PAWS of Adams County, Indiana

PAWS of Adams County, Indiana PAWS stands for Pets Are Worth Saving. We are an animal welfare group that is helping our community by fostering/adopting/ spay/ neutering and educating.

Group Name: PAWS of Adams County

Our mission is to rescue. Our dream is that one day, we won’t have to. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: To better the lives of the homeless, abused, abandoned and neglected animals in our community, to the best of our ability and as resources permit, through fostering, vetting, socialization and adoption. To grow our TNR (trap, neuter, release) program for feral and commu

nity cats in order to help control the over-population problem. To help reunite lost or found animals with their families. To bring education and awareness to our community regarding responsible pet ownership, ways they can help protect these animals and things they can do to have a pro-active role in helping us carry out our mission. WHO WE ARE: PAWS of Adams County, IN is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are a dedicated ALL VOLUNTEER, FOSTER BASED pet rescue. Our hope is to someday secure land and a building to operate an animal shelter in the community where we can carry on our mission on a larger scale. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP: Since we do not receive any county, state or federal funding to operate our rescue, our lifeline to helping these animals comes solely from donations, fundraisers and our adoption fees. It truly takes a village! This is where you can help! FOSTER: Open your heart and home to an animal while they await adoption. As a foster family, you provide the love and care, and PAWS covers the expense of food, supplies and vetting. You play a huge roll in giving these animals a second chance at life! Occasionally, we also get requests for a respite or compassion foster from someone needing to temporarily place their own animal in a foster home for unexpected reasons. VOLUNTEER: We have numerous volunteer opportunities! Help with fundraisers and events. Grant writing. Transport animals to/from the vet or spay/neuter clinic. Set and check humane live traps for our TNR program. Help search for lost animals. Offer to hold or contain a found animal while searching for its family. DONATE: Monetary donations can be mailed to: PAWS of Adams County - P.O. Box 482 - Decatur, IN 46733 or visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty and click on the “donate” button. We welcome donations of food, scoopable cat litter, bedding, towels, pet toys and supplies, gift cards, and professional services such as grooming, nail trimming, bathing and medical/legal/professional services. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! ADOPT: Consider adding a new member to your family! They can enrich your life and offer unconditional love! OTHER WAYS TO HELP: Visit us on Facebook: PAWS of Adams County Indiana, Adams County Indiana Pet Connection and Adams County Indiana Lost or Found Pets. “Like” our pages and “Share” our posts! CONTACT US: Email us at: [email protected]
Private Message us through Facebook: PAWS of Adams County, Indiana
By Mail: PAWS of Adams County, Indiana – P.O. Box 482 – Decatur, Indiana 46733

AS ALWAYS, WE THANK YOU
FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

There are still spots available for the next mobile SPAY/NEUTER clinic at Riverside Center in Decatur!🐈‍⬛Female cat - 1 ...
08/15/2025

There are still spots available for the next mobile SPAY/NEUTER clinic at Riverside Center in Decatur!

🐈‍⬛Female cat - 1 spot left
🐈Male cat - 7 spots left

Visit www.4directionsvet.org to reserve your spots now!

We offer additional services at the time of surgery including vaccines, Heartworm/FeLV/FIV testing, prescription flea medications. 

Let's play "JEPAWTY".....I'll take "Rescues" for $1000 Alex!The answer is:PURINA HEALTHY PUPPYand PURINA ONE LAMB AND RI...
08/14/2025

Let's play "JEPAWTY".....

I'll take "Rescues" for $1000 Alex!

The answer is:
PURINA HEALTHY PUPPY
and PURINA ONE LAMB AND RICE

What is something that PAWS needs donations of.

🐡NEMO🐡🐙Nemo is a 6 month old puppy weighing 27 pounds currently. He should be around 40 pounds full grown. Nemo is a bor...
08/14/2025

🐡NEMO🐡
🐙Nemo is a 6 month old puppy weighing 27 pounds currently. He should be around 40 pounds full grown. Nemo is a border collie mix. We were told his mom had some German shepherd in her.
🪼He is great with other dogs and would benefit from having another dog in the home. He is still coming out of his shell and learning so for now, Nemo does require a physically fenced in yard. He is making great strides at potty training and walking on leash.
🦑Nemo is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, heartworm tested negative and on monthly heartworm prevention.

If you are interested in adopting Nemo please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

BUDDY has a new family! This little guy is just the best! He took right to his new mama and dad and made himself at home...
08/12/2025

BUDDY has a new family!

This little guy is just the best! He took right to his new mama and dad and made himself at home within minutes!
He also has two new sisters AND two feline siblings (who he is quite intrigued with). They will keep him busy for sure!
Buddy gets to look forward to lots of love, cuddles and even boat rides at the lake!
Have a great life sweet boy!
We love you!

🐠MARLIN🐠🐙Marlin came in with two of his puppies, Nemo and Dory. Their mom and sibling with a deformed front leg met a te...
08/11/2025

🐠MARLIN🐠

🐙Marlin came in with two of his puppies, Nemo and Dory. Their mom and sibling with a deformed front leg met a terrible fate unfortunately but Marlin, Nemo and Dory made it out. Nemo and Dory are not quite ready yet but keep an eye out as they will be ready soon!

🪼Marlin is a young adult border collie mix weighing 40 pounds. He LOVES attention and is very eager to please. He picks up on routines quickly which means he could also pick up on new commands or tricks as well!

🐚Marlin does well with new dogs with a slow introduction and is fine with kids. He is still very playful so he can be very high energy and rambunctious at times but it comes in spurts. Marlin is potty trained and walks well on leash too.

