PAWS of Adams County, Indiana

PAWS of Adams County, Indiana PAWS stands for Pets Are Worth Saving. We are an animal welfare group that is helping our community by fostering/adopting/ spay/ neutering and educating.

Group Name: PAWS of Adams County

Our mission is to rescue. Our dream is that one day, we won’t have to. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: To better the lives of the homeless, abused, abandoned and neglected animals in our community, to the best of our ability and as resources permit, through fostering, vetting, socialization and adoption. To grow our TNR (trap, neuter, release) program for feral and commu

nity cats in order to help control the over-population problem. To help reunite lost or found animals with their families. To bring education and awareness to our community regarding responsible pet ownership, ways they can help protect these animals and things they can do to have a pro-active role in helping us carry out our mission. WHO WE ARE: PAWS of Adams County, IN is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are a dedicated ALL VOLUNTEER, FOSTER BASED pet rescue. Our hope is to someday secure land and a building to operate an animal shelter in the community where we can carry on our mission on a larger scale. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP: Since we do not receive any county, state or federal funding to operate our rescue, our lifeline to helping these animals comes solely from donations, fundraisers and our adoption fees. It truly takes a village! This is where you can help! FOSTER: Open your heart and home to an animal while they await adoption. As a foster family, you provide the love and care, and PAWS covers the expense of food, supplies and vetting. You play a huge roll in giving these animals a second chance at life! Occasionally, we also get requests for a respite or compassion foster from someone needing to temporarily place their own animal in a foster home for unexpected reasons. VOLUNTEER: We have numerous volunteer opportunities! Help with fundraisers and events. Grant writing. Transport animals to/from the vet or spay/neuter clinic. Set and check humane live traps for our TNR program. Help search for lost animals. Offer to hold or contain a found animal while searching for its family. DONATE: Monetary donations can be mailed to: PAWS of Adams County - P.O. Box 482 - Decatur, IN 46733 or visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty and click on the “donate” button. We welcome donations of food, scoopable cat litter, bedding, towels, pet toys and supplies, gift cards, and professional services such as grooming, nail trimming, bathing and medical/legal/professional services. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! ADOPT: Consider adding a new member to your family! They can enrich your life and offer unconditional love! OTHER WAYS TO HELP: Visit us on Facebook: PAWS of Adams County Indiana, Adams County Indiana Pet Connection and Adams County Indiana Lost or Found Pets. “Like” our pages and “Share” our posts! CONTACT US: Email us at: [email protected]
Private Message us through Facebook: PAWS of Adams County, Indiana
By Mail: PAWS of Adams County, Indiana – P.O. Box 482 – Decatur, Indiana 46733

AS ALWAYS, WE THANK YOU
FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

We know many of you have been wondering how our Frenchie girl has been doing. We are happy to announce that she has almo...
05/31/2026

We know many of you have been wondering how our Frenchie girl has been doing.

We are happy to announce that she has almost made a full recovery and has been ADOPTED by her foster family. Her new name is Lulu. Lulu’s new sister, Ruby, was also adopted from us and these girls were both surrendered by the same breeder. Just as their family is making sure Ruby is getting the absolute best care possible with her cancer diagnosis; we know Lulu will as well as she finishes healing. Taking on a foster dog with additional medical needs is not an easy task but this wonderful family did not even hesitate. Congrats Lulu! 💜

Before and after pictures are at the end! ✨

Spay and neuter your pets! It can literally be life saving!

05/30/2026

What a beautiful day to bring our foster dogs out to meet folks!

A big THANK YOU to TSC for their hospitality!
You had the dogs eating out of your hands....literally! They loved the treats!

We had lots of people stop by to give the dogs plenty of pets, belly rubs (Fife...lol), kisses and hugs!

THANK YOU to all who came by and donated money and food!
We are blessed and we appreciate you!

05/30/2026
And the hits just keep on coming…This little guy is Maverick. He is a 7 month old double Merle mini Aussie. He weighs ar...
05/28/2026

And the hits just keep on coming…

This little guy is Maverick. He is a 7 month old double Merle mini Aussie. He weighs around 12 pounds. Maverick is sweet as can be; however, his right eye is severely under developed and will need to be monitored for infection. He cannot see out of this eye at all. Maverick also has grade 2 out of 6 kidney disease. He will need to be on a special kidney support diet for the rest of his life. Since his kidneys do not work properly, he cannot concentrate his urine so he will also always be extra susceptible to UTIs. Maverick will have a kidney recheck in a couple months to determine if he also needs kidney support medication for the rest of his life. Now, for the topper on the cake: Maverick has a grade 4 out of 4 luxating patella. This means his knee cap cannot even be forced back into position currently and he needs surgery. The estimated cost for this surgery is $5000.

