D-PAWS

Mission Statement Dardenne Prairie Adoption and Wellness Shelter is dedicated to the adoption of stray and unwanted dogs and cats in the west St. Charles area. Purpose To provide a temporary home for lost, stray and abandoned animals until their owners claim them or they are adopted into loving, responsible homes. To assist our community when they are faced with the difficult decision of placing their companion animal in a new home. To educate the public regarding responsible animal ownership. To assist in providing affordable, high quality medical care for all pets owned and orphaned. To assist our community in making educated choices when they are searching for a new companion animal. Past The Dardenne Prairie Adoption and Wellness Shelter was founded by Dr. Mark and Margie Lucas in 1993 in an effort to prevent the euthanasia of unwanted and stray dogs and cats. Since then, DPAWS has been committed to the welfare of companion animals in west St. Charles county. Present DPAWS is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit origanization that relies on donations for funding. In 1999 more than 1300 lost, unwanted and abandoned pets came through our doors. Our new facility on Callahan Road shelters all Wentzville Animal Control companion animals as well as owner relinquished pets. We provide shelter, food, veterinary care, love and attention for these animals while we try to find responsible, loving, permanent homes for them. Future Our goal is to not only see that as many animals as possible are adopted into responsible homes, but to educate the public so that the number of animals needing our assistance decreases.