🦑Marlin is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, heartworm tested negative and on monthly heartworm prevention.

If you are interested in adopting Marlin please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

We want to give a big shout out to birthday girl JUDITH PUTTEET and her family!Judith recently had an early birthday/bac...
08/10/2025

We want to give a big shout out to birthday girl JUDITH PUTTEET and her family!

Judith recently had an early birthday/back to school pool party with about 17 of her friends/classmates. That's a lot of presents! So, mom and dad suggested asking for donations in lieu of some presents and this young lady agreed it would be a good idea!
What a wonderful and unselfish thing to do!
Thank you to those who donated also.

(The birthday girl wanted one goofy picture...so she got a goofy picture!)
Judith, we hope that you have the best birthday and an awesome year!

Happy 9th Birthday! 🎂 🎉🎈

Hi Everyone,BUDDY's my name and being your best buddy's my game!I am an 8 year old Dachshund, weighing in at approximate...
08/07/2025

Hi Everyone,

BUDDY's my name and being your best buddy's my game!

I am an 8 year old Dachshund, weighing in at approximately 21-22 pounds. I keep telling the ladies here that I'm not overweight, I'm just undertall (I'm built low to the ground, after all!) but they aren't buying it! They said I have to lose a few pounds, so...... you'll have to help me with that after you adopt me!
I walk well on a leash, so we could go on lots of walks together! That would be good for me!
I love car rides too! We could do some cruising!
I'm potty trained and crate trained.
I get along with other dogs and have been really good with kids. I haven't been around cats, but I think I should be okay with them... (I'm betting they could out run me...but who would want to run away from a handsome guy like me???).

I really love my person and will be right there next to you, loving on you and enjoy getting loved on in return! We could watch movies together, or take a midday nap!

I am neutered, microchipped, up to date on DHLPP, rabies and bordatella vaccinations, heartworm tested negative and on monthly prevention. Oh, and did I mention how adorable I am?

Do you need a little Buddy in your life? If so, I'm the one for you!

If you want me to be a part of YOUR family, please visit www.pawsofadamscounty.com to submit an adoption application! Please answer all questions completely and honestly.

Meet Puffer! Puffer is a 2.5 year old terrier mix. He weighs 16 pounds and is just the sweetest guy you’ll meet. He choo...
08/04/2025

Meet Puffer!

Puffer is a 2.5 year old terrier mix. He weighs 16 pounds and is just the sweetest guy you’ll meet. He chooses his person and will stick by your side wherever you go!

Puffer is like a fine wine – He gets better with time! Puffer takes a little time to warm up to new friends, especially the guys. But once you've earned his trust, he’ll be your shadow (in a good way... mostly).

Puffer also loves to go on adventures, whether it’s hiking, camping, or even boating. Wherever you go, he is sure to stick by your side ready for any adventure.
If you’re not an adventure type, he also loves to snuggle! He loves pets and belly rubs. Once you start, don’t think about stopping!

Puffer is potty trained and crate trained. He loves to go on walks and does great on a leash.
Puffer does great with other dogs. He does not live with any cats in his foster home, but we see no indication why he wouldn’t be just fine with them.

Puffer is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, and on regular heartworm prevention.

If you are interested in adopting sweet Puffer please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

LUNA has been ADOPTED! This gorgeous girl has fit perfectly into her new family. Her and new sister, Millie, are startin...
08/02/2025

LUNA has been ADOPTED! This gorgeous girl has fit perfectly into her new family. Her and new sister, Millie, are starting to play and race around the yard together in typical herding breed fashion! Congrats Luna! 🩵

👟Meet Dash 👟Dash is a small poodle type breed weighing just 7 pounds at 4 months old. He should be around 15 pounds or l...
08/01/2025

👟Meet Dash 👟
Dash is a small poodle type breed weighing just 7 pounds at 4 months old. He should be around 15 pounds or less full grown. This adorable little guy is such a good puppy! He is great with other dogs, cats and all people. Obviously as a puppy he is still working on potty training, crate training and walking on leash; however, he really is doing well with all so far. He is an excellent cuddler!
Dash has been microchipped and started on vaccines. He is available for foster to adopt until his vetting is complete - including neuter at 6 months of age.

If you are interested in fostering to adopt Dash please visit our website at www.pawsofadamscounty.com and submit an adoption application.
When applying, please answer each question completely and honestly. Only complete applications will be considered.
Thank you for considering adopting!

https://www.pawsofadamscounty.com/adoption-foster-app

Feel free to message us for more details!

Our darling deaf dal - SALLY, now Perdita - has been ADOPTED! She’s been with her family for a couple months now while w...
07/31/2025

Our darling deaf dal - SALLY, now Perdita - has been ADOPTED! She’s been with her family for a couple months now while we’ve waited for her to be old enough to be spayed and they absolutely love their crazy puppy! She loves playing with her new siblings (one is also a Dalmatian) and has learned a couple hand signal commands already! Having a deaf puppy can be quite the challenge but Sally’s forever family has been the perfect fit! Congrats Sally! 💜

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wendy Li🎂!You know that you're a quarter of a century old now, right? You're catching up with us old ladi...
07/30/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wendy Li🎂!
You know that you're a quarter of a century old now, right? You're catching up with us old ladies! 😁 (IYKYK!)

THANK YOU, once again, for the money you raised (and to all who donated...almost $500!) and for the food, litter and chew toy donation to the rescue in honor of your special day!

And as always, thank you Wendy and Vito for being one of our awesome foster families and volunteers who are always ready to jump in and help when we need it!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

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Decatur, IN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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