Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary, Inc.

Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary, Inc. P.A.W.S. is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to cat rescue in Poquoson, VA. Sanctuary & 2nd Chances! These are cats that would not make it in our shelter system!

Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary, or P.A.W.S., came to be in 2013 when lovely rescuer Barbara Holloway deeded her property to a handful of like minded rescuers upon her death. Barbara trapped, neutered and returned many ferals in our community and was their constant caregiver, although she was battling cancer. She kept wonderful records of all of the injured and abandoned friendly cats she rehabi

litated and found homes for many of them. Poquoson gave P.A.W.S., a 501(c)3 organization, a conditional use permit to house 100 cats on the 3 acre property with house and cat condos. Our cats are "adopted" by wonderful people who wish to allow them to live their lives at the sanctuary. We have ferals, semi ferals, friendly cats with behavior issues and medical special needs. We have fixed over 1500 cats in our area to stop the overpopulation and suffering. Citizens contact us about lost and found cats and we are often able to help get them back home to appreciative owners. We do loan humane traps and give advice on ways to catch a lost cat. Our rescue is run strictly by volunteers who give their time and compassion to ensure the kitties are healthy, happy and loved! We spay/neuter and get veterinary care for many cats and provide food for colony caregivers throughout the city. Our adoptable cats and kittens are cared for and adopted out through our foster care families. We are very thankful for Barbara's generosity and mission as we continue to carry it forward in her memory! Thank you for your support for the kitties as we are only able to help them with your thoughtful donations! We are available to meet visitors by appointment by calling 757 868-1379. Come along and join us if you can!

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06/21/2026

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06/21/2026

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😻😻We love our volunteers and Chasey does too!!❤️💙Chip has been with PAWS for 31/2 years!🎉🎉🎉
06/20/2026

😻😻We love our volunteers and Chasey does too!!❤️💙Chip has been with PAWS for 31/2 years!🎉🎉🎉

😻Helen took this great pic of Wishes chillin in her chair. Wishes came to us as a feral 8 years ago; she was unable to b...
06/20/2026

😻Helen took this great pic of Wishes chillin in her chair. Wishes came to us as a feral 8 years ago; she was unable to be released to a colony due to her eye condition. Her kittens were socialized in foster care , fixed and adopted.

😻🌳Happy Caturday from Farnsworth! Great pic Lindsay!!
06/20/2026

😻🌳Happy Caturday from Farnsworth! Great pic Lindsay!!

😻🐶Please support Peninsula pet Pantry!!
06/18/2026

😻🐶Please support Peninsula pet Pantry!!

If anyone wants to drop off donations for the yard sale at the new building, I will be there today at 3, If this doesnt work for you, we will also be there tomorrow from 4-6. Please come by and see us. THANK YOU all for your support. We are excited to show off our building progress and thrilled for what it will mean for the community and all the fur babies it will benefit!

😻💗Roxie is one of our oldest kitties. She came with the sanctuary when Ms. Barbara and Mr. Paul left it to become Poquo...
06/18/2026

😻💗Roxie is one of our oldest kitties. She came with the sanctuary when Ms. Barbara and Mr. Paul left it to become Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary.❤️🥰

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06/18/2026

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😻Community kitty Rosemary has been living and loving her life at the sanctuary for nearly 12 years!😻
06/18/2026

😻Community kitty Rosemary has been living and loving her life at the sanctuary for nearly 12 years!😻

Address

181 Messick Road
Poquoson, VA
23662

Telephone

7578681379

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