Paw Works

Paw Works Paw Works is a Southern California nonprofit animal rescue dedicated to partnering with county and c

Paw Works is a Southern California nonprofit animal rescue dedicated to partnering with county and city shelters to give abandoned animals a second chance at life. In just seven and half years, Paw Works has saved over 11,500 abandoned dogs and cats and placed them in caring homes. Our ultimate goal is to address animal overpopulation and abandonment through education, awareness and community-driv

en programs that offer spaying and neutering, training and veterinary care in underserved areas. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, Paw Works relies exclusively on private donations and fundraising to fulfill our mission. To donate and help give our animals a second chance at life please visit us at www.pawworks.org.

SCAM ALERT!!! Someone has created a fake Paw Works Venmo and is attempting to collect donations from supporters. PLEASE ...
03/03/2025

SCAM ALERT!!!

Someone has created a fake Paw Works Venmo and is attempting to collect donations from supporters. PLEASE BE AWARE. They are using the same icon we do and their name is - see the dash at the end. They are also REQUESTING funds from Venmo users, we will NEVER do so!

Our Paw Works Venmo is just (see circled in green).

Please help us by reporting this account so they don’t steal funds from you and the rescues 😤

Why…why do humans continue to fail animals in such horrific ways? We just don’t understand. This week we have been prepa...
03/03/2025

Why…why do humans continue to fail animals in such horrific ways? We just don’t understand.

This week we have been preparing for a large transport to come this Thursday when we received a desperate plea to help two mom dogs and 10 babies that are about 3 weeks old. They were thrown away in a dumpster in a random field. THROWN AWAY like garbage!

What the actual 🤬 is wrong with people?! There are SO many other options but this? Inexcusable. Of course we agreed to take all of them and now they will only know love and care. We were not prepared to take in 12 extra lives in addition to the ones we were planning on sharing with you in the coming days.

We need your help. We are barely getting by as it is but we cannot stand by while these animals suffer…if you can donate PLEASE help us today. We will also be posting the upcoming transport kiddos as we can use all of the funds that we can get.

The situation is dire, it always is, and we truly need your help Village 🙏

Ways to donate:
🐾Website - www.pawworks.org/donate
🐾PayPal - [email protected]
🐾 Venmo - pawworks
🐾Donate button directly on this post

Meet Pugzy (3 years) and Lady (5 years), the dynamic tabby duo who are ready to steal your heart! ❤️🐾 These two sweethea...
03/03/2025

Meet Pugzy (3 years) and Lady (5 years), the dynamic tabby duo who are ready to steal your heart! ❤️🐾 These two sweethearts absolutely love spending time together, whether it’s snuggling up for naps or playing around with their favorite toys. They’re hoping to find a forever home where they can continue their paw-some adventures side by side - if possible💕

Pugzy and Lady are waiting to meet you today at Petsmart Ventura! If you’re looking for double the love, double the purrs, and twice the fun, these two are your perfect match! Come visit them and see how adorable they are in person — they can’t wait to become part of your family! 🐱❤️

It doesn't have to be complicated, you enjoy your trip..we have your pets covered! Email for boarding info today!
03/03/2025

It doesn't have to be complicated, you enjoy your trip..we have your pets covered! Email for boarding info today!

What beautiful coloring you have Look🥰🤩❤️Lookmalesmall mixed breed1 year
03/02/2025

What beautiful coloring you have Look🥰🤩❤️

Look
male
small mixed breed
1 year

Torrin is so adorable and loving🥰❤️Torrinmalesmall mixed breed1 year
03/02/2025

Torrin is so adorable and loving🥰❤️

Torrin
male
small mixed breed
1 year

Wow, that underbite deserves to be on a vogue🤩❤️Lippysmall mixed breedmale1 year
03/02/2025

Wow, that underbite deserves to be on a vogue🤩❤️

Lippy
small mixed breed
male
1 year

🐾🐾Meet Peri🐾🐾This adorable 7 month old boy is looking for his furever home! Peri is a medium-sized dog who loves to play...
03/01/2025

🐾🐾Meet Peri🐾🐾

This adorable 7 month old boy is looking for his furever home!

