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NEWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS!
ADOPTION DAY
Adoption Days - First Saturday of each month at PetsMart. 12 Noon - 4pm, in the Azalea Shopping Center @ I- 26 and 17A Summerville.
Next adoption day Saturday, July 5th.
PETS ARE YOUR FRIENDS ! LOVE YOUR FRIEND ! FIX YOUR FRIEND !
Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives. It also eliminates or reduces the incidences of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat!
Foster Homes Needed - You CAN make a difference!
If you can open your heart and home to an animal that needs you, please call: 843-207-PAWS! We need you - the animals need you!
Our Mission:
- To reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs.
- To rescue and find permanent homes for homeless and unwanted pets.
- To increase public awareness of animal welfare issues.
Who We Are
Berkeley County PAWS is an organization comprised of dedicated volunteers who promote spay and neuter through SNIP(Spay/Neuter Incentive Program) a community spay/neuter assistance program; provide foster care and adoption for homeless animals and provide resources and events to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
We are a 501 c 3 (charitable non-profit) animal welfare organization. Donations are tax-deductible and allow us to provide for the needs of our rescued animals and support our spay/neuter program.
Need another reason to neuter your cats?
BCPAWS has a few great cats that were found in the woods and saved from starvation.These cats are not happy living inside a home as they were probably born in the wild. They would make excellent 'Barn Cats" to keep your barn 'mouse and critter free! They are all spayed or neutered and up to date on their shots. For more information on these animals, please call PAWS at 843-207 PAWS or Margurite at 843-708-0566.
How To Adopt An Animal
Please note that we have the right to refuse adoption of any of our animals for any reason we feel appropiate!
There is no public shelter to visit. Instead, our companion animals are lovingly cared for in one of our approved foster homes where they can more readily adjust to a family/home environment. To see an animal you are interested in, contact the foster home to make an appointment. Foster names and contact numbers are listed in the pet's information on the Pet List page. Cats that are at PETsMART may be seen during store hours. Cats are adopted as INDOOR ONLY pets. PETsMART is located in Azalea Square on N. Main St. in Summerville between Target and Kohl's. "Adoption Days" at PETsMART which include dogs as well as cats are listed under NEWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS when scheduled.
All PAWS pets have been examined by a veterinarian, de-wormed, vaccinated and altered. Dogs are tested for heartworm and treated if positive. Most of our dogs and cats are also Microchipped. Cats are also tested for Feline Leukemia/FIV
An adoption application is required and upon approval a contract must be signed. This is our Application to Adopt a Cat.
CAT APPLICATION
This is our Application to Adopt a Dog.
DOG APPLICATION
Please download the appropriate application, print it and fill it out. Then contact the foster home named on the animal's page in our Pet List below.
You may review the terms of our contract here
CAT CONTRACT
DOG CONTRACT
Please note that cats and kittens adopted from PAWS may not be de-clawed.
Our pets of the month introduce themselves!
CAT OF THE MONTH!
Tootie
Tootie is a very active one-year-old black and white tuxedo. She has been in foster since she was a bottle baby, after being found by the side of the road in a thunderstorm. Tootie’s favorite activities are playing and eating! She never can get enough of either one! For anyone interested in a very playful cat, Tootie would be a wonderful addition to your family.
Because of Tootie’s high energy levels, she would do best in a home without small children. She is very loyal to her foster mom, and she loves to crawl on top of her at night to sleep (and she still sometimes nurses on her foster mom’s blanket). Tootie has been trained to “sit” for her treats, and she is slowing learning how to “stay” and “sit up” for her treats, too.
Tootie has been spayed and microchipped, and is up to date on her vaccinations. She has also tested negative for feline leukemia and AIDS. Following adoption, all adopted cats from BC PAWS must remain indoor only and declawing is prohibited. If you would be interested in meeting Tootie, please contact her foster mom, Amelia, at atuttle@bellsouth.net, or 813-5102.
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DOG OF THE MONTH!
Lady
Adoption Fee: $125.00
Lady is a Corgi - Dachshund mix (we think). She is approximately 1 year old and weighs 40 lbs. She is very energetic, loves to play and eat! She knows how to sit on command and is OK on leash walking. She get along fine with children. Lady must be adopted as an indoor pet only and have a stay at home Mom or Dad and a fenced in yard to romp in. Lady is UTD on all her shots, spayed, microchipped, and now Heartworm free.
To start the adoption process, please click on and fill out the Dog Application, below so we can learn a bit about yourself and your family:
DOG APPLICATION
then e-mail it to:
broot@homesc.com
For more info on Lady, Please call Peggy at 843-688-4414
PAWS APPLAUSE
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Do you love cats? We desperately need volunteers to help clean cages and play with our kitties at the Summerville PetsMart. If you can possibly help, please call Amelia at 813-5102 or e-mail to: atuttle@bellsouth.net
- Make a Cash Donation
- Sponsor A Special Needs Animal
- Spay/Neuter Your Pet
- Donate Supplies
- Become A Volunteer
Why do we ask for donations? We are not subsidized by any local, state or federal government agencies. We rely solely on donations to accomplish our mission to save lives. In 2003 96% of our expenses were directly related to the care of PAWS animals and our community Spay/Neuter (SNIP) program.
