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Capital Area Animal Welfare Society Animal rescue in Baton Rouge, LA

The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community by adopting homeless animals, teaching the community responsible pet ownership and the humane treatment of animals, and promoting the practice of spay/neuter at all times. Our ultimate goal is to have Baton Rouge be a model in the South where all adoptable animals find loving homes.

CAAWS does not receive any government assistance and subsists solely from private donations and memberships. Please support CAAWS so that we may continue with the work we do. All donations and memberships are tax-deductible.

Contact
Phone
Address
6357 Quinn Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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6357 Quinn Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Adoptable pets at Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

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

Australian Shepherd

Female, 6 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Chevy's adoption status with email updates.
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Chevy

Australian Shepherd

Male, 6 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Hershey's adoption status with email updates.
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Hershey

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 1 yr
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Karin's adoption status with email updates.
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Karin

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Bobbie's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Bobbie

Beagle

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Shrimp's adoption status with email updates.
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Shrimp

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Maizie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maizie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Baton Rouge, LA

Rescue FAQs

Baton Rouge

Additional adoption info

You must be at least 21 years old to adopt as the adoption contract is a legal document.
The adoption fee for our animals is $125.
CAAWS reserves the right to refuse any adoption

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/caaws/dog-adopt-app

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

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Gray, LA
We'll also keep you updated on 56425347's adoption status with email updates.
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56425347

German Shorthaired Pointer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Port Allen, LA
We'll also keep you updated on WC Derek's adoption status with email updates.
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WC Derek

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Gray, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Italian Club's adoption status with email updates.
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Italian Club

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Zander's adoption status with email updates.
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Zander

Beagle

Male, Adult
Baton Rouge, LA
We'll also keep you updated on Shelley's adoption status with email updates.
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Shelley

Husky/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Laplace, LA

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