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Animal Protection and Welfare Society

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Dog rescue in Baton Rouge, LA

What is APAWS?
A.P.A.W.S (Animal Protection and Welfare Society) is a volunteer, foster-based, no-kill, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

What does this mean? APAWS has no paid board members or staff. We do not have a brick and mortar location. We are supported by generous and loving volunteers who agree to shelter and care for the animals as a temporary placement until the animals find their forever homes.

Our Misson
Since 2004, APAWS has been dedicated to ensuring that all pet animals in and around the Baton Rouge area live in homes that provide for all of the animal’s physical and emotional needs (including love, compassion, daily care and medical care) for the animal’s lifetime. We do understand that things may not always go as planned. APAWS will always provide a safety net for the pets that we adopt out- should something ever happen and they need our assistance again. All animals in our care will be spayed / neutered and up to date on age appropriate vaccinations before adoptions are finalized.

Our Vison
Our main goal has always been to break the stigma around rescue animals and reduce the number of animals that are euthanized in local shelters by proving that you can rescue wonderful dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Through our work with both animals and humans, APAWS strives to make Southeast Louisiana a more inclusive environment where everyone can experience the transformative benefits of responsible, humane pet ownership.

Contact
Website
Address
P.O. Box 40981
Baton Rouge, LA 70835
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Adoptable pets at Animal Protection and Welfare Society

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr
Baton Rouge, LA
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Dixie

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on River's adoption status with email updates.
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River

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Baton Rouge, LA

Rescue FAQs

Baton Rouge and surrounding areas

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Additional adoption info

An application for adoption is required. Once the application is approved a legally binding contract is signed and an adoption fee is paid.

Adoption application

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Protection and Welfare Society

Southern Belle Dog Rescue

Gonzales, LA 70737

Small Animal Rescue

7701 Impson Drive,
Denham Springs, LA 70706

Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge

8476 Highland Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
St. Francisville, LA
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Malibu

Treeing Walker Coonhound/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Young
Hammond, LA
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Pepper

Blue Heeler/Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Roseland, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Boone's adoption status with email updates.
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Boone

Bluetick Coonhound

Male, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Nibbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Nibbles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Oschney's adoption status with email updates.
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Oschney

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Livingston, LA

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