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Who are We
VA PAWS is a 501c3 non-profit organization, established in 1998. Our organization was formed to serve the New River Valley of Virginia, including Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski Counties and the City of Radford.
VA PAWS Mission/Goals
- Education and Public Outreach: Companion animals are sentient beings for whom we are responsible. Tolerance or concealment of their suffering is unacceptable. Responsible breeding and ownership must replace and thereby eradicate irresponsible breeding and ownership to end the perpetual cycle of animal abuse and neglect.
- Support and encourage other groups: All animal welfare organizations work toward the same goal: a world in which there are no unwanted, homeless, stray, neglected, abandoned, abused, or mistreated animals. We assist other organizations and foster mutual support between all groups regardless of differing philosophies.
- Promote policies incorporating animals into daily life: This includes not only "working" roles such as therapy dogs, search and rescue, and assistance animals, but also general inclusion in public life as supported by Canine Good Citizen and other programs.
- Improve animal legislation at local and state levels: Strengthened protective legislation must be enacted at state and local levels to decrease overpopulation and require responsible pet ownership.
- Rescue, placement, and referral: Homeless animals will be placed in sound homes independently and in conjunction with established rescue organizations.
If you would like to become a VA PAWS member you can do so by filling out the membership form and choosing one of several levels of membership.
LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP PER YEAR:
Individual/Family: $ 10
Sponsor: $ 25
Corporate: $ 100
Lifetime: $ 250
Download the membership form here or you may use your credit card here.