Yep. $5000.

Start adding in the testing we’ve already done on his kidneys, the special diet he is now on and the possibility of lifelong medication and we are basically digging our own graves over here.

We need your help. Maverick needs your help. He deserves to be a happy carefree puppy but due to unethical breeding practices; this poor boy is a genetic nightmare.

Maverick cannot have surgery to repair his knee and relieve the pain until we are able to raise enough funds to cover his surgery.

At this point, we are begging. Please consider making a donation.

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:
Checks can be sent to:
P.O. Box 482
Decatur, IN 46733
Credit card payments can be called in directly to our vet:
Smith Veterinary Hospital
(260)589-2460

Maverick and some of his friends will be at TSC in Decatur on Saturday from 10am to 2pm if you’d like to come meet him and show him some love.

🏁JUST IN 🏁Join us at the Decatur Tractor Supply store on Saturday from 10am to 2pm! We will have some of our adoptable d...
05/27/2026

🏁JUST IN 🏁
Join us at the Decatur Tractor Supply store on Saturday from 10am to 2pm!

We will have some of our adoptable dogs and puppies there for you to meet! Pick up an application or just come learn more about us and what we do! We can’t wait to see you there!

Miss SNOWBALL, now Pippa, has been ADOPTED! While usually slow to meet new people; Snowball took to her new mom immediat...
05/26/2026

Miss SNOWBALL, now Pippa, has been ADOPTED! While usually slow to meet new people; Snowball took to her new mom immediately and they’ve pretty much been attached at the hip ever since! Snowball is still getting used to city outings but her mom is providing her with the confidence and positive reinforcement she needs in the meantime. This was definitely one of those meant to be adoptions. Congrats Snowball! 🩷

🦨DOC🐿️🦉Doc is the last of the Seven Dwarf puppies that is still waiting on his very own family. He is a 5 month old brin...
05/25/2026

🦨DOC🐿️

🦉Doc is the last of the Seven Dwarf puppies that is still waiting on his very own family. He is a 5 month old brindle pit mix puppy. His mom is Snow White and his dad is Prince. They are both incredibly sweet and friendly Pitbull mixes, also up for adoption, by the way.

🐇Doc LOVES food. He is also good with other dogs, cats and great with kids. He is currently working on crate training, potty training and walking on leash.

🦔Doc has been microchipped, started on heartworm prevention, dewormed and fully vaccinated. You can foster to adoptthis adorable puppy in your own home! Adoption will be completed when he is neutered 6 months of age.

🦋If you are interested in fostering to adopt Doc, please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

🍬JELLY BEAN🍬🍬Jelly Bean is a 6 month old Whippet/terrier mix puppy. She is currently 32 pounds. Jelly Bean and her broth...
05/24/2026

🍬JELLY BEAN🍬
🍬Jelly Bean is a 6 month old Whippet/terrier mix puppy. She is currently 32 pounds. Jelly Bean and her brother, Gummy Bear, are anxiously waiting for their special family to pick them. Their 3 sisters and mom have all already been adopted.

🍬Jelly Bean LOVES people. She is fine with other dogs, great with kids and good with cats. She likes to be held and give kisses but also likes to play and race around the yard.

🍬Jelly Bean is doing great with potty training, crate training, and leash walking. She has been microchipped, dewormed, heartworm tested negative, on heartworm prevention and fully vaccinated. She is scheduled to be spayed on 6/9.

🍬If you are interested in fostering to adopt Jelly Bean please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

🍭GUMMY BEAR🍭🍭Gummy Bear is a 6 month old Whippet/terrier mix puppy. He is currently 44 pounds. Gummy Bear and his sister...
05/24/2026

🍭GUMMY BEAR🍭
🍭Gummy Bear is a 6 month old Whippet/terrier mix puppy. He is currently 44 pounds. Gummy Bear and his sister, Jelly Bean, are anxiously waiting for their special family to pick them. Their 3 sisters and mom have all already been adopted.

🍭Gummy Bear was the biggest of his siblings and also the only male. He LOVES other dogs, great with kids and good with cats. He is a great cuddler and enthusiastic player.

🍭Gummy Bear is working on potty training, crate training, and leash walking. He has been neutered, microchipped, dewormed, heartworm tested negative, on heartworm prevention and fully vaccinated.

🍭If you are interested in adopting Gummy Bear please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

Address

Decatur, IN
46733

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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