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Purrs And Whiskers Shelter, Inc.

We are dedicated to helping cats and kittens through rescue, foster, and adoption activities. We find loving homes for unwanted, abandoned, homeless, or abused cats and kittens. Most of our volunteers work full time in addition to helping PAWS!!

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Purrs And Whiskers Shelter, Inc. (PAWS) is a non-profit 501 (c) 3, all-volunteer organization, based in Melbourne, FL.

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We request adopters download our application at www.pawsfla.com on the kitten or cat page. Fill it out, fax it to 752-5120 or scan & email it to the foster mom. Adoption fee is $75 per animal which covers spay/neuter, test, worming, vaccines (age-appropriate), and de-fleaing.

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