Paws Along The River Humane Society is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization registered in Pennsylvania in 1931. A volunteer Board of Directors develops the mission and policy, ensures legal responsibilities are in place, oversees finances of its resources, reviews and approves plans and budgets, is an ambassador to the community, supports the executive director, recruits new board members, and evaluates operational performance. We are not a part of any government agency. However, we do receive a small percentage of funding from our City, Townships, and Boroughs within Warren County. Our main source of income comes from our adoptions, donations, fundraisers, and our thrift shop sales. Also, grants, bequests, and legacies allow PAWS to provide animal services to our community. We specialize in matching pets to situations and people. This matching process helps ensure permanent and successful adoptions. We take the time with you and your family to assist in selecting a new family member. We get to know our pets and can give you valuable information in helping you to make a decision. All pets are spayed and neutered before adoptions are complete.
Paws Along The River Humane Society is committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach programs, and the prevention of cruelty.
We envision a time when our community celebrates the human-animal bond; embraces the mutual benefits therein; and treats all fellow beings with care, compassion, and respect.
Paws Along The River is an open-admission animal shelter. This means that we will not turn away any adoptable pet that needs our help up to the maximum number for which we can provide. We are here for the homeless, abused, and neglected animals in Warren County. There are no time limits for animals at our shelter. Animals remain available for adoption as long as they are physically and mentally healthy. Paws will not euthanize for an illness that can be treated, behavior that can be modified, or length of stay, providing there is a quality of life for the pet.
As an open-admission shelter, we provide shelter and care to animals, who would otherwise have no safe refuge. Ultimately, we want to prevent the surrender of pets by helping owners with problems they may be facing. We want to serve as a safe place to heal when pets are in need. We strive to send pets available for adoption to loving homes through our matching process. Each pet is evaluated for health and behavior which helps our staff prepare them for adoption and loving home.
PAWS chooses to look at the services we provide and our work as “LIFE-SAVING”.
Rescue * Rehabilitate * Match for Life
Paws Along the River Humane Society (PAWS) was founded in 1930 as a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and care of animals in Warren County, Pennsylvania. Over the decades, PAWS has evolved from a small, volunteer-run shelter to a comprehensive animal welfare organization.
Throughout its history, PAWS has remained committed to providing essential services to animals in need. These services include:
PAWS is deeply rooted in the Warren County community and relies on the support of volunteers, donors, and local businesses. The organization’s thrift store, Paws and Shop, provides a valuable source of revenue and helps to fund its programs and services.
Today, Paws Along the River Humane Society continues its mission of compassion and care, ensuring that every animal in Warren County has a chance at a better life.
Sue Allen – President
Amber Carlson – Vice President
Matigan Howell – Secretary
Rick Johnson – Treasurer
Beth English
Heather Stewart
Shaun Chilson
Julie Goff
Interested in Joining the PAWS Board? The PAWS Board of Directors is a volunteer board made up of dedicated people who believe in the mission of PAWS and cares for animals. Anyone interested in serving as a board member should send a letter of interest to the Board President. Mail to Board President, Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St., Warren PA 16365
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