+Barn Cats - PAWS now accepts sign ups for adoptions of "barn" or "micer" cats! Contact PAWS for more info.

+Mission Mondays @ Altar'd State - Jan. 28 - April 15 - Buy a cute top, pants, accessory, etc. from Altar'd State in the Avenues Mall to benefit the animals of the shelter! Each Monday, now until April 15, 10% of all sales go directly to PAWS. Click here for hours of operation & more info!

+Spay/Neuter Awareness Month - All-February-long - Click here to learn different options & programs on how you can help your local animal population & help the health of your pet(s)!

+Next Volunteer Orientation - March 16, 8 a.m. - Can't make this one? No problem! Orientations are held 1/month on Saturday mornings. Click here for more info & about signing up.

*See holiday closing dates under "Hours & Location".

Hours & Location

*NOTE: PAWS will be CLOSED Feb. 18 for President's Day. We will reopen Feb. 19. For emergencies only please contact your local law enforcement. Thank you!

Adoptions*, Reclaims* & Animal Viewing:

Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12-4 p.m. 

*Adoptions and reclaims must be processed 30 minutes prior to closing time.

Pet Surrender: 

Please call the PAWS Animal Resource Desk at 615-907-DOGS to schedule an appointment to bring in an animal(s). The pet surrender area is closed on Sundays (& closed holiday dates) & animals can not be accepted at the shelter. Please [click here] for more information.

[Click here for Vet Services Hours & Info]

The shelter is closed most holidays.