Petersburg Animal Welfare Society - PAWS

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

03/01/2026

Hot off the press and landing in your inbox, our very first PAWS newsletter is here! 🐾📬

This first edition is packed with exciting updates about real progress for the animals in our city. After years of advocacy and dedication, long awaited improvements to the shelter are finally moving forward. These changes will directly impact the comfort, safety, and overall wellbeing of the dogs and cats who depend on us. ❤️

Inside, you will also find meaningful ways to be part of the impact. From sponsoring spay and neuter surgeries and medical care 🩺, to supporting training programs that help dogs build confidence and structure 🐕‍🦺, to helping provide consistent, high quality nutrition 🍲, every contribution helps create brighter futures.

And here is something we are especially excited about: a mobile adoption trailer is coming soon! 🚐🐶 This will allow adoptable pets to get out into the community at festivals and events, giving them more visibility, more adventures, and more chances to find loving homes. 🏡✨

We are so proud to share this milestone and incredibly grateful for the support that makes it possible. Take a few minutes to read our first newsletter and see what is ahead. 💙

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01/31/2026

Free straw bedding is again available at the entry gate of Petersburg Animal Care & Control for dog houses and cat houses. The straw is packaged in black bags for quick and clean loading into your vehicle.

As colder weather and another winter storms approach, we hope this helps keep your pets warm and comfortable. Please take what you need, and stay safe!

01/24/2026

❄️ As the winter storm of the decade is expected to begin this evening, Spearmint suddenly needed urgent medical care. 🐾

Over the past few days, Spearmint’s respiratory symptoms have been escalating. Today, ahead of the incoming storm, her foster noticed something concerning. 😔 Spearmint’s gums had turned pale, and to be safe, her foster took her to UrgentVet right away.

Veterinarians have recommended urgent diagnostics to determine what is going on and how best to help her. The estimate for these tests came back at $1,400. 🩺 These diagnostics are an important step in making sure Spearmint gets the care she needs and can recover comfortably.

PAWS remains committed to providing medical care for animals when unexpected situations arise, even as extreme weather approaches. 🐶💙 But we depend on our community to make that possible.

If you are able to help Spearmint during this critical moment, please consider donating. 🙏 Every contribution goes directly toward her care.

💙 Please donate at
pawsVA.org

Thank you for supporting PAWS and helping animals like Spearmint when they need it most. 🐾

01/24/2026

Free straw bedding is available for dog houses and cat houses at the entry gate of Petersburg Animal Care & Control. The straw is bagged in black bags for easy, clean loading into your vehicle.

We hope this helps you keep your pets warm as the winter storm approaches. Stay safe, everyone!

01/22/2026

❄️ Emergency Cold Weather Support for Petersburg Residents ❄️

With temperatures dropping sharply and record-setting snow expected, PAWS and Petersburg Animal Care & Control are offering FREE straw to Petersburg residents in need to help keep outdoor dogs warm and safe.

Straw provides critical insulation from the cold and can be lifesaving during extreme winter weather.

🛻 No transportation? No problem.
We can porch-drop straw for residents who are unable to pick it up.

📧 How to request straw:
Please email [email protected] with the address where straw is needed.

If your neighbors may not be following us but could benefit from this support, please don’t hesitate to submit a request on their behalf. Community care saves lives.

Our shared goal is simple and urgent: to ensure dogs survive this extreme cold.
Thank you for helping us look out for one another. 💙🐾

01/05/2026

Sometimes dogs like Willa just need a chance and we are so happy to have helped her get one with board and train at Letteer Dog Training. Now she just needs a forever home!

12/30/2025

Sweet Pea is the sweetest girl 💕

12/29/2025

This handsome boy is looking for his new best friend. Could it be you?

12/24/2025

Moose is a precious boy and would love a home for the new year 💕