Address 7282 N Cherryvale Mall Dr, Rockford, IL 61112
Phone Number +18152997297
Website http://www.pawshs.org/
We have adopted two cats from PAWS and we couldn't be more happy! We got our "big black panther" in 2022. Then in 2023 we heard about the rescue of a 20 year old cat who had been found living outside. He wasn't expected to live very long and our hearts went out to him. We put in our application to give him the best last weeks of his life. PAWS employees were very careful to make sure we understood his health situation and the expense we were likely taking on, making sure we were willing to commit to that. Well, we were -- and love brought him back to life!! 18 months later, he's still with us!! When we realized he was thriving, not dying, we slowly introduced him to our other cat. Very sweetly, both cats now look out for each other. PAWS provides a spacious, loving environment for cats to wait for their forever homes. They have an application process that ensures as much as possible that the animals get the homes they need and deserve. Every animal has unique care needs and personality traits, and all of this is considered. No process is perfect, but the bottom line is that animals under the care of PAWS are very much loved and cared for in every way.
Got my new diva girl Monday. The volunteers are knowledgeable about each pet there. Friendly, accommodating, helpful and dedicated. Please check them out for your new furniture babies.
I adopted my two kitties -Babe and Fuzzy- from PAWS 14 years ago. I have always been impressed with their willingness to help out whenever I had questions. They also helped trap kittens that were found at My work location. They have helped the community for years and put many smiling faces on families, and of course, the kitties and puppies that have been adopted.
Recently adopted from Paws. Great experience. They helped me find just the right cat. The shelter is clean and all the cats are well cared for. The people who work there are devoted to the cats welfare and finding them the right forever home
Not a very welcoming helpful place at all! I was there yesterday, found a cat I bonded with but was denied and not given a reason as to why! I thought this place was to help these animals find forever homes. My husband passed a year ago, his cat passed a few months after and I was very hesitant to even consider getting another cat. Granted the folks at this facility did not know my back story but the EXTREME rudeness and the way this older lady treated me was uncalled for and I will make sure to never return to this location.
My wife and I adopted a kitten through PAWS. We initially submitted an application for a different cat, but the staff helped us find a perfect fit for our family. Based on some comments here, it seems that some people have the expectation that they can walk in, find any pet they like and take them home with little to no regard for the needs of the pet. We appreciated that the staff is protective of their animals and the effort they put in to help families make the right choice. The staff here were all very kind, helpful, and patient. Most importantly they take amazing care of their pets with clean and spacious enclosures. We couldn’t be happier with our decision and would adopt here again. We strongly encourage anyone to visit PAWS who is looking to add a member to their family!
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Monday:11:00AM - 15:00PMTuesday:11:00AM - 15:00PMWednesday:ClosedThursday:11:00AM - 15:00PMFriday:11:00AM - 15:00PMSaturday:11:00AM - 15:00PMSunday:Closed
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