Help Raise Funds Without Spending An Extra Dime
Do you shop at Food Lion? Register your MVP card with Berkeley County PAWS and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to us on a quarterly basis. Whenever your card is swiped, we will receive credit for your purchase. To register your card, go on-line to the Food Lion Web site .Register now and tell all of your friends!
You can donate your Piggly Wiggly Greenbax to PAWS! Go to www.greenbax.net and click on "charities." Input your last name and PFC card #. Select Berkeley County PAWS as your charity of choice and indicate the number of greenbax to donate. You can choose to have all of your greenbax donated (including future books earned) as well.
Love the convenience of shopping on-line?
Register at I Give and name Berkeley County PAWS as YOUR CAUSE. You can shop at hundreds of your favorite stores and a percentage of each of your purchases will be donated to PAWS to assist with our life saving programs.
Kibbles for Kritters
PAWS relies on the generosity of other animal lovers to help provide for our rescues while they wait for a home in foster care. We hope that you will think of them and pick up a few cans or bags of pet food or kitty litter when you shop.
Please refer to our WISH LIST a little farther down this page for needed supplies.
Donate a Dog Bed
Provide some creature comfort to our deserving adoptable dogs by donating a Kuranda Fleece dog bed. Just go to Kuranda Web Site
and enter our name, Berkeley County PAWS, to place an order.
THANK YOU for helping us to help them!
We couldn't do it without YOU!
The altering of a companion animal is every pet owner's responsibility to their pet and the community. There is no excuse for not having it done. The procedure is safe and simple and your pet will fully recover in 7 to 10 days. It can be done as early as 3 months of age and will improve your pet's health and behavior. It is the humane way to control the pet population. The tri-county area has two low cost Spay/Neuter Clinics that are available to everyone, the John Ancrum SPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic at the SuperPetz in West Ashley, and the Doc Williams SPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic in Goose Creek.
Do your part: Spay and Neuter your pets!
VOLUNTEER!
Volunteers are the backbone of this organization. Do you have Scout troop or a group at work or school looking for a community service project? We would welcome your fundraising ideas. We also need people to help solicit donations of goods and services that can be included in fundraising drawings. Your fresh ideas are needed and welcome.
Call (843) 207-PAWS and leave a message or send us an e-mail at berkeleycopaws@yahoo.com.
WHY FOSTER or ADOPT A RESCUE?
I couldn't have said it better myself! This explains it all. The author is Siri Zwemke, of Siamese Rescue, www.siameserescue.orgWhy
Rescue
OUR WISH LIST
CAT LITTER
DOG AND CAT "TREATS"
ADVANTAGE FLEA CONTROL for CATS & DOGS
HEARTGARD or INTERCEPTOR HEARTWORM PREVENTION
KITTEN FORMULA
NUTRICAL
BEDDING & TOYS
GIFT CERTIFICATES to PET STORES
LEASHES & COLLARS
CRATES, DOG HOUSES, FENCING
VOLUNTEERS
SPONSORS TO HELP COVER THE COST OF PRINTING OUR NEWSLETTERS
HAPPY ENDINGS!
FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HAPPINESS!
Click here to see our Happy Tails!
Links and Awards!
Need a good Veterinarian? These Veterinarians have
provided the best care to PAWS rescues!
In North Charleston contact Northwoods Veterinary Clinic at 8320
Rivers Avenue, Phone (843) 553-0441 or
Banfield,
The Pet Hospital at Azalea Square, Summerville, Phone (843)832-0919.
Banfield, The Pet Hospital - 676 Long Point Rd. - Mt. Pleasant, Phone (843)388-1701
For information about a low-cost spay/neuter clinic visit John Ancrum SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic
Do you LOVE cats? Want to know more about them? I Love Cats site
Do you LOVE dogs? Want to know more about them? I Love Dogs site
This outstanding site is dedicated to helping senior dogs. Senior Dogs Project site
This is an outstanding Pet Loss Grief Support site! Candle
light ceremonies, rose garden and memorial posts welcome. Free site.
In Memory of
ASPCA Poison Control Hotline for PETS (888)
4ANI-HELP or (888) 426-4435
Litterbox Problems? Housetraining Hassles? Click on this link.
Wonderful suggestions, training and help with one of the most common
reasons beloved pets are surrendered to rescue groups and shelters!
You CAN work it out!
This local site will link you to all you want to know about South
Carolina.
SCIway - the South Carolina
Information Highway
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Berkeley County PAWS
P.O. Box 903
Charleston Tri-County Area, Goose Creek, SC
29445
Phone: (843) 207-PAWS
E-mail: berkeleycopaws@yahoo.com
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