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Capital Area Animal Welfare Society Animal rescue in Baton Rouge, LA

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.

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6357 Quinn Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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6357 Quinn Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Adoptable pets at Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 9 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Drako (courtesy listing)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Drako (courtesy listing)

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 10 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Karin's adoption status with email updates.
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Karin

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Cyrus's adoption status with email updates.
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Cyrus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Dorito's adoption status with email updates.
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Dorito

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Baton Rouge, LA

Rescue FAQs

Baton Rouge

Additional adoption info

You must be at least 21 years old to adopt as the adoption contract is a legal document.
The adoption fee for our animals is $125.
CAAWS reserves the right to refuse any adoption

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/caaws/dog-adopt-app

Pets at shelters & rescues near Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

West Feliciana Parish Humane Society

12265 La Hwy 965,
St. Francisville, LA 70775

Humane Society of Louisiana-Baton Rouge chapter

9618 Jefferson Hwy, Suite D-136,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Humane Society of Houma-Terrebonne

P.O. Box 1810,
Gray, LA 70359

We'll also keep you updated on Bocephus(Bo)*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bocephus(Bo)*

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Shih Tzu

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

Rat Terrier

Female, Young
Hammond, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Hayley's adoption status with email updates.
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Hayley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Hammond, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Uno's adoption status with email updates.
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Uno

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Gray, LA

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