Peri is a medium-sized dog who loves to play and enjoy every moment of life! Peri has a whole lot of love to give, he just needs the right home who can give him the patience and training he needs. He can be nervous with new people and takes time to build trust. Once a connection is built, he is the most loving, playful and active boy. He would thrive in a home that can provide activity, training and patience ❤️

Meet Mr. Cookie!Mr. Cookie is a 8 years small breed dog that is looking for his forever home! Come meet him today at our...
02/28/2025

Meet Mr. Cookie!
Mr. Cookie is a 8 years small breed dog that is looking for his forever home!
Come meet him today at our Thousand Oaks adoption center

Hello, my name is Caprese, come meet me today at the Thousand Oaks adoption centerCaprese10 week old Small breed puppy
02/28/2025

Hello, my name is Caprese, come meet me today at the Thousand Oaks adoption center

Caprese
10 week old
Small breed puppy

Did you know today is world spay day?! Fixing your pets is SO important for so many reasons! Health, shelter overpopulat...
02/26/2025

Did you know today is world spay day?!

Fixing your pets is SO important for so many reasons! Health, shelter overpopulation, behavior and accidental pregnancies are just a few!

Resources to help with spay / neuter are available if you just know where to look and who to ask. There even are low cost to no cost options through community and non-profit organizations so cost doesn’t have to be the reason your pet ends up in an unfortunate situation.

If you have a pet that isn’t fixed, take this as your sign to take the steps towards getting them fixed. If you have a pet and they are already fixed OR you don’t have a pet but want to help build a better animal community, consider donating towards a non-profit spay & neuter organization like Simi Valley Spay and Neuter Clinic, and .

Meet Bobby, the sweet orange boy who needs a home more than anything. At just two years old, Bobby’s world currently fee...
02/25/2025

Meet Bobby, the sweet orange boy who needs a home more than anything. At just two years old, Bobby’s world currently feels a little scary. He’s been through a lot, and his gentle soul just needs a family with the patience and love to help him blossom into the confident kitty we know he is🥰

Currently up for adoption at PetSmart Camarillo, Bobby is looking for someone to show him the warmth and safety of a forever home. He’s not sure yet how amazing it is to be loved unconditionally, but with a little time and kindness, Bobby will transform into the best companion you could ever ask for - oh, and he’s treat motivated🥹

If you’ve been searching for a sweet, special boy to shower with love, Bobby is waiting. He may be a little timid now, but under that is a heart full of love and potential. Come meet him today, and give him the chance he deserves to finally feel safe and happy. Bobby just wants a family of his own—a home where he can finally feel at peace🥰

Please, don’t let this sweet angel wait any longer. Visit him at PetSmart Camarillo today. 💛

So many babies are waking up in their furever homes today! 🥰❤️❤️
02/24/2025

So many babies are waking up in their furever homes today! 🥰❤️❤️

Eleanor, Radinski and Mocca have all been adopted after participating in our sleepover program! ❤️
02/24/2025

Eleanor, Radinski and Mocca have all been adopted after participating in our sleepover program! ❤️

What a sweet girl 🥺🐶FionaFemalesmall mixed breed3-5 years old
02/23/2025

What a sweet girl 🥺🐶

Fiona
Female
small mixed breed
3-5 years old

The scruffiest and most beautiful peach!🍑🐶Peachesfemalesmall mixed breed2 years
02/23/2025

The scruffiest and most beautiful peach!🍑🐶

Peaches
female
small mixed breed
2 years

Meet Balcom, the sweetest little gray lovebug, looking for his forever home! 🐾💙 This 3-year-old grey male cat is pure pu...
02/23/2025

Meet Balcom, the sweetest little gray lovebug, looking for his forever home! 🐾💙 This 3-year-old grey male cat is pure purrfection—he’s all cuddles, snuggles, and endless love. Balcom is ready to fill your heart (and lap) with joy! 😻 If you’re looking for a new best friend, he’s the one you’ve been waiting for!

