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Paw Works Animal rescue in Thousand Oaks, CA

Paw Works is a 501(c)(3) animal charity, non-profit corporation governed by California law, EIN 46-4484336. We are a private entity who partners with the public sheltering system to provide an all breed rescue and offers local city and county animals a second chance at life. Our goal is to make the entire county of Ventura and beyond No Kill.
We are governed by a PawCratic oath which states that we will lead, protect, heal, comfort, and shelter those who cannot speak for themselves. We rely upon private donations and and fundraising exclusively to fulfill our dream and create a legacy which encompasses a No Kill County. State, and Nation. All donations are tax deductible. To donate and help give our animals a second chance at life please visit us at www.pawworks.org.

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180 W. Hillcrest Dr.
E109
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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180 W. Hillcrest Dr.

E109

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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Adoptable pets at Paw Works

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jan's adoption status with email updates.
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Jan

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jakey's adoption status with email updates.
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Jakey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Girov's adoption status with email updates.
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Girov

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jo's adoption status with email updates.
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Jo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Fleur's adoption status with email updates.
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Fleur

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jay's adoption status with email updates.
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Jay

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pace's adoption status with email updates.
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Pace

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Thousand Oaks, CA

Rescue FAQs

Paw Works represents a unique partnership between public animal services and the private sector to establish a No Kill shelter system. We are currently working with Ventura County, California only.

Additional adoption info

Dogs: $400
Puppies: $550
Cats/Kittens: $150

All potential adopters must sign our adoption contract and allow a home check if necessary. We do not adopt out outdoor dogs or non-feral cats.

All weights displayed are in KG not LBS

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

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, 10 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on RUBIX's adoption status with email updates.
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RUBIX

Siamese

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Yvette's adoption status with email updates.
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Yvette

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Mushroom's adoption status with email updates.
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Mushroom

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Clyde's adoption status with email updates.
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Clyde

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Hawthorne, CA
We'll also keep you updated on WINNIE's adoption status with email updates.
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WINNIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Castaic, CA

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