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Established in 1996, the Partnership for Animal Welfare, Inc. (PAW) is a non-profit group that places rescued dogs and cats in loving and stable homes.

10/31/2026

Stripe wants to wish everyone a Happy Halloween! 🎃🐾

This 2.5-year-old, 50-pound cattle dog is smart, affectionate, energetic, and always ready for an adventure! He loves his people, playing with other dogs, exploring outdoors, and chewing on his favorite toys. Stripe is looking for an active foster who understands working breeds and can provide plenty of companionship and mental stimulation. Since he can be cautious with new people and has herding instincts, a home with adults or older, dog-savvy children would be the best fit!

This sweet boy is still looking for his forever home or even a foster to give him a break from the kennel. Can you help? Please like and share to help get this sweet boy adopted! 💕

📍 PAW adopts in DC, MD, northern VA and southern PA

➡️ Apply to foster or adopt at paw-rescue.org

10/29/2026

These four dogs are diamonds in the rough. They need a loving home, structure, and training and they will shine! ✨

Sable is a loving lab who needs someone to believe in him! 🤎

Sable LOVES humans and has been doing great in his foster home. We don’t want him to return to the kennel (his fosters are going away in December) and lose all the progress he has been making. He needs fosters willing to commit to exercise and training (PAW will provide) to help him continue his journey to his forever home. He is about 2 years old, 70 pounds, dog selective, and working on learning “how to speak dog.” Can you help?

Stripe is a super sweet cattle dog who has overcome heartworm and now needs a home with a foster or adopter! 🐾

Stripe is house trained, good on leash, good with other dogs. Totally focused on humans - he is a joy in the home. We need someone to care for him while we search for his forever humans - Stripe can’t wait to find them! About 2 years old, 50 pounds, and incredibly trainable - please give Stripe a home for the holidays!

Sadie is a loving goofball who needs some guidance to become her best self! 💫

Sadie is full of joy and exuberance - so much that sometimes she can’t contain herself! Being stuck in the kennel is not helping her. She is smart and eager to please and needs a home where people will exercise and train her to thrive. She gets along well with dogs who match her play style - which is also exuberant. About 2 years old, 50 pounds, and ready to learn - Sadie will repay you with kisses every day for giving her a foster or adoptive home!

Isabella is a big bundle of love looking for someone to appreciate her charms! 💕

Beautiful Bella is a Great Pyrenees and at 2 years old she is just leaving her puppyhood. This fluffy princess has the characteristics of her breed - she loves people, other dogs, and she needs mental stimulation and physical exercise. Bella is currently fostered and is looking for a forever home with people who will understand her and help her as she matures.

Please like and share! Getting the word out about these wonderful pups makes all the difference 💜

10/28/2026

🤍 MEET BELLA! YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE BUDDY IS WAITING! 🐾

At just 2 years old, Bella is a beautiful Great Pyrenees with a big heart, a love for people and children, and a passion for the great outdoors! 🌳🐶 Sadly, Bella is being returned through no fault of her own because her adopter’s living situation isn’t the right fit for her needs. Now, she’s looking for the forever home she deserves!

✨ Here’s why you’ll fall in love with Bella:
🐾 A walking buddy extraordinaire! Bella is a dream on leash and loves getting out for walks without pulling.
❤️ A people-loving girl! She adores spending time with her humans and loves children.
🐕 A friend to other dogs! She’d enjoy having canine companions at home or meeting up for playdates.
🏡 A natural guardian! True to her Great Pyrenees roots, Bella enjoys patrolling her yard and keeping an eye on her people.
💋 A kiss-giving sweetheart! Give her love, patience, and guidance, and she’ll happily return the favor with plenty of kisses!

As a working breed, Bella needs an adopter who understands her instincts and can provide patient, consistent training. She’s respectful indoors and keeps all four paws off the furniture! She can struggle with being crated and may chew when anxious or left alone, so a home where someone is around frequently would be ideal. Kongs, lick mats, and puzzle toys can help keep her mind busy and make alone time easier.

🏡 Could you be Bella’s fresh start? Don’t let this sweet girl’s second chance pass her by!

📍 PAW Rescue adopts throughout Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and southern Pennsylvania.

🐾 Share Bella’s story! Her forever family might be one share away. Apply at paw-rescue.org

10/28/2026

🖤Happy National Black Cat Day! Meet Lilli & Lucy, our adorable tuxedo twins! 🖤

Even though these girls aren’t all-black, we’re celebrating them today, too! 🐈‍⬛💕 Black cats are often the last to be adopted, but they deserve just as much love and happiness as every other kitty!

At 10 months old, Lilli is our outgoing, affectionate girl, while her twin sister Lucy is a sweet, shy sweetheart who just needs a little extra time to blossom. ❤️ Together, they love chasing toys, cuddling, and having playful boxing matches! 🥊🐾

These bonded sisters are looking for a forever home together where they can feel safe, loved, and cherished. 🏡💕

✨ Both are FIV/FeLV negative, microchipped, spayed, and up-to-date on vaccines!

This National Black Cat Day, let’s celebrate cats of every color and remember that every kitty deserves a chance to be loved! 🖤 Could you give Lilli & Lucy their happily-ever-after?