Come meet this adorable fluffball today at PetSmart Camarillo. He’s waiting with paws wide open for you! Don’t wait, his heart is ready to find its match! 💖🐱

Meet Latisha, the queen of cuteness! 👑 This 7-year-old, green-eyed, short-haired beauty is ready to rule your heart (and...
02/23/2025

Meet Latisha, the queen of cuteness! 👑 This 7-year-old, green-eyed, short-haired beauty is ready to rule your heart (and your home). But here’s the catch—she’s not a fan of sharing her kingdom with other cats. She prefers to be the one and only princess! 🐾

Latisha is on the lookout for a forever home where she can be the center of attention, snuggling and purring her way into your life. No other cats allowed in her royal court, please! She’s available for adoption today at PetSmart Camarillo. Ready to make her your one and only? 💚👑

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180 W Hillcrest #E109
Thousand Oaks, CA
91360

Opening Hours

Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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+18058521744

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Shoutout to the amazing grooming team at PetSmart Ventura for giving our Paw Works Ventura cats the purr-fect spa day! 🐾✨ From bubble baths to nail trims, these kitties are officially living their best lives! 😎🛁 Thank you for turning our feline friends into the fluffiest, fanciest versions of themselves! #SpaDay #CatNapsOnTheRise #PawWorksPurrfection #petsmartgrooming

🎄🐾 This holiday season, give the gift of love! 🐾🎄 Looking for the purrfect companion to share cozy winter nights with? Come adopt a sweet cat or kitten at PetSmart Ventura and Camarillo! These adorable furballs are ready to fill your home with joy, warmth, and endless snuggles. Let’s make this holiday season extra special by bringing a new friend into your life. Adopt today and spread the love! 🐱❤️ #AdoptDontShop #HolidayPaws

This holiday season, our adoptable cats at PetSmart in Ventura have holiday wishes—like unlimited treats and a cozy lap to nap on! Come make their Christmas dreams come true by giving them a purr-fect home! 🏡🐾🎄 #adoptdontshop #petsmartventura #meow #pleaseadoptme

Our Thousand Oaks Adoption center is OPEN and ready to match you with your furrever bff 🐾🥰 Come by today from 12-5pm! 180 W Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA

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Established on January 17, 2014, Paw Works was founded with the clear mission, to help make Ventura County "No Kill". By forming a rescue organization designed to place unwanted animals from county and city shelters in permanent homes, we hoped to help ease the tragic burden that is created when owners abandon their animals, and fail to spay or neuter their pets.

Ventura County was able to achieve “No Kill” status less than a month after Paw Works was formed, through the shear determination and support provided directly from our organization. Today, Paw Works takes in over 1,600 abandoned animals from multiple counties all over California, as well as from other rescue organizations throughout the state yearly.

With 98% of every donated dollar going back directly to the rescue, care, education and adoption to Paw Works' animals saved, we have been able to achieve significant growth in the past 5 years: 1) Over 5,500 dogs and cats saved to date 2) Two adoption centers in upscale, local malls 3) Opened and operate a board & train facility for our rescue animals 4) Created the Child Pet Ambassador (CPA) Program, which services over 200 local children with hands on interactive volunteer opportunities 5) Provided over 500 free spay & neuter services for low-income residents of LA and Ventura County.

With the help of our community, we can continue to off-set our yearly budget of $1.2+ million and continue our growth into long-term, local and national initiatives, legislation and education through the growth of our CPA program. As a 501(c)3, nonprofit corporation, all donations are tax deductible, www.pawworks.org.