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Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

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Cat rescue in Winchester, VA

Shady’s Paw Animal Rescue is 100% foster based and volunteer run dedicated to improving the lives of cats and the people who care for them. With a platinum seal of transparency through Guidestar / Candid, a Great Non-Profits Seal, and other accolades, you can trust that you are dealing with a public charity that understands the need to be transparent in all that we do.

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Winchester, VA 22601
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Adoptable pets at Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Chai Latte with Almond Milk (Chai)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Chai Latte with Almond Milk (Chai)

Domestic Longhair

Female, 2 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino (Chip)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino (Chip)

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Gandalf's adoption status with email updates.
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Gandalf

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Michael's adoption status with email updates.
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Michael

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Wayne's adoption status with email updates.
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Wayne

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Casper's adoption status with email updates.
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Casper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Link's adoption status with email updates.
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Link

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Cerci's adoption status with email updates.
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Cerci

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Winchester, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Frederick County, VA
Winchester, VA
Eastern Panhandle of WV
Loudoun County, VA
Morgan County, WV
Fauquier County, VA
Warren County, VA

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Shady's Paw Animal Rescue works diligently to pair our cats with the perfect home. The adoption process can be done in a few hours or it can take weeks - it just depends on when your references call us back and when you schedule your home visit.

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHDY/Cat

https://www.shadyspaw.org/help-us

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We'll also keep you updated on Pinecone's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinecone

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ana's adoption status with email updates.
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Ana

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Ranson, WV
We'll also keep you updated on Camille's adoption status with email updates.
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Camille

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Leesburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
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Hank

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Bo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bo

Siamese

Male, 10 mos
Leesburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sissy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Winchester, VA

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