Project P.A.W. is a no-kill animal shelter.  Euthanasia is used only in cases in which an animal is in chronic pain or is terminally ill.

Please do not be afraid to bring in the animal(s) in person.  No questions will be asked, and it is important to tell us about the animal's age, health, and behavior.

Dumping an animal in the parking lot or doorway of Project P.A.W. is cruel and unnecessary.  We strongly encourage you to bring in the animal in person.  Many of the animals that are dumped are left to roam around the property in the raw elements, eluding capture for months and leading to more unwanted pregnancies and diseases.

To support the non-profit mission of Project P.A.W., we require an adoption fee of $40 per pet.  We can accept cash, or checks made payable to "Project P.A.W."  This helps to offset the costs of caring for your pet before and during the adoption process.

The pets offered for adoption by Project P.A.W. are primarily stray or abandoned.  Therefore, we cannot guarantee the age, past history or health of the pet.  We can only convey the behavior, disposition, and health information gained during the time the pet has been under our care.

All adoptions are contingent on the adopter's agreement to keep the pet indoors at all times.  Traffic and fights with other animals have always been a danger.  In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in feline leukemia, feline HIV/AIDS, and other contagious diseases that make an indoor lifestyle mandatory.  There has also been a startling increase in acts of cruelty towards animals in our area, making the outdoors even more unsafe.

We require that all pets be spayed or neutered prior to adoption, if their age permits.  Females can be spayed at 6 months, and males can be neutered at 7 months.  If you adopt a younger pet, you assume responsibility for having them spayed or neutered.  In those instances, Project P.A.W. will require that you provide a copy of documentation from a veterinarian as proof that the pet has been altered.

We encourage adopters to schedule a veterinarian visit as soon as possible.  This will establish a base of information about your pet, and assure that all vaccinations are up-to-date.

Your connection with Project P.A.W. does not need to end with the adoption.  We are available as a resource for any questions regarding your pet's health and behavior.  Many problems can be resolved with a little advice, or with a referral to other resources.

If, for any reason, an adoption is not working out, we ask that the animal be returned to the shelter.  We understand that sometimes allergies, finances, or problems interacting with children or other pets can make this necessary.