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Prairie Paws Animal Shelter is a private, non-profit, 501C3, no kill animal shelter located in Ottawa Bullies & Trolls ARE ABSOLUTELY NOT tolerated.

This is a page for supporters of the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, and we encourage open discussion and invite you to share our posts in order to educate, advertise, and support our shelter. By participating on this page, you are agreeing to our commenting policy, outlined below. We reserve the right to delete posts on our page containing any of the following elements:

- profanity
- misinformation

- spam
- off-topic / irrelevant
- personal attacks
- promoting violence
- promoting illegal or questionable activities
- rallying on behalf of people or organizations which support animal abuse
-negativity based on hearsay

If you repeatedly violate this policy, you will be removed from our page. If you become a bother to our supporters, since this is a supporter page first and foremost, you will be removed. Again, we encourage open discussion, which includes disagreement, but we will not tolerate harassment or taunting of our supporters. In Internet slang, a troll is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion, often for their own amusement. It is not amusing to our fans, our hardworking employees, our sponsors or the homeless animals that we are the voice for. We also ask that you do not use the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter as a platform for rehoming your pets. If you are looking for a new home for your pet, please contact us at 785-242-2967 to learn about our surrender policy or go to our web page: prairiepaws.org and click "Programs."

12/07/2024

Starting tomorrow (12/7) our winter hours will be in effect until further notice.
We will still be open 7 days a week but Saturdays and Sundays only from 1pm-5pm
If you have any questions or concerns before we are open those days you can call us at 785-242-2967 and leave a voicemail or email us at [email protected]
We wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday season! 🩵🐾

12/05/2024

Ethan is really getting into the holiday spirit! Enjoy these adorable photos of our sweet senior❤️💚

Ethan has sadly found himself back in the shelter due to housing issues. He is an 8 year old mixed breed weighing in at about 93 pounds. He still has lots of s***k for an old man! He is housebroken and wants nothing more than to be your very best friend. He is a true gentle giant🥰

Let’s find Ethan a home this coming holiday season🥹

For more information on Ethan, head to www.prairiepaws.org

12/05/2024

SOS‼️

We are out of feral traps & feral boxes‼️

We lend them out through our TNR program and our low cost spay/neuter program and have not received them back🥲 These are essential in everyday use here at the shelter. These traps/boxes are not cheap. If you have any of our belongings, please return them asap. We are open 7 days a week, you can drop them off at any time during our open hours! Or, if you have any extra feral traps laying around that you don’t use, we will gladly take them!

Thank you so much for your ongoing support of Prairie Paws and our mission! We couldn’t do it without every single one of you💜

12/04/2024

Ho Ho Ho Santa Paws is coming to town!

He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows when you’ve been bad or good so be good for goodness sake!

With Christmas quickly approaching, our shelter pets are eager to see if they’ve made the NAUGHTY or NICE list this year.

Each week, stay tuned to find out who was naughty and who was nice!

This weeks naughty and nice pets of the week are:

NAUGHTY:
Leo - he loves to beg for attention and then bites you when you give it to him, he’s also the king of opening doors to let himself out to roam the halls (even though he knows that’s not allowed but he doesn’t care because rules are meant to be broken right?)

NICE:
Queso - he’s always the most excited cat to see you every time you walk in the room, he thinks he is everyone’s best friend, & is the world’s best snuggle buddy (also a stage 5 clinger but in a cute way)

12/03/2024

🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve hit our $4,500 Giving Tuesday goal and officially fueled the fleet for 2025!

Your support is essential to our mission, helping us provide even more care to pets in need. Each and every donation makes a HUGE impact, and we couldn’t have done it without you.💜💜

Missed Giving Tuesday? No worries! You can still make a difference through our Holiday Match Campaign running until December 31st. Thanks to our generous sponsors, every donation is DOUBLED!

👉 Get involved here: https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/237270-4020-holiday-match-2024

Thank you for being part of our community, helping us create brighter futures for the animals we serve!

12/03/2024

Would you believe us if we told you that, this year, kitten season never truly ended?

Typically, we can anticipate the ebb and flow of kitten season, with a surge during the warmer months and a slowdown in winter. But not this year. We’ve been inundated with kittens—many of them sick and in serious need of care.

We could tell you about Jasmine, whose immune system turned against her, leading to the painful removal of all her teeth. Or Braille, the blind kitten who underwent extensive treatment just to save her eyes, even though she’ll never see.

There was the “appendage-less chapter”: cats attacked, injured, and in need of life-saving amputations. Stubbs, for example, lost one leg entirely and part of another. And yet, every single one of these animals has fought valiantly to survive, thanks to the compassionate care they receive at Prairie Paws.

