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VOLUNTEER AT PAWS

 

What is like volunteering at PAWS?

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are essential to the well being of animals at PAWS. Our volunteers help improve the lives of our animals by providing playtime, keeping kennels and play areas clean, increasing awareness and sharing their unique skills and resources. 


If you are seeking to complete court-ordered community service hours, Please click below for more information or call 850-243-1525
 

PLAY YARD

Exercise, play, and help socialize dogs in our play yards.  

DOG WALKER

Take a dog for a walk during your lunch break or free time. 

FOSTER

Give animals a temporary home and care while they wait for their forever family.

CAT HOUSE

Socialize and play with cats in our cat house. 

DOGGY DATES

Take a dog out for the day! 

PAWS Thrift Store

Help organize donations and work at the Junkyard Dog Thrift Shop.

SHELTER HELPER

Wash towels, blankets, and dishes at the shelter. Help with administrative and office tasks. 

EVENTS

Help prepare and attend adoption  and fundraising events.

OTHER

Let us know what you're good at and how you want to help!

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Seeing how happy the dogs are during playtime makes me feel like I'm making a difference.

Robin, Play Yard Volunteer

Questions about volunteering?

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Shelter Hours 

Shelter: Monday thru Saturday 9am - 5pm

Sun: CLOSED

ANIMAL CONTROL

Monday thru Friday

8am - 5pm

 

After hours and weekends are emergency calls only.

Emergency Calls Definition

LOCATIOn 

752 Lovejoy Road NW

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

CONTACT

Animal Control & Humane Society

850-243-1525

After Hours Emergencies

850-685-6003

Lost & Found Pets

animalcontrol@paws-shelter.org

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ADOPTION Hours 

Monday thru Saturday

10am - 430pm

Assisted Shelter Walk-throughs begin at 11am

TO RECLAIM A PET 

Monday-Saturday

8am - 5pm

Thursdays until 6pm

 

Please utilize our Animal Control Tab for instructions on reclaiming an owned pet

Dangerous Dog Hearings

Notice of Hearing:

Wednesday May 8th 10 AM 

Location: 25 Walter Martin RD, NE, Suite 200

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Wednesday April 10, 2024 at 10AM CST

Location: 25 Walter Martin RD, NE, Suite 200

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

PAWS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID #59-0815515 

Contributions to the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society are tax-deductible as allowable by law.  

Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Registration #CH5664 

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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