see his loving, goofy personality bloom ❤️ Could you be the forever family Watson has been wishing and waiting for??
08/14/2024
Why hello there! My name is Ginger and I hope to get adopted into a loving family soon 🏠❤️I'm a 5 year old female Chihuahua who is sweet, smart and easygoing. I just want to be loved and cared for! Could you be my future forever family??
08/14/2024
Hercules says hello! This handsome boy is on the hunt to find his future forever family...🐾 He is a 3.5 year old Great Dane mix who is smart, adventurous and loving ❤️ Hercules even knows a few commands! He can be a little shy/timid with new people, but once he is familiar/comfortable with you he is super loving and loyal! Hercules is ready for life's next adventure 🏠 Could you be his future forever family??
08/14/2024
Hello! My name is Irene 🐾 I hope to have a family and home to call my own someday soon... 🏠 I'm a 5 month old whoodle puppy! I have a happy-go-lucky personality and get told I'm a good girl often ❤️I'm friendly, loving and playful too. I just want to be loved and cared for! Could you be my future forever family??
08/14/2024
Liam is adopted and heading home! Happy adoption day 🏠❤️🐾
08/14/2024
Dr. Nefario says hello! This handsome boy hopes to get adopted soon 🏠❤️ Dr. Nefario is a Persian cat and is around 1 year old. He is very friendly, loving and gentle. Dr. Nefario adores attention and likes people watching 🐾 He needs a special diet and would thrive most in a single cat household (due to said diet). Could you be this cuties future forever??
08/14/2024
Duke says howdy! This handsome boy hopes to be adopted before summer ends... ❤️🏠 Duke is a 1.5 year old Airedale terrier! He has a happy-go-lucky + adventurous + loving personality that will melt your heart! Duke is very smart, he loves to play fetch and is very loyal once he is familiar with new people/surroundings 🐾 Could you be Duke's future forever family??
08/13/2024
Meet Aurora! This little cutie hopes to get adopted soon...🏠🐾 Aurora is a 2.5 year old French Bulldog ❤️ She's very loving and gentle! She may be shy / timid until she's comfortable with new people + new surroundings. Once she opens up, Aurora is a big sweetheart! She just wants to be loved and cared for! Could you be the family Aurora has been wishing and waiting for??
08/13/2024
Liam says hello! This handsome boy is a 4 year old exotic shorthair 🐾 Liam is very sweet, gentle and cuddly! He can be a bit shy/timid until he is familiar with new people + surroundings ❤️ but once he is comfortable you'll see his goofy + extra loving side bloom! Could you be Liam's future forever family? 🏠
08/13/2024
Emperor Zurg hopes to get adopted soon! This handsome boy is a 9 year old Persian cat ❤️ He is an introvert and loves to people watch and lounge the day away...🐾 He can be a little shy at first but with extra TLC and patience you'll see his sweet personality bloom. Emperor Zurg would thrive most in a low energy home 🏠He is a good boy who just needs some extra love! Could you be his person??
08/13/2024
Balder says howdy! This handsome boy hopes to get adopted soon 🏠 Balder is an 8 month old Whoodle 🐾 He is very sweet, smart, adventurous and gentle. Balder just wants a best bud for life! Could you be his future forever??
08/13/2024
Pia can't wait to find her forever family...🏠 This precious girl is a shepherd mix and is around 1 year old 🐾 Pia is loyal, adventurous and smart. She has a happy-go-lucky personality and loves to play! Could you be Pia's future forever family?
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Thank you for your generous donation of litter and cat toys ! Our cats say thank you !
PUPDATE!! After a few days + a ramp installment, Fendi finally made her way outside! She had trouble going down the stairs and was afraid of the ramp at first...but she is one brave girl! As you can tell, this sweet soul is LOVED ❤️ Thank you for sharing these little updates with us! 🐾
Check out this handsome boy! ❤️🔥 topper is a sweet 3 year old French Bulldog. He loves to run around and play in the grass. He does well with other dogs and cats. This dashing guy is ready to find his forever family 🥰
Check out Ghost! He is on a mission to find a forever home 🐾 Ghost is a 3.5 year old Pomsky that has been here for 170 DAYS! He is smart, adventurous and cuddly ❤️ All he wants is to have a home and bed to call his own soon!
Meet Beet! He is a 1 year old exotic shorthair that is on the hunt for his forever family! Beet is affectionate, quirky, chill and vocal! He is a little shy at first, but you can win his heart with wet food and head scratches ❤️
This months raffle winner is…. AMANDA!
We will be announcing the September fundraiser raffle shortly! 🤯‼️
Golden Paw-Paws with Possibilities Pet Rescue and Care Center is a former for profit business that began in 1998 by Mary Ann Schlau. Paws has changed objectives towards animal rescue and adoption following the experiences in the aftermath of the Joplin 2011 tornado. The need for rescue/reunification services and temporary shelter were never more evident than during the period of recovery. This was the time for transformation for Paws with Possibilities. In 2012, Paws decided to become a licensed rescue and in 2013 achieved nonprofit status as an animal rescue organization and Paws with Possibilities Pet Rescue and Care Center was born.
Paws with Possibilities still operates as a grooming and boarding facility, but now includes animal rescue and adoption. All monies earned/collected go to Paws with Possibilities Rescue for the benefit of the animals in need of rescue and care. Currently there are appoximatley 100 dogs and over 40 cats available for adoption as well as a farm animals that will live out their days in our care.
Our Mission:
Paws with Possibilities is a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization in Joplin Missouri. We are dedicated to rescuing animals that are left homeless for a multitude of reasons to include; animals in public shelters where there is a high risk of euthanasia due to over-population, animals given up by their owners due to circumstances beyond their control or those in danger of abuse or neglect.
We make every effort to educate potential adopters about the responsibility of bringing an animal into their home and the cost of caring for such animal, before placing the animal in the homes of loving, caring, responsible adopters.
All animals adopted through Paws with Possibilities Rescue and Care Center are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and heartworm tested before leaving for adoption.
We strive every day to continue developing a network of supporters and volunteers that can help us educate the public in order to create a better world for all animals.