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PAD PAWS Rescue

PAD PAWS rescue is a non-profit organization specializing in abandoned and injured animals who have taken refuge along the Hudson River (between Battery Park/NYC and Jersey City, NJ). The majority of our rescues include Trap/Neuter/Release along with rehoming if the animals are in dangerous situations (due to construction sites, urban development and busy city streets). PAD PAWS handles all medical costs, adoption, education, rehabilitation, as well as assisting with other local organizations and the community in rescuing/saving animals and wildlife.

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We service the areas along the Hudson River between Battery Park/NYC and Jersey City, NJ

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Our adoption process includes an interview, meet and greet the requested adoptee, an application and in home visit prior to approval. Our adoption fee is $150, which covers all initial exams, vaccinations, testing and spay/neuter.

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