Welcome to Paws and Claws!
Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. is an animal rescue based in Hebron, KY and we have one mission: to give as many dogs, cats, puppies and kittens a chance a the best furever life they can have. We are a foster based, strictly volunteer nonprofit organization and we rely on donations from the public to help keep us running. Check back often for updates, special appearances and ways you can help.
The "Mr. Retirement" Memorial Fund
On March 8, 2013, Paws and Claws lost one of its own. Dale, AKA "Mr. Retirement" crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. He had rapidly progressing tumors that were too aggressive for us to safely treat, so we made the difficult decision to let him go.
Dale came to us in the summer of 2012. He was nearly 10 years old, had a severe case of mange and fatty tumors all over his body. Although many would look the other way, we couldn't let Dale stay in a shelter for the end of his life. A wonderful foster stepped forward and for the last eight months loved Dale and made him part of their family.
Paws and Claws knows that cases like Dale's happen everyday--animals deemed too sick, old or needy are left in shelters and abandoned. We believe all these animals deserve the chance to find happiness and love, so we often taken in these cases. Although it is very rewarding, it is also very expensive.
All donations made to the "Mr. Retirement" Memorial fund will be used to pay medical bills for animals like Dale--animals that need a little extra TLC to make them comfortable and happy.
You can donate directly to our vet account at Noah's Ark Veterinary Clinic in Ft. Wright, KY or you can mail us a donation to PO Box 223 Hebron, KY 41048.
There is a donation account set up at US Bank. If you want to donate at a US Bank Branch, the last four digits of the account are 6362. Please reference that number when making a donation.
Thank you so much for all you do that allows us to help animals like Dale, Otis, Simba, Clare and so many others.
Dale came to us in the summer of 2012. He was nearly 10 years old, had a severe case of mange and fatty tumors all over his body. Although many would look the other way, we couldn't let Dale stay in a shelter for the end of his life. A wonderful foster stepped forward and for the last eight months loved Dale and made him part of their family.
Paws and Claws knows that cases like Dale's happen everyday--animals deemed too sick, old or needy are left in shelters and abandoned. We believe all these animals deserve the chance to find happiness and love, so we often taken in these cases. Although it is very rewarding, it is also very expensive.
All donations made to the "Mr. Retirement" Memorial fund will be used to pay medical bills for animals like Dale--animals that need a little extra TLC to make them comfortable and happy.
You can donate directly to our vet account at Noah's Ark Veterinary Clinic in Ft. Wright, KY or you can mail us a donation to PO Box 223 Hebron, KY 41048.
There is a donation account set up at US Bank. If you want to donate at a US Bank Branch, the last four digits of the account are 6362. Please reference that number when making a donation.
Thank you so much for all you do that allows us to help animals like Dale, Otis, Simba, Clare and so many others.
Donate to Our Cause
If you would like to help us complete our mission of saving unwanted pets from shelters, please click the donate button below. Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. is a 501c3 organization, so donations are deductible, and they will be greatly appreciated!
Announcement
It has been brought to our attention that Paws, Claws and More in Wingo, KY, has possibly been using our federal ID number to pull dogs. We are in no way affiliated with that organization, and we do not support what they do. Please know that anyone using our ID number who is not associated with Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. in Hebron, KY will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
BREAKING NEWS!
Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) obtained a search and seizure warrant for a "rescue" in Graves County, Kentucky. This rescue group is rumored to have the name "Paws and Claws". They are based in Wingo, KY, and are NOT affiliated with us here at Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. The dogs that they "rescued" were living in deplorable conditions, dilapidated pens and small filthy cages in several buildings on the property. There were dead dogs and dog bones scattered throughout the property with the remaining dogs consuming the remains. According to ARC President Scotlund Haisley, it was one of the worst cases of animal abuse he had ever seen. These dogs had no access to food or water and were eating each other to stay alive. All animals were seized (including the remains of the dogs that didn't survive). The dogs were taken to Tennessee State Fairgrounds where an emergency shelter has been set up to house these dogs until they can be released into approved homes and rescue groups. This rescue mission has been dubbed "Operation Sweetheart" as it took place on Valentines' Day. Information is courtesy of the Animal Rescue Corps website, www.animalrescuecorps.org .
It is disheartening to know that this happened in our very own home state. Even more disheartening to us at Paws and Claws Rescue Inc. is the fact that they were operating with the name "Paws and Claws". Please do NOT confuse our resuce with theirs. We do not abuse, neglect or hoard animals. We are strictly a foster based rescue and we take the utmost pride and care of our rescue animals. Our animals are safe and sound in foster homes approved by us firsthand. This is so our animals are part of a family while waiting for their second chance. Our hearts are broken for the dogs that didn't survive and we are extremely thankful for the lives that were saved by ARC and Graves County KY Sheriff. Approximately 100 dogs' lives were saved. Lives that may have been lost if they remained in the "care" of the rescue.
This goes to show that action can and will be taken when concerned people stay persistent with their suspicions of animal abuse or neglect. The concerned informant that reported this "rescue" to the authorities saved a lot of lives by being persistant.
We will continue to rescue animals in hopes that one day, our volunteer services will no longer be needed.
It is disheartening to know that this happened in our very own home state. Even more disheartening to us at Paws and Claws Rescue Inc. is the fact that they were operating with the name "Paws and Claws". Please do NOT confuse our resuce with theirs. We do not abuse, neglect or hoard animals. We are strictly a foster based rescue and we take the utmost pride and care of our rescue animals. Our animals are safe and sound in foster homes approved by us firsthand. This is so our animals are part of a family while waiting for their second chance. Our hearts are broken for the dogs that didn't survive and we are extremely thankful for the lives that were saved by ARC and Graves County KY Sheriff. Approximately 100 dogs' lives were saved. Lives that may have been lost if they remained in the "care" of the rescue.
This goes to show that action can and will be taken when concerned people stay persistent with their suspicions of animal abuse or neglect. The concerned informant that reported this "rescue" to the authorities saved a lot of lives by being persistant.
We will continue to rescue animals in hopes that one day, our volunteer services will no longer be needed.
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