PAWS of SWVA

06/06/2026

Paws of SWVA transport is on the road again today, Saturday, sending a van with 13 dogs/pups and 7 kitties onboard from Dickenson & Lee County shelters. Enjoy our video, after loading Dickenson animals this morning.

Please be responsible pet owners spay/neuter your dogs and cats!

06/05/2026

Still missing

The mother cat escaped today during transit to her foster home. She was last seen near Crescent Printery in Coeburn, and if spotted, please message PAWS or text 276-393-3550. She is currently nursing two kittens.

06/04/2026

The mother cat escaped today during transit to her foster home. She was last seen near Crescent Printery in Coeburn, and if spotted, please message PAWS or text 276-393-3550. She is currently nursing two kittens.

06/03/2026

Paws of SWVA transport, is on the road again today, sending one van north, with 13 big doggies and 7 kitties onboard! Thanks to our driver Jeremy McCoy and all the other transporters, that make these transport possible each week. A big thanks to the wonderful rescue, taking in all our animals today, and making sure they each get a second chance❤️🐾

Please be responsible pet owners and spay/neuter your dogs and cats! Please help us slow down, and stop, all the unwanted litters here in SWVA!

05/27/2026

Our Paws of SWVA transport, is on the road again, rolling one van with 33 dogs/pups and 16 cats/kittens onboard, from 4 SWVA counties! Thanks to our driver Jeremy McCoy, and all the other transporters, and awesome rescue partners, that make it possible to move animals out of our crowded SWVA shelters each week!


Enjoy the video of happy doggies, loaded and ready to roll, and all getting their second chance🐾❤️

Please spay/neuter your dogs and cats!

05/25/2026

Meet Iris! 🐾
Look at that striking, fluffy coat! Iris is a gorgeous 3-year-old long-haired tortie with a look that is completely unique—even her little paws are a beautiful mix of multiple colors. 😻

Iris is a gentle, soulful girl who prefers the quiet life. She is a bit shy and reserved at first, but once she knows she's safe and starts to trust you? Total flip of the switch! She becomes absolutely starved for attention and loves loves loves being loved on. She is so incredibly gentle that she will even let you brush her sweet belly.

If you have a little patience to let her blossom, you will be rewarded with a fiercely loyal, treat-loving cuddle bug who just wants to be near you.

The Details:
Age: 3 years old
Coat: Long-haired Tortoiseshell
Health: Spayed, healthy, and up-to-date on all shots!
Adoption Fee: $60

Ready to give this stunning girl the quiet, loving home she deserves?

👉 Fill out an adoption application today at pawsswva.org/adopt

05/23/2026

Found dog.

Found at Legion Park. If you know who the owner is please reach out to our department by calling dispatch 2766791212. Thank you for your assistance.