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Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

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Cat rescue in Winchester, VA

Shady’s Paw Animal Rescue is 100% foster based and volunteer run dedicated to improving the lives of cats and the people who care for them. With a platinum seal of transparency through Guidestar / Candid, a Great Non-Profits Seal, and other accolades, you can trust that you are dealing with a public charity that understands the need to be transparent in all that we do.

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Email info@shadyspaw.org
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Winchester, VA 22601
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Adoptable pets at Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Gandalf's adoption status with email updates.
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Gandalf

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Michael's adoption status with email updates.
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Michael

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Wayne's adoption status with email updates.
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Wayne

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Casper's adoption status with email updates.
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Casper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Link's adoption status with email updates.
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Link

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Cerci's adoption status with email updates.
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Cerci

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Inky's adoption status with email updates.
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Inky

Domestic Longhair

Male, 5 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Dorothy's adoption status with email updates.
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Dorothy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Winchester, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Frederick County, VA
Winchester, VA
Eastern Panhandle of WV
Loudoun County, VA
Morgan County, WV
Fauquier County, VA
Warren County, VA

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

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Shady's Paw Animal Rescue works diligently to pair our cats with the perfect home. The adoption process can be done in a few hours or it can take weeks - it just depends on when your references call us back and when you schedule your home visit.

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https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHDY/Cat

https://www.shadyspaw.org/help-us

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We'll also keep you updated on Tigger's adoption status with email updates.
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Tigger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Link's adoption status with email updates.
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Link

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Donald's adoption status with email updates.
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Donald

Border Collie/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 mos
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Rowdy's adoption status with email updates.
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Rowdy

Domestic Longhair

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Danielle's adoption status with email updates.
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Danielle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Lake Frederick, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Chester 2 *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Chester 2 *Adopt or Foster*

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Fairfax, VA

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