Our mission is to provide care for homeless dogs and cats until they can be placed in permanent, responsible homes while promoting humane values in our community through outreach and educational programs.

PAWS is a no-kill animal shelter and a registered 501(3)c not-for-profit organization

Hours of operation: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm, Closed on Mondays.

P.A.W.S. in the News

Kids Spending Time with Animals for April Camp

West Bay Rotary Help P.A.W.S.

Camden Windjammer Festival Dog Show Was a Huge Success

P.A.W.S. honors everyday heroes at the Heroes Gala

Animal care, treatment is focus of new shelter-based summer camp

Festival of the four-legged descends on Belfast for the Canine Games and Family Festival

P.A.W.S. receives grant from Maine Community Foundation.

P.A.W.S. partners with other animal protections organizations to show the film Unlocking The Cage.

P.A.W.S. on the Chris Wolfe Show

Mainers Can Do Yoga with Cats