Saving Lives. One Animal. One Family. One Second Chance at a Time.
PAWS of Adams County is an all-volunteer, foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned, neglected, and homeless animals while helping them find the loving homes they deserve.
Officially established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2015, PAWS has helped hundreds of animals through rescue, foster care, adoption, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats, and public education.
Whether you're looking to adopt, become a foster, volunteer, donate, or simply learn more about our mission, we're glad you're here.
If you cant find what your looking for please message us and let us know how we can help you. Our email is adamscountyanimals@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook
🐾What we do
We Rescue
PAWS rescues abused, abandoned, neglected, and homeless animals, providing them with safety, compassionate care, and a second chance at life.
We Foster
Every PAWS animal lives in a loving foster home while waiting for adoption. Foster families are the heart of our rescue.
We Adopt
We carefully match each pet with the family that best fits their needs, helping create lifelong bonds.
Community Cats
We support humane Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and advocate for responsible management of community cats.
Education
We believe education is one of the best ways to reduce pet homelessness and improve animal welfare in our community.
🐾Why Adopt from PAWS?
Whenever possible, PAWS animals are placed in loving foster homes where they receive individualized care, socialization, and love while waiting for adoption. This allows us to learn their personalities, routines, and unique needs so we can help make the best possible match with their forever family.
At times, especially during large rescues or when foster homes are full, some dogs may spend a short time in our spacious transition kennels while awaiting placement in a foster home. These dogs are never forgotten—they receive daily care from our dedicated volunteers, including scheduled feedings, exercise, enrichment, walks, cleaning, and plenty of love and attention.
Before adoption, our animals receive appropriate veterinary care through our veterinary partners, along with vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm tested and on prevention, and deworming provided through PAWS as needed.
Our goal is simple: to prepare every animal for a safe, healthy, and happy future with a family of their own.
Meet some of our Adoptables
Ellie
Bo
Rito
Nemo
Ways You Can Help......
❤️ Donate
"Monetary giving is not just about making a donation. It's about making a difference."
Every dollar you give helps provide food, medical care, vaccinations, microchips, medications, and other essentials for homeless animals waiting for their forever families.
As a 100% volunteer-run organization, your generosity goes directly toward caring for the animals—not paying staff salaries.
Please consider becoming a monthly donor. Even a small recurring gift provides dependable support and helps us continue giving animals a second chance.
Donate Securely Online
Donate using PayPal,Venmo or any major credit card.
Prefer to Mail Your Donation?
PAWS of Adams County
P.O. Box 482
Decatur, IN 46733
❤️Support PAWS Every Time You Shop at Kroger
Did you know you can support PAWS of Adams County every time you shop at Kroger—at no cost to you?
By enrolling in the Kroger Community Rewards program and selecting PAWS of Adams County as your preferred nonprofit, Kroger donates a portion of your eligible purchases to our rescue. Your prices stay the same, your rewards don't change, and it costs you absolutely nothing.
Getting Started is Easy
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Sign in to your Kroger digital account (or create one if you don't already have one).
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Go to the Community Rewards section of your account.
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Search for PAWS of Adams County (or enter our organization number if you know it).
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Select PAWS and click Save.
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Shop as you normally do using your Kroger Shopper's Card or Alternate ID, and Kroger will automatically support PAWS through eligible purchases.
Ready to Get Started?
❤️Shop Our Amazon Wish List
Want to help our animals in a tangible way?
Our Amazon Wish List is filled with the everyday supplies we use to care for the dogs and cats in our program. From food and treats to cleaning supplies, toys, bedding, and medical essentials, every item you purchase is shipped directly to PAWS and immediately put to good use.
Every gift, big or small, helps us provide comfort, care, and a second chance for the animals who depend on us.
