PAWS For WCDS – Promoting Animal Welfare in Wayne County
PAWS for WCDS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization, whose core mission is to provide support to the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.
Who We Are
PAWS for WCDS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization, whose core mission is to provide support to the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.
PAWS assists in providing the highest level of care both physically and mentally to dogs in Wayne County, works to reduce the stray dog population through spay and neuter initiatives, and provides educational and training opportunities to the staff and public alike.
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Together We Can Accomplish So Much!
Memberships and Sponsorships Allow Us To Do The Following:
- Installed acoustic panels to reduce noise in the kennels
- Replaced 10 intake kennels at the shelter
- Provide the Leptospirosis vaccination to all dogs entering the shelter
- Installed fencing for 3 additional play yards
- Provided play structures in each play yard
- Landscaped and added trees for shade and privacy to the play yards
- Provide monthly heartworm prevention to all dogs at the shelter
- Annual contributions to the Dog Shelter Medical Fund assisting every dog in need of veterinary care.
- Annual Spay in May contributions to the Spay in Neuter Fund
$65,000.00
Annual Amount Needed To Fund Spay And Neuter Program
700+
Number Of Dogs That Receive Medical Care From Your Donations
Discover Your Next Best Friend at the Wayne County Dog Shelter!
Find your new loyal companion at the Wayne County Dog Shelter, where countless loving dogs are waiting to become your next best friend. Visit today and experience the joy and happiness of giving a dog a forever home.
Your Support Makes A Difference
Upcoming Events
Tickets are available to purchase from now through December 6, 2024. The grand drawing will take place live during the Santa PAWS event on Friday, December 6th, at 7 PM.
Dine at Buffalo Wild Wings® in Wooster on the first Wednesday of every month, and when you mention PAWS, 15% of your bill will be donated back to PAWS.
Troutman Vineyards and Winery – 4243 S Columbus Rd, Wooster, OH 44691
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The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
Join us on December 6th between 4-8pm at the Wayne County Dog Shelter for their annual Santa PAWS Open House. Bring your dog for a picture with Santa.
Greystone Event Center – 50 Riffel Rd, Wooster, OH 44691
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