Every sick or injured cat is a drain on our resources—emotionally, physically, and financially. This year, we’ve bottle-fed more kittens than ever before and devoted extraordinary attention to medical cases. And while we are blessed with a team of skilled staff and fosters, there’s one thing we can’t do: replace a kitten’s mother.

If you find kittens outside, please leave them where they are. Their mother is likely nearby, gathering food or watching from a distance. Moving them could endanger their lives, or lead to many, many sick cats -- similar to what happened this year.

But there’s another way to help: donate to Prairie Paws this Giving Tuesday.

This year, we’re raising funds for our gas budget, which allows us to redirect more resources toward veterinary care. Every donation helps us save lives and continue our mission of compassionate care. Without your support, animals like Jasmine, Braille, and Stubbs might not have made it.

Together, we can give every animal the chance they deserve.

🐾 Donate now to help Prairie Paws continue this life-saving work.
https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/238778-4175-giving-tuesday-2024

12/03/2024

Some of you may remember Benny—he was a little pup found in rough shape, needing life-saving surgery to repair a leg injury. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised over $4,500 to cover his surgery.

Today, Benny is a super bouncy, energetic pup who’s loving life and using all four of his legs to run and play. While we would have covered Benny’s surgery regardless, your support allowed us to recoup those funds and invest them into future animals in need.

But Benny’s story is just one example. By helping us Fill the Fleet this Giving Tuesday, you’re ensuring that we have the resources to continue providing lifesaving care to animals just like Benny. Every additional mile we can cover frees up funds to help more animals receive the medical treatment they desperately need.

Let’s drive hope and healing together.
➡️ Donate now to Fuel the Fleet: https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/238778-4175-giving-tuesday-2024

12/03/2024

It’s morning. One of our team members pulls into the parking lot, greeted by faint, muffled yelps. The sound of tiny paws clinking against metal is barely audible.

A heartbreaking discovery: puppies abandoned at our shelter. Again.

This is becoming an all-too-common reality. These vulnerable puppies—often without their mother—are left disoriented, scared, and alone. Dropped off in the night, we’re left wondering how long they were out, when they last ate, or if they’d had any care at all.

Yet, through your generosity, these abandoned puppies have found a future. Over the past three years, Prairie Paws has rehabilitated the puppies dumped on our doorstep. Thanks to you, they were fed, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and adopted into loving homes.

But we can’t do it without you. Your support is what keeps our doors open and allows us to provide care for the most innocent and helpless animals.

This Giving Tuesday, be the reason another dumped pup gets a second chance. Your donation fuels hope, healing, and a brighter future.

🐾 Donate today and make a difference for animals in need. https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/238778-4175-giving-tuesday-2024

12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday Update! We’re making incredible progress, thanks to YOU!

✨ We’re officially OVER HALFWAY to our goal! ✨

Your generosity is driving us closer to fueling the fleet for 2025, ensuring pets in our care have a second chance at the loving homes they deserve.

There’s still time to make a difference—donate now and help us cross the finish line!
👉 Donate Here: https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/238778-4175-giving-tuesday-2024

Let’s keep the momentum going!

12/03/2024

It's Giving Tuesday! Throughout the day, we'll be highlighting pets Prairie Paws has helped, telling their stories and testifying to the impact our shelter has made on their lives.

First up is Duke.

When Duke came to Prairie Paws, he was in dire condition. Found as a stray on backroads outside of town, he was emaciated, his skin was raw and inflamed, and he suffered from a severe ear infection that turned into a painful hematoma. Duke desperately needed medical care—and without it, his future was uncertain.

Thanks to the support of people like you, we provided the treatment, nutrition, and love he needed to recover. We gave Duke a second chance at life, and look at him now!

Today, Duke is a healthy, goofy, lovable pup who brightens every room he enters. This October, he found his forever family, and now he’s thriving in his new home.

This Giving Tuesday, help us save more lives like Duke’s. Your support makes all the difference for animals who have no one else to turn to. ❤️
Check out the letter Duke wrote to all of his Prairie Paws Family in the comments below!

📅 Donate now: https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/238778-4175-giving-tuesday-2024

12/03/2024

This is Prairie Paws. This is what we do.

At Prairie Paws, our mission is clear: to provide compassionate care to animals in need. This is not just a responsibility—it is a commitment we honor with every rescued life.

Through the support of our community, we are able to transform despair into hope and suffering into healing. Your generosity is the cornerstone of this work, the foundation that allows us to continue saving lives.

Today, on , we ask for your support. Help us strengthen the foundation that sustains our mission. Help us stand firm as we prepare for the challenges of 2025 and beyond.

Every contribution matters. Every donation directly impacts an animal in need, offering them a chance at a better life.

Donate today: https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/238778-4175-giving-tuesday-2024

This is your opportunity to make a difference. Thank you for standing with us.

