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Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Winchester, Virginia

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Address

Winchester, VA 22601

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Create an alert, and we will notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Rescue FAQs

Shady’s Paw Animal Rescue is 100% foster based and volunteer run dedicated to improving the lives of cats and the people who care for them. With a platinum seal of transparency through Guidestar / Candid, a Great Non-Profits Seal, and other accolades, you can trust that you are dealing with a public charity that understands the need to be transparent in all that we do.
Frederick County, VA
Winchester, VA
Eastern Panhandle of WV
Loudoun County, VA
Morgan County, WV
Fauquier County, VA
Warren County, VA

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    Apply online at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHDY/Cat
  2. Interview
    We will call to discuss the kind of cat you would like to add to your family. We will also contact your vet and references so let them know!
  3. Approve Application
    You receive an email with a tentative approval pending your home visit, with a link to schedule it at your convenience.
  4. Home Check
    A quick video home visit to alert you to any dangers in your home or areas of concerns for a cat (example - crystal glassware on shelves).
  5. Meet the Pet
    Come meet a specific cat at a meet and greet planned for you or come to one of our adoption events to pick out your new friend.
  6. Sign Adoption Contract
    The adoption contract lists your responsibilities for the safety and health of your new family member.
  7. Pay Fee
    Standard domestics: $150 young kitten, $125 juvenile kitten, $75 adult. You pay when you adopt or if you choose to reserve.

Additional adoption info

Shady's Paw Animal Rescue works diligently to pair our cats with the perfect home. The adoption process can be done in a few hours or it can take weeks - it just depends on when your references call us back and when you schedule your home visit.