PAWS & More is a non-profit 501(c) shelter and has been an organization since 1978. PAWS & More primarily serves both rural Washington County and its communities. We also occasionally work in cooperation with other shelters and rescue organizations needing assistance. Because there is no animal control agency in Washington County, citizens depend on us to provide those services. The shelter takes in, on average, over 600 animals each year. We are an adoption-guarantee shelter that euthanizes only when medically or behaviorally necessary. All animals are behaviorally tested prior to adoption. Housing at the shelter is limited to approximately 120 cats and 25 dogs at one time but unfortunately we sometimes exceed this during kitten seasons. Not only does PAWS provide homes for stray pets and unite lost pets with their owners, we educate the public who have questions on pet care, we assist law enforcement with neglect cases, and handle citizen complaints and family emergency issues. We also offer volunteer youth classes and visit care facilities with our “therapy” pets. The shelter’s income comes primarily from adoption fees, donations, grants, and fundraising activities. The local city and county government donations cover a small portion of the shelter's annual budget and are used primarily to support staff salaries and insurance. PAWS & More and its animals could use your help! Please consider donating supplies, volunteering, making a financial donation or adopting or sponsoring one of the many wonderful animals at the shelter.