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Providing animals with shelter and compassionate care while supporting their families and communities, since 1978.

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We can’t wait for you to see all the amazing pets we have right now. Check out our link or stop by the shelter to get your snuggle on!

Cats, kittens, and dogs…oh my!

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Rabbit
Volunteer Bottle feeding cat

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FOSTER

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PAWS & More, also known as Washington County Humane Society, is a private, adoption-guarantee shelter located in Washington, Iowa. “PAWS” stands for “Providing Animals with Shelter”, while “More” stands for the loving care and treatment we give to every animal who passes through our doors.

Amber petting dog

PAWS & More Director, Amber Talbot, describes a successful collaboration with Maddie’s Fund for short-term dog fostering at PAWS. 

Owner with Dog Bea

Animals exhibiting complex behaviors or with severe anxiety or other behavior needs require intensive or ongoing training to be adoptable. 

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Bringing Kind News Magazine to classrooms to prevent anyone from growing up believing that animals around us deserve cruelty or neglect.

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PAWS & More Featured Pets

Pine pellet kitty litter - buy a Bag, give a bag! 

Young girls petting kitten