✨✨A huge thank you to Mike Bare for your incredible video contribution!✨✨

12/03/2024

Tomorrow is more than just a day. It’s a chance to change lives, to spark hope, and to save the animals who need us most.

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday.

Throughout the day, we’ll share heartwarming stories about the animals you’ve helped rescue and the lives you’ve touched through your generosity. You’ll see how your kindness fuels our mission, how one single act can make a world of difference for our shelter pets.

Your gift means everything. It means a life saved, a second chance, and a forever home.

Together, we’ll show the world what compassion can do.

Don’t wait for tomorrow—start changing lives now. Join us in making a difference this Giving Tuesday.

Click here to donate: https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/238778-4175-giving-tuesday-2024

12/03/2024

What a wonderful weekend of adoptions! So many of our precious pets found homes. Unfortunately, most of our long term stays are still here. They’ve been patiently waiting for a place to call home all year long. These sweet things are always overlooked. Yes, we know not every animal is perfect, but with the proper training and time invested, these animals will make the perfect companion! They just need a holiday miracle. They would love nothing more than a home for the holiday season. Please share this post in hopes of a Christmas miracle for our sweet long timers❤️

12/01/2024

🧡💜Today is the last day for fee-waived adoptions at Prairie Paws!!🧡💜
11 pets have found homes during this promotion and we still have so many staff and volunteer favorites available! All of our adoptable pets that are over 4 months of age can go home with you for no adoption fee during this amazing event. All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, treated for fleas, ticks and worms and have received age-appropriate vaccines. If you adopt one of our dogs they will be heartworm negative and you will have behavioral support from one of our dedicated volunteers!
Visit https://www.prairiepaws.org/ottawapets to view the available pets, or view the photos included in this post.

Ottawa Open Hours Today: Sunday 11am to 4pm

11/30/2024

On Tuesday, December 3rd, Prairie Paws is joining the global movement of Giving Tuesday—and we’d love for you to join us!

Help us make a big impact by creating your very own Facebook Fundraiser for Prairie Paws! It’s easy and a great way to share the mission with your friends and family.

Here’s how you can start your fundraiser today:

1️⃣ Go to Facebook’s Fundraising Tool
On your desktop or mobile app, click the Menu (three horizontal lines) and select Fundraisers under "Community Resources."
Or visit: facebook.com/fundraisers.

2️⃣ Click “Raise Money”
Choose "Nonprofit" and search for Prairie Paws Animal Shelter.

3️⃣ Set Up Your Fundraiser
Title: Example: Help Fill the Fleet for Prairie Paws!
Goal: Pick an amount you feel good about sharing with your network.
End Date: Choose a date after Giving Tuesday (e.g., December 5th) to allow extra time for donations.

4️⃣ Share Why You Care
Tell your story! What does Prairie Paws mean to you, and why is this mission close to your heart?

5️⃣ Add a Visual Touch
Use a Prairie Paws Giving Tuesday graphic, a personal pet photo, or one of Facebook’s default options.

6️⃣ Publish & Share
Once it’s live, spread the word! Post it to your timeline, share in groups, or send directly to friends through Messenger.

By creating your own fundraiser, you’ll be a vital part of helping Prairie Paws reach our Giving Tuesday goal to “Fuel the Fleet”! Let’s make a difference together!

11/29/2024

🧡💜Fee-waived adoptions this weekend at Prairie Paws!!🧡💜
All of our adoptable pets that are over 4 months of age can go home with you for no adoption fee during this amazing event. All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, treated for fleas, ticks and worms and have received age-appropriate vaccines. If you adopt one of our dogs you will have behavioral support from one of our dedicated volunteers!
Visit https://www.prairiepaws.org/ottawapets to view the available pets

Ottawa Open Hours:
Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 6pm
Sunday 11am to 4pm

Address

3173 Highway K 68
Ottawa, KS
66067

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	1pm - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17852422967

Website

http://prairiepaws.org/

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🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉 Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve hit our $4,500 Giving Tuesday goal and officially fueled the fleet for 2025! Your support is essential to our mission, helping us provide even more care to pets in need. Each and every donation makes a HUGE impact, and we couldn’t have done it without you.💜💜 Missed Giving Tuesday? No worries! You can still make a difference through our Holiday Match Campaign running until December 31st. Thanks to our generous sponsors, every donation is DOUBLED! 👉 Get involved here: https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/237270-4020-holiday-match-2024 Thank you for being part of our community, helping us create brighter futures for the animals we serve! #GivingTuesday #FueltheFleet #PrairiePawsAnimalShelter