Please share to help these tuxedo beauties find their forever family! 🐾🤍

📍 PAW adopts in DC, MD, northern VA and southern PA

➡️ Apply to adopt at paw-rescue.org

10/24/2026

🐾❤️ "URGENT FOSTER NEEDED! Sable has made great progress in his foster home but they can't keep him after November as they will be traveling. CAN YOU FOSTER?" ❤️🐾

Meet Sable! This handsome 2-year-old, 70-pound chocolate Lab mix is a big, goofy, affectionate guy who absolutely loves his people. His foster says he could just as easily be named Shadow or Velcro because wherever you go, Sable wants to be right there with you! 🥰

🐾 A few things to love about Sable:

❤️ A total people dog: Whether you’re gardening, relaxing at the kitchen table, or moving from room to room, Sable will happily be by your side. Belly rubs are a big bonus!

🏡 A wonderful housemate: He’s housebroken, sleeps quietly through the night, is polite and attentive, and learns quickly. He knows “sit” and “down” and is working on “stay.”

🚗 An adventure buddy: Sable enjoys walks, playtime, exercise, and car rides with his favorite people.

🐕 Learning his leash manners: Sable gets excited when he spots other dogs and is working on staying calm during walks. His foster is working with a trainer, and he’s making progress! With proper introductions, he’s shown himself to be friendly and playful with other dogs. He’ll do best with an experienced adopter who can help him continue building his skills.

❤️ Sable is looking for an experienced adopter who can provide the exercise, structure, and training he needs to thrive. In return, you’ll get a loyal, loving companion who would prefer to be wherever you are!

Could Sable be your new best friend?

Please share and help him find the forever home he deserves! 🐾

📍 PAW adopts in Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia, and Southern Pennsylvania.

10/23/2026

🚨 FOSTER NEEDED FOR STRIPE! 🚨

Meet Stripe! ❤️ This 2.5-year-old, 50-pound cattle dog is smart, energetic, affectionate, and always ready for his next project—even if you didn’t assign him one! 😂

🐾 People dog: Stripe loves being with his person and getting attention. He has a sweet, affectionate side and wants to be part of the action.

🧠 Genius-level problem solver: Give him a frozen Kong and he’ll figure out how to get every last bit out. His technique involves licking the outside, dropping it, and shaking it until the filling comes loose. 😂

🐕 Great with dogs: Stripe loves to play! He’s an enthusiastic, rough-and-tumble player but has shown he can adjust his play to match his doggy friends.

🥾 Adventure buddy: He recently enjoyed a mini hike, waded into a stream, and encountered two deer. He was interested but stayed under control and didn’t lunge or chase.

🦴 Chew toy fanatic: Kongs, Woofs, Benebones, Nylabones, deer antlers—Stripe loves them all!

Stripe needs an active foster who enjoys adventures and understands working-breed dogs. Someone home much of the day would be ideal, as Stripe loves having a person by his side.

Because he can be cautious with new people and has some herding-dog tendencies, a home with adults or older, dog-savvy children would be the best fit.

Looking for a smart, affectionate, energetic adventure buddy? Stripe is waiting! ❤️

📍 PAW adopts in Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia & Southern Pennsylvania.

🐾 Please share and help Stripe find his foster home!

www.paw-rescue.org

10/23/2026

Sometimes, family is the one you’re born into. Other times, it’s the one you find along the way. 💕

Meet Franklin, Harry, Tony, and Milo, four kittens whose difficult beginnings brought them together in the most unexpected way.

Franklin and Harry are brothers who suffered severe respiratory infections that left Franklin completely blind and Harry with vision in only one eye. Their story began in an overcrowded home with 19 other kittens and just three nursing mothers. When PAW was asked to help, we stepped up. The brothers traveled all the way from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Baltimore, Maryland, where their foster home could give them the medical care and attention they desperately needed.

Then came Tony, a goofy-looking little guy with skeletal deformities that were beyond the local shelter’s resources to address. When his time was running out, PAW stepped in to give him the chance he deserved.

And finally, Milo, an emaciated kitten rescued from another local shelter. About two months older than the other three, Milo could have gone his own way. Instead, he found his place with this little crew. He loves playing with the younger kittens and can often be seen looking out for them, taking on the role of their big brother and protector.

Four very different beginnings. Four kittens who needed someone to give them a chance. And now? They have each other.

Franklin, Harry, Tony, and Milo remind us that being family isn’t always about sharing the same beginning. Sometimes, it’s about finding comfort, friendship, and safety in one another.

📍 PAW adopts in DC, MD, northern VA and southern PA

➡️ Apply to adopt at paw-rescue.org

10/20/2026

💝FOSTER OR ADOPTER NEEDED FOR SADIE! 💝

Meet sweet Sadie! 💕 This energetic young girl from South Carolina is a puppy at heart and ready to find her forever family. 🐾

Sadie is a total people dog who loves walks, adventures, treats, cuddles, and giving kisses. 🥰 She knows “sit,” is learning “down,” and is eager to keep learning. She enjoys playing with other dogs one-on-one and has previously done well with cats and children. She’s also a calm car rider! 🚗

She’s still working on her leash skills and would love a home with a yard where she can run, play, and burn off some of her puppy energy. Most of all, Sadie wants someone to love—and someone who will love her right back. ❤️

Please help Sadie find the happy ending she deserves! 🏡🐾

📍 PAW adopts in Maryland, DC, northern VA, and southern PA.

www.paw-rescue.org

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PO Box 1074
Greenbelt, MD
20768

Website

http://www.paw-rescue.org/

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