PAW Fort Madison Animal Shelter

PAW Fort Madison Animal Shelter We are a non-profit 501c3, no-kill animal shelter whose mission is to find loving and forever homes for abandoned, stray and surrendered animals.
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Non-Profit- No Kill Animal Shelter
All Donations 100% Tax Deductable

psst...I hear you have some free time today. If so, how about coming over to PAW and helping out? There is so much to do...
09/06/2026

psst...I hear you have some free time today. If so, how about coming over to PAW and helping out? There is so much to do, and most days we just cannot get it all done! We have odd jobs, like patching and painting. We need w**d eating done. Know a group of runners? Dogs would love to join. Just want to read or play games on your phone? We have dogs that like it when you just sit with them so they learn the world is an okay place. So many things to volunteer to help us with. WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU!! Stop by anytime, and we will set you up with something!

Please Give Them Time!
09/06/2026

Please Give Them Time!

09/05/2026

We are never going to adopt our way out of the animal crisis.

After nearly 15 years in animal welfare, one thing has become painfully clear to me: our local shelters cannot fix this crisis by themselves.

Their job is to manage the overwhelming number of animals our communities continue sending through their doors. They are treating the symptoms of a much larger problem—and then we blame them when the kennels are full.

If we truly want things to change, the work has to begin long before an animal reaches the shelter.

We have to spay and neuter our pets. We have to educate people about responsible ownership. We have to help struggling families keep the animals they love. We have to support animal control, strengthen enforcement and hold irresponsible owners accountable.

Most importantly, we have to stop standing on the sidelines and expecting shelter employees and volunteers to carry this entire crisis on their shoulders.

The shelter is where we manage the crisis.

The community is where we change it.

Every one of us has a role to play. 🐾

The WINNER for Famous Face Fridays!
09/05/2026

The WINNER for Famous Face Fridays!

Endless thanks to everyone who donated cat trees last month! Every tree provides so much more enrichment and climbing sp...
09/05/2026

Endless thanks to everyone who donated cat trees last month! Every tree provides so much more enrichment and climbing space to each of our rooms here (and launching pads!). Shelters cats already have their entire life taken away from them, we can't thank our wonderful community enough for giving them something back 💗

WOW paw has so many wonderful puppies available for adoption right now! Young puppies, older puppies, puppies who are ne...
09/04/2026

WOW paw has so many wonderful puppies available for adoption right now! Young puppies, older puppies, puppies who are newly available, and puppies who have been waiting MONTHS for their families to find them! These are just a few of the MANY puppies looking for their forever families! If you've been thinking of adding a little love and chaos to your life, now is the time! Please fill out an adoption application at pawfortmadison.com and come visit some of these cuties!

Sometimes your mistakes bring you to the right place for the right cat! This sweet girl came in looking for a kitten who...
09/04/2026

Sometimes your mistakes bring you to the right place for the right cat! This sweet girl came in looking for a kitten who was located at another Iowa shelter- but since she was already here- could she look at ours! Spider won her heart IMMEDIATELY and so, the wrong shelter, looking for the wrong cat resulted in a match made in heaven! Never underestimate the power of a truly adorable kitten! ❤️ Happy “Gotcha” Day Spider!

Famous Faces Friday! Who does This Sweet Face Resemble?
09/04/2026

Famous Faces Friday! Who does This Sweet Face Resemble?

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1931 48th Street
Fort Madison, IA
52627

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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