Cats, Cats, Cats

Would you believe us if we told you that, this year, kitten season never truly ended? Typically, we can anticipate the ebb and flow of kitten season, with a surge during the warmer months and a slowdown in winter. But not this year. We’ve been inundated with kittens—many of them sick and in serious need of care. We could tell you about Jasmine, whose immune system turned against her, leading to the painful removal of all her teeth. Or Braille, the blind kitten who underwent extensive treatment just to save her eyes, even though she’ll never see. There was the “appendage-less chapter”: cats attacked, injured, and in need of life-saving amputations. Stubbs, for example, lost one leg entirely and part of another. And yet, every single one of these animals has fought valiantly to survive, thanks to the compassionate care they receive at Prairie Paws. Every sick or injured cat is a drain on our resources—emotionally, physically, and financially. This year, we’ve bottle-fed more kittens than ever before and devoted extraordinary attention to medical cases. And while we are blessed with a team of skilled staff and fosters, there’s one thing we can’t do: replace a kitten’s mother. If you find kittens outside, please leave them where they are. Their mother is likely nearby, gathering food or watching from a distance. Moving them could endanger their lives, or lead to many, many sick cats -- similar to what happened this year. But there’s another way to help: donate to Prairie Paws this Giving Tuesday. This year, we’re raising funds for our gas budget, which allows us to redirect more resources toward veterinary care. Every donation helps us save lives and continue our mission of compassionate care. Without your support, animals like Jasmine, Braille, and Stubbs might not have made it. Together, we can give every animal the chance they deserve. 🐾 Donate now to help Prairie Paws continue this life-saving work. https://prairiepaws.networkforg

Prairie Paws Overview

This is Prairie Paws. This is what we do. At Prairie Paws, our mission is clear: to provide compassionate care to animals in need. This is not just a responsibility—it is a commitment we honor with every rescued life. Through the support of our community, we are able to transform despair into hope and suffering into healing. Your generosity is the cornerstone of this work, the foundation that allows us to continue saving lives. Today, on #GivingTuesday, we ask for your support. Help us strengthen the foundation that sustains our mission. Help us stand firm as we prepare for the challenges of 2025 and beyond. Every contribution matters. Every donation directly impacts an animal in need, offering them a chance at a better life. Donate today: https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/projects/238778-4175-giving-tuesday-2024 This is your opportunity to make a difference. Thank you for standing with us. ✨✨A huge thank you to Mike Bare for your incredible video contribution!✨✨ #PrairiePawsAnimalShelter #prairiepawsanimalshelter #fuelourfleet #FranklinCountyStrong #thankyouforyoursupport

Just ONE WEEK until #givingtuesday. Help us Fuel the Fleet for 2025! Fuel hope. Give second chances. Donate today! #GivingTuesday #FueltheFleet #prairiepawsanimalshelter

🥛 Milky is still dreaming of a home to call his own🥛

Little Dots has been crying all morning😭 Shelter life is scary and he’s ready to find a place to call home🥺 Please consider adopting this sweet little cat💙

Cat Tree Lottery Day! A huge thank you to Smokey the cat for volunteering to help pick out our winner. I wrote the names of all participants on paper fish and attached them to a string, hoping Smokey would feel playful enough to pick a winner. And he did! What a cat! 🐱💜 Thanks to everyone who joined in, we raised an incredible $275 for our shelter! We’re so grateful for your support. Keep an eye out for more lotteries like this one! Congratulations to our winner—I’ll be in contact soon!

Meet Pumpkin, the pomsky🧡

Someone please adopt poor Calvin😭 #adoptdontshop #supportyourlocalanimalshelter #sheltercatsrock

$5 frosted bones for your furry friend🐾❤️

Enjoy a sneak peek of all of the greatness we'll have at our gala! If you're a person who enjoys good food, booze, mystery games, and live music, this event is for you. Our ticket deadline is coming up Thursday, September 5th! Purchase your tickets before it's too late! https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/events/66860-bow-meow-gala-tickets-2024 If you can't come to the gala, you can still support us! ✨ Sponsor our Gala - every bit helps! ✨ Donate unopened booze for our Mystery Bottle ✨ Donate silent auction baskets ✨ Donate gift cards for our Mystery Box Our Gala is our most essential event of the year, and we can use all of the support we can get! Purchase your tickets today! https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/events/66860-bow-meow-gala-tickets-2024

Only one month until Prairie Paws' annual Bow Meow Gala. One month until our catered dinner, expertly carried out by Prairie Star Catering. One month until live music played by the Sunflower Fiddlers. One month until an incredible live and silent auction. Only ONE month until prizes and gifts, glasses of wine, inspirational experiences, lifesaving stories, and generosity for the good of our shelter pets. One month. Do you have your tickets yet? https://prairiepaws.networkforgood.com/events/66860-bow-meow-gala-tickets-2024