Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

Animal rescue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Address

6357 Quinn Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Friday: Closed
    Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

Contact

Phone

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Adoptable Pets at Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

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Bud

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, Young

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Brandy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Young

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Pawlie Pocket

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Dorff

Boxer/Bulldog

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Skippy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Harley

Great Dane

Male, Adult

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Faith

Great Pyrenees

Female, 10 mos

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Drako

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Gabbi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Rescue FAQs

The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community by adopting homeless animals, teaching the community responsible pet ownership and the humane treatment of animals, and promoting the practice of spay/neuter at all times. Our ultimate goal is to have Baton Rouge be a model in the South where all adoptable animals find loving homes. CAAWS does not receive any government assistance and subsists solely from private donations and memberships. Please support CAAWS so that we may continue with the work we do. All donations and memberships are tax-deductible.
Baton Rouge
  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Home Check
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

You must be at least 21 years old to adopt as the adoption contract is a legal document. CAAWS reserves the right to refuse any adoption for any reason.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

Cat Haven, Inc.

11130 N. Harrell's Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Yorkie Haven Rescue, Inc. - LA

Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Jones Creek Animal Hospital

5525 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Bella

German Shepherd Dog/Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Female, Senior

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Lizzie

Beagle

Female, Adult

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Koone

Bluetick Coonhound

Male, Adult

Baton Rouge, LA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story

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