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Claws and Paws Rescue

Animal rescue in West Branch, MI

Claws and Paws Rescue is committed to the no kill movement and to saving lives. We are 100% foster home based, volunteer driven, and donation funded.

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West Branch, MI 48661
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Adoptable pets at Claws and Paws Rescue

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

Pitsky

Female, 1 yr
West Branch, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Motley Crue's adoption status with email updates.
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Motley Crue

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
West Branch, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Pink Floyd's adoption status with email updates.
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Pink Floyd

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
West Branch, MI
We'll also keep you updated on ZZ Top's adoption status with email updates.
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ZZ Top

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
West Branch, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Ollie Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Ollie Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
West Branch, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Havarte's adoption status with email updates.
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Havarte

Colorpoint Shorthair

Male, Kitten
West Branch, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Comte's adoption status with email updates.
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Comte

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
West Branch, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Indy's adoption status with email updates.
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Indy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
West Branch, MI

Rescue FAQs

We serve the state of Michigan but primarily focus on northern Michigan

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Puppies up to a year old have a $275 adoption fee, dogs over a year old are $225 and our senior dogs 10+ years are $100 (if we microchip there will be an additional $25 fee added on top the standard adoption fee).

Our kittens adoption fee up to one year old is$125, 1 year to 10 years $100 and our senior cats 10+ are $50.

* Please be aware, that on occasion, when we receive purebred animals they may have a higher adoption fee then stated above


All animals are sterilized and current on vaccinations by time of adoption. If for some reason an animal can't be sterilized prior to adoption a spay/neuter contract will be signed and a spay/neuter deposit will be utilized.

All applications are reviewed by a volunteer based committee. Applications are first reviewed and approved for general adoption, once all applications on a specific pet are reviewed best home for the pet will be chosen. If the application passed committee review the applicant will be contacted for a home visit. If all goes well with a home visit, a meet and greet may be set up with desired pet if the committee feels it's a good match. If there is more than one applicant for a specific pet the committee will choose the home they feel best to fit the pets needs.

Adoption application

https://www.clawsandpawsrescue.com/application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Claws and Paws Rescue

Leaning oaks cat haven

8190 S. Old 27,
Grayling, MI 49738

Iosco County Animal Shelter

3881 W. M-55,
Tawas City, MI 48763

ARENAC COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL

3750 FOCO RD, PO Box 1131,
Standish, MI 48658

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Beaverton, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Collie

Female, Adult
Beaverton, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 mos
Tawas City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
West Branch, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Kingston's adoption status with email updates.
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Kingston

Mixed Breed (Large)/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Standish, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Brady's adoption status with email updates.
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Brady

Alaskan Malamute/Husky

Male, Young
Gladwin, MI

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