Who CAAWS Is

The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS) is a private, nonprofit organization devoted to the prevention of animal suffering and animal overpopulation. Our primary function is to place animals into permanent, responsible, loving homes and to pursue educational programs and circulate information to the general public in an effort to reduce the pet overpopulation problem.

What CAAWS Does

Finds loving homes for the animals we bring into our adoption program
Places adoptable pets in foster homes until a permanent home can be found
Promotes the spay/neuter of pets through our own program and by offering discount certificates for spay/neuter procedures
Brings animals to retirement/nursing homes for visits
Educates students about responsible pet ownership

How CAAWS Does It

We receive no outside government funding and are supported by private donations and our own fundraising efforts. CAAWS is run solely by unpaid volunteers and 100% of the monies received goes toward helping animals. Our major fundraising events include the annual spring Krewe of Mutts dog parade and the winter Santa Paws photo event.

How You Can Help

It takes two things to keep CAAWS going, money and volunteers, and we can always use more of both. If you'd like to volunteer we have several ways you can help so you're sure to find something that's right for you. If you would like to support CAAWS with a financial donation we have several options available including becoming a member of CAAWS.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer please click here.

If you would like to learn more about making a financial contribution please click here.

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Adoption Programs

Cats and Kittens
Dogs and Puppies
Public Animals
Adoption Procedure

Services

Spay/Neuter Program
Feral Cat Program
Pet Therapy
Humane Education
Special Events
Krewe of Mutts Parade

How You Can Help

Volunteer Opportunities
Membership/Donations
Best Buddy Program
Foster Homes
Used Printer Cartridges

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