Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS)

Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) CAAWS has more than 100 volunteers who work in various areas that it takes to run CAAWS on a daily basis.
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Founded in 1979, the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) is the first NO-KILL non-profit animal organization/shelter committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community. Our volunteers can be found caring for animals in their home, photographing and videoing animals for adoption, performing shelter maintenance and cleaning, purchasing and stocking supplies, returning phone

calls and emails, making public appearances with adoptable pets, visiting nursing home patients with their pets, performing educational presentations to children, fundraising, assisting and educating the community in spay/neuter efforts, and working on special events just to name a few.

Let’s start off National Adopt-A-Cat Month off right by introducing one of our newest members, Kiwi! 🥝If you were lookin...
06/03/2026

Let’s start off National Adopt-A-Cat Month off right by introducing one of our newest members, Kiwi! 🥝

If you were looking for an incredibly affectionate and sweet girl cat, look no further. Kiwi is gentle, loving, and playful. She loves to be petted and is a big fan of attention. She is just under 2 years old.

You can apply to adopt Kiwi at www.caaws.org! An adoption counselor will be in touch with you within 48 hours via email. If you don’t see a response, please check your spam folder. You won’t want to miss out on this angel 😇

After watching her brother, both sisters, and mom get adopted our sweet, little Zoey has found her furever home.
06/02/2026

After watching her brother, both sisters, and mom get adopted our sweet, little Zoey has found her furever home.

Dorff is still waiting on a forever home! 🥹♥️This goofy boy is 3.5 years old and has been at CAAWS since November 2025 😥...
06/02/2026

Dorff is still waiting on a forever home! 🥹♥️

This goofy boy is 3.5 years old and has been at CAAWS since November 2025 😥 He is so sweet and silly, we can’t understand why he hasn’t found a home yet…

Dorff LOVES toys and loves to play. He is extremely curious and is super affectionate. You will never have a dull day with this cutie!

He has not been cat tested yet. He has a high energy level and may be a little intense for some dogs. He does well at our off-site events around other dogs but will need some work on his manners 😜 He is very trainable and already has “sit” mastered!

Meet Dorff on Saturday at CAAWS from 12-4pm. This handsome guy deserves the best 🥰

June 1 is the first day of hurricane season.🌀Don’t forget to prepare for your pets!🐈🦮🗂️
06/01/2026

June 1 is the first day of hurricane season.🌀
Don’t forget to prepare for your pets!🐈🦮🗂️

Ringo Starr loves to be surrounded by toys 🥰This handsome guy is 11 years old. He has been waiting for a forever home fo...
06/01/2026

Ringo Starr loves to be surrounded by toys 🥰

This handsome guy is 11 years old. He has been waiting for a forever home for over a year 🥺 Ringo is a quirky guy. He likes affection on his own terms and he is full of personality. He is not a big fan of other cats or dogs, but would tolerate pets that are just as independent as he is.

You’ll never have a dull day with Ringo. When he is feeling sweet, he is the most affectionate guy in the world! Apply to adopt Ringo at www.caaws.org ♥️ An adoption counselor will be in touch with you within 48 hours via email. If you don’t see a response, check your spam folder. 💌 Let’s find this sweet old man the perfect forever home!

We are open TODAY from 12-4pm for dog adoptions! Start your summer off right by meeting your forever best friend at CAAW...
05/30/2026

We are open TODAY from 12-4pm for dog adoptions! Start your summer off right by meeting your forever best friend at CAAWS 🥰🐾

Visit us at 6357 Quinn Dr. in Baton Rouge, LA. We can’t wait to see you!

Pictured here is Fiona! She is almost 1.5 years old. She is super sweet ♥️ She does struggle with anxiety and anxious behaviors, and would need an adopter that is understanding of this and ready to show her that the world isn’t a scary place 🥹 Come meet her today!

Chuck is still looking for a forever home! ♥️🐾He is a one year old dachshund/lab mix with the prettiest coat and eyes 🥰 ...
05/28/2026

Chuck is still looking for a forever home! ♥️🐾

He is a one year old dachshund/lab mix with the prettiest coat and eyes 🥰 He loves to play, is super silly, and is affectionate. He has not been dog/cat/kid tested yet. He is around 25 pounds.

Meet Chuck on Saturday at the shelter from 12-4pm! He would be the perfect addition to your family 🫶

Chili loves toys! This handsome boy is 6 years old and tons of fun. He has a lot of personality tucked into a little bod...
05/26/2026

Chili loves toys! This handsome boy is 6 years old and tons of fun. He has a lot of personality tucked into a little body ♥️🦴🐾

You can meet Chili this Saturday at the shelter from 12-4pm! 6357 Quinn Dr. in Baton Rouge, LA 🐶🥰

The CAAWS Pet Touch Therapy team recently visited residents at The Parc in Gonzales and The Claiborne at Shoe Creek in C...
05/25/2026

The CAAWS Pet Touch Therapy team recently visited residents at The Parc in Gonzales and The Claiborne at Shoe Creek in Central. Everyone had a great time! 😃🦮💗

KassiDOB 4/16/22Beagle mixFemale, spayedUp to date on vaccinations Microchipped Heartworm negative
05/23/2026

Kassi
DOB 4/16/22
Beagle mix
Female, spayed
Up to date on vaccinations
Microchipped
Heartworm negative

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6357 Quinn Drive
Baton Rouge, LA
70817

Telephone

(225)7525801

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